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02-07-2011, 10:15 PM

#101

snicker dee

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: San Diego

Posts: 764

I am very lucky ... I still use the one from my Grandma's sewing basket and I am a Grandma now.

02-07-2011, 10:35 PM

#102

madamekelly

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Posts: 7,695

Quilter's Home magazine did an in-depth comparison of seam rippers a few months ago. I will see if I can find the issue number for you.

02-08-2011, 01:19 AM

#103

nellebelles

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Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: "stashed" away in a mound of fabric

Posts: 655

I just use my little Gingher embroidery scissors. The point is very fine and the scissors are very sharp. I clip a couple of stitches, then gently pull to expose more stitches, then clip and pull, etc. Works better for me than any seam ripper ever has. My sister does the same thing. :D

02-08-2011, 03:18 AM

#104

star619

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Shreveport, LA

Posts: 733

I like serger seam rippers. They have flat blades that get right under those stitches. Also, the handles are flat so they don't roll. star619

02-08-2011, 03:19 AM

#105

Mamagoat

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Edgefield,SC

Posts: 119

AMEN!

02-08-2011, 05:19 AM

#106

quiltmom04

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Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: PA

Posts: 2,879

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Clover brands are the thinnest blades and sharpest in my opinion. I use both the round ones and the flat brown ones. Won't have any other in my studio. :)

Jan in VA

I agree - I like Clover the best.

02-08-2011, 09:01 AM

#107

biscuitqueen

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Denver

Posts: 1,402

my mom bought me a really nice one I can't tell you how much she paid for it but I didn't like , I stick to the old cheap one that looks the one my granny had.

02-08-2011, 11:53 AM

#108

quiltinglady2

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Posts: 21

I have a pair of scissors that a nurse left at my home. They were used to remove surgical stitches. They are very small and pointy. I can get under stitches about 4 apart and snip the thread. After doing this I can pull the thread on the back and it just comes off in one piece. Quick and easy and no stress on the fabric. I think they are available at medical supply stores. Haven't used a seam ripper since they were left here years ago.

02-08-2011, 03:30 PM

#109

Quiltntime

Senior Member

Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Florida

Posts: 607

Quote:

Originally Posted by deedum

I don't have a decent seam ripper, at least one I like. I plan to be very chummy with my seam ripper, afterall we do tend to spend time together. What is everyone's thoughts on quality seam rippers? Is there one or two that is outstanding?

If you want a top-of-the-line seam ripper look at Lee Valley's link. My DH gave this to me as a gift, and I love it!
Made in Canada!
www.leevalley.com/US/gifts/page.aspx?p=58722&cat=4,104,53208&ap=2