At Calico Laine we cut hundreds of metres a week in both our shop and for our online orders. Due to this it is extremely important for us to use a high quality pair of scissors and this is why we choose the Fiskars Scissors as our preferred brand. They are a well known brand that gives a lifetime guarantee for general wear and tear so we know we can rely on them. The scissors that we use on a daily basis are the 24cm Fiskars Dressmaker Scissors which are a perfect size for cutting fabric. They are an excellent quality and can be sharpened using the Fiskars Sew Sharp Scissor Sharpener if they ever become slightly blunt. They are comfortable to work with and I would recommend this pair of scissors to anyone who is looking at doing a large amount of dressmaking. They are priced at £27.99 per pair which I think is a reasonable amount to pay for a good quality pair of scissors that will last a long time. For those of you looking for a good quality pair of pinking shears we also stock 23cm Fiskars Pinking Shears which are ideal if you are making bunting or finishing hems after they have been sewn. I use these personally for my own sewing and they are a great pair of scissors. At £39.99 they may seem a bit steep for scissors but I would definitely recommend them as you do not want to pay for a cheap pair that you will need to keep replacing. Due to the fact that pinking shears cannot be sharpened you want to pay for the best pair that you can. When you are planning to do some embroidery and needlework rather that dressmaking we also stock 10cm Fiskars Embroidery Scissors and 13cm Fiskars Needlework Scissors which will fit neatly into your sewing box. These have fine points to them which make them useful for cutting intricate designs and geting to those small spare threads on your embroidery. We also stock a number of different Fiskar Scissors including Multi Purpose Scissors, Left Handed Scissors and Fiskars Non Stick Scissors. To see the full range check out the scissors under our Haberdashery section. If you have any comments on the products we stock at Calico Laine please visit our Facebook and Twitter. Until next time, Laura Calico Laine