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    Old 02-07-2011, 02:37 PM
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    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
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    Old 02-07-2011, 02:42 PM
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    I use a pair of stork embroidery scissors. The points are fine enough to open the tiniest of stitches. I could never bond with a seam ripper.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 02:55 PM
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    Same here.
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    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. :)

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    Old 02-07-2011, 02:56 PM
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    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?
    I like the Clover seam ripper, brown handle, the best. Hard to easily find it in my collection, the color is dull brown and the blade cover is transparent. I put bright blue painter's tape on the cover so I can identify that baby very fast! Not that I EVER really need a seam ripper, mind you. Ha Ha. Another one I like because it has a very comfortable handle is the Dritz which has a blue and lavender handle.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 03:03 PM
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    Havel surgical steel seam ripper. Have had it for several years and have only changed the blade three time. Be careful as it is sharp, but it does get under the stitches really easy.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 03:07 PM
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    From Don-isewman--I'm just like all quilter. There are times, I've had to rip out, thru out, some of my sewing project's off and on. My sister/law, got this wooden heart item for me she bought at a yard sale, and on this wooden heart. it has a wooden cut out pair of scissors, and next to it has this saying---"As ye sew so shall ye rip" quilte true isn't it. Don-isewman
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    Old 02-07-2011, 03:18 PM
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    Clover for me, and I use it a lot. :thumbup:
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    Old 02-07-2011, 03:53 PM
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    I haven't found a seam ripper that I like yet, so I use a large tapestery needle or a yarn needle. They are comfy to use and pick those little stitches right out of there!
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    Old 02-07-2011, 04:53 PM
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    i bought a set of 3 titanium scissors and use the little one to rip seams. it stays sharp and is easy to hold on too, at least for me
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    Old 02-07-2011, 04:55 PM
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    Based on one of those consumer-report-type comparisons in a quilt mag, I recently got a basic Dritz ripper (blue handle). I'm really happy with it.
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