Sewhappytoquilt

What kind of scissors do you use to snip the edges of a rag quilt? None of mine seem sharp enough. I have a gift card from JoAnn that I want to use Thank you for your input, friends.

WilliP

Yesterday a fellow quilter brought her rag quilt in to show off. She sqaid she used scussors with a spring ---were thy the Fiskars that WalMart had for utility work or did she use the soft touch? I will have to ask.

Drue

What I have are "Fiskars". soft touch craft snips. You can get them at the fabric stores...hancocks, JoAnns, Hobby Lobby and Wal Mart...or at least you could. I've had mine for years and in fact bought a second pair on sale some years back. They are very sharp and spring loaded, like the fiskars, so it's easier on the hand and wrist to use. Good Luck.

shnnn

I bought a pair of spring loaded rag quilting snips. I would never try to cut a rag quilt with regular scissors again!

Sewhappytoquilt

Thank you for your quick responses. I'm off to Joann's with my DH and my gift card (And I think the scissors are on sale today)!

nabobw

Best choice

Caroline S

I bought the Fiskars rag quilt scissors when I made my queen size denim rag quilt. After using them I don't know I would have snipped all those seam allowances without seriously injuring my hands. It is a must have tool.

Mazda

Good to know, I have been thinking about a rag quilt.

TerryQuilter

I use one of the large "unsewers". I push the tip in just above the stitching and rip up. It works great and no strain on the wrist or hands.

babyboomerquilter

I have spring loaded snippers that work great. I also use my Sizzix die cutter with the 5 inch rag die. It is a really good investment and it saves the fingers.