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I feel your pain. I had a pair of Mundial, serrated edge that were wrongly used. Thank goodness I have another pair.
If you haven't tried them, you must. they have a straight edge you can only feel the serrated edge with your nail. boy do they grip and hold fabric. well worth the price for these babies. |
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
(Post 7533400)
Yes, make him buy you a new pair right now, not at Christmas. He should know the cost of ruining your favorite scissors.
Meanwhile, buy a padlock and lock your scissors together. |
See all the comments about putting a padlock on the scissors
makes me chuckle, because my hubs also has lock smithing skills and can pick almost any lock. |
Originally Posted by Quilty-Louise
(Post 7533876)
See all the comments about putting a padlock on the scissors
makes me chuckle, because my hubs also has lock smithing skills and can pick almost any lock. |
We have a utility drawer and tool boxes all have designated scissors. The scissors in the sewing room are off limits to anything else unless they are in my hands. When I first moved to Texas, I lived with my sister and her husband. I had a utility travel bag that had hair shears in a case. It was open. I had just walked in the house and caught him getting ready to cut some cardboard. I yelled ; emphatically for him to stop. I also asked him what business he had getting into my suitcase. He said he knew they were sharp but my big concern was him violating my space (suitcase). My son and I moved in shortly thereafter with current DH. I have scissors on my desk and on DH's desk. He learned a long time ago the value of scissors since his mother sewed.
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Oh no. This would cause the long sit down talk here. The Karen Kay Buckley website has a special price of $81.95 if you buy the 4 scissors set. Grab the credit card and order the blade protectors too! It must be a guy thing because my DH and all three sons will do the same thing. When we were first married I walked up on hubby cleaning the tires on his truck. He tried to hide my favorite hair brush that he was using as a scrub brush:)
I don't have expensive or fancy scissors but I do try to hide the good ones. [ATTACH=CONFIG]548717[/ATTACH] |
If he is indeed still alive, I agree he should buy you a new pair NOW. Some people are not raised to respect others property and need to be taught. I"m still teaching my husband. He broke a mug I got my last birthday from a dear friend when he had it in the garage! Not only that, he didn't tell me, just threw it away and I had to ask if he'd seen to find out what happened. Needless to say, he's in the doghouse for the foreseeable future. Some people's children!
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Originally Posted by carolaiken
(Post 7533902)
Oh no. This would cause the long sit down talk here. The Karen Kay Buckley website has a special price of $81.95 if you buy the 4 scissors set. Grab the credit card and order the blade protectors too! It must be a guy thing because my DH and all three sons will do the same thing. When we were first married I walked up on hubby cleaning the tires on his truck. He tried to hide my favorite hair brush that he was using as a scrub brush:)
I don't have expensive or fancy scissors but I do try to hide the good ones. [ATTACH=CONFIG]548717[/ATTACH] It isn't a "guy" thing, my husband and our 5 boys have respect for my "tools" as well as each others. What happened was a lack of courtesy by not asking which scissors to use. Oh, sorry to hear about your hair brush. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
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What she said.
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I'm kind of surprised all these men lived through what they did. Or did they? lol
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I agree the scissors are not worth making the SIL or anyone feel bad about using but I don't understand being the victim and having to wait and hope to get a new pair. Buy a new pair or two and call it a day. Gighers are not that expensive either. They use to be, but not anymore. I put my heavy pair of Ginghers in the kitchen drawer, I like the newer ones better, they are lighter and sharper and inexpensive.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 7534101)
I agree the scissors are not worth making the SIL or anyone feel bad about using but I don't understand being the victim and having to wait and hope to get a new pair. Buy a new pair or two and call it a day. Gighers are not that expensive either. They use to be, but not anymore. I put my heavy pair of Ginghers in the kitchen drawer, I like the newer ones better, they are lighter and sharper and inexpensive.
All my shears I use for sewing are all metal. The ones with plastic or rubber handles are for everyday use, problem solved. |
Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 7534101)
I agree the scissors are not worth making the SIL or anyone feel bad about using but I don't understand being the victim and having to wait and hope to get a new pair. Buy a new pair or two and call it a day. Gighers are not that expensive either. They use to be, but not anymore. I put my heavy pair of Ginghers in the kitchen drawer, I like the newer ones better, they are lighter and sharper and inexpensive.
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Originally Posted by quiltingcandy
(Post 7533323)
My question - is he still alive?
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I did let DH know that he used the wrong scissors and DD (who was sitting by the sewing stuff -- it hard when you have to work in the kitchen or dining room because the sewing room is too small) let him have it too. I hope they will replace them, but am holding Christmas in reserve. He said the scissors really cut the plastic ties effortlessly (sigh), but I do think they are out of torque now as well as dull.
He cut the plastic strips so he could move the deck railing (because it is in cardboard) under the eves since it was going to rain. He is not building the deck, but he helps sooo much that I did not want to make too much fuss so I let off steam here. You folks all said the things I was thinking -- murder she wrote.... |
I doubt it if using them one time like that would harm then
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
(Post 7533777)
Oh my goodness folks... they are JUST scissors!
Nothing but nothing is worth having a hassle with my son in law over a $20 - $25 item. I've used some things inappropriately in life and now so has he. We learn and maybe make the same mistake again but it is not earth scattering event in my opinion. I've never understood the drama this repeatedly seems to cause. There are scissors in our house that cost lots of money and if they got ruined I'd be sad but not wanting to call out a lynching mob. Hopefully you explained (possibly even for a 3rd or 4th time) about scissors, got an apology and hopefully he will replace them. If he was cutting decking material, was he there doing you a favor that would have cost you money if someone else did it? If your "good" scissors were "out" and not where he was use to seeing them, could he have thought they were the "everyday" scissors since he doesn't use/see them all the time? Take a breath...there are far worse things in life. Off my soapbox and back to the grindstone. My thoughts exactly! If my SIL was replacing a deck for me (which will need to be done and we are prepared to pay a couple of thousand for someone to do this), while I wouldn't be happy about the loss of the scissors, I hope I wouldn't be freaking about it either! |
Question? was he cutting ties for decking on a job he's doing for you and your husband? What I'm trying to get at is... I would have to go easy on him if he was doing a big job at my home (that might be saving me the of cost of a carpenter) and I suspect most guys don't know the difference between KB scissors and regular scissors. (sigh)
I'm very sorry that they are ruined and I'll bet he now knows the difference... |
I "personalized" my favorite pairs of scissors with dots of red nail polish on the handles. DH knows these are MINE--don't even think about using them! Also helps to keep them sorted out when sewing with friends.
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FAGEDDABOUDIT. Go buy a new pair of scissors, label them, and hide them. Then make him a gift of your old scissors. Done.
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That is the price for not living alone. This is one of those unsolvable dilemmas like his leaving the the toilet seat up. He doesn't understand the importance of the issue, and probably never will. It's beyond frustrating, but having a happy marriage is dependent on your putting these things into perspective.
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
(Post 7533777)
Oh my goodness folks... they are JUST scissors!Nothing but nothing is worth having a hassle with my son in law over a $20 - $25 item. I've used some things inappropriately in life and now so has he. We learn and maybe make the same mistake again but it is not earth scattering event in my opinion. I've never understood the drama this repeatedly seems to cause. There are scissors in our house that cost lots of money and if they got ruined I'd be sad but not wanting to call out a lynching mob. Hopefully you explained (possibly even for a 3rd or 4th time) about scissors, got an apology and hopefully he will replace them. If he was cutting decking material, was he there doing you a favor that would have cost you money if someone else did it? If your "good" scissors were "out" and not where he was use to seeing them, could he have thought they were the "everyday" scissors since he doesn't use/see them all the time? Take a breath...there are far worse things in life.Off my soapbox and back to the grindstone.
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When my daughter was about 13 she had a sleep over. I walked into the kitchen one morning to find a young lady using my fabric scissors to cut up a COKE can just to see if they would. She's still alive, but I had the hardest time telling her politely that she had just ruined a very expensive pair of scissors and didn't have the money to replace them.
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I guard my scissors and everyone knows not to use them. But let's get real here, they are $20 scissors, not dipped in gold. They are great scissors, I get that, but some of the comments are way over the top.
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Knowing that you have a lazy, kleptomaniac in the house, wear an apron and get in the habit of dropping your scissors in you pocket instead of leaving them in plain view. Also, does he have a "favorite" tool that you can find to use, so that it no longer works? Men's tools are expensive, too, and he might get the message. Hmmmm. Shaving the dog or the fuzz off something might get the point across. Good luck. I keep my scissors out of sight and keep a pair of utility scissors in every room. He needs to learn manners! ( My husband lost my favorite bread knife which, too, is not replaceable, two phones, and several other items when he placed them on the back bumper of our truck when he was working in the yard. After a tantrum or two by me, he has learned to put them anywhere but on the truck bumper!
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Don't really have the problem with scissors. I have one pair of Ginghers that have been stuffed in a drawer ever since Fiskars put out the spring loaded scissors. Normal scissors just slip over my knuckles as I use them and it's uncomfortable. Most of the "normal" type scissors have colored plastic handles, and I don't care what he grabs as long as he puts them back. Same for my tool box. Put it back! Don't haul it out to your tool bench and leave it there!
What will infuriate me is if he takes marking tools or measuring tools. Taking my electrical clippers is a no-no. |
He needs to replace them now! Maybe he will learn for future reference......LOL
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I feel your pain.
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
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My thoughts exactly!!
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If he did not know that those were special scissors for cutting fabric only, his actions could be forgiven but if he did know and used them anyway, then he needs to replace those scissors asap. Sometimes men, not mine, undervalue every thing a woman does, as well as her possessions as "just" women stuff. I have seen (and bit my tongue until I could no longer) men do this time and again and frankly, it is annoying. So, if he did not know, okay but if he did, cough it up buddy!
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Originally Posted by luvstoquilt
(Post 7533519)
My family never touched my scissors. Penalty was to terrible to face! My 11 yr old DGD has started sewing with me and I gave her my late mother's scissors. I told her to never cut anything but fabric with them. Her mother picked them up to cut something out of a magazine. Quick as a wink she screamed "Don't cut paper with my scissors. In fact, do not use my sewing scissors please."
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We are a touchy bunch about our scissors!
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I was straightening up my sewing room this morning and when I gathered up all my scissors to add to the basket of other scissors, LOL, I have 19 pair of big scissors and 27 pair of snips and small assorted scissors. Six of them are Karen Buckley's, seven or more of Ginghers, many Mundial, Dovo, Clover, Hertiage, Fiskars, Henkel, Kai and a few lesser known brands. I know the kitchen drawer and desk drawer has four or five scissors in each all the same as I use in my sewing room. No problem with what scissors are used for what. I have my grandmother's scissor stash of 5 pair put up, I never use those. I hope my DD wants them later on! Could end up with mine in the estate sale I know will come eventually. LOL
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My daughter used to have this problem with husband and sons. She bought pink handled scissors for sewing. They won't use them. I've also heard of putting things like that in tampon boxes. Most men won't look in those!
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
(Post 7533400)
Yes, make him buy you a new pair right now, not at Christmas. He should know the cost of ruining your favorite scissors.
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My son cut wire with my Ginghers and his teddy bears ear with my little ones. I sent them back to Ginghers and you can never tell they had been damaged. You can find their info on the web. Not expensive either. Now I send all my Ginghers back every couple of years to keep them in top shape.
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Originally Posted by newbee3
(Post 7534190)
I doubt it if using them one time like that would harm then
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Can we let the poor guy up now? I am sure between his MIL and wife giving him the hairy eyeballs was enough.
He will probably be so shell shocked he will be afraid to touch anything in his in-laws house again. Especially if he reads this thread. :) |
Mother's Day is sooner
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What is it about men and kids who don't respect our sewing scissors? My DH and kids kept ruining my good scissors, even after giving them 2 pairs each. Don't get me started.
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