Do you use the same scissors for cutting applique as you do for trimming your embroidery threads or do you have seperate scissors? TIA ;D

Since I'm fairly new to embroidery I have never seen the duck billed scissors. I have always just used a small sharp pointed pair.

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by mad14kt 14 Jun 2010

Shirlene posted a pic for you ;D *2U

I use these Duck Bill Applique Scissors.

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by mad14kt 14 Jun 2010

Those are the ones I have ;D *2U

you have lots of great answers...i will just weigh in


I have the duck bill, appliques scissors...but i don't really like them, i keep cutting my stitches. so i have just been using the curved,pointy embroidery scissors...so even though i used the coupon and got the special applique scissors half price, they were still a lot of $ to put into something else to take up space...

good luck

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by mad14kt 14 Jun 2010

Thanks for sharing ;D *2U

Hi Monica,I have the curve ones, which I prefer to use for all embroidery/applique work.Hugs Yvonne

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by mad14kt 14 Jun 2010

TU ;D *2U

I use separate pairs, duck billed ones for applique. They are very sharp and do a great job, although I might clip very tight inward curves with embroidery scissors as their blades are smaller and curved.

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by mad14kt 14 Jun 2010

TU ;D *2U

I have a pair of applique scissors as well as several small snippers that I cut jump threads with. the applique scissors I only use for applique trimming. *

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by mad14kt 14 Jun 2010

TU ;D *2U

I use a small sharp tipped pair that I have from my hand embroidery days. The small blades allow me to get very close to the stitches. I have tried the duck bill applique scissors and do not like them, found them too clunky. With the small ones, and holding the excess material up and away, I can be very accurate.
Jo

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

Jo thanks for sharing ;D *2U

I use an applique scissor for appliques and a regular embroidery one to trim the threads.Hugs.****

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

Thanks for sharing ;D *2U

I have a duckbilled pair which I have only used a few times, but believe it or not my embroidery scissors for cutting the threads has a curved blade and I like how close they get and as they are small they are not as cumbersome as the duckbilled, I prefer them!

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

Thank you! I had the duckbilled for years and haven't used them ;D *2U

I also use 2 different like psssst

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

Thanks for sharing ;D *2U

I have 2 pair of scissors that I use for applique a duck bill pair and a little pair of Fiskars that I just love, I use that pair the most.

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

Thanks, I have the Duckbill ones made by Mundial. I will look into the curve ones ;D *2U

Like the rest of the answers I use different scissors. A very shap pointed for trimming and the applique scissor you can find them at JoAnn Fabric .

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

Thanks Mary ;D *2U

I use a separate type....one that is made specifically for applique. Use your Joann's coupon when they're off sale. ;-) Right now they're 30% off I believe.

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

TU Teri ;D *2U

by katydid 16 Mar 2010

I agree, even the Ginger is available with coupons. I use the Ginger duckbill. Have had them for 20 years and they are still great

I use applique scissors.

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

TU ;D *2U

I have a seperate pair. They are smaller and have a curved upward point.

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by mad14kt 15 Mar 2010

TU, I must find some ;D *2U