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rslindiana 03-28-2011 01:32 PM
Exactly!

Originally Posted by rdorminy
I still use mine and often. Like to "pink" around the quilt before attaching the binding. Also have grandmom's, mom's and two of my own.

penski 03-28-2011 01:41 PM
yes i bought a pair i use them to cut the edges of my fabric before washing it , or if i can get to my machine i sew along the edges to prevent all the strings

Deborah12687 03-28-2011 01:41 PM
I still have my mothers and my Grandma's pinking sheers. Can't use them for cutting as they are so dull. I went on a shopping trip for fabric 2 weeks ago and hit all my favorite places to go. The one place was selling pinking sheers....I kind of got a chuckle out of it.

karate lady 03-28-2011 02:25 PM
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I have a pair from my mom (50 years ago), never use them. Also a wood darning egg with handle.
I've never seen or heard of a wood darning egg so that might be interesting to see.
I used one when I was younger and we actually darned our socks when they got holes. :lol:

IBQLTN 03-28-2011 02:31 PM
Originally Posted by Wine Woman
I just took mine out yesterday. Good timing! One of the quilters said she pinks around the curved edges so she doesn't have to snip. I thought I would try it on one of my projects. I'll stay tuned to see what everyone uses them for!
I still like to pink curves. And in garment making you don't have to 'grade' the seam allowance if you pink it.

FroggyinTexas 03-28-2011 03:27 PM
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Okay, remember when we were all taught to use pinking shears in home ec class? Does anybody ever use them anymore? I'm curious. I don't even think they sell them anymore, do they?
Just bought new a new one after my mother's wore out. They can't be sharpened. And yes, occasionally they come in handy!
froggyintexas

snicktrain 03-28-2011 03:27 PM
Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I have a pair from my mom (50 years ago), never use them. Also a wood darning egg with handle.
I've never seen or heard of a wood darning egg so that might be interesting to see.
This is a darning egg. I've had it for years and used it once or twice. I'm not a good darner.
I have an egg. It was my husbands grandmothers. It has no handle. You must have the upgrade. lol

craftymatt2 03-28-2011 03:31 PM
I still use mine.

PattyS 03-28-2011 03:47 PM
I have 2 pair that belonged to my mom (78) when she died and I took them to be sharpened. The guy said they were beyond sharpening. So what does a person do with these big heavy scissors? I guess I could use them to cut paper.

Sorrelpen 03-28-2011 04:41 PM
just had mine sharpened so they would cut better and yes I still use mine.
Penny


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