I was raised Ginghers by my mom who made everybody's dresses, gowns and wedding gowns, Halloween costumes, etc. Sadly I couldn't inherit hers because she was left handed, so they went to someone else. I bought mine at Michael's with a coupon after getting tired of cheaper ones. Some Fiskars are good for some things. I have a little set of three sizes I got at JoAnn's a while back in a cute little case. They are good for smaller uses.