Raggy Tips, Tricks and Favorites
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Raggy Tips, Tricks and Favorites
Every year I think that we'll see the last of Rag Quilts, but they continue to be very popular. They really are great gifts for both family and friends - and they can so easily be customized. We have a couple of tips and tricks that we use (every year we make a Snuggler, and while sometimes they are minky - which come with it's own set of tips .. we usually do flannel.)
Tip #1 - Keep a piece of wax paper next to you while snipping your quilts. After every 50-100 snips or so, just snip the wax paper to keep your scissors flowing smoothly.
Tip #2 -Use scissors with a short blade - you'll get more torque out of your fingers and your hand won't tire quite as quickly
Tip #3- Wrap medical tape around your finger and thumb, right where you hold the scissors - this helps protect from deep bruising.
Question - What is your favorite scissors to use for snipping rag quilts?
Tip #1 - Keep a piece of wax paper next to you while snipping your quilts. After every 50-100 snips or so, just snip the wax paper to keep your scissors flowing smoothly.
Tip #2 -Use scissors with a short blade - you'll get more torque out of your fingers and your hand won't tire quite as quickly
Tip #3- Wrap medical tape around your finger and thumb, right where you hold the scissors - this helps protect from deep bruising.
Question - What is your favorite scissors to use for snipping rag quilts?
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]452826[/ATTACH]I snapped up a pair of spring loaded scissors off the Walmart bargain bin this year. Short, sharp titanium blades and much easier for repetitive snipping.
Last edited by Tartan; 12-22-2013 at 08:19 AM.
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I have made many rag quilts. My family loves them. The only scissors I will use are Heritage Rag Snips. I have tried them all, every brand. I will never use regular scissors to snip a rag quilt after that first one I made that way.
http://www.sewforless.com/item/Rag_Q..._625_inch/2706
If you only make one rag quilt the scissors are worth it.
I now use the Go rag dies, small and large. No snipping ever again for me.
http://www.sewforless.com/item/Rag_Q..._625_inch/2706
If you only make one rag quilt the scissors are worth it.
I now use the Go rag dies, small and large. No snipping ever again for me.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 12-22-2013 at 08:58 AM.
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Spring loaded scissors are the ONLY way to go. You shouldn't need the medical tape to protect from bruising with them. I have the Heritage brand now, but I've used others too, and they make a HUGE difference.
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