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01-21-2010, 08:48 AM

#41

KayBee

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Yes and it is almost impossible to sharpen them. Next purchase buy a Clover brand ripper. They last infinitely longer!

01-21-2010, 08:50 AM

#42

Quilter7x

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcia

My favorite seam ripper is Clover. The handle is easy to hold in your hand, the ripper is sharp and small enough for tiny stitches. It is affordable and you can find them at JoAnn's, Michael's and Hancock Fabrics (chance to use your coupons)

This is the one I was trying to describe as having the white handle. I didn't realize it was one of the best. Now I'll have to get more. I think mine came from Clotilde.com.

01-21-2010, 09:40 AM

#43

nitakhoops

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My rippper is 47 yo and still rips fine.... :thumbup:

01-21-2010, 09:42 AM

#44

Anned

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The wonderful owner of my LQS told me that the one thing quilting ladies/gentlemen never replace are their seam rippers and it should be the one gift they treat themselves to.....
Either LQS's don't make mistakes or what I want to know is where they purchase these wonderful on dulling instruments.
Me, sometimes, and more and more frequently, I use a single edge razor blade. I found razor blade holers at a supermarket on the gadgets wall. 3 for about $3.00 in fluoroescent colors. They are as safe as any other sharp instrument and to be used with care. And a whole box of razor blades (100)is only a dollar or two at Harbor Freight.
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01-21-2010, 09:48 AM

#45

homequilter

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Location: Albion, Michigan

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I use my rotary cutter to rip out stituches-learned that watching Eleanor Burns-took some practice but works great! I don't use the seam ripper unless I have a small place or just a few stitches.

01-21-2010, 10:02 AM

#46

Quiltmaniac

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I splurged on a Gingher about a year ago (love their scissors) but I don't care for the seam ripper (all right, I hate it!).

It's heavy, the blade is thick, the "point" isn't pointed enough and although I'm right handed I would like to be able to use it the other way up, but with the contoured handle there's no choice!

Sorry, Gingher - but keep the scissors coming!

01-21-2010, 10:13 AM

#47

gaillynne

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Yes indeed. I use disposible scalpels.

01-21-2010, 10:48 AM

#48

Quiltsbybarb

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: SW Wisconsin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quilt Mom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiltsbybarb

There is a surgical seam ripper out there that comes with replacement blades.

This sounds like a good idea. Is there a brand name or certain way I should look it up on the 'net? Or do you get them at an lqs?

My favorite one is made by Havels and retails for 9.95 each. This includes one handle and 5 blades. If your local quilt shop doesn't have them, look online or send me a personal message and I have extras on hand.

01-21-2010, 11:00 AM

#49

mjsylvstr

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Location: Spring Lake, NJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deedum

what about the lighted seam ripper? Anyone got opinions on that? I bought one, personally not impressed!Seam ripper works well, but as far as the light goes,not so much!

yes, I got one this past summer and I no sooner received it that my daughter asked me to open up some seams on a shirt of her....A dark purple shirt with dark purple thread..need I say more?????

mj