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hcarpanini 12-24-2010 08:28 AM

I hear they are great for cutting chenille.

fireworkslover 12-24-2010 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by raptureready
One of the ladies at our Hancocks uses them to cut the fabric but I've never cared for them. I guess it's all in what you get used to but I don't think they'd be good for precision cutting like we need. Cutting around clothing patterns is what I think they were made for. Might work well for cutting wrapping paper though.

Oh, I think you might have something there, with the wrapping paper. I too, remember when my Mom got a pair. They seemed like a good idea at the time... At this moment, I have no idea whatever happened to them.

Ramona Byrd 12-24-2010 09:17 AM

Do I still use them? Heavens NO. Not since I discovered the marvelously accurate Roller Cutters. I have one around somewhere, as soon as it surfaces it's going to go to GoodWill.

ptquilts 12-24-2010 09:49 AM

I had a pair and really liked them for dressmaking.

Naturalmama 12-24-2010 09:53 AM

Wow - I forgot all about these. I remember my mom having one - and I do remember the fabric jamming the blades too. Rotary cutters are actually easier to use - or a good pair of ginghers!

Pinmoor 12-24-2010 10:01 AM

I have used mine to cut rows for rag Quilts

Mousie 12-24-2010 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by EagarBeez
Good morning everyone and happy Christmas eve. Here is a question, that I don't know if it's been asked before.
I was cleaning out my quilting cabinet and came across a pair of electric scissors that my mother had.
Does anyone use electric scissors to cut their fabric with?

not quilting blocks, but I still sew garments for my grandchildren and dresses for church. It helps with fibro...goes a little faster! ;-)

pjustice63 12-24-2010 10:22 AM

They are terrific for cutting batting. Give them a try.

amma 12-24-2010 11:17 AM

Wonder how well they would work for rag quilts :D:D:D

stewyscrewy 12-24-2010 11:28 AM

I have one and plugged it in while back and never used it. do they work???


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