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    Old 02-13-2011, 10:05 AM
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    Got my first pair about 33 years ago, never had them sharpened. The screw needs to be tightened, tho. I got a new pair with a 50% off coupon at JoAnn's last fall that I haven't used yet. Guess I need to break them out. Somehow it seems disrespectful to the first pair! Does that make sense?
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    Old 02-13-2011, 10:06 AM
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    Here is a picture of them. lol My hand is in the picture to show some size perspective. :)
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    Old 02-13-2011, 10:38 AM
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    Love mine. Sharp to the point. Can cut flesh. I know. Scar on left index finger to prove it!! lol!
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    Old 02-13-2011, 10:39 AM
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    Gingher's were one of my first "gifts to myself" in quilting 30 years ago (before rotary cutters!) Still have them, still love them! Congratualtions!
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    Old 02-13-2011, 10:44 AM
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    Those are wonderful scissors. I love mine! Congrats!
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    Old 02-13-2011, 10:49 AM
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    I have a pair that I protect faithfully. Everyone in my house knows that they are for fabric only. I keep several pair of cheapies for them to use. LOL

    My daughter know how to get to me though. Every once in a while she says, "We're in here, Mom, cutting plastic and cardboard with your ginghers."
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    Old 02-13-2011, 11:07 AM
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    Are Gingher scissors better than Fiskars? What do you mostly use them for?
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    Old 02-13-2011, 11:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by Dee Dee
    Are Gingher scissors better than Fiskars? What do you mostly use them for?
    It's like the difference between a Ford and a Mercedes. They both get you where you want to go, but the Mercedes does it more comfortably and lasts longer... ;) :)

    Joanne's had Ginghers for 50% at Christmas, William bought me a two pair set...they cost $24.00, a pair of shears and a pair of "snips".
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    Old 02-13-2011, 02:54 PM
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    My son has bought me three pair of Ginghers asd Xmas goftds. I have been going bonkers trying to find the fiberglass pair, been missing since Xmas. I used them a lot after my hands started hurting while doing a lot of cutting. Still have my shiny pair and my applique one. I really love them!
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    Old 02-13-2011, 09:28 PM
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    Congratulations to you!!! I went to JoAnn's last year to buy my first pair of Ginghers (after asking the quilters on this board for their suggestions). Ginghers were #1 in the poll results! I used a 50% off coupon and bought an 8" blunt-tip knife/serrated edge shear, for me to use only in my sewing room. I also bought and 8" lightweight-bent pair that was on sale for 40% off, for me to use when I go to classes. Maybe I should have bought a shorter lightweight-bent pair for classes than the 8" pair. I may do that if I can get another 50% coupon. :)
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