I would contact the airlines but, I recently flew from Fl. to Indiana and took embroidery needles and blunt scissors with no problem.

I have sewn all over the world. There are things you can take, even right after 911. The 2" scissors are now OKl and even knitting needles. The only thing I was ever questioned on was my Point turner. I have made a sun bonnet sue and did Eleanor Burns' magic vine while traveling. I am now working on a Amish Letter Quilt and it is on its way with me to DC on thursday.

Yes, you can take sewing stuff on airplanes. Needles are not a problem and the U S allows short scissors (I think 3in) check the TSA.gov website and the website for the air carrier you are flying on for specifics. I usually take scissors that I would not mind losing if I get someone who wants to be tough on the rules. I have a scissor fetish and have some I am less attached to than others. Lol.... You can also take a thread cutter that Fons and Porter have that looks like jewelry. I know another company makes one also but am not sure of the name. Be sure to put in a zip lock bag and put it in the bin with shoes, coat, purse etc. In the Dallas area Waxahatchie and Granbury both have very nice quilt shops as well as Lewisville and Carrolton. Have a Great visit!

Check wit the airline. Last time I flew with Virgin to the states I was not allowed to take even a blunt cross stitch needle. Very boring flight to florida that was

Well, I just got back from Texas on Southwest and had an appliqué needle, four pins and children's Fiskars scissors and no one questioned it. I went on to the TSA website before I left, and TSA said that you could take a crochet needle, which I did ( and I also printed the statement in case I was questioned) and it also mentioned that you could take small needles for medical purposes. I guess they were saying like insulin needles, but I was going to argue that I needed the needles for relaxation therapy if someone questioned me, but all the stuff went right through the scanners with no problem.

On a recent trip to Peru, I didn't attempt to work on my GFG Hexes on the plane, but noticed the stewardesses were knitting with long straight needles in the galley. I guess they had permission. Why couldn't the rest of us knit also? I guess they were afraid we would knit an Afghan. Yuk,Yuk

Just remember that if you wear your BTU's (Battle Dress Uniforms) on the plane, British Airways WILL ask you to remove them so as to not upset any other fliers....you can insert eyeroll here.<INSERT here roll eye> It is kinda pathetic what they get picky about. Just make sure that you don't take anything you're not afraid to lose. TSA is not associated with BA/ BA is not associated with Homeland Security/ Homeland Security is not associated with the Boy Scouts, see where this is going? Have a great trip and don't let them ruin it for you.

I cross stitch regularly on international flights. The only time I've had something taken was my blunt nosed, child safe scissors at Narita (Japan) because the blades were a centimeter too long. The pendants with the cutter are listed on the "no" list for TSA, but short bladed scissors are usually okay.

I wonder if BA was thinking hypodermic versus sewing needle. I would go ahead and pack your hand sewing. The worst they can do is take the needle (you would not have to surrender the fabric). My needle got through security just fine in at Heathrow last month.

Cheers, K

I have taken knitting needles, crochet hooks, sewing needles and scissors that the blades are less than 4 inches with not problems. This was in the last couple months. Enjoy sewing on your trip. It can be boring if you don't have something to do

I found some little manicure set at Big Lots for $1.50 each and the scissors in . there work really well and it would seem impossible to harm anyone with them as they are only 3" long . Unless you were going to snip tiny bits of hair on someones head til they expired.hehehehe