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    Old 03-31-2011, 06:03 PM
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    Thanks for all the information!
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    Old 03-31-2011, 06:27 PM
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    I agree with the Ginghers's but I also know that Easy Kut makes a spring action scissor with a curved blade for easier cutting and they also have foam grips. Very sharp.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 06:35 PM
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    I have a pair of the 4 inch Elan that I use to cut out fusible applique shapes. They're serrated and cut down on edge fraying.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 07:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by RUSewing
    Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
    Gingher 3" and Havel's curved
    they get my vote, IMHO Havel's is best
    Those Havel's can get into all the right places and being a "squeeze and snip" action scissor, they are super easy on the old hands!
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    Old 03-31-2011, 07:35 PM
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    Where do you find Havel's? I have yet to run into them, but they sound like something I should look into
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    Old 03-31-2011, 09:00 PM
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    A big welcome from East Texas.
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    Old 03-31-2011, 09:16 PM
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    i like the small elan ones for machine applique...
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    Old 03-31-2011, 09:27 PM
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    I use embroidery scissors!
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    Old 04-01-2011, 03:37 AM
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    Karen Kay Buckley has the best scissors. They are micro-serrated which means that it grabs the fabric instead of pushing away as you are cutting. Karen is an accomplished applique quilter. I'm not good at computers but she has a blog and online store.
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    Old 04-01-2011, 03:39 AM
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    I have a pair of the small fiskars spring action scissors with very sharp, small tips. I even use them as a seam ripper. Get them at Joann's when they are 50% off or when you have a coupon, and you can get them for under $10.
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