Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Applique Scissors >

Applique Scissors

Applique Scissors

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-15-2011, 12:17 PM
  #11  
Super Member
 
franc36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 1,501
Default

I love applique scissors! My favorite is by Gingher. I lost them and bought another pair of Applique scissors by Gingher. The new pair is larger. I fould the old pair and like it much, much better. I also like my applique scissors by Dovo and KAI. The other applique sicissors I have are just so so. I do not have Karen Kay Buckley scissors; but comments make me want a pair.
franc36 is offline  
Old 11-15-2011, 01:02 PM
  #12  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
KimS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 1,980
Default

Originally Posted by luvstoquilt View Post
I have a small pair of Wiss scissors and I love them! In fact, I have mild fits if anyone dares to touch them and I am not usually so selfish. They are really sharp and they are all I need.
I had to laugh at you having mild fits if someone touches your scissors because my son just can't understand why I won't let him use my scissors to cut paper.
KimS is offline  
Old 11-15-2011, 01:05 PM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
LisaGibbs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Western Kentucky
Posts: 742
Default

Hummm, I had never thought to buy the applique scissors for applique because my small ones worked so well. I might have to look into them. And yes, my family is so aware that if my scissors are ruined by paper, then I have no reason why not to cut up fishing lines, xBox games, etc. with them anymore.--LOL
LisaGibbs is offline  
Old 11-15-2011, 01:06 PM
  #14  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
KimS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 1,980
Default

I just ordered Karen Kay Buckley scissors. Will let you know what I think of them. Thanks for the suggestions.
KimS is offline  
Old 11-15-2011, 01:16 PM
  #15  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,451
Default

I agree the duck bills and some small sharp ones too
calla is offline  
Old 11-15-2011, 02:53 PM
  #16  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
KimS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 1,980
Default

Originally Posted by LisaGibbs View Post
Hummm, I had never thought to buy the applique scissors for applique because my small ones worked so well. I might have to look into them. And yes, my family is so aware that if my scissors are ruined by paper, then I have no reason why not to cut up fishing lines, xBox games, etc. with them anymore.--LOL
Ohhhhhhhhhhh that's a great idea! I'll remember that one if my son sneaks my scissors out of the room. LOL!!
KimS is offline  
Old 11-15-2011, 02:57 PM
  #17  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 1,131
Default

I use the applicate scissors for cutting threads close to the fabric. They have stayed sharp for yrs. Can't remember if really used them for applicate....???
jhoward is offline  
Old 11-15-2011, 09:57 PM
  #18  
Guest
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 4,728
Default

Gingher duckbills are the best!
emerald46 is offline  
Old 11-16-2011, 04:46 AM
  #19  
Senior Member
 
quiltbuddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Vermont
Posts: 432
Default

I love Karen Kay Buckley's scissors also. I have Ginghers and Fiskar, which are ok but these are outstanding since they don't push the fabric away as you cut, it grabs the fabric. Get the small pair for trimming and the large pair for cutting out larger pieces. You can buy them in quilt stores but I ordered mine directly from her.
quiltbuddy is offline  
Old 11-16-2011, 04:53 AM
  #20  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
Default

as long as they are small- pointy-with sharp to the point blades they will work- whether or not they say (for applique) is really not an issue-
for a long time i used a wonderful pair of manicure scissors- now i have a pair of duck-bills that i love- i have also used itty-bitty- 2 1/2" pointy scissors (bought for $2 at Michaels) that worked well for me for a long time- i still keep them on the end of my ironing board to clip threads...
find sharp- pointy scissors-with the thinnest (narrowest) blades you can find- you do not have to pay extra to have something that says (applique)
ckcowl is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gladys
Main
25
09-22-2012 04:16 PM
deedum
Main
34
06-04-2012 09:23 AM
mamatobugboo
Main
16
09-10-2008 03:38 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter