Great info, Deb. I need some of those angled scissors for cutting fabric. It's always been awkward with the straight scissors to cut around corners, etc. Also, I wonder if pinking comes from the flower with the name of 'pink.' They're in the carnation and sweet william family, and have zig-zag edges :)
Hi Deb. Here in the UK, we say that babies are brought by the stalk. They are often depicted as a bird carrying a knapsack tied with a knot looped over the bottom of the jaw. Many of our greeting cards offering congratulations on the birth of a baby include this image in some form.
Deb, your video is fun to watch, unfortunately I didn't find the information I need. My friend just started sewing again after taking a break, so she needs good scissors and shears. I know which types of scissors I need, and which brands I like, but I decided to check what other sewists say. Your video caught my attention because it's new and because you're in Australia, I was hoping to learn what we can get here and now. Do you think that names like the "monsters", "click go the shears", “those ones", or "the pink set" will help her to choose the best scissors for her sewing? :) Many people create videos just to share historical trivia or their personal thoughts, and that's OK (I didn't know anything about the design of the pinking shears, so I've learnt something new). But it would be really useful if you at least mentioned what brands of the scissors you have. By the way, the golden embroidery scissors are the Stork Embroidery Scissors, they're classic design, I've never heard anyone call it the "duck". The duckbill scissors are the ones with the paddle-shaped blade. I won't even go into the "babies popping out of the stork belly", someone explained the story behind the stork scissors design in the comments already... And if you need the best embroidery scissors try double curved scissors, they're designed to work in the embroidery hoop or at the sewing machine without jabbing the fabric.
Great video Deb with lots of info and laughs. Well done love your sense of humour 😂👏❤️
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Great info, Deb. I need some of those angled scissors for cutting fabric. It's always been awkward with the straight scissors to cut around corners, etc.
Also, I wonder if pinking comes from the flower with the name of 'pink.' They're in the carnation and sweet william family, and have zig-zag edges :)
Deb, you are so joyful that you brighten my day! You are correct we can't have too many scissors! Great video! Thanks
I totally agree!✂️✂️✂️✂️
Thanks for your comments, always great to hear from you
Loved this tutorial! The information was very helpful! Thank you. 🙂
You are so welcome!
Hi Deb, It's funny you mentioned yoga. You remind of a yoga teacher I once had! Love your videos. Thanks
Thanks, I am glad you enjoy the videos.
Totally agree-I have a stack of them lol 😂
The more choices the better I say
Hi Deb. Here in the UK, we say that babies are brought by the stalk. They are often depicted as a bird carrying a knapsack tied with a knot looped over the bottom of the jaw. Many of our greeting cards offering congratulations on the birth of a baby include this image in some form.
Thanks for the stork bringing the newborn baby.. We have that too,.. well we did back in the day at least. Not so much these days
My favourite scissors are the duck bill scissors, best invention ever, you can never have too many pairs of scissors
Yes, the duck billed scissors are cool and so handy too I find. Happy sewing/knitting!
Pinking shears cut a zigzag edge to minimise fraying. Thanks for the reminder to sharpen my kitchen scissors!
Thanks for your comments
Loved this! The history is fascinating. Duckbills and stork scissors are still on my wish list. One day soon. ✂✂✂ Bernadette
Yes Bernadette, good scissors sure are expensive But like most worthwhile tools, the value outweighs the cost in time.
Wow...thanks for the sharpening tip x
It's handy to know
So interesting! Thank you for a very informative video!
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful
Love the video full of info and fun 😊😊😊
Thanks for commenting. Happy sewing
Deb, your video is fun to watch, unfortunately I didn't find the information I need. My friend just started sewing again after taking a break, so she needs good scissors and shears. I know which types of scissors I need, and which brands I like, but I decided to check what other sewists say. Your video caught my attention because it's new and because you're in Australia, I was hoping to learn what we can get here and now.
Do you think that names like the "monsters", "click go the shears", “those ones", or "the pink set" will help her to choose the best scissors for her sewing? :) Many people create videos just to share historical trivia or their personal thoughts, and that's OK (I didn't know anything about the design of the pinking shears, so I've learnt something new). But it would be really useful if you at least mentioned what brands of the scissors you have. By the way, the golden embroidery scissors are the Stork Embroidery Scissors, they're classic design, I've never heard anyone call it the "duck". The duckbill scissors are the ones with the paddle-shaped blade. I won't even go into the "babies popping out of the stork belly", someone explained the story behind the stork scissors design in the comments already... And if you need the best embroidery scissors try double curved scissors, they're designed to work in the embroidery hoop or at the sewing machine without jabbing the fabric.
Hello, thank you for your comments and taking the time to provide feedback. Always great to hear from viewers. All the best
Yes…..you can’t have enough scissors….😊🇦🇺
Haha 😆