quilting and jury duty
05-20-2010, 09:47 AM
#61
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If you get selected to serve, NOPE - you're supposed to be paying attention to the proceedings. You can take it for the breaks and lunch. If you just go for the day to see if you get selected, then you can take handicrafts - I have seen people knit and crochet in the hallway.
05-20-2010, 02:45 PM
#63
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I just took a trip and took needles and scissors on the plane. Of course, they won't allow pointed scissors but they will allow the kids Fiscars that mine used in school. They are very sharp and will even cut fabric if needed! I have also taken scissors that have a cap and look just like a fat pen and never been bothered but heaven forbid I take my micra Leatherman!
05-20-2010, 04:13 PM
#65
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I agree - STUPID criminals and terrorists. They could spend their time better by making a quilt.
I went to TSA's site: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1252.shtm
and this is what they said about it.
"Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint
Traveling with Special Items"
Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.
Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage.
Hope this helps. ~ Di
I went to TSA's site: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1252.shtm
and this is what they said about it.
"Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint
Traveling with Special Items"
Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.
Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage.
Hope this helps. ~ Di
05-20-2010, 07:04 PM
#66
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I doubt if they'll let you do any kind of handwork if you serve on a jury since you're supposed to be paying attention to the trial. Even if you normally watch tv and do handwork at home it looks like you're not paying attention.
Don't forget, innocent people actually do get arrested and charged with crimes they didn't do. Look at how many people have been set free on DNA evidence!
Don't forget, innocent people actually do get arrested and charged with crimes they didn't do. Look at how many people have been set free on DNA evidence!
8-)
05-20-2010, 07:15 PM
#67
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I wish I could bring in my sewing machine while I waited to find out if I would get called. I have sat for almost an entire day for before. and I really could get a whole quilt done. probably not though. no kids around and lots of time trapped in one location, sounds like a good day at your sewing machine.
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