Sharp, Sharper, Sharpest UPDATED

Nothing is more interesting to stitchers than finding just the right pair of scissors for a job. Recently, I've started to notice some very interesting cutting tools recommended here and there.  It seemed time for a roundup of specialty scissors and snips and cutters you might find useful.  Nordic Needle carries the tiny grasshopper scissors for precision cutting of just one thread.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/prod/7178.html

Bohin carries an assortment of seam rippers and snips.  These are squeezable tweezer cutters.
http://www.craftersgallery.com/Hardanger-Embroidery-Scissors/Tweezers-4375--98260/default.aspx?PageID=20&CategoryID=94&ProductID=94701&RootCatCode=03000

I prefer a seam ripper myself.  These are also from Bohin and have a nice little case.
http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/TLSBHNRIP.PHP

Lots of people swear by curved blade scissors for trimming turkey work. Nordic Needle carries ten pages of scissors, including several brands of curved blade scissors.  These are just two, a high end and a cheaper set.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/prod/305-371-1527.html

http://www.nordicneedle.com/prod/7250D.html

Other people love scissors with a bend.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/prod/305-476-0003.html

If you have a very steady hand, you might like the surgical seam ripper.
http://www.needlepoint.com/surgical-seam-ripper.html

Whatever type scissor you need, hope you find something just perfect for your needs!

UPDATE:  By chance I stumbled across a mention of Kai scissors on Anna Scott's blog this morning.
http://annascottembroidery.blogspot.com/2015/03/goldwork-plume-progress.html

Here is the company website.  They only carry two styles of small embroidery-type scissors and they are a little larger than the three inch embroidery scissors I prefer,  but I've always been impressed by Japanese workmanship.
http://www.kaiscissors.com/category.php?category_id=50

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Let's Tour Kimberly's Studio

If you are a fan of Kimberly's wonderful style (and who isn't!?) you will be thrilled to see her mastery of color extends to her studio.  There is even a painted rug on the floor!
http://akimberlydesign.blogspot.com/2015/03/theres-still-time.html

Have fun looking at the latest design, too. That "Mondays" belt is something!

If you want to see more painted canvases from the mind that designed this studio, visit Bedecked and Beaddazzled which is Kimberly's distributor.
http://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/Products/?category=260

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Mainely Needlepoint UPDATED

Lea Wait is plotting a new series of "Mainely Needlepoint" mysteries. You can read about them here, plus Lea's other mysteries, all set in New England. Facebook readers give her earlier books good reviews, so check your local library and book shop.
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/news/writer-threads-plot-for-new-mystery-series/article_d8a52acc-95cd-11e4-9aad-af66ec486675.html

UPDATE:  Lea's "Twisted Threads" book is out!  Her publisher has even created two designs to download in its honor.  Congratulations!  (Although I think now the needlepoint canvas distributors are going to feel a bit nervous....  Read the summary to see why.)
http://sites.kensingtonbooks.com/hobbyreads/needlepoint-lea-wait.html

http://www.leawait.com

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Come Fly With Me

Yvette of Vetty Creations in Australia has written an interesting post on her blog about airline travel and what cutting tools you might be able to take with you on a long airplane ride.  Yvette is in Australia, by the way.  
http://vettycreations.com.au/white-threads/2015/03/05/top7-cutting-tools-needlework-flights/#sthash.KrNf9hOs.PNBZOrKW.dpbs

I'll just add that the rules and regulations vary here in the US.  What one person can travel with without problems another person can't.  I'd recommend that whatever you take with you in the cabin, or pack in your suitcase, you are willing to lose through confiscation.

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Needle Grabbers on Etsy

Ramona recommends these pretty needle grabbers which are for sale on Etsy.  What is a needle grabber? It's a little flexible plastic tube you use to get a needle loose that is stuck under threads or inside a bead or something.  Slide the end of the needle inside the tube, pinch it hard and pull!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/angelmoose?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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