I know rules for flying in the Uk are different from the states but a couple of years ago I took my cross stitch on board on a trip to Germany.
No scissors...threads all cut etc with the thought I could neated them later.
During the flight I was politely but firnly asked by the stewardess to put it away...and how had I managed to get it through security...explained no scissors and she told me needles weren't allowed either...didn't want to argue it was blunt!
I think I might try and see if the rues have relaxed a little here too.
I am all for improving safety but it has to be practical.

I use a pair of fingernail clippers if all I need is to just cut thread. Never had any problems taking a pair of fingernail clippers with me on the planes for that.

Thanks,
Sherryl
candlequilter

I wouldn't take any scissors at all even if they say you're allowed to. You can come across an inspector who may decide to create a fuss. I always take an empty dental floss container. Works like a charm.

Never thought of the needle-hope they allow that! I guess it is best be up-front-It will all be in a clear plastic art bin tote which I can put thru the exray. If they take it away, it just means I can't work on it at the airport or on the plane, but can replace them in Vanuatu when I get there. I'm not worried about LA-but Fiji is a real pain in the %#$
Thanks Sherryl-I can see if DH will carry a small fingernail clipper-so if they take mine off me, maybe they will let his pass.

If they are that picky I would do the dental floss container a lot cheaper to replace if they should take it. I would also only take one needle on the plane no sense having to replace it all when you get there.

good point!

I have tried to find out a few times if I could take a needle on a plane and I keep hearing "it's up to security at the particular airport", so I haven't done it.

I too remember the days when you could cross stitch in planes- it was a great way to fill time.I suppose some looney can make a poison dart out of a sewing needle or something? The mind boggles.

As for taking a scissors through Fiji- my prediction is that it will end in tears- bring a nail clippers (one without a file, of course!) I hope you can get a needle or two through.

Here's another point to be very aware of if you're looking for a non scissor solution... You know those thread cutters (Fons and Porters) has them, that are the pendant kinds that look like round broach/pendant you'd wear on your neck or can attach to your keychain that have the little divits around them where you can place your thread to cut it... these have razor blades in them and aren't allowed either, so don't buy one in efforts to avoid the problems of bringing scissors. It's a waste of money as they will get confiscated.

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I use the tiniest scissors for the trip. Mine only measure 3 inches....and I put them on a lanyard, so that I could but it in the bin with my shoes...no problem going thru.
The lanyard is also good so that you don't drop them on the plane.
Take only 1 needle with you as carryon. You can take an extra in your checked luggage. I took big scissors with in the checked luggage and needles. I put them in an outside pocket inside a pair of socks. I showed them to the person checking me in and she said that was just fine the way that I had them.

Blunt children's scissors went back and forth to Hawaii with no problems. I agree with putting them with your shoes to be scanned else they will need to open everything up to see it.