I am hoping for some advice about scissors.
I have my great-grandmothers scissors that I adore and use all the time. They are made by the Toledo Company. I love how one blade is blunt tipped and one blade is sharp. The 6 inch size is just perfect.
So what is the problem?
They are not very sharp. They are also at the point where they can not be sharpened.
I would love to get a pair that is the same style as these scissors but I cannot seem to find them. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what kind I should buy. I am not like most quilters, I think I may have 3-4 pairs of scissors. I am a creature of habit!
Thanks for any advice you can share.
Have a wonderful weekend, do something you love!
I can't help you but I can not believe you only have a few pairs of scissors...I have a boat load and still can not find them when I need them....
ReplyDeleteMy scissors never last and still haven't found the perfect ones. The last pair is comfy to use and cuts nice, but they feel like they are about to break at the screw, they just don't make them like they used to.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
really pretty scissors. but no help from me. only have eyes for my 8 in. Ginghers. when they get dull they become my spiffy paper scissors. recently purchased the 7 in. ones which being smaller are handy for trimming HST's and such.
ReplyDeleteWas your grandmother from Germany? They remind me a lot of German Solingen scissors, only yours are much more decorative. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have multiple pair of scissors but my favorite brand is
ReplyDeleteDovo scissors. I think they're made in Germany. The are very well made and comfortable to use. They cut wonderfully. They are a bit pricey and come in many sizes-but worth the money in my opinion
I can help! If you want to go higher end, but very,very good - go with dovo. I have a treasured pair and love them. If you want to go medium price I LOVE Kai. If you do any appliqué you want a pair with the micro serrated blades. Otherwise any of theirs are wonderful. I have several different pairs of those - I love them for small clipping scissors to larger cutting scissors! Email me if you want any pics or help.
ReplyDeleteGingher has a nice pair about that size, but not as pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane,
ReplyDeleteMundial makes a pair that are 6 inches and have similar tips. I can send you a pix if you like, just let me know.
Smiles,
Kelly
I have been sewing all my life.. and worked in garment factories. and hands down Gingers stay with you the longest and are very sharp if used only for fabrics... many styles to choose from... these you have can no be decoration in your room as they as well loved and lovely...what a memory you have
ReplyDeleteDovo makes a size very close to these that are wonderful and available in a gold or pewter finish. I have had mind for ages and they are wonderfully sharp. Pricey, but worth the dollars.
ReplyDeleteI use Tweezerman
ReplyDeleteProfessional Stork Scissors they are smaller about 3.5 inches but are easy to handle,stay sharp and are pretty too-very reasonably priced!
Those are beautiful! I also use Gingers who has a similar style, although they that aren't as pretty on the eyes. Ginger makes fabulous scissors....unless your kids use them to made models!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! I also use Gingers who has a similar style, although they that aren't as pretty on the eyes. Ginger makes fabulous scissors....unless your kids use them to made models!
ReplyDeleteI have a two pair of Ginghers that I have had for decades and are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFYI: I read/was told that I should always wipe the blades clean after each use. Most of the time I just use my t-shirt tail and I'm convinced that's why they still are so sharp.
I also have some Fiskars micro-tip scissors that work very well.
My best friend just recently bought a smaller pair of geigers that she loves. I am not sure if they were called embrodery sissors or not. I have been thinking of getting some myself. I have a larger pair of that brand that I use for fabric cutting that I love.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty scissors!
ReplyDeleteI won a pair of scissors from Madame Samm a while back made by Famore. I love them so much I have bought other scissors from them. =) Maybe they will have some you like. =)