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Quilt Notions & Travel Questions
My suggestion would be, whatever you decide to put in your carry-on, select a cheap version. I find it hard to imagine a guard might confiscate a *plastic* crochet hook I would also suggest putting the project in an opaque bag, or in a side pocket of a bag, meaning on a visual inspection they don't open you bag up and see everything sitting right on top and it makes sense to have it all organised, so it doesn't look like you're trying to hide anything! I like Jeanne's idea of using a dental floss box. Cheers Anne |
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On Mar 27, 11:46*am, Maureen Wozniak wrote:
On Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:48:38 -0500, Roberta wrote (in article ): No idea, every flight seems to be different. Somebody once posted here the suggestion of a dental floss box to hold a bobbin full of thread -built-in cutter. You could put a couple of needles and pins in it too. No security check has ever confiscated my jewelry, so why not stick a needle through your lapel? If you're like me, there's often a needle stuck in clothing somewhere anyway. Roberta in D I've never had problem with the thread cutter pendant as my "necklace" but it's been a long while since we've flown. *(At least 2 years). *Also, I stuck my needles and pins along the zipper teeth in my purse. *No one even notices they were there. MSM has been flying to AZ with her knititng and no problems, so I'd guess a crochet hook, especially a wooden or plastic one would be okay. Maureen I never even thought about putting them beside the purse zipper. That's a good idea. Now I just have to find some plastic crochet needles. All of mine are metal and I just don't want to risk having them taken away by security. It looks like I'm in for a trip to Joann's. Hugs, KimW |
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On Mar 27, 1:17*pm, Mary in Rock Island IL
wrote: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...xperience.shtm http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1252.shtm I have flown with nail clippers (the kind without the pointy device) and used them for trimming threads in flight. Mary Oh wow!!! Thank you so much Mary. These websites were great. Hugs, Kim |
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On Mar 27, 2:25*pm, Hanne wrote:
The threadcutters are explicitly forbidded for carry-on, see the TSA website: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1252.shtm I've carried on board needles and dental floss box lots of times, in various airports and was never questioned on any of that. I have my aluminum chrochet hook (just the one) in my pencil case, and wasn't asked about that either, but I think that was only one flight, so not much to go by. I would have gotten a cheap plastic one, if I could, but those are not available here... Pack a magnet, if you drop a needle, you want to be able to find it more easily than normal. Personally, I end up using my kit in the airport during waittime and not in the air, where I always find the space too cramped. Of course, if you are sharing space only with you husband, this might not be an issue for you :-) Hanne in DK On Mar 26, 4:35*pm, "KimW" wrote: Hi Everyone. I know a lot of you enjoy traveling and take your quilting projects with you. So I have a couple of questions, especially for those who fly. DH and I are going with another couple to Hawaii in December. I really want to take along my Tumbling Block diamonds to work on while in the air. I am hand piecing them rather than machine piecing. I have never attempted to get any kind of sewing equipment through security at the airport so I'm not sure what can and cannot be taken through. I won't even attempt to take scissors but what about needles? I've thought about getting one of those thread cutter necklaces to take but was wondering if they really work. Has anyone used them? What should I pack in my sewing travel kit besides the blocks? Deb is planning to take her crocheting stuff. Does TSA allow crochet needles through security? If so, I may take that too just to have a change if I get too bored with Tumbling Blocks. Any suggestions and advice are most appreciated. Hugs, Kim- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Thanks Hanne, I'm glad you mentioned a magnet. I never would have thought of that. I have an extension magnet that will fit right in with my crochet hook. Hopefully it won't get taken by security. We are going with another couple and luckily for the longest part of our trip we have window and aisle seats. So it will only be the two of us sitting together. Deb and I decided we would put the guys in two seats together so we could sit together and sew or crochet and gab while the guys gab or nap. Hugs, Kim |
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