(Part 2) Best craft scissors according to redditors

There you go you beautiful mall ninja you.

https://www.amazon.com/NIKKEN-Scissors-Nobunaga-Japanese-sword/dp/B01NBKSOYP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=sword+scissors&qid=1565180828&s=gateway&sr=8-1

My friend got one & said it's actually pretty good.

Granted, you need to make sure your expectations are calibrated about how air-fryers really worked. I've had an Oyama, a Philips XL, and currently a Breville Air (countertop oven with bonus super-large airfryer function). Air fryers are a bit of a hoax (advertising-wise), but they do work really well for specific things (especially frozen convenience foods, like chicken nuggets) & also work well if you've specifically calibrated your recipes to work for them. For example, I love Kenji's quesadilla procedure:

https://www.seriouseats.com/2017/02/food-lab-great-quesadillas.html

This is what I do for air-frying them:

1. Make a batch, per the procedure above (ex. Instant Pot crack chicken for the filling + extra shredded cheese for melting as the "glue")
   
2. Let them cool & then slice into triangles
   
3. Flash-freeze on a Silpat-lined rimmed baking sheet for 2 hours
   
4. Vacuum-seal as many as you want into a single bag (excellent budget sealer + bags on a roll + titanium scissors for clean cuts)
   
5. To re-heat, air-fry at 400F for 6 minutes; they puff out like a frozen Pizza Puff & are even better this way, than fresh!
   
   Photo of an air-fried quesadilla triangle:
   
   https://i.imgur.com/faBdxbO.jpg
   
   We do tuna, pulled pork, crack chicken, all kinds of flavors. I'll probably whip up a turkey-themed one this week too lol.

Hello all! I wanted to share with you my organizer for all my daily cross stitch stuff. I had been looking for an easy solution to store my stuff without having it all over my coffee table and be able to easily move between rooms to continue working on my projects. I finally found this little organizer on Amazon and it's PERFECT for what I needed. I thought it would be fun to go through my bag and show what supplies I keep in there. Not pictured are obviously my hoop this is my all time favorite and the grime guard that I am trying to learn to love.

Everything is stored in the Roll-up canvas organizer that I got from Amazon. It's made for crochet supplies, but comes empty so you can load it up with your own stuff. Lot of designs available, but most importantly, CATS!

Section 1:

-Dritz seam ripper

-Cottage Cutz 2-in-1 needle threader

-Basic travel scissors

-Embroidery Scissors

-Needle Minders - one homemade from a dichroic pendant from a local craft fair, one made from a Babypietattoo hand painted clay pendant

-Tiny magnet set - I used this as a "minder" before I got around to making new ones. I keep it inside my kit now to use for my needle threader. I usually stitch with the kit opened in front of me, so it's easy to just throw the threader down on the magnet and have it handy

-Needle threader


Section 2:

-Needle Twister - this thing totally rocks and I want one for each size of needles!

-Magentic needle case

-Assorted sewing needles


Section 3:

-Needle minder from Maggies Minders

-Hem clips - I got mine in a vintage sewing box from an estate sale. They are perfect for clipping back extra aida to keep it out of the way

-Clover fine tipped water soluble marker

-Snip-a-Stitch scissors


Section 4

ORT [Thread catcher] from Maggies Minders

DMC magnetic needle case

Dritz Fray Check with applicator tip

Thanks! I got them on Amazon .

My wife was given a pair as a freebie when she ordered some wool...they're great for snipping little stray strands.

$1.02 with free shipping


EDIT: I said my was was...I meant my *wife was.

You can buy them on Amazon too!

https://smile.amazon.com/Portable-Multipurpose-Protective-projects-Alimitopia/dp/B01FI0YKUM/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1503382359&sr=8-21&keywords=thread+snips

The TSA were fine with these. The limit is under 4", but even if they do get taken, it's not a big deal because they're cheap. I actually prefer this design as it doesn't have finger loops to bother with.

There are lots like this (just search 'thread snips' or something), but these have caps which I find very nice for traveling.

Depending on what you are sewing here are a few tools I'm so glad I have, with a few Amazon links to versions I have.

• Cutting Mat & Rotary Blade: When I can, I prefer to cut with a rotary instead of shears.
  
• Acrylic Ruler: Great with the Rotary and to see when cutting things like bias tape
  
• Loop Turner: I like this one because you can do loooong things like lacing for the back of wedding gowns.
  
• Point Turner: Obsessed with this little thing when making bows, waistbands, etc.
  
• Magnetic Pin Cushion: As other people have mentioned, this is incredible.
  
• Thimble: If you are hand sewing any finishing details, this is my favorite thimble! (I see you have a couple, but I'm obsessed with this comfy pink one)
  
• Fray Block or Fray Check: Good for when you need to leave a raw edge on something.
  
• Snippers: Perfect for trimming threads or small things your shears will be too big for. I LOVE this pair, they are inexpensive and sharp!
  
• Good Iron and Ironing Board: Is it time for an upgrade? Press those seams!
  
  Have so much fun! Sewing has brought me so much joy and I hope it does the same for you.

7 Inch Gold Sewing Scissors Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Tailor Dressmaker Shears for Leather Arts Fabric Crafts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077QK85JF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JEjVCbN7YSADW

Those are nearly sold out, here are some cheaper ones https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013K02I24/ref=psdcmw_689392011_t1_B01NBKSOYP

http://www.amazon.com/KUTZ-Long-Paper-Cutting-Scissors/dp/B00VUGLX04/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1457562815&sr=8-12&keywords=long+scissors

Link (I think!)

Must be playing Hammer, paper, scissors.

I haven’t flown internationally for over a decade, but I’ve never had a problem with anything I’ve brought. I use these scissors . I was even pulled to the side this last flight and had the random extra search and they never questioned any of my stuff.

You should always print with an inkjet and set the paper settings to glossy
you should invest in this too

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When my daughter was a NB I used these

Embroidery Scissors, Embroidery Snips, Thread Scissors, Thread Snips - 4.5" Length with Curved Blade - Kretzer ECO - Made in Germany https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016MJUH0K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uYiQDbEKDK5QQ

Now, she is 17 months old and I use the nail Frida clippers. I also sit her on my lap facing out so I have the same vantage point like I was clipping my own nails.

I'm still a beginner really, but last year I bought myself this machine and I love it!

Brother CS6000i Feature-Rich Sewing Machine With 60 Built-In Stitches, 7 styles of 1-Step Auto-Size Buttonholes, Quilting Table, and Hard Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JQM1DE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9sGsybTC407ST



It's well within your budget, so I would pair it with these must haves for sewing/quilting.

Fiskars Rotary Cutting Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B7K9UI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IuGsybYXBGVY7

Dritz Deluxe Seam Ripper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DSIVY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_svGsyb0XBGHNQ

Best Titanium Scissors - 3 Shears in One Pack - Precision Cutting Blades For Sewing - Office Scissors - Art and Craft Set - Sharp Scissors That Wont Break https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017FT5OJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.vGsybVQ6H09H

She really will need those things! All total this should be about $200, but she will still need thread & fabrics. This is where I would suggest a gift card to your local craft store so she can pick out her own.

To me, that would be the perfect gift set for someone wanting to get into sewing and quilting.

The machine itself, I really like as a beginner. I have made 5 quilts this year, as well as Christmas stockings, quilted tote bags, a table runner, a few pillows, etc.
It was really easy to set up. Eventually if she gets really serious with the hobby she will want to upgrade. But personally I'm totally satisfied and don't foresee myself upgrading unless it breaks or something.

From Top Left to Right.

Gearward Compact Survival Cord Mini, 25’
[http://gearward.com/collections/frontpage/products/compact-survival-cord-mini-technora]


Tucked inside the folds of the cord are: a micro neodymium magnet, a pen spring, a small safety pin.
[https://www.amazon.com/10-100pcs-Neodymium-Strong-Magnets-MarbellStore/dp/B01LZEJWVK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484275063&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+neodymium+magnets].
Have actually used this for: fishing some ladies keys from a grate at the school before the janitor could show up. Also repaired a neighbour’s skate lace with the cord.

Night Ize Inova thumb light (three functions, bright, medium, flash)
[https://www.amazon.com/Nite-INOVA-Ultraviolet-Microlight-Clip/dp/B00CG17GDA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484275003&sr=8-2&keywords=Nite+Ize+inova]
Have actually used this for finding a lost earring in a dark movie theatre. Thought I would use it to find the locks on my house and car, but everything is pretty well lit.

Stanley Key Chain Tape Measure
[https://www.amazon.com/Toysmith-Key-Chain-Tape-Measure/dp/B000F4G5NW/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484274328&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=stanley+keychain+tape+measure+1m]
Have actually used this for buying a new sideboard from an antique shop. Knew the measurements of the room and used this to determined it wouldn’t fit in that room. LOL.

Nite Ize inka Mobile Pen
[https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Mobile-Stylus-IMP-M1-R7/dp/B00BAWSOD2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484275029&sr=8-2&keywords=Nite+Ize+Inka]
Have actually used this tons of times whether someone doesn’t have a pen, or for myself at the passport office or recently at the lawyer’s office.

Prime-Lite 5-1 Multifunction Keychain with Light
[http://www.prime-lite.ca/camping_outdoors/5-in-1-multifunction-keychain-with-light-24-852.html]
A new addition. I like the full sized Phillips screwdriver bit. Has a flashlight. Used it to open the bottom of my son’s new RC car’s battery compartment. Has a knife, too. Good for package opening. Not much else.

[Nite Ize DoohicKey Keychain Multitool]
(https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-DoohicKey-Multi-Tool-Stainless/dp/B00FIX126K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484274688&sr=8-2&keywords=Nite+Ize+keychain).
Actually used this recently to pry open my frozen gas cap cover.

[Mini Bic Lighter]
(https://www.amazon.com/Lot-Bic-Mini-Multi-colour-Lighter/dp/B00863XN4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484274798&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+bic)
To light cigs, mostly. Haven’t needed to start any urban fires. But… I wrapped over it a thin layer of [To-Go Gorilla Tape] (https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-6100101-2-Duct-Tape-Black/dp/B01M2AAGTZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484274817&sr=8-1&keywords=travel+gorilla+tape) and generic electrical tape at the base. [I interwove the electrical tape through a generic (plastic coated) paperclip so that it acts as a keychain. Haven’t lost one yet.]. I used the duct tape recently when a poster fell down at my kids’ Christmas recital and I was able to peel a few pieces off for the teacher to put it back up.

[Mini Sharpie Marker]
(https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Permanent-Markers-Assorted-4-Count/dp/B000GOZXA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484274852&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+sharpie+marker)
Used it recently to write a nasty note to a jerk who dinged my car. Also to get an autograph on a menu of an actor you’ve probably never heard of, but who was big growing up in Toronto.

[Generic Folding Travel Scissors]
(https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-Scissors-Xiaoquan-Slip-N-Snip-scissors/dp/B0199VSV42/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1484274914&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=folding+scissors&psc=1)
Sharper than I expected. I recently used this to save the day when my son refused to wear his new Christmas sweater for a family picture because the tags were itching his back. Snip. Problem solved.

[Gerber Dime Micro Tool]
(https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-001040-Dime-Micro-Tool/dp/B0079J51JU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1484274877&sr=8-4&keywords=gerber+dime)
Good to have this as it has pliers, but I haven’t used it other than to pull yellow lego heads out of lego helmets.

[Nite Ize Key Rack Locker]
(https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Stainless-Carabiner-MicroLocks/dp/B00FIX12AG/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1484274970&sr=8-1&keywords=Nite+Ize+Keychain)
A good way to keep it all together. These clips don’t lose their… clippieness.


So, I love this little EDC. Will continue to use it, thought I don’t see many ways to improve it!

Thanks! I got them a while back from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sullivans-39843-Unicorn-Embroidery-Scissors/dp/B0743JVTQF/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_229_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RVW9568FTC3M3YBQA153