A couple of weeks ago, Crispy wrote about her favourite scissors. I thought I’d do the same.
Those numbered 1 are a pair of Gingher stork scissors that I love for cutting embroidery threads. I remember my mother had a pair of stork scissors, although I have no idea what happened to them.
The ones numbered 2 are a pair of Omnigrid scissors that are my favourites. I use them constantly. They have super fine blades, super sharp tips and cut through fabric beautifully. Because they are so sharp right to the tips, it’s wonderfully easy to make perfectly accurate cuts.
Number 3 — a tiny pair of scissors given to me by a wonderful friend and always kept in my kit for stitching on the go, whether on the roof garden or elsewhere. They are the perfect addition to a stitching kit.
Numbers 4 and 5 are a set of Dovo scissors. They’re pretty and they feel good in the hand, but they do not cut anywhere near as well as the Omnigrid pair. I find they actually don’t cut through fabric cleanly at all. They’ve hardly been used because of that. I keep thinking they must be a lemon set as so many people seem to love Dovo scissors. I’ve frequently thought I should take them somewhere to be sharpened and see if that makes a difference. Has anyone had any experience with having scissors sharpened? Is it worth pursuing that idea?
Number 6 are fine for clipping threads and are bright so I generally can find them easily. I picked them up at the Creativ Festival for next to nothing along with the thread snips referred to below.
The three items above the six pairs of scissors are my absolute must-haves when hand piecing. I’m totally lost without the finger pincushion. At first, I didn’t think I would get used to it but within an hour after first starting to use it, I was sold. Now I don’t start stitching until it’s on my finger. The grey blob is the thimble I use for hand piecing. The thread snips are another tool I always reach for. While I will use scissors if necessary to cut thread when hand piecing, the snips are the better solution for me.
Monday was a wonderful summery day and today promises to be more of the same, with a humidex reading in the low 30s Celsius. It appears most of the week will be warm, although rather rainy. Lester was enjoying the warmth on the windowsill Monday.
Smudge, on the other hand, was snoozing on the couch.
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Great little scissors collection! I have Dovo scissors too and I have to say that mine are sharp and have not had the problems that you speak of. In reference to scissor sharpening, my hubby sharpens mine when they need it and it really does work and helps tremendously! When you have a dull pair, I totally recommend getting them sharpened.
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Ah yes, scissors…..I lurve scissors……was quite upset when I lost a pair of small scissors at the airport last year, I had forgotten they were in my bag. I’d had them for 25 years or more. It’s definitely worth getting your scissors sharpened if you can.
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Hi Cathi,
I have two pairs of Dovo scissors as well and I agree that they are not the sharpest set of scissors I own. I bought them since, as you said, so many people love theirs, but I really don’t use them much. I prefer my set that I got from Clover with the serrated edges. They grip the fabric and are sharp and make clean cuts for me. I will have to look into getting an Omnigrid pair:)
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Hmmm, I’ve always wanted a pair of Dovo scissors but after your review and one of the commentors saying the don’t cut very well, I may just pass on them. I’ve thought about getting a finger thimble, after your review I may have to pick one up :0)
Crispy
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Not finger thimble, finger pincushion….sheesh LOL. Oh, what finger do you wear it on?
Crispy
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The #2 Omni scissors are ever so sharp. I have a couple pairs of them.
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What a interesting post! I seem to have a similar collection and as you did, find the humble looking scissors are best work horses….and the beautiful vanity numbers…are quite weak in most areas other than appearance. Do like your finger pincushion…have not done that one yet! 🙂
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I have never heard of Dovo scissors but I don’t need any more so I won’t look for them. I need the bright handles. It is hard to spot a small pair most of the time.
It’s supposed to be 90 degrees and humid today. Yuck! I thought we were through with that kind of weather.
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I recently bought a set of three Kai scissors with serrated edges – I LOVE them. They are made in Japan. I have tons of scissors and hated them all. It is AMAZING what a difference a good pair of scissors makes. The smallest ones are perfect for clipping the concave curves on my Inklingo curved blocks – the serrations grab the fabric and you can get tiny accurate cuts.
I got the 3 piece Serrated Patchwork Gift Set
The finger pincushion looks like a very good idea for Inklingo hand piecers. A place to put my needle when I have to stop and move my pin to another match point. Did you buy it or make it??
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I have that exact same thimble! and love it!
But I don’t have a finger pincushion; not sure where I’d wear it.
I don’t have Dovo scissors; in fact I’ve never heard of them before. Nor do I have ginghers, though I’ve heard good things about them. I don’t think you can ever have too many scissors.
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This is a most apt post, Cathi! I am looking for scissors to cut for my hand applique project. I have always heard that Dovo scissors are the stuff, but I guess I now have to check out the Omnigrid scissors too. Do you know where the Omnigrid scissors are made?
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