Re: [lace] Scissors for lace
I have Kai shears for dress making and general cutting of fabric. They are a lot better than the Ginghers I bought many years ago which seem to regularly be needing sharpening, and for quite a while I misplaced the sharpening stone I had for them. The Kai's are micro serrated and never need sharpening, as a matter of fact I heard from someone in the know who was told by the manufacturer of Kai scissors that you don't even have to worry about cutting paper with them, they stay sharp. Then in the past year I was looking for very sharp pointed small scissors for all my needlework and found some Omnigrid ones that looked good, so I ordered them and when I got them found that they were also made by Kai, and also have the micro serrated edges. Love those, and now have several so that I can have a pair beside every chair where I do any kind of needle work. And another advantage of the Kai scissors is that they are not that expensive. *Marianne* Marianne Gallant Vernon, BC Canada m...@shaw.ca http://threadsnminis.blogspot.ca, https://www.facebook.com/GallantCreation/ On 2018-01-03 12:45 PM, Agnes Boddington wrote: > I use Gingher Thread Clippers, made in Germany - that is the important bit. > They are light-weight, small, but very effective. > They are sharp, and have very pointy ends, so you can cut close. > Just checked on the internet, only to find that they are now made in China. > Here goes my praise, though I am lucky enough to have a few brand new ones > tucked away, that were made in Germany. > Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] Scissors for lace
I use Gingher Thread Clippers, made in Germany - that is the important bit. They are light-weight, small, but very effective. They are sharp, and have very pointy ends, so you can cut close. Just checked on the internet, only to find that they are now made in China. Here goes my praise, though I am lucky enough to have a few brand new ones tucked away, that were made in Germany. Agnes Boddington - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Scissors for lace
Thanks to all who posted or wrote privately—I appreciate the feedback. Apparently we are all in the same boat! In a sea of options, there are very few dependable candidates. And the finer the work, the more critical the need for accurate, ultra-fine blades. My search may be over now that I own the Roulot #40! They won’t be needed for needlepoint wool, but will be indispensable for fine lace & embroidery. If anyone else is conflicted with their scissors, may I recommend Kai? I own 5100 & 5100B (bent handle). They are stainless, sharp & pointy. Both have remained sharp for at least ten years & I’ve used them for goldwork (not the metal threads!), lace, Japanese embroidery & general purpose needlepoint. For metal threads, I use stainless scissors made in Pakistan that I bought in a fly fishing shop. The blades have tiny serrations so have held up well. It was surprising to learn that I own all the scissor brands that were mentioned by Arachne members, plus ma! ny others. I’m sorry to conclude that there are no secret decoder scissors & some of the best known brands are the least effective. Happy lacemaking & wishing you well in 2018! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
RE: [lace] scissors for lace?
Susan Thanks for the info on websites. Mary Corbett has several pages on tambour embroidery, a form of lace. She is quite good. Lorelei From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of hottl...@neo.rr.com Two of my favorite sites are Mary Corbet's Needle 'N Thread & Tricia Nguyen's Thistle Threads. Both cover embroidery--soup to nuts! - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] scissors for lace?
Oh Susan, you lucky, lucky lady! I've just looked at your fabulous prize and they are to die for! The beautiful wooden case too, an absolute dream. I thought I must have a pair, until I looked at the price plus shipping of course and customs charges for us in the UK. Oh well, one can dream. Such good news about your husband too and know how that feels, as my husband has also been one of the lucky ones with regard to cancer. Happy New Year to all and happy lacemaking. Catherine Barley UK Catherine Barley Needlelace www.catherinebarley.com Original message >From : hottl...@neo.rr.com Date : Sun, 31 Dec 2017 2:40:15 + To : lace@arachne.com Subject : [lace] scissors for lace? These tiny beauties are beyond exquisite & they cut like a dream. Did I mention that I am over the moon?! I posted a photo to Flickr & I am most eager to use them for Rosaline, Honiton & needle lace. Very pointy & exceedingly sharp, they will be handy in tight spaces where accuracy is key. Hardanger comes to mind, but it's not my thing. I've already tried them on a small, beaded needlepoint project & I am in love! Which brings me to the question of the day. What kind of scissors are being used for lace? I confess to owning many scissors, some quite nice--but I have never had scissors like this. Nor would I have suspected that there would be such a dramatic difference in quality! Yikes, did I miss the scissor tutorial? What are the experts using & why? Looking forward to candid opinions & advice because I am still in shock. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] scissors for lace
Lucky you! I too follow both Tricia’s and Mary’s blogs. Alas, I didn’t win anything this year. I have a nice Gingers scissors for my embroidery when I need a sharp point for hardanger. That pair was a gift from my husband many years ago. I have been resisting the temptation to amass a scissors collection. Or at least not invest in expensive ones! I have picked up a few that are nothing noteworthy but still better than nothing to attach my stitched fobs. My work horse scissors for both embroidery and lace are small 4” orange (ugh) handled Fiskars scissors. Sadly the newer versions are not quite the same. Anita Hansen in snowy, cold Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sent from my iPad - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] scissors for lace?
Happy New Year's Eve to All! Hope you enjoyed your holiday--Christmas, Hanukkah or another. If not, maybe you just enjoyed the time off & a few extra moments to yourself. For me, it has been a strange & wonderful season all rolled into one. We were a bit subdued until we got my husband's CT & PET scan reports this week--he is cancer-free for the second year. So let the party begin!! As many of you know, before I made lace, I spent a lot of time in embroidery world. There aren't many techniques that I haven't tried & I still follow many embroidery websites to stay in touch with my first love. When I'm not making lace, I'm working on embroidery! Two of my favorite sites are Mary Corbet's Needle 'N Thread & Tricia Nguyen's Thistle Threads. Both cover embroidery--soup to nuts! This year, Mary offered the Stitcher's Christmas 2017 contest & I entered one of her giveaways. Long story short, I was the LUCKY WINNER of a pair of hand made scissors from France from one of her sponsor! s, The French Needle. These tiny beauties are beyond exquisite & they cut like a dream. Did I mention that I am over the moon?! I posted a photo to Flickr & I am most eager to use them for Rosaline, Honiton & needle lace. Very pointy & exceedingly sharp, they will be handy in tight spaces where accuracy is key. Hardanger comes to mind, but it's not my thing. I've already tried them on a small, beaded needlepoint project & I am in love! Which brings me to the question of the day. What kind of scissors are being used for lace? I confess to owning many scissors, some quite nice--but I have never had scissors like this. Nor would I have suspected that there would be such a dramatic difference in quality! Yikes, did I miss the scissor tutorial? What are the experts using & why? Looking forward to candid opinions & advice because I am still in shock. Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
