Great program, as always! My husband is NOT a physicist, but has had loads of science courses in and throughout his eduation and a very scientific mind. He was pleasantly surprised to be engaged with a physics question via a floss tube video.( Always love to challenge stereotypes ;) ) He agrees with your skepticism. Further, we discussed that the fine point of the scissor would experience much less air resistance than a much wider fob, and would hypothetically fall faster than the fob. I have always found the best reason to have a fob is to find my scissors, or to prevent them from falling between the arm of the chair/couch and cushion. My cats, however, find fobs are there for their amusement and are mystified at my contrary views. Happy stitching!!
Hello Jean, Some years ago, I was watching you on PBS. What was probably your videos series, that are seating behind you. I finally found you back on youtube. I'am very happy. Merry Christmas. Paule Gosselin, from Montreal, Quebec Canada.
Yes, my half hour TV show (Spirit of Cross Stitch with Jean Farish) was broadcast in Canada as well as the US. The VHS tapes on the shelf are a set of project tutorials, each one an hour+ featuring a group of needlework teachers. It's nice to hear from a viewer!
In my logical mind the only thing that will protect the tips of my scissors besides not dropping them, is if you have a leather sleeve or plastic tip protector that came with your scissor and snaps on that keeps the tips from coming in contact with any thing.
I am so disappointed that Time to Stitch is not a cross stitch shop! I'm a Greensboro stitcher and AF spouse who misses the LNS we had in other states- AZ, TX, and VA. When I used to visit family in this area I would drive to the Lazy Daisy in Raleigh! I do like the Stitch Point for threads, but I miss having a cross stitch shop. I recently visited family in Las Vegas and stopped in Stitcher's Paradise which was BUSY! We cross stitchers love seeing stitched models and shopping a fully stocked Xstitch shop!! Thank you for another great video!
Just returned from Time to Stitch’s grand opening. The shop is bright, airy and well stocked (with more to come). The proprietors are friendly and helpful. So glad to have our own LNS in town! Thank you, Jean, for mentioning that it has finally opened. It’s between the tea shop and Nawab’s in the Stratford Village shopping center
As usual, lots of good advice and tips - especially about staggering the vertical lines of stitching in a large area. About the scissor fob- I admit I know nothing about physics, but it seems to me that even if the fob hits the floor first, the scissor is going to land on the floor eventually- with the potential to damage the points. Some people say the the fob prevents the scissor from sliding in between the sofa cushions. Thanks for another good episode.
Thank you for an enjoyable video. As far as the scissor fob discussion, what really matters is the surface the scissors are falling onto. I have a pair of scissors that fell off the table and hit the base of my lamp before landing on the carpet. The tips no longer lined up so I chose to use those scissors for crafting and bought a new stitching scissors. Nothing lasts forever. Movin' on!
Hi Jean, I’ve been listening to the video and had to say I look at the scissor and fob differently. To me they are not two objects but one because they are connected. If the fob connected to the scissors is heavy it may fall faster and drag the scissor behind and land first. Anyways, thanks for another interesting video, keep them coming.
Thank you Jean for the lovely podcast…I don’t have any fobs, because I really didn’t see any immediate use of them…My husband bought for me a small to medium, magnet bowl for screws…I use that to hold my small scissors, needle threader, needles and anything of small metal I want to keep track of when stitching…I love a challenge and this question was good…it is always interesting to watch and learn from you…computers are a difficult nut to crack for me…my children have grown up with them since the 1990’s and I get a lot of “MOM, REALLY “ from them…my husband at 81 loves them…take care, wishing you joy and happy holidays 🛷☃️🥁🎄❤️
Another really interesting video. Answer to something dropping - will be watching to see answer. Wool socks, hats and gloves weather here. Stitching a life saver and fun. Thank you yet again.
Came for the embroidery; stayed for the physics… Lol - I think it is true that the fob might protect the scissors, but not for the reason it is believed to. As you stated well, two objects of different masses, falling at the same time, will reach the ground at the same time. I surmise that it is not what happens in the scissors-fob relationship because they are attached together with a length of cord. If the fob is heavier than the scissors, it is the fob that will leave the table first. The scissors will follow, and should fall vertically - depending on the distance, length of the cord and length of the scissors. Once the fob hit the ground, the scissors should then fall on its side. Conversely, if you knock your scissors off the table, and the fob is too light, then the more massive scissors will hit the ground first and you might damage the points. That is how I see this physics conundrum, but I could always be wrong - I don’t own a fob, so I have never seen one in action… 🌻
I never use a fob if I want to protect the point I simply put the leather sheath on them. Going to another art this is bobbin lace the weight of the bobbin is directly related to the size of the thread. My self I think the fob is a idea just to decorate the equipment like beads on a bobbin if the beads are not needed, I think they just get in the way unless you grab without looking. I love your video they always inform me. A question for you everyone likes to iron their cross stitch before showing it do they not know linen it stored for lace work is stored in heat it will weaken the thread over time and breaks when under pressure to make lace. I have had this problem so linen likes a dark moist storage space if kept for long periods true or false. Thank you for your thoughts on this.
Thank you Jean as always for your advice and experience on stitching. I made the fob using your pattern and love it. I stitch in a comfy chair or the sofa and the fob to me means I am not hunting down the side of whichever chair I am in. I can easily see where my scissors are. I think I said to you before I was making a larger one for my friends dressmaking shears to stop her husband and children using them incorrectly (e.g. on paper or string) it works a treat and she said the added bonus that due to the fob size and shape she no longer looses her scissors under fabric. The new shop looks amazing, oh how I would love a store here in the UK that is closer than 200 miles away. I need to go now and catch up with your other videos , I have been so busy teaching I have neglected my stitching time.
Another great instructive video, thank you for taking the time to bring up subjects that we often hear, read or are told about. Not everything in the stitching world is rule and thank the powers that be for your thoughtful answers. I do not know the answer to the scissor fob query but I use them on my scissors to spot them readily and have point protectors for safety. We are having the same type of weather here in Arizona and I have procrastinated my outdoor chores, need to get them done. May your holidays be merry and peaceful.
Thank you so much for sharing Susan’s new shop! It is wonderful to hear that she has committed to carrying the entire line of particular suppliers. 🙂👍 I look forward to checking out her website in the near future. 💙 Your door prize is beautiful! Thanks again, Jean, for a most informative and entertaining video. I value your time and effort that you put into doing these for all of us…you are such a blessing, thank you! 🙏 Meline
Hi Jean, another wonderful video. ❤️. Your question regarding the scissors and the fob is certainly thought provoking. I do agree with you that if they fall from the same height at the same time they would land on the ground at the same time. That being said the scissors and fob falling from the table at the exact same time is not likely. If the fob falls first it will land first. However I can’t wrap my head around how that will protect the points of the scissors because what is the likelihood that the scissors will land on the fob? Now if the scissors fall first they will land first if the fob falls after them. But that being said if it is a weighted fob it may not fall from the table at all thereby preventing the scissors from falling all the way to the floor. Therefore protecting the points of the scissors because they never hit the floor. There are so many variables to consider that would impact the outcome of this scenario especially since the likelihood of the scissors and fob falling at the exact same time is not likely to happen. And the only way i can see that a weighted fob would protect the points of the scissors is if the fob has enough weight to prevent it from also falling and therefore preventing the scissors from falling all the way to the floor. As i said this is all rather thought provoking. Hopes you come up with the answer to this question. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and much success in your ventures in the new year. …….Karen
Oh yay, I got a shout-out! You pronounced it right, my username is not my real name but the scientific name for the common raven. I'm one of those paranoid people who doesn't like to use my real name on the internet too much. The scissor fob question is an interesting one. I don't think that many tables are high enough for a fall to damage them, so it seems like a moot point. But if it were a longer drop, say off the top of the building, the fob has a larger surface area which creates more air resistance, giving a parachute effect where the fob would fall a little more slowly and the skinny metal scissors would dangle from it pointy end down. It seems to me that you would need to put quite a bit of weight inside the fob to overcome this, more than would be convenient to drag around on your scissors! But maybe that works for some people. I don't have any fobs, so I can't test it firsthand. The ideal solution is of course to not drop them at all, but we know how that goes!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks If I ever need a fob, I'll get some of those little plastic army guys who come with their own parachutes, and tie one to my scissors! He'll keep them safe for me and be a humorous addition to my stitching gear. Win-win!
Another wonderful video. Thank you. As for the scissor and fob falling I agree that even a weighted fob might not ‘protect’ the scissor points. I always use some type of sheath or point protector on my scissors. For my really good scissors I have a leather sheath that came with that pair. For my “special” scissors I use point protectors designed for knitting needles. I try to be diligent and replace the sheath or point protector as soon as I finish cutting/clipping. I do wish that it was 70 degrees here on Long Island so that I could be stitching outside!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Hi, Jean as far as momentum goes yes the heavy item would pull the lighter item at the same speed. So, I myself don't put any weight on my scissor. What I do is put a stitch saver from my knitting on the tip. That saves my scissors. Being a Mechanical Engineer I had a few incidents dropped a light item and it pulled a heavy one down. And broke my finger. Hope this helps. Stay safe and see you next weekend. It's raining in Los Angeles California today. Finally.
What a super video today, Jean! There is an energy coming at me from you via my iPad today, for which I thank you, as I was feeling, like the weather here in northern Italy, pretty dull! Thank you for so much information and so many tips. Now I must watch it again! Kindest regards, Jean M.
Please don’t take this the wrong way. You didn’t know about the notification. That is funny! NOT an insult. Just shows how your focus is on being helpful and informative. I’ve unsubscribed to many floss tubers because they are becoming infomercials.
I agree too! I love Jean's video's because they are very educational! I always learn something. To me, educating people about the "craft" helps keep it alive. We all know there are tons of charts available. I don't need enablers, I need education. Being helpful to learning the art (and I believe it truly is an art) of cross stitch and all of the various stitches and techniques involved will keep it alive. I'm more apt to purchase from someone I can learn from. Jean is so helpful in all of her Floss Tubes.
Great video! Loved the alternative color thread stitched over in my edging to track the top of my fabric. I’ve been stitching a thread (over 4 threads) to mark the side. About the fob-scissor thang…they are great for finding my scissors, tip protection by covering them works best…for me.
I’m a high school science teacher and taught basic physics for years. Jean, you are correct. Weighting the scissor fob won’t make a difference since the acceleration of gravity is a constant on Earth regardless of the mass of the object that is falling. The only thing that changes this is air resistance which for a scissor and the fob, really isn’t an issue. If you want to protect your scissors, make a parachute like fob to use air resistance to slow the fall, though it would definitely be an engineering challenge. This principle about gravity, which was first recorded byGalileo, was shown on the moon with a hammer and feather. Here’s the video: ua-cam.com/video/KDp1tiUsZw8/v-deo.html.
I start in the top left but it is easy because I have to grid my fabric so it is easy enough to count over and up or down matching the grid on my fabric to the grid on the chart. I also learned the hard way to use a fabric marker and put a T at top when I first cut my fabric before zig zagging. Always enjoy your videos and since reading the tip about the bell beside subscribe, will be notified when a new video posts.
I think this physics test is based on objects having the same amount of “drag” (hence the results in an airless tube), which may be why these fobs are shaped like a cone. I’m going to postulate that air resistance and surface area change the rate at which an object will fall. But I’d love to hear from someone with more knowledge who can explain whether or not this scissor fob concept is a myth, and why, in layman’s terms.
LOL on the busting of sterotypes.. seems many people relied on the male of the species as the authority on the subject. My two cents: is the function of the fob to protect the scissors, to keep track of the scissors' location, or to embellish and/or denote the scissors as one's personal property? Personally, it's one more thing to get in the way. There are those who must have every gadget known to humankind, and some who are minimalist. There's room for all of us. Thanks for another informative video! It got me using my brain cells!
Dear Jean. Thank you for all your information. It would be so helpful for me if you could sometime demonstrate how you would actually stitch an image, just so that we could get the “flow” of how the stitching should go. Thank you for listening.
I have a 7-part series where I do just that. Look for "Hearts Come Home at Christmas" ... here's the first link: ua-cam.com/video/BDn12hivhj0/v-deo.html
Thank you for another wonderful and educational video. I have a question which is probably one that may sound silly, but I'm hoping that you will be able to guide me on this. I always stitch my top cross right to left, that is fine but I have found that when I turn my work around that I forget and keep stitching only to later realize and then have to unpick, is there a clever way to make sure that this does not happen please?? Thank you for your time.
Hello, I'm so excited to find your Floss Tube videos. I've started viewing your videos from the beginning and have already learned so much. As a beginner, I'm currently moving from Adia to linen. I found your explanation on how to stitch on linen most helpful. Where I'm stuck is how to count non-stitiched chart areas on linen. I'd appreciate your assist perhaps regarding which of your videos might have addressed my question. Thank you again for being such a valued resource.
That's a good question. I think I explain a little of what I do in the "Hearts Come Home at Christmas" series. I can't tell you where it is exactly :( but as a novice linen stitcher you may enjoy it as "background noise" while you are stitching. It's a 7-part series and it's free! Here's the link to the first part: ua-cam.com/video/BDn12hivhj0/v-deo.html
Could you show us how you finished your previous round Christmas samplers? It looked liked your finished ones were hemmed stitched and not framed/mounted to foam core. I want to learn hem stitching as an alternative finishing for samplers.
Hmmm ... I need to back and look but no, I didn't hemstitch these. In fact, they are sadly not FFO (yet) :) I love your question and I am working on an answer!
I don't have an app but I was on my laptop, not a phone, so maybe that's the difference. Every time I think I finally have something figured out, it seems that I am still clueless!
Plus, there is no way the fob knows to slide underneath the scissors. And the scissors do not know that they should turn themselves in mid air to not hit their points.
Yep, it's 32 feet per second. No matter if it's a boulder or pillow, they fall at the same rate.I cannot see a fob protecting my scissors. To be, they are just a decoration.
Dear Jean, If the mass of your scissors is equal to the mass of your fob, theoretically they will land at the same time. The example you cited talked about falling objects in a vacuum which is a whole different ball game. If the mass of your scissors is greater than the mass of the fob, the scissors will probably land first and point down. If the mass of your scissors is less than the mass of your fob, the fob will probably land first. However, the time between them landing in all cases is so incredibly short that they will appear to land together. This may help - ua-cam.com/video/YcdOqaZmBn4/v-deo.html
Great video ... but it seems to prove my instincts that this "weighted scissor fob" myth needs to be busted. The conclusion from the experiment is that weight does not affect the rate of descent. What am I missing?
Thanks for another informative video including to hit the subscribe “bell” also after subscribing. I did not know this, but have done this now! You have me curious and tempted to do a 6’ drop with a heavy item and a light item! Will try a rubber ball and a silk 🌸 flower 🤔 I don’t have a scissor fob…. Love your Christmas design and cat pillow. Enjoy your week ahead! Greetings 🎄🇨🇦
Jean I am learning so much from your videos thank you. I have a question, If I were to stitch a reproduction sampler could I put my name on it or is that not allowed. Just seems if you were also stitching the work you should get some credit when family members look back on it.
You are correct that weighting the fob will make no difference. My husband engineer and confirms the issue. So get on debunking this myth. I never heard that before but it is not correct.
I have a wonderful pair of small scissors that a friend gave me. They were very sharp and she loved them so much and forgot that she had given them to me and gave me another pair. Yeah. Took them to fix a grandson's teddy bear seam and dropped one of them on a hardwood floor. Now they have a dead space in them. So I'd say just don't drop your good scissors.
I would argue that the fob tends to have a larger surface area than the points which would react to wind resistance. So if it falls from a tall enough height the fob could cause drag and slow the fall. So if your going to store your scissors without a sleeve and you are bound to drop them, do it from a height such that your fob acts like a parachute! Now class let's figure out what height that would be. Keep in mind that you could also look at scissors as arrows, drop them high enough and the point will eventually point down due to the nature of wind resistance. Also, probably better to drop them on carpet rather than tile. Just a thought. Seriously though, when dropped from table height, whether the fob lands first vs the points (or side of scissors vs point) will be as random as bread butter-side down or up.
The fob isn't going to affect how the scissors hit/land. I had never heard this idea about the fob protecting the scissors. I thought the fob was just to help keep track of the scissors and is a decoration.
Re: scissors and fob. I am not an expert, but I have to question the idea of the fob protecting the scissors anyway. Even assuming that the fob hit bottom first, which I do not believe would always happen during short drops in normal atmosphere and with a drop of only a few feet/meters, how is that going to protect the scissors? They will not always land directly on the fob, points neatly piercing its soft parts and remaining upright! They are surely more likely to slide or bounce off the fob onto the surface below, or to miss the "cushioning" fob altogether.
My husband is a physicist (master's degree) and he says that it does not matter if the fob is weighted or not how the scissors will land.
Thank you! And please tell him thanks from all of us!
Great program, as always! My husband is NOT a physicist, but has had loads of science courses in and throughout his eduation and a very scientific mind. He was pleasantly surprised to be engaged with a physics question via a floss tube video.( Always love to challenge stereotypes ;) ) He agrees with your skepticism. Further, we discussed that the fine point of the scissor would experience much less air resistance than a much wider fob, and would hypothetically fall faster than the fob. I have always found the best reason to have a fob is to find my scissors, or to prevent them from falling between the arm of the chair/couch and cushion. My cats, however, find fobs are there for their amusement and are mystified at my contrary views. Happy stitching!!
Such a good tip to zig zag in a piece of floss to identify the top! Thanks for your always informative videos.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Jean,
Some years ago, I was watching you on PBS. What was probably your videos series, that are seating behind you. I finally found you back on youtube. I'am very happy.
Merry Christmas.
Paule Gosselin, from Montreal, Quebec Canada.
Yes, my half hour TV show (Spirit of Cross Stitch with Jean Farish) was broadcast in Canada as well as the US. The VHS tapes on the shelf are a set of project tutorials, each one an hour+ featuring a group of needlework teachers. It's nice to hear from a viewer!
You come up with the most interesting topics! I was not aware of the scissor fob debate. I don’t even have a scissor fob😊
In my logical mind the only thing that will protect the tips of my scissors besides not dropping them, is if you have a leather sleeve or plastic tip protector that came with your scissor and snaps on that keeps the tips from coming in contact with any thing.
Good point!
(pun intended!)
I am so disappointed that Time to Stitch is not a cross stitch shop! I'm a Greensboro stitcher and AF spouse who misses the LNS we had in other states- AZ, TX, and VA. When I used to visit family in this area I would drive to the Lazy Daisy in Raleigh! I do like the Stitch Point for threads, but I miss having a cross stitch shop. I recently visited family in Las Vegas and stopped in Stitcher's Paradise which was BUSY! We cross stitchers love seeing stitched models and shopping a fully stocked Xstitch shop!! Thank you for another great video!
Just returned from Time to Stitch’s grand opening. The shop is bright, airy and well stocked (with more to come). The proprietors are friendly and helpful. So glad to have our own LNS in town! Thank you, Jean, for mentioning that it has finally opened. It’s between the tea shop and Nawab’s in the Stratford Village shopping center
I'm so happy to hear you were there! I'm beyond excited!!
I just put knitting needle protectors on my scissors. Love your glasses 🤩
As usual, lots of good advice and tips - especially about staggering the vertical lines of stitching in a large area. About the scissor fob- I admit I know nothing about physics, but it seems to me that even if the fob hits the floor first, the scissor is going to land on the floor eventually- with the potential to damage the points. Some people say the the fob prevents the scissor from sliding in between the sofa cushions. Thanks for another good episode.
You and I are thinking alike! Thanks!!
Thank you for an enjoyable video. As far as the scissor fob discussion, what really matters is the surface the scissors are falling onto. I have a pair of scissors that fell off the table and hit the base of my lamp before landing on the carpet. The tips no longer lined up so I chose to use those scissors for crafting and bought a new stitching scissors. Nothing lasts forever. Movin' on!
Hi Jean, I’ve been listening to the video and had to say I look at the scissor and fob differently. To me they are not two objects but one because they are connected. If the fob connected to the scissors is heavy it may fall faster and drag the scissor behind and land first. Anyways, thanks for another interesting video, keep them coming.
Interesting!
Thank you Jean for the lovely podcast…I don’t have any fobs, because I really didn’t see any immediate use of them…My husband bought for me a small to medium, magnet bowl for screws…I use that to hold my small scissors, needle threader, needles and anything of small metal I want to keep track of when stitching…I love a challenge and this question was good…it is always interesting to watch and learn from you…computers are a difficult nut to crack for me…my children have grown up with them since the 1990’s and I get a lot of “MOM, REALLY “ from them…my husband at 81 loves them…take care, wishing you joy and happy holidays 🛷☃️🥁🎄❤️
Another really interesting video. Answer to something dropping - will be watching to see answer. Wool socks, hats and gloves weather here. Stitching a life saver and fun. Thank you yet again.
We shall see!
Came for the embroidery; stayed for the physics… Lol - I think it is true that the fob might protect the scissors, but not for the reason it is believed to.
As you stated well, two objects of different masses, falling at the same time, will reach the ground at the same time.
I surmise that it is not what happens in the scissors-fob relationship because they are attached together with a length of cord.
If the fob is heavier than the scissors, it is the fob that will leave the table first. The scissors will follow, and should fall vertically - depending on the distance, length of the cord and length of the scissors.
Once the fob hit the ground, the scissors should then fall on its side.
Conversely, if you knock your scissors off the table, and the fob is too light, then the more massive scissors will hit the ground first and you might damage the points.
That is how I see this physics conundrum, but I could always be wrong - I don’t own a fob, so I have never seen one in action… 🌻
I never use a fob if I want to protect the point I simply put the leather sheath on them. Going to another art this is bobbin lace the weight of the bobbin is directly related to the size of the thread. My self I think the fob is a idea just to decorate the equipment like beads on a bobbin if the beads are not needed, I think they just get in the way unless you grab without looking. I love your video they always inform me. A question for you everyone likes to iron their cross stitch before showing it do they not know linen it stored for lace work is stored in heat it will weaken the thread over time and breaks when under pressure to make lace. I have had this problem so linen likes a dark moist storage space if kept for long periods true or false. Thank you for your thoughts on this.
Thank you Jean as always for your advice and experience on stitching. I made the fob using your pattern and love it. I stitch in a comfy chair or the sofa and the fob to me means I am not hunting down the side of whichever chair I am in. I can easily see where my scissors are. I think I said to you before I was making a larger one for my friends dressmaking shears to stop her husband and children using them incorrectly (e.g. on paper or string) it works a treat and she said the added bonus that due to the fob size and shape she no longer looses her scissors under fabric. The new shop looks amazing, oh how I would love a store here in the UK that is closer than 200 miles away. I need to go now and catch up with your other videos , I have been so busy teaching I have neglected my stitching time.
Another great instructive video, thank you for taking the time to bring up subjects that we often hear, read or are told about. Not everything in the stitching world is rule and thank the powers that be for your thoughtful answers. I do not know the answer to the scissor fob query but I use them on my scissors to spot them readily and have point protectors for safety. We are having the same type of weather here in Arizona and I have procrastinated my outdoor chores, need to get them done. May your holidays be merry and peaceful.
Thank you so much for sharing Susan’s new shop! It is wonderful to hear that she has committed to carrying the entire line of particular suppliers. 🙂👍 I look forward to checking out her website in the near future. 💙 Your door prize is beautiful! Thanks again, Jean, for a most informative and entertaining video. I value your time and effort that you put into doing these for all of us…you are such a blessing, thank you! 🙏
Meline
Hi Jean, another wonderful video. ❤️. Your question regarding the scissors and the fob is certainly thought provoking. I do agree with you that if they fall from the same height at the same time they would land on the ground at the same time. That being said the scissors and fob falling from the table at the exact same time is not likely. If the fob falls first it will land first. However I can’t wrap my head around how that will protect the points of the scissors because what is the likelihood that the scissors will land on the fob? Now if the scissors fall first they will land first if the fob falls after them. But that being said if it is a weighted fob it may not fall from the table at all thereby preventing the scissors from falling all the way to the floor. Therefore protecting the points of the scissors because they never hit the floor. There are so many variables to consider that would impact the outcome of this scenario especially since the likelihood of the scissors and fob falling at the exact same time is not likely to happen. And the only way i can see that a weighted fob would protect the points of the scissors is if the fob has enough weight to prevent it from also falling and therefore preventing the scissors from falling all the way to the floor. As i said this is all rather thought provoking. Hopes you come up with the answer to this question. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and much success in your ventures in the new year. …….Karen
Oh yay, I got a shout-out! You pronounced it right, my username is not my real name but the scientific name for the common raven. I'm one of those paranoid people who doesn't like to use my real name on the internet too much.
The scissor fob question is an interesting one. I don't think that many tables are high enough for a fall to damage them, so it seems like a moot point. But if it were a longer drop, say off the top of the building, the fob has a larger surface area which creates more air resistance, giving a parachute effect where the fob would fall a little more slowly and the skinny metal scissors would dangle from it pointy end down. It seems to me that you would need to put quite a bit of weight inside the fob to overcome this, more than would be convenient to drag around on your scissors! But maybe that works for some people. I don't have any fobs, so I can't test it firsthand.
The ideal solution is of course to not drop them at all, but we know how that goes!
:)
Please don't risk scissors to experiment ... but it seems that the ideal fob would be a parachute!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks If I ever need a fob, I'll get some of those little plastic army guys who come with their own parachutes, and tie one to my scissors! He'll keep them safe for me and be a humorous addition to my stitching gear. Win-win!
Another wonderful video. Thank you. As for the scissor and fob falling I agree that even a weighted fob might not ‘protect’ the scissor points. I always use some type of sheath or point protector on my scissors. For my really good scissors I have a leather sheath that came with that pair. For my “special” scissors I use point protectors designed for knitting needles. I try to be diligent and replace the sheath or point protector as soon as I finish cutting/clipping. I do wish that it was 70 degrees here on Long Island so that I could be stitching outside!
I could never be that disciplined!
Hi, Jean watching you at Disney Resort California. Nice thank you for all you wonderful inspiration on needlepoint.
So cool!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Hi, Jean as far as momentum goes yes the heavy item would pull the lighter item at the same speed. So, I myself don't put any weight on my scissor. What I do is put a stitch saver from my knitting on the tip. That saves my scissors. Being a Mechanical Engineer I had a few incidents dropped a light item and it pulled a heavy one down. And broke my finger. Hope this helps. Stay safe and see you next weekend. It's raining in Los Angeles California today. Finally.
What a super video today, Jean! There is an energy coming at me from you via my iPad today, for which I thank you, as I was feeling, like the weather here in northern Italy, pretty dull! Thank you for so much information and so many tips. Now I must watch it again! Kindest regards, Jean M.
🤗 Thank you Jean! Enjoy your nice weather. Take care.🎄
Thank you! You too!
Please don’t take this the wrong way. You didn’t know about the notification. That is funny! NOT an insult. Just shows how your focus is on being helpful and informative. I’ve unsubscribed to many floss tubers because they are becoming infomercials.
yes, I agree.
I agree too! I love Jean's video's because they are very educational! I always learn something. To me, educating people about the "craft" helps keep it alive. We all know there are tons of charts available. I don't need enablers, I need education. Being helpful to learning the art (and I believe it truly is an art) of cross stitch and all of the various stitches and techniques involved will keep it alive. I'm more apt to purchase from someone I can learn from. Jean is so helpful in all of her Floss Tubes.
Really, truly, I didn't know! And I only care if knowing it makes it easy for needleworkers to find me ... if they want to find me! :)
Great video! Loved the alternative color thread stitched over in my edging to track the top of my fabric. I’ve been stitching a thread (over 4 threads) to mark the side. About the fob-scissor thang…they are great for finding my scissors, tip protection by covering them works best…for me.
Great idea!
I’m a high school science teacher and taught basic physics for years. Jean, you are correct. Weighting the scissor fob won’t make a difference since the acceleration of gravity is a constant on Earth regardless of the mass of the object that is falling. The only thing that changes this is air resistance which for a scissor and the fob, really isn’t an issue. If you want to protect your scissors, make a parachute like fob to use air resistance to slow the fall, though it would definitely be an engineering challenge. This principle about gravity, which was first recorded byGalileo, was shown on the moon with a hammer and feather. Here’s the video: ua-cam.com/video/KDp1tiUsZw8/v-deo.html.
I start in the top left but it is easy because I have to grid my fabric so it is easy enough to count over and up or down matching the grid on my fabric to the grid on the chart. I also learned the hard way to use a fabric marker and put a T at top when I first cut my fabric before zig zagging. Always enjoy your videos and since reading the tip about the bell beside subscribe, will be notified when a new video posts.
Great!
Nice job don't worry about the to do list it all get done eventually.
As always I just love to visit with you.
You are so kind!
I think this physics test is based on objects having the same amount of “drag” (hence the results in an airless tube), which may be why these fobs are shaped like a cone. I’m going to postulate that air resistance and surface area change the rate at which an object will fall. But I’d love to hear from someone with more knowledge who can explain whether or not this scissor fob concept is a myth, and why, in layman’s terms.
I'm gathering lots of good info for next week!
LOL on the busting of sterotypes.. seems many people relied on the male of the species as the authority on the subject. My two cents: is the function of the fob to protect the scissors, to keep track of the scissors' location, or to embellish and/or denote the scissors as one's personal property? Personally, it's one more thing to get in the way. There are those who must have every gadget known to humankind, and some who are minimalist. There's room for all of us. Thanks for another informative video! It got me using my brain cells!
Dear Jean. Thank you for all your information. It would be so helpful for me if you could sometime demonstrate how you would actually stitch an image, just so that we could get the “flow” of how the stitching should go. Thank you for listening.
I have a 7-part series where I do just that. Look for "Hearts Come Home at Christmas" ... here's the first link:
ua-cam.com/video/BDn12hivhj0/v-deo.html
Thank you for another wonderful and educational video. I have a question which is probably one that may sound silly, but I'm hoping that you will be able to guide me on this. I always stitch my top cross right to left, that is fine but I have found that when I turn my work around that I forget and keep stitching only to later realize and then have to unpick, is there a clever way to make sure that this does not happen please?? Thank you for your time.
Omg Jean the Merry Christmas round Sampler is the prettiest of the set of 3.
Thank you!
Thank you for all of your info, my first time watching you.
Im excited !! shop here in Winston! Im in the Stonebridge area
That's great! We'll have to meet up one day!
Hello Jean as always I love your videos and the way you explain and think🌷 have a wonderful week!
Hello, I'm so excited to find your Floss Tube videos. I've started viewing your videos from the beginning and have already learned so much. As a beginner, I'm currently moving from Adia to linen. I found your explanation on how to stitch on linen most helpful. Where I'm stuck is how to count non-stitiched chart areas on linen. I'd appreciate your assist perhaps regarding which of your videos might have addressed my question. Thank you again for being such a valued resource.
That's a good question. I think I explain a little of what I do in the "Hearts Come Home at Christmas" series. I can't tell you where it is exactly :( but as a novice linen stitcher you may enjoy it as "background noise" while you are stitching. It's a 7-part series and it's free! Here's the link to the first part:
ua-cam.com/video/BDn12hivhj0/v-deo.html
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Thank you so very much. Your explanations are perfection! Thank you again.
All objects fall with same acceleration regardless of mass. Newton’s second law.
Very interesting video. Thanks!
I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like them!
Could you show us how you finished your previous round Christmas samplers? It looked liked your finished ones were hemmed stitched and not framed/mounted to foam core. I want to learn hem stitching as an alternative finishing for samplers.
Hmmm ... I need to back and look but no, I didn't hemstitch these. In fact, they are sadly not FFO (yet) :)
I love your question and I am working on an answer!
Lovely catch up. ❤️🌺
Thank you! 😊
There is no bell to click on unless you use the app. I, personally try to limit the use of apps for security reasons.
Just FYI!😊
I don't have an app but I was on my laptop, not a phone, so maybe that's the difference. Every time I think I finally have something figured out, it seems that I am still clueless!
Plus, there is no way the fob knows to slide underneath the scissors. And the scissors do not know that they should turn themselves in mid air to not hit their points.
You mentioned a floss other than DMC you really Iiked to stitch with. What is the name of it again ?
Christine
Cosmo Floss!
I would love to see the final results of this investigation
I'll def share what I learn!
Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
Yep, it's 32 feet per second. No matter if it's a boulder or pillow, they fall at the same rate.I cannot see a fob protecting my scissors. To be, they are just a decoration.
I'm thinking along the same lines.
Thank you. 😊
What type of linen did you used for the quilted cat? And do you have the directions for the pillow finish?
That one is stitched on Aida!
Dear Jean,
If the mass of your scissors is equal to the mass of your fob, theoretically they will land at the same time. The example you cited talked about falling objects in a vacuum which is a whole different ball game.
If the mass of your scissors is greater than the mass of the fob, the scissors will probably land first and point down.
If the mass of your scissors is less than the mass of your fob, the fob will probably land first.
However, the time between them landing in all cases is so incredibly short that they will appear to land together.
This may help -
ua-cam.com/video/YcdOqaZmBn4/v-deo.html
Great video ... but it seems to prove my instincts that this "weighted scissor fob" myth needs to be busted. The conclusion from the experiment is that weight does not affect the rate of descent. What am I missing?
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I think I agree, at most the fob might increase the likelihood of the scissors landing handles first.
Thanks for another informative video including to hit the subscribe “bell” also after subscribing. I did not know this, but have done this now! You have me curious and tempted to do a 6’ drop with a heavy item and a light item! Will try a rubber ball and a silk 🌸 flower 🤔 I don’t have a scissor fob…. Love your Christmas design and cat pillow. Enjoy your week ahead! Greetings 🎄🇨🇦
Awesome, thank you!
Jean I am learning so much from your videos thank you. I have a question, If I were to stitch a reproduction sampler could I put my name on it or is that not allowed. Just seems if you were also stitching the work you should get some credit when family members look back on it.
Yes, absolutely.
Murphy's Law. I f I drop my scissors they will be damaged. Just ssyin 😫
Yep!
You are correct that weighting the fob will make no difference. My husband engineer and confirms the issue. So get on debunking this myth. I never heard that before but it is not correct.
No, it is not true. They will hit the floor at the same time. And they would fall as one item since they are attached.
I have a wonderful pair of small scissors that a friend gave me. They were very sharp and she loved them so much and forgot that she had given them to me and gave me another pair. Yeah. Took them to fix a grandson's teddy bear seam and dropped one of them on a hardwood floor. Now they have a dead space in them. So I'd say just don't drop your good scissors.
I would argue that the fob tends to have a larger surface area than the points which would react to wind resistance. So if it falls from a tall enough height the fob could cause drag and slow the fall. So if your going to store your scissors without a sleeve and you are bound to drop them, do it from a height such that your fob acts like a parachute! Now class let's figure out what height that would be. Keep in mind that you could also look at scissors as arrows, drop them high enough and the point will eventually point down due to the nature of wind resistance. Also, probably better to drop them on carpet rather than tile. Just a thought. Seriously though, when dropped from table height, whether the fob lands first vs the points (or side of scissors vs point) will be as random as bread butter-side down or up.
The fob isn't going to affect how the scissors hit/land. I had never heard this idea about the fob protecting the scissors. I thought the fob was just to help keep track of the scissors and is a decoration.
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Re: scissors and fob. I am not an expert, but I have to question the idea of the fob protecting the scissors anyway. Even assuming that the fob hit bottom first, which I do not believe would always happen during short drops in normal atmosphere and with a drop of only a few feet/meters, how is that going to protect the scissors? They will not always land directly on the fob, points neatly piercing its soft parts and remaining upright! They are surely more likely to slide or bounce off the fob onto the surface below, or to miss the "cushioning" fob altogether.
I agree!
My husband has taught physics for years. I need to remember to have him watch this and comment.