Do you absolutely "need" a small pair of embroidery scissors to use in your embroidery and/or cross-stitch work? Probably not. Do you WANT a pair? You're here, so probably yes!
 
These pink putford embroidery scissors measure 2.5" tall (please see photos of the scissors with my hands in the shot and the photo of them next to a ruler for size reference) and feature large, rounded handles.
 
Embroidery scissors are great for all sorts of crafts - I've had customers purchase these for their work in crochet, knitting, quilting, cross stitch, other fabric crafts, and, of course, embroidery! In embroidery, I use scissors like these to snip off the tails of embroidery floss. Regular scissors will also do the job, but having a pair of embroidery scissors like these can make it just a bit easier (and more fun!).
 
Please note that although I've done my very best to provide accurate photos, the color of your scissors may appear different depending on your own lighting.