I second returning the stiff Ginghers and getting a pair that is right for you. I am using my coupon this week to get another pair - maybe some smaller ones. Ginghers wants you to be happy. Just be sure you have the sales slip. When I was a JoAnn employee, Ginghers were one of the things most often shop lifted and a Gingher return without a sales slip was suspect and needed a manager. That and expensive cross stitch kits. I had a young lady try to return Ginghers for cash one evening. When I told I'd need manager's approval, she left the scissors on the counter and departed the store quickly. Hmmm.