Hi everyone-love this board! I am flying tomorrow to Texas and have not flown in years. Can I bring a tiny pair of scissors on the plane or will that be a problem? I know I can get alot of quilting done in the five hours I will be on the plane.............

I would opt for bringing a pair of child's scissors with the rounded ends. Everyone is so touchy these days. :(

Clover makes a thread cutter.

Good luck, wishing you a smooth flight!

A good set of fingernail clippers works good too.

I am not sure with all the new rules you may want to call the airlines and find out. :?

Thanks-these are great ideas

you can check at the airline website. they have approved/prohibited information there.

I had mine taken.

If you are fllying within the US, you can bring sharp scissors, as long as the blade is 3" or less. I've been bringing mine on flights for the past 2-3 years with no problem. If in doubt, check the airline you are flying.

I just went to California last month and my carryon and purse were scanned many times - my applique kit contained two small scissors and a seam ripper and nobody gave it a second look. (But, I was selected for secondary screenings a few times - I guess I look like the type who might have explosives residue on her hands. ;) )

You could also carry a dental floss container - it has a built-in floss cutter. :)

If you have one of those needle threaders that has a thread cutter on it, you can't even see the cutter. Its made by clover.

At least you're checking ahead of time. I would be the one that packed it all up, hauled all of it and then found out at the security checkpoint...

That's what I'd do. In any case, don' t bring any scissors you wouldn't want to lose.

I'd get a clover brand medallion cutter. They are pretty, you wear them on a chain. Both michaels and joann's carry them.

I have taken small scissors on a plane. They can't have a sharp point but small rounded tip ok. Had no problem taking through the Vegas and Washington, Dulles airports.