That is sad. I haven't tried a rag quilt yet, but I swear by my spring scissors. I ruined my first pair by accidently cutting into a pin. I had them sharpened professionally, but they aren;t the same anymore. There's a roughness in using them. I ended up buying another pair and the first pair gets used for other crafts. Good luck on finding a good quality pair. I'd be interested to know what others say about this thread.