what about cross stitching?

[dreams91]

I know you can take crochet hook on the plane and "kiddie" scissors....but what about cross stitching on the plane? They use those needles that aren't sharp?

 

[dawnsb]

I was able to cross stitch on a plane back from Phoenix on September 11. The stewardess didn't care about the needle, but she was concerned about my fold up scissors that she said had a pointy end, but I thought it was blunt. I just put it away to keep it from getting taken away. When we got home I went and bought kiddie scissors to use next time. I used those fold up scissors many times without question, and they go through the xray without incident. Oh well, kiddie scissors for me from now on!

Dawn

 

[dreams91]

Thanks for the info....anyone else have the same luck? I certainly hope so!! I'm going to try it.

 

[CarolA]

I have been doing some cross stich lately. I actually cut my thread with fingernail clippers that I bought just for this purpose.

No one has ever said anything.

 

[donmil723]

I have been doing some cross stich lately. I actually cut my thread with fingernail clippers that I bought just for this purpose.

I do the same thing. No problems at all.

Donna

 

[dreams91]

Thanks!! That is encouraging. I was hoping that I didn't have to try to crochet instead...that is more cumbersome on a plane.

 

[riopooh]

I have a pendant cutter I got from Herschnerr's a few years ago. It's round with little notches with sharp edges between.(nothing exposed) It gets pretty close - I pack my real scissors in my checked luggage.