Tp prevent the Clove seam ripper from rolling off a table, place a rubber band around the handle. I agree the Clover, white and green I think, with the round handle but I think I'm going to have to try those little scissors/thread nippers!!
http://www.mygoodscissors.com/ThreadNippers.htm
LOL I also have the little stork, black and white, scissors (several) LOL!!