Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Ok, if I am going to be best friends...... >

Ok, if I am going to be best friends......

Ok, if I am going to be best friends......

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-07-2011, 04:56 PM
  #81  
Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Posts: 45
Default

Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I love this for ripping they stay sharp a long time and the curve tip is great to pick up stitches.
http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...2-00b0d0204ae5
phyllis nm
Thanks for the tip . I use the same thing all the time but I didn't pay .79 for it. I placed an order for several. I love that little tool. Hmmm I did not know it was a pocket scalpel. I love this site !!!
karen Cicio is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 04:57 PM
  #82  
Super Member
 
babyfireo4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Peru, Indiana
Posts: 1,511
Default

*cough..... I don't have one... I just use one of my pins and pick em one at a time!
babyfireo4 is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 04:57 PM
  #83  
Super Member
 
debbieoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Sheffield vlg Ohio
Posts: 2,299
Default

I have many different brands and they all seem to run away. So it seems I always am buying a new one. Oh well I guess when I die my kids will inherit a good 200 seam rippers if nothing else. IF they ever ind them
debbieoh is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 05:10 PM
  #84  
Senior Member
 
Minnisewta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 997
Default

The one I have folds into it's self. I hate the ones with covers, always looking for the cover.
Minnisewta is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 05:15 PM
  #85  
Senior Member
 
shrabar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Posts: 433
Default

My seam ripper that I like is Havel's Ultra Pro. It is stainless steel.Made in USA
shrabar is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 05:23 PM
  #86  
Senior Member
 
Anna.425's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 735
Default

I like the small ones. I also have a pair of tiny clippers (blades are about 1 inch long) and those work pretty well too.
Anna.425 is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 05:43 PM
  #87  
Senior Member
 
mustangquilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Idaho wilderness area
Posts: 373
Default

I use The fons & porter one. We are inseperatable.
mustangquilts is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 06:29 PM
  #88  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 136
Default

I was hoping this topic would come up again. I have found that the best seam ripper is a disposable surgical blade. I ordered a full box of #12 blades, they have a curve at the tip, I also have #11 blades, those are like the blade on an exacto knife; nice and thin, cheap enough that if the blade breaks you can take out another one. I ordered mine from a medical supply company that sells to the general public so long as it is a non prescription item. Another option is to talk with a surgery center if you have one near you, even a hospital, they may sell you one or two. I truly appreciate all I have learned from you guys, am awed by the beautiful work you do and share.
San Luis is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 06:29 PM
  #89  
Super Member
 
janiesews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Iola KS
Posts: 2,834
Default

I got a Fons and Porter when they were on sale at either Joann's or Hancocks. It has a "fatter" handle and I like it.
janiesews is offline  
Old 02-07-2011, 07:01 PM
  #90  
Junior Member
 
GypsyRse1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Salem Oregon
Posts: 163
Default

I've had my favorite seam ripper for a multitude of years. Yes, it was dull and I just couldn't stand getting rid of it. My husband is a retired welder and had a set of very small round files in his toolbox.... Yep, I sharpened my seam ripper... Wah Hoo..... back in business.
GypsyRse1 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kellen46
Main
4
03-09-2011 01:12 PM
Eddie
Main
95
05-02-2010 04:23 AM
sondray
Links and Resources
0
11-03-2009 04:53 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter