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Old 09-13-2011, 06:00 AM
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I wouldn't want to use in cutting quilt blocks as it would make it almost impossible to get a good scant 1/4" seam.
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Old 09-13-2011, 06:07 AM
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Then what is the advantage of having one?[/quote]

The wavy/pinking blade is just another creation of the blade companies.......not necessary for the quilting/piecing process.....I never would use it to cut pieces.....if I did crafty or paper things maybe it would be useful....
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:48 AM
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[quote=teddysmom]Does anyone have one? Do you like it? Where did you find it?

I have one but had not used it until last evening. I was making baby bibs and was using my pinking shears to trim the seams on the curves...my shears were not cutting well and seemed very stiff. I got out the blade and used it and wow it worked great. So now I have it next to my regular cutter and will use it often to trim my curved seams. I don't remember where I got it, but probably from the Fabric store or maybe jhittlesewing or Nancy's Notions. Now my question is can pinking shears be sharpened?
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:57 AM
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I also use mine mainly for trimming before prewashing.
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Old 09-13-2011, 08:13 AM
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I snipped off the corners of fabric before washing it. Fabric was in snarls!!! Maybe if you do the whole edges it would work better.
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Old 09-13-2011, 08:41 AM
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I bought the blade and it fits in your regular rotary cutter. I love it !
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Old 09-13-2011, 08:53 AM
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I use it for prewashing and also to cut out applique pieces so they do not fray.
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Old 09-13-2011, 08:57 AM
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I have one and really like it. I bought mine at Jo-ann's
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Old 09-13-2011, 09:00 AM
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I like it to cut out pieces that I sew together then turn right side out
i.e. circles used in applique. This creates less bulk in the seams
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I bought mine a few years ago at Joannes when they sold them in a pack of 4-5 different blades. Fun Don't use often but glad I have when I need them.
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