Is There An Easier Way?
#51
I invested in a pair of "rag scissors" I think they are called. A short, sturdy blade and fairly large handles. Cuts that fringe like a charm -- I did 3 tee shirts quilts lately and the price of the scissors was worth it. Of course, I hardly ever buy anything w/o that 40% Joan's coupon!
#52
The spring loaded scissors are sooooo much easier. I have a problem with my hands & could NOT make all those cuts with regular scissors. They are worth the price I paid for them! I just made a "Tumbling Blocks" quilt & cut all those hexagons in a couple of sittings. :-D
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I just searched and found where you can order this tool from
http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Cutle.../dp/B002VXXKZG
http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Cutle.../dp/B002VXXKZG
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I wouldn't make a rag quilt without Heritage Cutlery 6.5 inch rag quilting snips. I didn't think scissors would make a difference, they do! Even the spring loaded Fiskars which are very nice, can't compete with the Heritage rag quilting snips. The right tool for the job makes the job so much better.
#56
Originally Posted by RkayD
I saw online somewhere where someone took their quilt outside and bought a weed whacker just for rag quilts..Now if they did this before they snipped it or in place of snipping I can't remember. The things we come up with! LoL!
I don't believe it !!! Someone is flat out not being honest. Sorry.
#58
Originally Posted by kathy
they make rag quilt clippers, they're spring loaded and well worth the price even if you only make one!
Josi in FL
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Originally Posted by Jingleberry
Originally Posted by RkayD
I saw online somewhere where someone took their quilt outside and bought a weed whacker just for rag quilts..Now if they did this before they snipped it or in place of snipping I can't remember. The things we come up with! LoL!
I don't believe it !!! Someone is flat out not being honest. Sorry.
http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/
It is about the first paragraph under the title which is about 1/3 way down the page.
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