Safety first!
Q My nieces are six and eight and love to stitch. Could you suggest some colourful, child-friendly scissors that I can get for them, Angels? Tammy Haigh, via email
A Giving the kids their own scissors is a great idea, Tammy – having their own supplies will make them feel so grown up! Of course, as you already point out, the scissors need to be safe for children. Choose some that are easy to grip, have rounded ends and – if possible – come with a holder to safely store them when they’re not in use. And, as I’m sure you know, never leave children on their own with scissors! Hobbycraft stocks Hemline Kids’ Scissors for £3, which have rounded ends and soft-grip handles. To buy, visit www.hobbycraft.co.uk…
