Loves2Quilt has posted a site that shows a completely different pair of scissors to all tlhe little fine pairs of scissore most people are referring to. I have a pair of the type with a large, semi circle on one blade, (as in Loves2Quilt's post). It is ideal if you do raw edge applique. You can sew on the patch, then trim really close to the stitching with the scissors, without any fear of cutting the background fabric. This is the only thing I can think of that they would be useful for, but the do the job very well.