Snooze2978

I was making rag quilts using blue jeans so purchased the clipping scissors with a spring on them to make it easier to clip. The blade is about the length you usually make the seams so keeps you from clipping to close. Haven't used them since I made those 1st 2 huge quilts but there's one coming up for me.

twinkie

My DH took a nice pair of Fiskar scissors and cut the blades off to about 2" long and then he brought them to a smooth straight edge on the end. (He is an Engineer) He says that the shorter the blade, the more pressure is applied by the blades. They work just fine and my hands are not as tired as they used to be.

Fizzle

I use Rag Quilt scissors and the spring loaded ones. I find if I set out several different pairs and keep trading, it is easier on my hand.

pal

I use the Fiskar scissors for rag quilts too. The smaller ones work best for me as I have more control.

janjanq

The scissors with the springs are definitely a big help. Better yet get two pair. Get your husband or a friend to help with the snipping. I lay the quilt on the table, then my husband starts on the left edge and I start in the middle. We move left to right. When one row is done we pull the quilt forward and start on the second row and so on. Also if you have an Accuquilt machine you can buy a die to cut 5 inch squares already snipped. We've made about 45 raggy quilts using 3_layers of flannel.

Suz

Try using your kitchen shears. Mine have a serated edge and grip the fabrics well.