scissor for rag quilting
09-03-2013, 06:08 AM
#12
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I have tried every brand and the Heritage Rag Scissors are all I want to use for snipping rag quilts. Now I have the Go rag die and don't snip at all. I make a lot of rag quilt blocks from my larger scraps of fabric. I have a bin full of ready to sew rag squares and can sew a scrap rag quilt in not time.
Thanks everyone!!
09-03-2013, 10:08 AM
#14
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I bought the Fons & Porter rag quilt scissors at JoAnne's and absolutely love them. Have made 10 rag quilts over the last year and those scissors have been a lifesaver! They cut through 6-8 layers of fabric like butter. They're a little pricey but not bad w/40% or better coupon.
09-03-2013, 12:56 PM
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Amazon has them for $27.55 and free shipping if you are a Prime member. Joann's online has them for $29.39, online only according to their website. I bought mine from J Hittle.com(?) a few years ago and paid over $40 for them. But worth ever penny.
09-03-2013, 04:33 PM
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I have made several of these type quilts and I didn't use scissors at all after accidentally cutting several seams .... instead I used nice Sharp, Comfortable & Long handle SEAMRIPPERS! I have a lot of problems in my hands and this was the best solution that I went several items before finding out the seamrippers worked best. Just my thougths on the subject.
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09-03-2013, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mike'sgirl
I am in the process of making my first rag quilt as a baby blanket for a friend's dd, who is expecting. The scissor I am using, while it works, is quite painful for my very arthritic hands. I have looked at different scissors to do this job and I like the looks of the Heritage rag snips. What are your experiences with different snips and which do you prefer? Thanks for your input. Gina
09-03-2013, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SherriB
Amazon has them for $27.55 and free shipping if you are a Prime member. Joann's online has them for $29.39, online only according to their website. I bought mine from J Hittle.com(?) a few years ago and paid over $40 for them. But worth ever penny.
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