rag quilt snipping advice please
Cut squares for two rag quilts last week. One will have batting and the other is denim/flannel only. Do I need to buy special rag quilt snippers? Thanks.
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scissors with a spring help a lot. JoAnn's should carry them. Fiscars makes one I believe. regular scissors can of course be used but they are just a bit more tiring to your hand. have fun and take breaks if necessary.
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I use Fiskars blunt tip spring-loaded scissors for rag quilts. Spring-loaded is much easier on my hands and the blunt tip allows me to cut very close to the seam without cutting the seam.
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Heritage Spring Loaded Rag Quilting Snips are the best I've used. My hand does not get tired and I can start and finish a big rag snipping in one sitting. Fiskars spring loaded snips do not come close to being the quality and ease of use as these are. They are worth it if you only make one rag quilt.
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Rag quilts involve a lot of cutting. I have the Fiskars rag quilt snips. They are spring-loaded and easy to use. I cannot imagine snipping a rag quilt without spring-loaded scissors.
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
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scissors with a spring help a lot. JoAnn's should carry them. Fiscars makes one I believe. regular scissors can of course be used but they are just a bit more tiring to your hand. have fun and take breaks if necessary.
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I don't use scissors, I use a large seam ripper. I stick the ripper in just above the seam line and rip up. Works great and very easy on the hands.
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The spring loaded snippers are likely a good idea if rag quilts will be a regular thing. If you are going to just make a couple and move on, I'd use my regular scissors. You can always cut a few and rest if it's hard on your hands.
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Ditto on what Bella said. I bought a pair of Fiskars and a pair of Heritage @ the same time. The Heritage are wonderful! My hands thanked me for the purchase. :)
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
(Post 5953473)
The spring loaded snippers are likely a good idea if rag quilts will be a regular thing. If you are going to just make a couple and move on, I'd use my regular scissors. You can always cut a few and rest if it's hard on your hands.
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