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Teri D 05-08-2013 07:38 AM

Me too! I also think it has a "beautiful" shape and is nice to look at. I have replacement blades on hand but haven't had to use them yet. I thought it was pricey even with the 50% off coupon but it was well worth the $.


Originally Posted by Lori S (Post 6050974)
I too have the Ginger seam ripper .. love it ! It feels wonderful in my hand and is sharp! I used a coupon at JoAnns for mine,


mckwilter 05-08-2013 07:59 AM

My favorite is the Clover with the white handle. It looks round, but actually has flat sides with rounded corners (if that makes sense). The white one and the Clover with the flat brown handle are the pointiest, sharpest seam rippers I have ever used. The Dritz with the blue plastic handle is thick, so don't waste your money.

Pete 05-08-2013 08:17 AM

I love the clover seam ripper that has the brown wooden handle.

Letty 05-08-2013 08:44 AM

Hi everyone, is it me? I rarely use a seam ripper, don't getr me wrong, I unsew on a regular basis.I just use my tiny point scissors and clip every few stitches and with a very gentle pull the seams come apart.Letty

karenpatrick 05-08-2013 09:26 AM

For me it's the Bias Binder Foot from Nancy's Notions. No way does this thing work. It MIGHT work if there were no batting in your quilt, but it's just doesn't open far enough for a quilt with any batting in it. It was a waste of money.

fireworkslover 05-08-2013 09:36 AM

I use an ergonomic seamripper made by Dritz. It has a slightly sticky rubber at the end where your fingers hold it. That end also has a flattened side, to keep it from rolling off your table. It's lavender and rose pink in color, so easy to find. It's easy to hold onto however you want (like a pencil or any other way). It's the only kind I use anymore. I think it's about $5 or 6.00.

sewnut 05-08-2013 09:37 AM

try putting a rubber band around their handles. then they shouldn't roll.

ILoveToQuilt 05-08-2013 09:44 AM

Most frustrating tool??? Harbor Freight DULL rotary cutter blades.

solstice3 05-08-2013 10:29 AM

I bought an ergonomic one at Joann's and the tip snapped off when I was working with it. Was NOT applying a lot of pressure. Just glad I wear glasses or I might not have ended up with just a broke ripper

carolynjo 05-08-2013 12:09 PM

I like my Clover seam ripper. It stays sharp and does a fine job of ripping.


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