Pam B

I take a book when I fly. No more handwork for me. I guess that is why I really prefer to drive anymore...I can take my handstitching or knitting in the car with me and never have to worry! Seriously, take a book and your Ipod.

Vanuatu Jill

Since my DH will be with me, if I read (don't have an I-pod), it would be pretty anti-social-if I stitch, I can still talk to him. We have 3 hours to kill at each of the airports. I have always taken a book in the past, even bought a few quilting magazines, but I thought this time I would pay a bit more attention to him - plus, at night, reading puts me to sleep! The flight doesn't leave LA until nearly midnight! I will pack my book in my carry-on anyway, just in case!

Leota

The heck with scissors and needles... when my DD was traveling to London, the security wouldn't let her carry her PILLOW... said it was a carry on and exceeded the limit... she was really upset.

costumegirl

A pillow??? That's bizarre!! Guess when traveling it depends if the official is in a good mood or not. I know their jobs are extremely difficult and they have a huge responsibility - I would definitely rather have them overly conscientious but sometimes incidents happen that make you wonder if it isn't a 'power trip' on their part.

I used a clover thread cutter and needles in Nov going to and coming back from Hawaii with no problems. They didn't even open the bag to check it futher. I really liked using it because it was easy and efficient.

Vicki W

Some airports are very strict when counting carry-ons. ( I have seen why, at time people have their handbag, a laptop bag and a small suitcase and then other various packages). There is only so much space in the the overheads and on flights that last hours, this extra stuff takes up space. (kinda the one bad apple approach, that instead of taking care of the abusers they count the items each person has.

jhoward

I took a dental floss container on the plane. Be sure to check for sharpness, mine was very good....but did the job for my embroidery thread.
I traveled last month to AZ.

marymay

Make sure if you take nail clippers that it does not have a file on this. Get "baby nail clippers." DH unit was stopped all had nail clippers with files on them.They were all taken away from 33 men and women. NO files on clippers.
Have a nice flight.

mtkoldra

I found out that what is good in USA is not enough in Europe, for example

Mattee

The clover cutters aren't technically allowed. Buy a super cheap pair of scissors that are less than 4". I generally travel with several pairs, and have never had a problem. Just make sure that they're cheap, so it won't sting if they're taken away. Remember that TSA agents always have the authority to be more strict than the published rules, if they feel it's warranted.

mocha827

I have an old thimble that my mother gave me when I first learned to sew that has a sharp thread cutter embedded in the side. I've never even had them take a second look. Just be sure you take a threader as the cuts from anything not scissors can leave a rough frayed edge of the thread. The only way I can thread the needle is with a threader. Have a great trip.