As far as I know If she's flying she is not allowed scissors or anything sharp. Her best bet would be to call the airline she's flying on and ask how she can take her needlework

A year ago, they made a woman take her (blunt, plastic) crochet needle and her yarn, and put them in one of her checked pieces of baggage. I was told, no scissors or needles of any kind when I called Southwest - - checked baggage only.

Donna

If it's in checked luggage,I think it's O.K. - they just don't want you trying to stab anyone w/ embroidery scissors in flight....

...but seriously, all appropriate info should be available @ the airline's website - I do not necessarily rely on the accuracy of info from airline employees, since rules keep changing & not everyone is on the same page.