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A look at the basic set of shears and scissors for any household and tips on how to use them and what to look for in each.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1978 (v.56#4) pg. 190

Tip: How to convert broken shears into shorter shears for cutting string, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #233 Nov 1982 (v.32#9) pg. 99

How to cut like a pro with scissors and snips.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #376 Mar 1997 (v.47#3) pg. 47

Scissors holder with embroidered strawberry design.
HANDMADE Fall 1982 (v.2#3) pg. 109

Tips on selecting the best scissors and shears for the job.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #4 Winter 1976 (v.1#4) pg. 94

A guide to home shears for cutting paper, canvas, carpet, leather, and metal.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1980 (v.5#2) pg. 102

Cross-stitched counterweight attaches to sewing scissors by a ribbon so they will stay where they're put and can be found more easily in a tote bag.
NEEDLE & CRAFT Apr 1989 (v.12#2) pg. 6

Scissors case and thimble pouch feature silk ribbon embroidery and counted thread work.
NEEDLE & THREAD Jan-Feb 1983 (v.3#1) pg. 18, 48, 33

Make a needlebook and scissors case each with a floral cross-stitch design.
NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1985 (v.5#3) pg. 27, 39, 52

Needlepoint scissors case with a feather pattern.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Nov-Dec 1979 (v.2#6) pg. 19, 56

Scissors savvy. A look at the styles designed for various sewing tasks and the result of tests by experts.
THREADS #85 Oct-Nov 1999 pg. 36

Felt scissors case is shaped like a woman's high-top shoe.
WORKBASKET May 1985 (v.50#7) pg. 58

Snips, scissors and shears. Tips on their use and care.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1980 (v.36#3) pg. 58

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