Question about seam ripper
01-22-2010, 06:43 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by Quiltmaniac
I splurged on a Gingher about a year ago (love their scissors) but I don't care for the seam ripper (all right, I hate it!).
It's heavy, the blade is thick, the "point" isn't pointed enough and although I'm right handed I would like to be able to use it the other way up, but with the contoured handle there's no choice!
Sorry, Gingher - but keep the scissors coming!
It's heavy, the blade is thick, the "point" isn't pointed enough and although I'm right handed I would like to be able to use it the other way up, but with the contoured handle there's no choice!
Sorry, Gingher - but keep the scissors coming!
01-22-2010, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Quiltsbybarb
There is a surgical seam ripper out there that comes with replacement blades. I love them and have sold A LOT of them at my quilt retreats. I have everybody hooked on them. They cost more up front but I think are well worth the extra cost.
what name do they go by? I have been eyeing one, but I really like the idea of changing the blades.
Oh, I seem to be in a spendy mood this evening...:oops:
(I think it's spend a lot or eat a lot...trying to cut back on eating :roll: )
well, we quilters do need treats, don't we? :wink:
01-23-2010, 09:39 AM
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The ones I usuallu purchases are Seam Ripper Ultra Pro by Havels and they come with 5 blades. I have two on hand right now that are made by Famore, kind of a generic of Havel, and they have three blades instead of 5.
The Havels retail for $9.95 and these sell for $7.50. If you are interested, message me privately. I will ship you one of the Famore's for $7.50 plus $1.50 for postage.
Barb
do tell, quiltsbybarb!
what name do they go by? I have been eyeing one, but I really like the idea of changing the blades.
Oh, I seem to be in a spendy mood this evening...:oops:
(I think it's spend a lot or eat a lot...trying to cut back on eating :roll: )
well, we quilters do need treats, don't we? :wink:
The Havels retail for $9.95 and these sell for $7.50. If you are interested, message me privately. I will ship you one of the Famore's for $7.50 plus $1.50 for postage.
Barb
Originally Posted by quiltncrazy
Originally Posted by Quiltsbybarb
There is a surgical seam ripper out there that comes with replacement blades. I love them and have sold A LOT of them at my quilt retreats. I have everybody hooked on them. They cost more up front but I think are well worth the extra cost.
what name do they go by? I have been eyeing one, but I really like the idea of changing the blades.
Oh, I seem to be in a spendy mood this evening...:oops:
(I think it's spend a lot or eat a lot...trying to cut back on eating :roll: )
well, we quilters do need treats, don't we? :wink:
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