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Originally Posted by JaniceP (Post 6925905)

Just got back from JoAnn's with a new pair of Fiskars Easy-Action Pinking Shears 8" which says :
Spring-Assist, Reduces Hand Fatique, Improves Cutting Accuracy.
I am trying to get fat quarters ready to pre-wash and pinking the edges. This pair of shears locks down on the fabric and I can't get them open and it will not cut 2 layers of quilting cotton never mind 4 it tries to chew through them. It also pinches my hand.
What pinking shears do you prefer? and have you tried these?
The original cost is $44.99 I thought they would be decent. They look like these which are 10".

I've not had the pinking shears but the straight blade, both long and for ragging, are wonders. And I have arthur so they are quite welcome in my book. I'd take the pair you have back to the store and have someone look at them. Don't think they are working right.

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Originally Posted by Diannia (Post 6927083)

I bought a pair of Gingher pinking shears about a month ago thinking they would work better than the cheapies I had...nope! I returned them the next day and bought a pinking blade for my rotary cutter. If Joann's is out maybe you can order 1 online from them or Amazon...

Same here! Gingher pinking shears no better than the cheapies!

just bought the scissors from JoAnn's $24.99. spring action should help me a lot. found this old post. thanks.