Hardanger scissors

This morning I was taking part in a discussion on the best scissors for Hardanger in a web group. I posted a link to my favourite scissors for Hardanger (Premax 2.75 inch / 7cm embroidery scissors), the ones I use, love, and therefore sell.

The conversation carried on, and then someone posted the following comment:
“The scissors shown above by Yvette Stanton are THE absolute BEST scissors for hardanger in the world. The are not pricey and therefore that is the reason so many shops won’t carry them. Not enough profit. Last that I knew they were imported into the States by Kreinik, they are made by Premax out of Italy and they are absolutely perfect. I wish that Jean Lea at the Attic would carry these.” SR

What a great recommendation! I love mine, and the people I have sold them to have consistently reported that they love theirs too.

I am happy to post to anywhere in the world. Anywhere that it is possible to post to, anyway!

While we’re talking about scissors for cutwork, here‘s a link to an article I wrote on what to look for when you’re purchasing scissors for Hardanger, merezhka, schwalm, Portuguese whitework, and any other sort of cutwork.

Because the Premax 2.75 inch / 7cm embroidery scissors are so fine, I have no problem with inserting them between the threads of the fabric, even when working with really fine fabrics such as 36 count linen, and cutting four threads in one go. Of course, they also work for cutting single threads as well.

They’re just so dainty and lovely. The people they do not work for are those with larger fingers, so if that’s you, I recommend these stork scissors which are slightly larger.

So if you’re finding that the scissors that you currently use for your embroidery just aren’t up to the job (do you get lots of whiskers when you’re cutting?), purchase your own Premax 2.75 inch / 7cm embroidery scissors today!