Dragonfly Embroidery Scissors — Vintage-Style Engraved Gift Scissors, 4.7 in

Little dragonflies rest along both handles of these vintage-style embroidery scissors, their wings engraved into the metal and caught by the light every time you pick them up. They are small enough to sit in the palm of your hand, with a satisfying weight and a slim, sharp pair of stainless steel blades that come together cleanly right at the tip.

That fine tip is what makes them a working tool and not just a pretty one. Snip a floss tail close to the back of your stitching, trim a stray thread without catching the ones beside it, cut a length of embroidery thread straight off the skein. Then set them down next to your hoop and enjoy looking at them.

Many of our reviews come from people who bought them as a gift, and it is easy to see why: for anyone who stitches and loves dragonflies, they are the rare present that is both beautiful and genuinely useful. Pick the finish that suits them, from warm antique copper to the shifting blue-violet of antique titanium.

Product Details

• Design: dragonflies and leaves engraved along both handles, with rounded finger rings
• Blades: stainless steel, straight, with sharp pointed tips
• Size: 12 cm long × 5 cm wide (4.72 × 1.97 in)
• Finishes: Antique Copper, Antique Gold, Antique Silver, Antique Titanium, Antique Blue, Antique Bronze
• In the order: one pair of scissors in the finish you choose

What They Are For

These are embroidery scissors: small, sharp-pointed scissors for thread work. Use them for cross stitch, hand embroidery, needlepoint, quilting and appliqué — trimming floss and thread, snipping yarn tails, and cutting small pieces of fabric or felt. The product video shows them cutting embroidery thread at the hoop, jute twine and paper. At 4.7 inches they fit a project bag, a sewing box or a pocket, and reviewers who stitch say the size is comfortable for long sessions.

How They Compare

Against classic stork scissors: the stork is the traditional shape for embroidery scissors. These do the same job — small size, fine points, close trimming — with a dragonfly design for someone who would love that more than a bird.

Against plain craft-store embroidery scissors: the blades and size are what you would expect from a good small pair; the difference is the engraved, antique-finished handle that makes them something to keep on display and to give as a gift.

Choosing a Finish

Antique Copper, Gold, Silver and Bronze are warm, aged metal tones that make the engraving stand out. Antique Blue is a deep, glossy blue. Antique Titanium is an iridescent finish that shifts between blue, violet and gold as you turn it — the name describes the colour, not the metal.

Size and Care

12 cm (4.72 in) long and 5 cm (1.97 in) across the finger rings. Keep them for thread and fine work so the tips stay sharp, wipe them dry after use, and store them closed. The points are sharp, so keep them out of reach of small children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are embroidery scissors used for?

Snipping thread and floss close to the fabric, cutting lengths of thread from the skein, and trimming small pieces of fabric, felt or appliqué. Their small size and fine points let you cut exactly where you want without disturbing nearby stitches.

Are these sharp enough for cross stitch floss?

Yes. The stainless steel blades meet at a fine point, and many of our reviewers mention using them to snip embroidery floss and thread cleanly.

Why are so many embroidery scissors shaped like storks?

The stork has long been the traditional design for embroidery scissors. These dragonfly scissors follow the same small, fine-pointed form with a different motif.

Is the Antique Titanium finish real titanium?

Antique Titanium is the name of the iridescent rainbow-coloured finish on the handles. The blades are stainless steel.

Do they make a good gift?

Yes — many buyers choose them as a gift, especially for stitchers, quilters and anyone who loves dragonflies.

See the rest of the family — engraved scissors, thimbles and needle cases — in our Vintage Sewing Tools, Scissors & Thimbles collection.