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Post by Wolfrott on Dec 1, 2015 10:17:21 GMT
Oh gosh, my stupid iPad auto correct - I meant guillotines!
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Post by Pandagirl on Dec 1, 2015 16:08:28 GMT
What are guillgines?
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Dec 2, 2015 15:19:45 GMT
I stand by my Husqvarna Viking special scissors that are made not to cut your cloth while you are snipping your embroidery threads. They have a curved (half-circle) plate that protects whatever you are working on. And they are sharp! They cut wool roving! NEVER NEVER use them on paper.
Maybe photos to come? Guillgines?
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Post by Teri Berry on Dec 2, 2015 21:00:00 GMT
I don't think you are going to be able to live guilgines down wolfrott!
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Post by Frances on Dec 3, 2015 1:17:14 GMT
I have electric scissors I used when cutting out patterns for garments or when making curtains, etc.
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Post by Wolfrott on Dec 3, 2015 7:19:27 GMT
I don't think you are going to be able to live guilgines down wolfrott! ;) I don't think I will, LOL!! How embarassing! so what is a guilgines? I'm too scared to google it.
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Post by Wolfrott on Dec 3, 2015 7:20:47 GMT
Alright so my scissors arrived.
Cutter Bee is fantastic - amazing! KaiserKraft is also excellent, so a 4/5 compared to the above. Triumph Scorpion struggled to cut wool roving so I don't rec it.
I hope this helps others :)
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Post by kawaiifelting on Feb 7, 2016 12:52:57 GMT
Cutco! They are expensive kitchen scissors. Received a pair at my bridal shower as a gift and they are strong and sharp. Love them.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Feb 7, 2016 17:41:44 GMT
Oooh, I thought those secateurs were for trimming plants…
But scissors for wool roving--I use my fabric Fiskars (I have two pairs, color-coded handles). Who says fiber enthusiasts are wacky?
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Post by Wolfrott on Mar 3, 2016 2:54:40 GMT
Oooh, I thought those secateurs were for trimming plants… But scissors for wool roving--I use my fabric Fiskars (I have two pairs, color-coded handles). Who says fiber enthusiasts are wacky? Fiskars make great tools!
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Mar 23, 2016 12:17:19 GMT
Sorry to barge in like this, but am I missing something? I don't understand using scissors for roving - surely pulling it will suffice? Sorry if I'm being daft, but I feel like the person who arrived late to the party and can't seem to put her head around the topic of conversation
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 24, 2016 0:24:35 GMT
The only time I cut roving is if I need a really strait line. Cutting open wet felt to get to the resist, now that is challenge.
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Post by Wolfrott on Mar 24, 2016 8:52:41 GMT
The only time I cut roving is if I need a really strait line. Cutting open wet felt to get to the resist, now that is challenge. I'v seen lots of people use scissors; it can be neater and easier portioning out sections, as well as trimming, straight edges, and scissor sculpting. I also onky have the use of one hand so I cannot physically tear pieces off.
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Post by Leonor (of Eleanor Shadow) on Mar 24, 2016 12:36:33 GMT
I have a Fiskars cutter, but I only use it in felt. I guess, being a spinner, I gasp at the notion of cutting fibre so bluntly, but I know it's just a silly taboo. Thanks for clarifying this!
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 24, 2016 22:29:23 GMT
Wolfrott, I wasn't saying it was wrong just that I usually don't.
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