Rotary cutting only for quilting (unless its fussy cut). I use pinking shears when I am sewing dresses or other clothing that has an easily raveled edge like linings some of those are monsters they unravel so much and so quickly making it hard to sew.

Exactly! The last time I used them on a quilt was for satin and silk blocks.

the best reason for pinking your edges is NO FRAYING! if you are going to pre-wash it is a great way to avoid all the strings, just pink the edges before putting in the wash. pinked edges keep everything nice and straight without fraying.

I use my pinking shears to cut the raw edges of my fabrics before I wash them. It keeps them from unraveling. It also immediately lets me know when I see the pinked edge that the fabric has been washed. :wink:

I would never use them, however, to cut my patches, etc. It would definitely be much too difficult to get that 1/4" seam.

the only time i'd use pinking shears is maybe on fabric edges i need to wash. not to cut to piece.

I don't use Pinking Shears. I would think it would be hard to sew an accurate 1/4" seam. :-P

My best discovery for pinking shears is to use them when cutting forms for applique, especially flower heads, leaves and circle centers for flowers. I find that it reduces the bulk when turning the edge over.

The best place for my pinking shears is in the drawer under anything so I can't see them. I will use the pinked rotary blade though!!

I never use pinking shears for anything, absolutely hate them. LOL

I would not use them