{"product_id":"orchid-small-embroidery-scissors","title":"Orchid Small Embroidery Scissors — Black Fine-Point Blades, Vintage-Style, 4.3 in","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"dh-video-desc\" controls=\"controls\" loop=\"loop\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" muted=\"muted\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"325\" height=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/c1ff1d58817f43a7812d52bde91221bd.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeping orchid petals curve up from the finger rings of these small embroidery scissors and meet at the pivot, framed in openwork metal like a little piece of jewellery. Then come the blades: slim, black and drawn out to a very fine point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat point is the reason to own them. It slips under a single floss tail and snips it right against the fabric, so the back of your cross stitch stays tidy and the stitches beside it stay untouched. The product video shows the tips trimming a frayed fabric edge thread by thread, and reviewers call them really sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from six antique finishes — blue, red, gold, bronze, copper or iridescent titanium — and the dark blades make every colour look striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/83_-_Orchid_Antique_Scissors_Original_Images_1.jpg?v=1761607623\" alt=\"Orchid small embroidery scissors with black fine-point blades and engraved orchid handles\" width=\"488\" height=\"366\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e openwork orchid petals rising from the finger rings to the pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlades:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel with a black finish, straight, with very fine pointed tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm long × 5.4 cm wide (4.33 × 2.13 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Blue, Antique Titanium, Antique Gold, Antique Bronze, Antique Red, Antique Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the order:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair of scissors in the finish you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat They Are For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine thread work: cross stitch, hand embroidery, needlepoint and appliqué. Snip floss tails, trim close to stitches, cut thread from the skein, and clip into small, tight spaces where a larger pair cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/83_-_Orchid_Antique_Scissors_Original_Images_4.jpg?v=1761607623\" alt=\"Orchid embroidery scissors size 11 cm by 5.4 cm, with sharp stainless steel blades, engraved design and big handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow They Compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst general sewing scissors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the short, ultra-fine black blades are made for close work, letting you cut a single thread without nicking the fabric or the stitches around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst classic stork scissors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same small, fine-pointed tool with a floral design and dark blades that are easy to see against light fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and Red are bold, glossy colours. Gold, Bronze and Copper are warm antique metal tones. Titanium is a soft iridescent sheen that shifts between purple, blue and gold — the name describes the colour of the handles. Every finish has the same black blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/83_-_Orchid_Antique_Scissors_Original_Images_2.jpg?v=1761607623\" alt=\"Orchid vintage embroidery scissors in several antique finishes laid together\" width=\"513\" height=\"385\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 cm (4.33 in) long and 5.4 cm (2.13 in) across the finger rings. Use them for thread and light fabric so the fine tips stay sharp, wipe them dry, and store them closed or in a scissor case. The points are very sharp, so keep them out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are small embroidery scissors used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimming floss and thread close to the fabric, cutting thread from the skein, and snipping in tight spaces in cross stitch, embroidery and needlepoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they good for cross stitch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The fine pointed tips let you snip floss right at the back of the work without catching neighbouring stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the blades black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel blades have a black finish, which gives the scissors their striking look and shows up clearly against light fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size are they?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 cm (4.33 in) long — small enough for a project bag and for close, controlled cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the family — engraved scissors, thimbles and needle cases — in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antique-sewing-tools\"\u003eVintage Sewing Tools, Scissors \u0026amp; Thimbles\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Sew Need It Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Antique Blue","offer_id":47290241253631,"sku":"CJYD242921107GT","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Titanium","offer_id":47290241286399,"sku":"CJYD242921109IR","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Gold","offer_id":47290241319167,"sku":"CJYD242921106FU","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Bronze","offer_id":47290241351935,"sku":"CJYD242921110JQ","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Red","offer_id":47290241384703,"sku":"CJYD242921108HS","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Copper","offer_id":47290241417471,"sku":"CJYD242921111KP","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/83_-_Orchid_Antique_Scissors_Original_Images_1.jpg?v=1761607623","url":"https:\/\/www.isewneeditcrafts.com\/products\/orchid-small-embroidery-scissors","provider":"I Sew Need It Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}