ZJ Humbach delivers essential tips on selecting appropriate scissors for creating beautiful quilts. Learn the benefits of using different kinds of scissors and the proper techniques to prevent potential cutting or trimming mistakes. Discover what scissors are the best investment for you to detail and finish your own quilts.
Kelly Hanson gives us some ideas for thoughtful holiday gifts for loved ones. Instead of buying an applique pattern from the store, try creating your own! In this video, watch as Kelly creates an applique snowman as part of a fun gift for her grandchildren, and gives us some other ideas to get started on…
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Heather Thomas takes you through the different intensities of the color wheel. Find out how to identify colors by their intensity as well as what colors add power or tone. See examples of quilts and learn how to effectively mix color intensities for your own quilts. Use these tips to make unique and beautiful colored…
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Heather Thomas talks about using torn bits and scraps of leftover fabric on smaller quilting projects to create fun, unique pieces. She shows several examples of her own work, including a project that she based off of her daughter’s scribbling and a few pieces that contain schlubs, or thread that gets left behind in the…
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I love the snip-eze that you are showing. I have a lot of snipping to do on my quilt. I am trying to find them online but they show so many that look similar. Can you help me to find out the model or part number for these so that I can order a pair?
Hello Jeanette,
Here is a link to the Havel Snip-Eze that were featured in this tutorial:
http://www.havelssewing.com/snip-eze-embroidery-scissors-33010.html
Cheers,
Ashley
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This video would be much more effective if the “demo” showed actual use on a quilt, fabric or applique. The verbal description, while helpful, does not allow me to visualize how I would use a scissor that I am unfamiliar with.
Hello Barbra,
We appreciate your feedback and it has been forwarded to the proper department. Your comments are important to us and help with the development of new programs and offers. We will continue to listen and work hard for your complete satisfaction.
Thanks,
Becky
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Yes I agree greatly with Becky. Having a visual aide would make a huge difference and would help those who are visual learners to understand what it is that these different scissors can do.