5 years I flew from UK to Australia so took a long time choosing projects to keep me occupied during the flight and bought a Clover circular cutter (which you attach a chain to and wear round your neck) which went entirely unnoticed. In fact I didn't actually do any sewing because I forgot to put my reading glasses in my handluggage!! Haven't made that mistake since but I find I'm not comfortable enough to sew and when I have done I've usually ripped out and started again when I get home.
Thanks for the brilliant site - I've been lurking for some time looking at the beautiful work you all produce and thought it about time I joined properly.