{"product_id":"tulip-vintage-embroidery-scissors","title":"Tulip Garden Vintage Embroidery Scissors — Engraved Floral Needlework Scissors, 5.75 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=\"325\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/72734fdf92974b6082f098ac9d85ff9b.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whole garden of tulips climbs the handles of these vintage-style scissors — open filigree stems, leaves and bell-shaped blooms worked in antique metal, so delicate you can see light through them. They have a real, solid feel in the hand, and long, slim stainless steel blades that come to a sharp point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5.75 inches they are a little larger than the tiny embroidery snips most stitchers own: big enough for comfortable, confident cuts through thread, yarn and fabric trims, small enough for close needlework. Reviewers call them the right size — not too small, not too big — and several bought them to add to a scissor collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose gold, silver, grey, bronze or rose, and they will look as lovely on a sewing table as they do in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/16_ceb459f8-c909-4e73-aa24-46fc9063885b.jpg?v=1724727186\" alt=\"Tulip garden vintage scissors fanned out, showing the pointed blades and engraved floral handles\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" 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 tulips, leaves and stems along both handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlades:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel, straight, with sharp pointed tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 14.6 cm (5.75 in) long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, Silver, Grey, Bronze, Rose\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\u003eThese are needlework scissors for embroidery, cross stitch, sewing and quilting. Trim thread and floss, cut yarn, and snip small pieces of fabric — the product video shows them cutting through a fabric strip. Reviewers use them for fussy cutting and say they cut threads, yarn and fabric with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/18_bf764c7a-8418-4fe7-8226-3eda1d050e7b.jpg?v=1724727252\" alt=\"Silver and gold tulip garden vintage scissors side by side on a blue background\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" 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 small 3.5–4 inch embroidery scissors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the extra length gives you a longer cut and a fuller grip, which many people find more comfortable for general needlework, while the pointed tips still reach into tight spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst plain sewing scissors:\u003c\/strong\u003e they do the same everyday cutting with an engraved antique design worth keeping out on display — and worth giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold and Silver are bright and classic. Grey is a dark, gunmetal tone. Bronze is a soft, aged brass. Rose is a warm coppery-pink. All five carry the same tulip design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/17_0d8ef379-5e83-42ec-b4b5-75b2012c4422.jpg?v=1724727343\" alt=\"Rose tulip garden vintage scissors cutting a piece of floral fabric\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 14.6 cm (5.75 in) long. Keep them for fabric and thread so the blades stay sharp, wipe them dry after use, and store them closed. The points are sharp, so keep them away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are embroidery scissors used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting thread and floss, trimming close to your stitching, and snipping small pieces of fabric. This mid-size pair also handles yarn and fabric trims comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size are they?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) long — a mid-size needlework pair, larger than tiny embroidery snips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Reviewers describe them as very sharp, cutting thread, yarn and fabric with very little pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they good for a scissor collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — several of our reviewers bought them specifically to add to their collections.\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":"GOLD","offer_id":46062752465151,"sku":"CJCF202102001AZ","price":15.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GREY","offer_id":46062752497919,"sku":"CJCF202102005EV","price":15.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ROSE","offer_id":46062752530687,"sku":"CJCF202102003CX","price":15.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BRONZE","offer_id":46062752563455,"sku":"CJCF202102004DW","price":15.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SILVER","offer_id":46062752596223,"sku":"CJCF202102002BY","price":15.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/9_fdebe549-c798-4332-b877-b3be0dec9d11.jpg?v=1724725835","url":"https:\/\/www.isewneeditcrafts.com\/products\/tulip-vintage-embroidery-scissors","provider":"I Sew Need It Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}