Scissors are amazing tools. I just love the sound of shears cutting through fabric. So it was great talking with Ursula so we can choose the best forever shears for how we like to quilt. Enjoy
I love that this is a successful Canadian family run business! I have and love their scissors. But I am also so appreciative of the name of the Company. LDH stands for Love, Dedication, Happiness. Who wouldn’t love a scissor that is made by a company with that kind of motto!! 🤩🤩
Karen, As usual (I think you’re spoiling me) another fascinating interview! Who knew scissors could be so interesting. I’m crowding 65 and never knew it was called a button! Ursula seems like a lovely young woman and a great spokesman for her company. I was thinking about investing in a good pair (or two) of scissors this summer before I start Ren Faire costumes. I will be trying these. If no one has told you today, you’re a gem! I just want you to know that all the work you put out is very much appreciated. Love from Ohio!
Thanks once again, Karen, for a wonderful interview. I really loved hearing about pinking shears which I had given up on. I will try the oiling and WD-40. Ursula was very knowledgeable and how lovely to hear about the family business. Thanks to both of you!
Karen, I just love Karen's Quilt Circle interviews. Always, entertaining and I always always learn something new. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Wow Wow Wow. Karen you never fail to amaze me. I thought I wouldn't be interested in this video BUT I was SO WRONG. This was more interesting than I can even say. I look forward to all your videos. Thank you so 💓 much.
So happy to see this. I just bought my first scissors from LDH. I got a couple pairs of the Imperials in really small and small sizes for clipping my appliqué. They came a few days ago and I love them! I also got their rotary cutter and black blades. These blades are awesome and the rotary cutter feels really nice in the hand. Nice to know a bit more about the people behind these beautiful scissors. Next pair will be an 8” shear and I’ll try the little snips she showed. I’ve never used snips.
Honestly, I wasn't sure I'd be very interested in this talk, but boy, was I wrong! So interesting to hear about scissors and the different materials and how to care for them. I love a pair of good scissors! Thanks, Karen!
This is really a good interview giving us quilters more understanding towards sewing scissors that we have been using. Well done Karen. Thank you Ursula for the explanation.
I am a lefty and it was a real challenge to even find scissors that were comfortable and specifically for left-handed people.Thank you for today's keynote speaker. I found her very informative!!!
I’m a lefty and she was so right on it when talking about how we have suffered! All my life cutting with right handed scissors and faux lefty scissors. I now have two pair of real lefty scissors (paper and fabric). She was so interesting that I’ll be checking out their products! Thank you.
I now own 3 pairs of LDH scissors plus their 45mm rotary cutter blades and they are by far the best I've ever used. I'm buying their pinking shears in the new year. Absolutely outstanding product. Thanks for the original recommendation.
For Mother's Day on my daughter's Face Book page, she listed the important things I had taught her. #1 was Mom's sewing scissors were not to be used on paper!
I went to her website and ordered some snips for me and some left handed scissors for my son and his wife who were both left handed. I was very happy at their pricing.
When I turned this episode on my reaction was, “oh how boring” but within minutes I was absolutely fascinated and astounded at my lack of knowledge. THANK YOU so very much for such an informative and fun lesson on scissors
Awesome chat, thank you! I just spent a small fortune on their site, and pleased to meet the face of a high-quality, reliable supplier and scissor sharpener :)
After seeing this Talk, i ordered , and WOW. They arrived fast, the rotary cutter blades are amazing, and i am sooooo pleased with the snips.... I cant recommend this Toronto based company enough.... don’t hesitate , if you need any blades or scissors, order from this family based business!
As always, love the information that is presented. The info on pinking scissors very interesting. I inherited a very old pair and find them hard to use. I will definitely try oiling them and see if it helps. Love all of your interviews Karen. Great topics, great questions, and very down to earth guest. 🙂
Another lefty here. Everything she said is so true. I used to twist my neck and wrist in order to cut strait. And I typically make closes, so it is a lot of cutting. My body would hurt so much after cutting my pieces. Last year I got the first pair of proper scissors and it blew my mind. Then I got another 4 for almost all my needs. Unfortunately, tiny ones are only right handed. About oiling scissors I realized after I bought a pair from fiskars. They came drenched in oil. I use mineral oil that I bought for my sewing machine. Thank you so much for the interview!
Really good interview! I learned a lot. You asked great questions and Ursula was able to answer everything clearly in a way we could understand. She seems like the kind of crafting friend I would like to have. Headed to check out their scissors and treat myself to a new pair. My old ones are going to get a nice oiling as well. Thanks, Karen!
My true left handed scissors just arrived!! I love them so much! And the snips are super sharp too. Thank you for valuing what we as quilters use every day.
I love Karens Quilt Circle!!!! Thank you!!!!....I have a pair of scissors that of course...my daughter bought for me. She is 100% supportive of my quilting dreams! I loved that rotary cutter.........
Great interview. I learned so much about scissors. BTW, I have a pair of 90+ y.o. Wiss pinking shears that belonged to my great-grandmother. They were made in the 1920's. They are still so sharp and well balanced. Now I have to take better care of them. Love your interviews.
Very informative....thanks for the segment on left-handed scissors. As a left-handed person, I could never cut easily or neatly using the scissors that we had in school. I ended up buying a cheap pair of left-handed sewing scissors for paper cutting. It was a game changer for me to finally be able to cut straight!
Who knew there was so much to know about scissors????!!!! Fascinating. I have very nice scissors, but I didn’t know to perform maintenance on them. I go oil & clean them right away. Thank you, Ladies, for this informative video.
Thank you for this great interview and segment on scissors - so informative. I have purchased several scissors from LDH, and can attest that all of the scissors I have purchased are sharp, have precision tips, and cut beautifully. Online ordering from LDH was simple and easy. Ursula and her team are quite responsive and helpful - providing excellent customer service!
I have used Gingher scissors for over 20 years. My ‘newest’ pair of dressmaker shears were made when Gingher was still Gingher - way before they sold to Fiskars. I have been looking for another pair and I will definitely try this brand.
My husband is left handed, except when it comes to scissors. He has always been able to cut with his right hand, but not his left. I LOVE SCISSORS. Many years ago, my husband bought me a school scissor rack to keep my scissors in -- it's full. Each of my machines has its own scissors, I have a small pair on a ribbon that used to hand on my old dress dummy, and I'm afraid I'm in need of a pair of all black ones, now. This was VERY Educational!
I’m a lefty and know all the struggles about trying to cut with right-handed scissors. I’ve been doing it all my life. I say that’s why I can’t cut straight.
I'm also a lefty and have learned how to use both hands cutting with any scissors and rotary cutters. Some scissors work lefty of you turn them upside down.
I'm going to have to check this out , because one of my sons is a lefty and he struggles so much at craft time he gets so frustrated trying to use the right hand ones.thanks and great interview as always !
Very interesting. I have some Gingher scissors which have stayed sharp for years. I can say that I usually use my rotary cutter for piecing. But, I have seen others online who only use scissors. Regardless, they are necessary, as I use some form of them every day.
So, we can send ldh scissors back to the company for resharpening )))) and check the local hairdresser for referal to their pro sharpener for the others. )))) 60 years sewing and never oiled or sharpened mine. O dear. Who knew???? Those babies are getting an oil bath today! I use them for EVERYthing. Its a wonder they survived! They're getting an apology today too. Thank you for your instructions.
Interesting. I have never heard of this scissor mfg co. I prefer Gingher and also have a pair of Kai scissors. But I sure could relate to the pinking shear question. I have had mine for oh....probably forever. And they are very stiff since I really haven't used them much once I gave up garment sewing and started concentrating on quilts 7 years ago. I will check with the mfg about having the workings cleaned and oiled. Question- how do you keep the oil from getting on your fabric after servicing your shears?
I can remember being in Grade 2 with forty-two kids in the class, and five pairs of "lefty" scissors in the box. I learned to use right-handed scissors with my left hand and I am not sure I could even use left-handed scissors now without a lot of practice. It's an intriguing thought though...I don't think I have ever owned a really good pair of scissors. :)
When I first met my husband, he knew about the good sewing scissors, and used them. I then learnt to hide my good scissors. I have the sewing scissors he steals and my hidden pair.
A good question would have been Is it ok to use your fabric scissors to cut batting? Does it ruin them down the line? Should we have scissors specifically for batting?
That's just part of the fabrics of different thicknesses question. Thicker fabrics dull your blades faster as they do more work. Synthetic fabric are harder than natural.
LDH has batting shears on their website, they say for "cutting batting, leather, and fabrics of any weight." www.ldhscissors.ca/collections/our-signature-midnight-edition/products/14-midnight-edition-batting-shears
Most scissors are made to be used in the right hand. Left handed scissors usually have to be special ordered. A left handed person can be trained to wright, cut and do anything with their right hand (it takes time and slows down development in small children to be retrain). I was born left handed and trained to use my right hand by my mother. However, almost all sewing machines are made for left handed users. I have always wondered if sewing machines designed to be used from the right would help beginers learn how to machine sew better. There are right facing (handed) sewing machine being made and sold in Australia. I would love to see and try one out someday. I'm wondering if I could sew as well on a right-handed machine?
As a lefty - I find your observation interesting- I am thankful that I was allowed to write ✍️ with whichever hand I chose. My aunt and I both write left handed - I turn my paper she curls her wrist. We both sew but don’t feel the sewing machine is designed for lefties.
My sister and I are both left handed. Theirs no need to retrain "lefty". Theres nothing wrong with it. It's just different from what other people do. One lady actually told me I was handicapped for being left handed. My sister in law confronted a teacher who was smacking my nephews hand because he was using his left hand. That's almost like it was 100 years ago!
I have not heard of LDH Scissors before but very interesting information. As a lefthander I always had trouble having to use right handed ones, until I could afford proper Left handed scissors. I was always told to cut through sandpaper to sharpen scissors. Not sure if it works well. 👍🇦🇺
I had a pair of pinking shears for years that didn't work well and then I found out they were left handed. Lol, they found a new home with a left handed friend.
This was a really informative interview and I enjoyed it. I read in one of those hack articles that cutting sandpaper is a quick way to sharpen scissors. After this interview I don't think that's a really good idea. I'm curious to find out what people think about sandpaper. ~Arlene
thank you for this interview. why do polar fleece and other synthetics, dull scissors? i may have missed that question; lots of interruptions and distractions here!
I recently bought a pair of left handed scissors ( the brand is Fiskars and they weren't cheap) and couldn't understand why they were awful to use and chewed the fabric. I then checked the blades and realised they were right handed but with a left handed handle. Grrrr! I have a pair of Wiltshire scissors I bought 40 yrs ago that are true left handed scissors. It never occurred to me that a well known brand sold at Spotlight ( I'm Australian) would not be what they were marketed as.
I bought a rather expensive set of soft-handled scissors and within a year managed to break them INSIDE the soft handle. grrr... Then after finally recovering from surgery for trigger-finger on my right thumb, I fell and broke the SAME THUMB. I have hundreds of bones but I had to break that one. The only scissors I can use now are my large-handled embroidery scissors because my thumb doesn't bend the same way anymore. Thank goodness for the rotary cutter!
Huh, had no idea about the oil, so easy for big result. Will be looking for these scissors to evaluate in my hand. Anyone know of a good scissor for swollen arthritis fingers and thumbs. Sure need those now. Informative video, thanks.
I found an essential oils cream at a quilt store called “Two Old Goats” (really!) that actually helps my hands and has nice fragrance. Also, you can try lidocaine cream 4% from your drugstore. Both are essentials in my sewing room and when at work on my computer. Helps keep me going!
Great interview! What ever happened to Lynne at Kansas Troubles? Would be fun to interview her as well...her youtube vids are 5 years old so not sure if she is still in the quilting world...
I have a sticker on the box that holds my good scissors: IF YOU USE THESE SCISSORS ON ANYTHING BUT FABRIC, GIVE YOUR SOUL TO GOD BECAUSE THE REST BELONGS TO ME!✂️❤
My scissors were so sharp, I accidentally cut through a pin. A good pair of scissors can be saved and sharpened. I will have these scissors for life. Not into fiskars or serrated edge scissors….they are junk! I also made a shrinky dink chain that affixes to these scissors that say Mamma’s”. Everyone knows these are mine and not to be used for anything else! A most important tool for any hobby affair!
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Scissors are amazing tools. I just love the sound of shears cutting through fabric. So it was great talking with Ursula so we can choose the best forever shears for how we like to quilt. Enjoy
We in the quilt community needed this leg scissor presentation. Boy does Ursula know her scissors.
Karen great choice!
I love that this is a successful Canadian family run business! I have and love their scissors. But I am also so appreciative of the name of the Company. LDH stands for Love, Dedication, Happiness. Who wouldn’t love a scissor that is made by a company with that kind of motto!! 🤩🤩
Karen,
As usual (I think you’re spoiling me) another fascinating interview! Who knew scissors could be so interesting. I’m crowding 65 and never knew it was called a button!
Ursula seems like a lovely young woman and a great spokesman for her company. I was thinking about investing in a good pair (or two) of scissors this summer before I start Ren Faire costumes. I will be trying these.
If no one has told you today, you’re a gem! I just want you to know that all the work you put out is very much appreciated.
Love from Ohio!
I often do other things when I listen to the show. I had to stop, sit down and watch from beginning to end today. Thank you for the great work
Thanks once again, Karen, for a wonderful interview. I really loved hearing about pinking shears which I had given up on. I will try the oiling and WD-40. Ursula was very knowledgeable and how lovely to hear about the family business. Thanks to both of you!
I really enjoyed this conversation. Afterwards I went to the website and purchased two pairs of scissors and a pair of snips. ✂️✂️✂️
Oh MY Karen, you've amazed me again with your interview: this time about scissors. Thank you
Absolutely love LDH Scissors. People who don't know this brand need to check them out ASAP!
Karen, I just love Karen's Quilt Circle interviews. Always, entertaining and I always always learn something new. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Wow Wow Wow. Karen you never fail to amaze me. I thought I wouldn't be interested in this video BUT I was SO WRONG. This was more interesting than I can even say. I look forward to all your videos. Thank you so 💓 much.
Very, very knowledgeable about her scissors and a great representative for her company.
So happy to see this. I just bought my first scissors from LDH. I got a couple pairs of the Imperials in really small and small sizes for clipping my appliqué. They came a few days ago and I love them! I also got their rotary cutter and black blades. These blades are awesome and the rotary cutter feels really nice in the hand. Nice to know a bit more about the people behind these beautiful scissors. Next pair will be an 8” shear and I’ll try the little snips she showed. I’ve never used snips.
Who knew scissors had buttons too? So informative was this chat.
There’s so much to know! I knew nothing about what Úrsula explained before. Thanks Karen. It was a wonderful talk. ❤️
So in love with my LDH Scissors. It's reasonably priced and their customer service is one of the best in the sewing industry.
Honestly, I wasn't sure I'd be very interested in this talk, but boy, was I wrong! So interesting to hear about scissors and the different materials and how to care for them. I love a pair of good scissors! Thanks, Karen!
This is really a good interview giving us quilters more understanding towards sewing scissors that we have been using. Well done Karen. Thank you Ursula for the explanation.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am a lefty and it was a real challenge to even find scissors that were comfortable and specifically for left-handed people.Thank you for today's keynote speaker. I found her very informative!!!
I’m a lefty and she was so right on it when talking about how we have suffered! All my life cutting with right handed scissors and faux lefty scissors. I now have two pair of real lefty scissors (paper and fabric). She was so interesting that I’ll be checking out their products! Thank you.
I now own 3 pairs of LDH scissors plus their 45mm rotary cutter blades and they are by far the best I've ever used. I'm buying their pinking shears in the new year. Absolutely outstanding product. Thanks for the original recommendation.
For Mother's Day on my daughter's Face Book page, she listed the important things I had taught her. #1 was Mom's sewing scissors were not to be used on paper!
LOL
I went to her website and ordered some snips for me and some left handed scissors for my son and his wife who were both left handed. I was very happy at their pricing.
When I turned this episode on my reaction was, “oh how boring” but within minutes I was absolutely fascinated and astounded at my lack of knowledge. THANK YOU so very much for such an informative and fun lesson on scissors
This was very informative. I didn’t realize how much there was so much to know about scissors.
I have a newer cheaper pinking shears and never would of thought to oil them. I used my sewing machine oil. What a difference! Thanks
Awesome chat, thank you! I just spent a small fortune on their site, and pleased to meet the face of a high-quality, reliable supplier and scissor sharpener :)
The purchases are forever
After seeing this Talk, i ordered , and WOW. They arrived fast, the rotary cutter blades are amazing, and i am sooooo pleased with the snips.... I cant recommend this Toronto based company enough.... don’t hesitate , if you need any blades or scissors, order from this family based business!
EXCELLENT. Excellent, period!
This was one of the best and most informative on scissors ✂️ that I have ever heard ! Thanks
As always, love the information that is presented. The info on pinking scissors very interesting. I inherited a very old pair and find them hard to use. I will definitely try oiling them and see if it helps. Love all of your interviews Karen. Great topics, great questions, and very down to earth guest. 🙂
I think I'm getting out mine too to see if it will help
Another lefty here. Everything she said is so true. I used to twist my neck and wrist in order to cut strait. And I typically make closes, so it is a lot of cutting. My body would hurt so much after cutting my pieces. Last year I got the first pair of proper scissors and it blew my mind. Then I got another 4 for almost all my needs. Unfortunately, tiny ones are only right handed.
About oiling scissors I realized after I bought a pair from fiskars. They came drenched in oil. I use mineral oil that I bought for my sewing machine.
Thank you so much for the interview!
I ordered an LDH rotary cutter. I love it. So sharp. Thanks for introducing me to this company.
Really good interview! I learned a lot. You asked great questions and Ursula was able to answer everything clearly in a way we could understand. She seems like the kind of crafting friend I would like to have. Headed to check out their scissors and treat myself to a new pair. My old ones are going to get a nice oiling as well. Thanks, Karen!
Neat interview. I, too, have pinking shears that are tough to use. Who pinks anything anymore anyway lol
I just ordered a beautiful pair from LDH ……I do use mine in sewing projects. Really is a good tool to have in my studio 👍
what a great deep dive on scissors! I loved the interview.
Wow! So informative. Thanks!
My true left handed scissors just arrived!! I love them so much! And the snips are super sharp too. Thank you for valuing what we as quilters use every day.
I love Karens Quilt Circle!!!! Thank you!!!!....I have a pair of scissors that of course...my daughter bought for me. She is 100% supportive of my quilting dreams! I loved that rotary cutter.........
Great interview. I learned so much about scissors. BTW, I have a pair of 90+ y.o. Wiss pinking shears that belonged to my great-grandmother. They were made in the 1920's. They are still so sharp and well balanced. Now I have to take better care of them. Love your interviews.
Those are special
Awesome
Really learned on scissors. Thanks for this video.
Thank you so much - I have learned so much from your chats!!!!
Very informative....thanks for the segment on left-handed scissors. As a left-handed person, I could never cut easily or neatly using the scissors that we had in school. I ended up buying a cheap pair of left-handed sewing scissors for paper cutting. It was a game changer for me to finally be able to cut straight!
Who knew there was so much to know about scissors????!!!! Fascinating. I have very nice scissors, but I didn’t know to perform maintenance on them. I go oil & clean them right away. Thank you, Ladies, for this informative video.
I can’t believe the difference it made
Thank you! Great information I never heard before!
Thank you for this great interview and segment on scissors - so informative. I have purchased several scissors from LDH, and can attest that all of the scissors I have purchased are sharp, have precision tips, and cut beautifully. Online ordering from LDH was simple and easy. Ursula and her team are quite responsive and helpful - providing excellent customer service!
Wonderful!
I have used Gingher scissors for over 20 years. My ‘newest’ pair of dressmaker shears were made when Gingher was still Gingher - way before they sold to Fiskars. I have been looking for another pair and I will definitely try this brand.
I always thought the button was to adjust the scissors. Good information and great that they are Canadian.
Great interview Karen
Thanks again for a great interview, your series is so interesting. Cheers from Melbourne
I have LDH thread snips and they are the bomb!
Aren't they? They are worth their weight in gold
Thank you, Karen. Another great video. I am left handed and think I may give consideration to trying a lefty scissor.
Thank you for this informative interview.
Excellent interview! I will have to get some new scissors!
My husband is left handed, except when it comes to scissors. He has always been able to cut with his right hand, but not his left. I LOVE SCISSORS. Many years ago, my husband bought me a school scissor rack to keep my scissors in -- it's full. Each of my machines has its own scissors, I have a small pair on a ribbon that used to hand on my old dress dummy, and I'm afraid I'm in need of a pair of all black ones, now. This was VERY Educational!
I body is completely left handed...except for my hand and wrist. The brains works in interesting ways
Wow, an amazing presentation!
Great advice and amazing to own and use "quality" scissors.
I’m a lefty and know all the struggles about trying to cut with right-handed scissors. I’ve been doing it all my life. I say that’s why I can’t cut straight.
As a lefty I’ve adapted and made right handed scissors cut with my left hand, (made them lefties), could be my small hands 🙌
I'm also a lefty and have learned how to use both hands cutting with any scissors and rotary cutters. Some scissors work lefty of you turn them upside down.
Really good information, thank you.
Wow! A wonderful video. I have learned a lot. Thank you.
I'm going to have to check this out , because one of my sons is a lefty and he struggles so much at craft time he gets so frustrated trying to use the right hand ones.thanks and great interview as always !
Great interview! Lots of info. Hmm, my birthday is coming up.. may have to drop a hit about those Prism shears to hubby lol!! 😉
This was great! 👍🏻💜
What a fantastic informative interview. Thank you both.
Very interesting. I have some Gingher scissors which have stayed sharp for years. I can say that I usually use my rotary cutter for piecing. But, I have seen others online who only use scissors. Regardless, they are necessary, as I use some form of them every day.
So, we can send ldh scissors back to the company for resharpening )))) and check the local hairdresser for referal to their pro sharpener for the others. )))) 60 years sewing and never oiled or sharpened mine. O dear. Who knew???? Those babies are getting an oil bath today! I use them for EVERYthing. Its a wonder they survived! They're getting an apology today too. Thank you for your instructions.
I really liked this one. thanks.
Interesting. I have never heard of this scissor mfg co. I prefer Gingher and also have a pair of Kai scissors. But I sure could relate to the pinking shear question. I have had mine for oh....probably forever. And they are very stiff since I really haven't used them much once I gave up garment sewing and started concentrating on quilts 7 years ago. I will check with the mfg about having the workings cleaned and oiled.
Question- how do you keep the oil from getting on your fabric after servicing your shears?
Thank you. This was very helpful.
I can remember being in Grade 2 with forty-two kids in the class, and five pairs of "lefty" scissors in the box. I learned to use right-handed scissors with my left hand and I am not sure I could even use left-handed scissors now without a lot of practice. It's an intriguing thought though...I don't think I have ever owned a really good pair of scissors. :)
I learned so much about scissors.
This is a very informative video, learned a lot about scissors
When I first met my husband, he knew about the good sewing scissors, and used them. I then learnt to hide my good scissors. I have the sewing scissors he steals and my hidden pair.
Thank you
A good question would have been
Is it ok to use your fabric scissors to cut batting?
Does it ruin them down the line?
Should we have scissors specifically for batting?
That's just part of the fabrics of different thicknesses question. Thicker fabrics dull your blades faster as they do more work. Synthetic fabric are harder than natural.
LDH has batting shears on their website, they say for "cutting batting, leather, and fabrics of any weight." www.ldhscissors.ca/collections/our-signature-midnight-edition/products/14-midnight-edition-batting-shears
Most scissors are made to be used in the right hand. Left handed scissors usually have to be special ordered. A left handed person can be trained to wright, cut and do anything with their right hand (it takes time and slows down development in small children to be retrain). I was born left handed and trained to use my right hand by my mother.
However, almost all sewing machines are made for left handed users. I have always wondered if sewing machines designed to be used from the right would help beginers learn how to machine sew better. There are right facing (handed) sewing machine being made and sold in Australia. I would love to see and try one out someday. I'm wondering if I could sew as well on a right-handed machine?
As a lefty - I find your observation interesting- I am thankful that I was allowed to write ✍️ with whichever hand I chose. My aunt and I both write left handed - I turn my paper she curls her wrist. We both sew but don’t feel the sewing machine is designed for lefties.
My sister and I are both left handed. Theirs no need to retrain "lefty". Theres nothing wrong with it. It's just different from what other people do. One lady actually told me I was handicapped for being left handed. My sister in law confronted a teacher who was smacking my nephews hand because he was using his left hand. That's almost like it was 100 years ago!
Awesome interview - very informative as always
I have not heard of LDH Scissors before but very interesting information. As a lefthander I always had trouble having to use right handed ones, until I could afford proper Left handed scissors. I was always told to cut through sandpaper to sharpen scissors. Not sure if it works well. 👍🇦🇺
That will get the glue and fiibres off the blades...maybe a couple of burrs but long term use will dull the blade
This was so helpful !
I had a pair of pinking shears for years that didn't work well and then I found out they were left handed. Lol, they found a new home with a left handed friend.
I even apologized to my late mom, when I cut some paper with my inherited sewing scissors. 😢. Mom made everything for myself and my two sisters. ❤️
This was a really informative interview and I enjoyed it. I read in one of those hack articles that cutting sandpaper is a quick way to sharpen scissors. After this interview I don't think that's a really good idea. I'm curious to find out what people think about sandpaper. ~Arlene
thank you for this interview. why do polar fleece and other synthetics, dull scissors? i may have missed that question; lots of interruptions and distractions here!
I recently bought a pair of left handed scissors ( the brand is Fiskars and they weren't cheap) and couldn't understand why they were awful to use and chewed the fabric. I then checked the blades and realised they were right handed but with a left handed handle. Grrrr! I have a pair of Wiltshire scissors I bought 40 yrs ago that are true left handed scissors. It never occurred to me that a well known brand sold at Spotlight ( I'm Australian) would not be what they were marketed as.
How very interesting.
Again great interview :)
I bought a rather expensive set of soft-handled scissors and within a year managed to break them INSIDE the soft handle. grrr...
Then after finally recovering from surgery for trigger-finger on my right thumb, I fell and broke the SAME THUMB. I have hundreds of bones but I had to break that one. The only scissors I can use now are my large-handled embroidery scissors because my thumb doesn't bend the same way anymore. Thank goodness for the rotary cutter!
Great info!
Great interview, Karen!
Bravo pour vos 250 000 abonnés !
Thank you
Huh, had no idea about the oil, so easy for big result. Will be looking for these scissors to evaluate in my hand. Anyone know of a good scissor for swollen arthritis fingers and thumbs. Sure need those now. Informative video, thanks.
Perhaps spring loaded scissors would help? Some have padded handles and you only have to close them.
@@michelletothill8551 I have a pair that my daughter gave me years ago but I never opened package. Thank you for reminding me. I will try them.
I found an essential oils cream at a quilt store called “Two Old Goats” (really!) that actually helps my hands and has nice fragrance. Also, you can try lidocaine cream 4% from your drugstore. Both are essentials in my sewing room and when at work on my computer. Helps keep me going!
Great interview! What ever happened to Lynne at Kansas Troubles? Would be fun to interview her as well...her youtube vids are 5 years old so not sure if she is still in the quilting world...
Great interview Karen, do you have a link for the pattern in the quilt behind you. I saw it once. 🇨🇦
That is Fast and Easy Jelly Roll Block #5 th-cam.com/video/eJgsZm2hWc4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for addressing the tin foil question! I'm so done with people sharing that harmful tip!
Great interview, very helpful!
Can you use machine penetrating oil on the button? Or sewing machine oil?
I’ve used light machine oil like I use on my machine
Absolutely! Sewing machine oil is a fantastic option to use!
I have a sticker on the box that holds my good scissors: IF YOU USE THESE SCISSORS ON ANYTHING BUT FABRIC, GIVE YOUR SOUL TO GOD BECAUSE THE REST BELONGS TO ME!✂️❤
Sewing machine oil on scissors? It’s what we keep in the sewing kit.
My scissors were so sharp, I accidentally cut through a pin. A good pair of scissors can be saved and sharpened. I will have these scissors for life. Not into fiskars or serrated edge scissors….they are junk! I also made a shrinky dink chain that affixes to these scissors that say Mamma’s”. Everyone knows these are mine and not to be used for anything else! A most important tool for any hobby affair!
Re: being a lefty
One of the tests they do to test how well something is designed is to use it with an oiled off-hand (left)
Is there a good way to sharpen rotary blades?
See the last episode of the Quilt Coach th-cam.com/video/qevj1DhQRn4/w-d-xo.html I show several methods
How do I get information about all of your products?
Karen has a link to their website under the video.