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04-01-2011, 07:30 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by dgbrandt
Hi to everyone - I am new to the board and have been going through all the wonderful comments. My question is this - I do a lot of applique and have several scissors but none that I just love for the small cuts (sharp points) and that is comfortable for a lengthy period of time. Does anyone have just a good favorite for applique?
Thanks for all your help in advance!
Deb
Thanks for all your help in advance!
Deb
I only joined the board about a week ago & LOVE all the great ideas & tips these wonderful people are always eager to share.
Have a blessed day & may all your quilts be filled w/love. :lol:
04-01-2011, 07:33 AM
#33
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Location: Huntsville, AL
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Welcome Deb. I love to applique and I have a 3 and 1/2 inch Havel, 30140. It has slightly curved points, pink padded plastic on the handles. The points are very sharp and the handles are comfortable to use. Hope this works for you.
04-01-2011, 08:32 AM
#36
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Haven't read all the posts so I apologize if I am repeating info. Years ago, my needle turn applique teacher had me buy a pair of KAI (Fons & Porter brand) abt 3 1/2" scissors. They are extremely sharp, great control and really good for getting into those inner curves. I paid a whopping $12.00 for them (I thot that was really expensive!) A while back I was @ a Tuesday Morning store (they usually have odd ball sewing supplies really CHEAP!) where I found a pair of KAI scissors just like my others for $2.99. go figure! Ya never know where you're gonna find a bargain! And my motto: "buy it when ya see it! cause it's not gonna be there when u go back for it!" Have fun finding your perfect scissors!
04-01-2011, 10:12 AM
#37
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Location: East Arkansas
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Originally Posted by Maia B
Welcome! Good question. I have a pair of super sharp Fiskars snips with rubbery, spring-loaded handles. Verycomfortable. Only drawback is that they are so sharp as to be a bit dangerous and it's too easily to cut what you don't intend to cut.
04-01-2011, 10:32 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by pbreon
Originally Posted by FWDesigns
Originally Posted by quiltbuddy
Karen Kay Buckley has the best scissors.
04-01-2011, 10:39 AM
#40
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Location: Minnesota
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I have a small Fiskars scissor that you can lock the handle on - and there is a spring that automatically opens the scissor when unlocked; it is very sharp, a very pointed end and it fits my hand perfectly, more control with it than a normal scissor you have to manually snip with. My hands lock up occasionally so love this one.
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