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10-12-2010, 02:13 AM

#21

piepatch

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I use the Fiskars Spring Loaded Snips. I have used mine to clip quite a few rag quilts, and they are still pretty sharp.....and much easier on your hands!

10-12-2010, 02:24 AM

#22

mmonohon

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I had my teenagers help.

10-12-2010, 03:52 AM

#23

steelecg

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interesting

Quote:

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!

10-12-2010, 03:52 AM

#24

quilt3311

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Use a scissors that has a "spring back" feature. I've done a few this way, but take breaks.

10-12-2010, 04:23 AM

#25

CarrieAnne

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LOL, a weedwacker? That is so funny, could see myself doing that, lol, the kids would REALLY think I cracked.....I am one of those people that WOULD try it to save some money, lol!

10-12-2010, 04:44 AM

#26

nativetexan

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i got a pair of fiscars short scissors with a spring on it. helps a lot.

10-12-2010, 04:55 AM

#27

bob1414

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Please be careful!! I developed "trigger thumb" because of this and had to have a cortisone shot while living in Panama. This shot was the most painful thing I've been through (I won't go into details but I dont' think the shot was given properly).
Anyway, take your time, use a clipper made for this project and again, be careful!!