I've made several rag quilts and slit the seams while watching TV in the evening
I also have Fiskar's snip scissors. I have an old pair that has bent in the middle so only the tips actually cut. I use them to snip threads when sewing. Only problem is sometimes they stick closed. Usually I remember to open the handles when I set them down. I forgot one time and while I was sewing the next seam, they let loose and I had flying scissors. Startled the heck out of me.