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Old 06-03-2011, 02:31 PM
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At the thrift store the other day, I grabbed a plastic bag that had a small UFO in it. It had fabric scraps, a couple of squares and a 12" piece of batting for .99. Today I finally dumped the bag to see what all was in there, and besides the above, there were several smaller spools of thread and 2 pairs of scissors. One is a regular pair of Fiskers, but the other is a little smaller pair of what looks to be stainless Ginghers. On one of the blades there is a flareout that looks like half of a leaf of good size.
Can you tell me what kind of scissors these are and what they are used for?
Thanks up front as I know someone will be able to tell me!! hugs and smilessss
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Old 06-03-2011, 02:36 PM
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Those are applique scissors. I bought a pair many years ago when I was interested in applique. I still haven't managed to use them right.
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They are appliques scissors to cut out backing when using freezer paper without accidentally cutting your top fabric
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Old 06-03-2011, 02:38 PM
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called duck bill applique scissors. I think?
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Old 06-03-2011, 02:39 PM
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Score!
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Old 06-03-2011, 02:40 PM
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Nice buy. Good for cutting the back fabric out after you applique.
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Old 06-03-2011, 03:03 PM
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That is a fabulous score!
Someone at the thrift store failed to inspect that package before pricing it, obviously; but it isn't your job to tell them how to do theirs!!! They retail for up to $30.

Now, you've got to take up applique since you're qwell equipped. :D

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A pair of Fiskars and a pair of Gingher applique scissors for 99 cents? Boy, what a bargain!
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Great finds!!
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Old 06-03-2011, 03:36 PM
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what a deal you got!! I paid a kings ransom for my Gingher applique scissors!
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