Raq Quilting Snips
I haven't tried them yet but I have read that some rag quilters have found an inexpensive substitute for the Fiskars snips. They are from Harbour Freight and are called multi-purpose scissors, spring action.
I am going to look for these too. I understand they run about $5.99 with a coupon. Just sharing. |
Thanks for the info. I love shopping at Harbour Freight.
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They work very well for rag quilts. I bought a pair last November when I made three lap quilts for Christmas gifts.
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Whatever you use, make it something with spring action handles you simply grab. If you use any kind of scissors which require your fingers to be inside "holes", expect blisters.
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I've got the H F ones and I really like them
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The best I've used are these: http://www.walmart.com/ip/12461345?w...890472&veh=sem
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I purchased the Fiskar Rag Quilt snips years ago when I was
planning to make a rag quilt. So far I have yet to make the quilt OR use the snips. But I will someday. |
I used the Fiskars snips on the one rag rug I made and then gave them to a friend.
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People who make rag quilts have my sincere respect. I made ONE, and I used the Fiskars spring-loaded snips, and I felt like I was grinding my hands into dust. They ached for weeks and I didn't even do a very good job, I ended up so worn out I didn't do enough snipping so the quilt isn't very good looking; it looks RATTY rather than RAGGY. I gave up and put it in my DH's trunk in case he needs to lay on the ground to change a flat or something, LOL.
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I have the Fiskars ones, got them at walmart years ago, have made lots of rag quilts, they are just as sharp as the day I got them. I also use them when I need to cut close to the edge or seam on things, don't know what I'd do without them!
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