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04-17-2010, 12:36 PM

#21

quiltluvr

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I've only used the pinking before I washed. I tried the shears but had trouble lining the blade cut so switched to a pinking blade for my rotary cutter. Works like a charm.

04-17-2010, 02:21 PM

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JackieG

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Good advice!

04-17-2010, 02:23 PM

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JackieG

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I'm planning to do a Asian them quilt with brocades, which are horrible to work with. I will have to pink those edges and see what happens. Thanks to all of you for all the great tips and advice.

04-17-2010, 03:00 PM

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ProudGranny5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quilter7x

I either serge my fabrics or pink the edges before washing to keep them from unraveling. I definitely use them for clothing construction, but not for quilting other than the first washing.

Do you think that would work for washing muslin as well? Heard that clipping corner of muslin would keep it from raveling, but I really like the pinking idea as well.

04-17-2010, 03:43 PM

#25

bjdemir

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I would think that if your are pinking for quilting you would use the inside of the pink for your seam measurement. Some LQS's are using pinking rotarys for cutting fabric. Personally, I am not fond of pinking for quilting.

04-17-2010, 09:13 PM

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zz-pd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pamela Artman

I only use pinking sheers on applique pieces. The advantage is that the notches act the same as clipping the seams to go around curves.

Thank you so much for that tip. I am finding that I love to applique. Penny

04-18-2010, 05:32 AM

#27

MissQuilter

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It hurts my hands to use my pinking shears. I avoid it when I can. My grandmother used to use them when making clothes sometimes, but I zig zag the seams now.

04-19-2010, 09:49 AM

#28

quiltmom04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JackieG

Who uses pinking sheers on their cuts and what is the benefit of it? How do you make sure that your sewing line is the same on each? I use the pinkers when I cut apparel patterns, but never thought of using them for quilting.

Have never used a pinking shears in quilting, and I'm not sure why you would need to!