Yes, those spring loaded snips are the best for clipping rag quilts. And I agree with Dunster, go to the Laundromat to wash it. They can clean those machines out better than you can at home. I just made sure to tell the person working there that the dryer vent would need cleaning before it got used again. You will get more when you wash it at home the second time but it will be more manageable. Love my rag quilt.