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BizyStitches 10-12-2010 10:19 AM
Originally Posted by cindle
I just finished sewing together my first rag quilt I made up of flannel squares from my stash. Now comes the cutting OMG my hand is already killing me and all I've done is cut the outside edges of the quilt and started to do one row. Is there any way to make this not hurt your hand and make blisters?
There has been tons of comments about the Accuquilt GO! fabric cutter. It has a die that will cut the rag quilt squares and you don't have to cut the edges by hand it is all done for you. To late for the one you are making, but you might want to check it out if you are planning on making more. They have many great die cuts.

dungeonquilter 10-12-2010 11:15 AM
The accuquilt cutter (? I think this is the one) has a template for cutting these automatically, before piecing.

cmilton 10-12-2010 12:01 PM
when it is time , have the surgery. I did in both thumbs and i have to arthritis now. I would have been disabled if i had not had it.

dharen7 10-12-2010 02:35 PM
love my rag quilt scissors takes no time at all. Bought my first pair at Joanns with a 50% off coupon and the found 4 pairs in a clearance bin at Michaels took them all they were only 4dollars a piece same ones I bought at Joanns My sister and sil both received a pair

Pickles 10-12-2010 03:08 PM
Hmm I'm wondering if maybe using electric scissors might work.
I haven't tried it yet but who knows it just might work. :D

chamby 10-12-2010 03:09 PM
Originally Posted by BizyStitches
Originally Posted by cindle
I just finished sewing together my first rag quilt I made up of flannel squares from my stash. Now comes the cutting OMG my hand is already killing me and all I've done is cut the outside edges of the quilt and started to do one row. Is there any way to make this not hurt your hand and make blisters?
There has been tons of comments about the Accuquilt GO! fabric cutter. It has a die that will cut the rag quilt squares and you don't have to cut the edges by hand it is all done for you. To late for the one you are making, but you might want to check it out if you are planning on making more. They have many great die cuts.
So when you use this to pre cut the rag quilt pieces, is it hard to sew seams with edges already clipped?

quiltingnonie 10-12-2010 03:33 PM
Originally Posted by kathy
they make rag quilt clippers, they're spring loaded and well worth the price even if you only make one!
I agree 100%!

Tiny 10-12-2010 03:51 PM
I have an accut that has a rug cut. If anyone is interested in me cutting your fabric for you let me know [email protected]

AliKat 10-12-2010 04:40 PM
Those special rag snips are wonderful. I was given a pair by a friend and it is among my most prized tools ... esp for rag quilts.

The weed whacker idea is from John Flynn.

I take my quilt to the laundromat to wet it and then use their dryer - no heat - to tumble it and get all the lint out. No way do I want to mess up my dryer at home. You'll be surprised at the amount of threads that come off. Then I dry it when it looks nice enough.

ali

penski 10-12-2010 05:29 PM
by all means get the snips that will make it easier

Sew 'N Sew 10-12-2010 06:12 PM
I invested in a pair of "rag scissors" I think they are called. A short, sturdy blade and fairly large handles. Cuts that fringe like a charm -- I did 3 tee shirts quilts lately and the price of the scissors was worth it. Of course, I hardly ever buy anything w/o that 40% Joan's coupon!

sewin'sam 10-12-2010 06:21 PM
The spring loaded scissors are sooooo much easier. I have a problem with my hands & could NOT make all those cuts with regular scissors. They are worth the price I paid for them! I just made a "Tumbling Blocks" quilt & cut all those hexagons in a couple of sittings. :-D

TerryQuilter 10-12-2010 06:28 PM
I have found if you use one of the large "unsewers" and jab it in just above the seam line and rip up it works much better than scissors and no hand problems or scissors that get funky. :)

craftybear 10-12-2010 06:34 PM
I just searched and found where you can order this tool from


http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Cutle.../dp/B002VXXKZG

Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I wouldn't make a rag quilt without Heritage Cutlery 6.5 inch rag quilting snips. I didn't think scissors would make a difference, they do! Even the spring loaded Fiskars which are very nice, can't compete with the Heritage rag quilting snips. The right tool for the job makes the job so much better.

1suz1 10-12-2010 06:47 PM
if you have the right tool, it makes the job much easier!
go for it

Jingle 10-12-2010 06:47 PM
Originally Posted by RkayD
I saw online somewhere where someone took their quilt outside and bought a weed whacker just for rag quilts..Now if they did this before they snipped it or in place of snipping I can't remember. The things we come up with! LoL!

I don't believe it !!! Someone is flat out not being honest. Sorry.

sewgirls 10-12-2010 07:18 PM
i snip ,every time i sew a row together i snip it and when ime finished i anly have the last row and the outside to finish

josi49 10-12-2010 07:31 PM
Originally Posted by kathy
they make rag quilt clippers, they're spring loaded and well worth the price even if you only make one!
I totally agree! I bought the clippers and they are really, really sharp. That makes cutting thru the flannel a breeze, and the spring helps to keep your hand from getting so tired. Also, take all this advice about only doing one row a day and split that up. Even with the right clippers, this is tedious work.

Josi in FL

sewgirls 10-12-2010 07:36 PM
my snips were only 21,00 at hancocks ,but i saw a small pair at wm last week for8.99

nursie76 10-12-2010 07:47 PM
Originally Posted by Jingleberry
Originally Posted by RkayD
I saw online somewhere where someone took their quilt outside and bought a weed whacker just for rag quilts..Now if they did this before they snipped it or in place of snipping I can't remember. The things we come up with! LoL!

I don't believe it !!! Someone is flat out not being honest. Sorry.
Here is a reference to John Flynns weed whacker method:

http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/

It is about the first paragraph under the title which is about 1/3 way down the page.

jitkaau 10-12-2010 08:02 PM
Originally Posted by cindle
I just finished sewing together my first rag quilt I made up of flannel squares from my stash. Now comes the cutting OMG my hand is already killing me and all I've done is cut the outside edges of the quilt and started to do one row. Is there any way to make this not hurt your hand and make blisters?
I use a rotary cutter to cut the chenille bits. It has a guard that slips between the layers and prevents the bottom layer from being cut. It is specially made for this purpose.

newbiequilter 10-12-2010 08:06 PM
Originally Posted by cindle
I think i'll be getting a pair of those scissors. My ring finger is already blistered and sore from the normal scissors. Thanks for your help and suggestions :)
My vote is for the rag scissors! They are great! And doing it a little bit at a time. I am working on a "Brickyard" quilt and I am clipping one row at a time before I assemble all the rows.

purplefiend 10-12-2010 08:09 PM
Jodimarie,
I do my rag quilts the way you do too. Lots easier on the hands. I made 4 rag quilts and that was enough for this lifetime.
Sharon W.

jitkaau 10-12-2010 08:09 PM
Originally Posted by AliKat
Those special rag snips are wonderful. I was given a pair by a friend and it is among my most prized tools ... esp for rag quilts.

The weed whacker idea is from John Flynn.

I take my quilt to the laundromat to wet it and then use their dryer - no heat - to tumble it and get all the lint out. No way do I want to mess up my dryer at home. You'll be surprised at the amount of threads that come off. Then I dry it when it looks nice enough.
I do the same thing, after a friend gummed up her machines with all of the lint. I think the larger, industrial machines can do a better job as well.

ali

BizyStitches 10-12-2010 09:44 PM
Originally Posted by chamby
Originally Posted by BizyStitches
Originally Posted by cindle
I just finished sewing together my first rag quilt I made up of flannel squares from my stash. Now comes the cutting OMG my hand is already killing me and all I've done is cut the outside edges of the quilt and started to do one row. Is there any way to make this not hurt your hand and make blisters?
There has been tons of comments about the Accuquilt GO! fabric cutter. It has a die that will cut the rag quilt squares and you don't have to cut the edges by hand it is all done for you. To late for the one you are making, but you might want to check it out if you are planning on making more. They have many great die cuts.
I can't answer that question with experience, but what I've heard others say on other groups that it is fine. I think they layer the back, batting, and top then cut it that way and they are ready to stitch. Only negative thing I've read is that bits of fabric get stuck down in the die, but the cutter comes with a tool to clear out along the dies if anything gets stuck. Hasn't happened to me with any of my cuts yet.

So when you use this to pre cut the rag quilt pieces, is it hard to sew seams with edges already clipped?

natalieg 10-12-2010 09:57 PM
I use my fiskars with a spring. I just looked at the heritage ones though....they look pretty nice...
sound like christmas list time to me!

chamby 10-13-2010 01:53 AM
Originally Posted by nursie76
Originally Posted by Jingleberry
Originally Posted by RkayD
I saw online somewhere where someone took their quilt outside and bought a weed whacker just for rag quilts..Now if they did this before they snipped it or in place of snipping I can't remember. The things we come up with! LoL!

I don't believe it !!! Someone is flat out not being honest. Sorry.
Here is a reference to John Flynns weed whacker method:

http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/

It is about the first paragraph under the title which is about 1/3 way down the page.
Well now, I do believe that I have heard everything now. Can we say you are a red neck if... LOL

misseva 10-13-2010 05:40 AM
Originally Posted by Jingleberry
Originally Posted by RkayD
I saw online somewhere where someone took their quilt outside and bought a weed whacker just for rag quilts..Now if they did this before they snipped it or in place of snipping I can't remember. The things we come up with! LoL!

I don't believe it !!! Someone is flat out not being honest. Sorry.
i really did see this on a tv craft show , i think, it's been some time ago. if i remember correctly, they took it out to the drive way.


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