Reproduction Needlework Tools

Needlework Necessities ®

Each piece is hand turned of beautiful dark hardwood. The Beehive top opens to reveal a matching beehive thimble & double spool. Also inside is a place to store your pins & needles. The pin cushion is hand turned and has a lovely velvet pin cushion. (Fabric colors may vary. Currently we have these in beige velvet.) The tape measure extends to 36" and has a turning center post to rewind the tape.

Destined to become a treasured heirloom.

ï interior photo

$175.00 entire set

(See matching thimble case belowÊ)

Acorn Thimble Case

with thimble

hand-turned hardwood

2 ¼" x 1¼"

$45.00 each

Beehive Thimble & Thimble Case

Matches our Beehive set above. Expertly hand-turned hardwood.

2" x 1 ½"

$48.00 set

~Heirloom Tiered Oval Sewing Box~

3 Swivel tiers!
Green Velveteen Pin Cushion Top.
2 Velveteen Lined Storage Compartments...1" deep...plenty of room!
Dark Stained Hardwood with brass post.
Measurements: 7" long x 4.5" wide x 4" high to top of cushion.
Felted bottom to protect your table top!
Solid construction...Impressive quality! Built to last for generations!

(Sorry, this item has been discontinued.)

(Accessories shown in photo not included.)

Nostepinne Yarn Ball Winder

Lathe turned. Smooth rounded handle with a tapered end.
Solid Hardwood
Length 11"
Tool for winding a center-pull ball of yarn!
"Nostepinne" Scandinavian word meaning:"nest stick"

$13.95

"Rufus Porter" Wooden Sewing Box

8 3/4"l x 3 3/4"w x 2 1/2"h
Hand-painted "Rufus Porter" inspired scene
False Grain painted sides & bottom, black interior
Graceful curved sides...just lovely!

A great place to store your sewing/stitching essentials! Would also be a perfect desk accessory. Plenty of room for holding pens, pencils, paper clips, etc. Endless storage possibilities. Or...just display it & enjoy!

These are hand-painted designs will be like the photo above but may vary slightly.

3/7/11...just sold out! Thank you! (We'll try to obtain more. Please check back here.)

The Sarah Moon Ackworth Sampler Box

The Sarah Moon Ackworth Box

from Kelmscott Designs!

The Sampler image has been adhered to a 5" x 5" x 1.5" hinged wooden box.
Closes securely with a brass clasp.
Neatly stores your stitching supplies!

A portion of the profits from the
sale of these boxes has been donated to the Ackworth School for
their sampler conservation.

$29.95

( 1 in stock)

Click here to go to the "Floss" page to see more new Kelmscott designs!

HAND CARVED BONE LUCETS

2 styles to choose from!

Lucet with bone stiletto

2 1/2" x 3/4"

$24.95 (Sold out)

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Lucet with brass stilettoð

2 1/2" x 3/4"

$19.95 (Sold out)

Instructions for use will be included with each lucet.

Sewing Bird

The sewing bird or sewing clamp was a popular sewing accessory in the late 19th Century. It was also known as a hemming clamp. The bird's beak opens to hold the fabric by depressing the tail.

This sewing bird is a replica of an elaborate design made for Marshall Field Company of Chicago in the 1890's.

Measurements approximately: 3" w x 4 1/2"

$28.95 each

Although functional, we recommend this item for decorative use.

Thread Cutter Pendant by Clover Mfg.Co.

Perfect for traveling! Great gift!

Made of Zinc with a Steel Cutting Blade
Safe to use!
Threads can be cut using any of the 15 grooves
Can be worn as a pendant
Can be set in the top of a spool of thread
1 "

Your Choice of: Antiqued Gold Color or Antiqued Silver Color

$5.95 each

(We also have sterling silver thread cutters. Please click here to visit the sterling silver page for more information.)

Mellore

What in the world is a Mellore?? It's a traditional needlework tool used to assist in placement of metallic threads and/or aligning other threads.

Made in England
Hole at the top for attaching a cord, ribbon etc.
2 7/8" x 1/2"
Sturdy construction

Your choice of:

~~22K Gold Plated $24.95 ~or ~ Stainless Steel $15.95~~

(Not available at this time.)

Craft Tweezers

Complete fingertip control! Click to view:
Angled bent nose for precision. Use to pick up even the smallest beads easily!
Remove stitching "mistakes" quickly & efficiently!
Handy to have in your crafting basket!
Easily used by Lefties too!
Purple Handle
Overall length 5"
Excellent quality construction!

$4.95

"Do-It-Tooly"

A bone handled gadget for pulling threads through fabric.

$9.95

Pewter Needlework Tools

(Click the photo on the right for a close up view of handle.)

Elizabethan Style Laying Tool made of English Pewter

Blunt end, perfect for use with all thread types including: wool, ribbon, flat braids, etc.

$19.95

(Special order. Allow 4 days.)

Pewter Petite Floral Seam Ripper "Unpick" with safety cap

just under 3" ...but gets the job done!

$18.95

(Sterling Silver seam rippers can be found on the Sterling Silver page.)

Pewter "Victorian Shoe" Pin Cushion

2.25" long x 1" high
Cobalt Blue fabric cushion
Oxidized Floral Design Accents

$24.95

Pewter Elephant Pin Cushion

Novelty Pin Cushions such as this were popular during the end of the 18th Century. This adorable elephant was inspired by an antique design.

Very heavy & well made of pewter.
Blue velveteen pin cushion.
Standing 1 ½" tall x 2 ½" from tail to trunk!

$24.95

(Pewter Scissors Chatelaines can be found on the Scissors page.)

Set of 3 Shell Thread Winders

(Each set contains one of each designs.)

$35.00 Set (Sold out.)

Shaker Needle Books

Expertly hand-crafted using age old techniques. These were made especially for us! Woven poplar covers, 4 flannel pages inside to hold your needles safely. Tied together with a navy blue ribbon! Wonderful to keep in your stitching basket! 3'' x 2 1/2''

$19.95 each

Sorry, sold out. Check back here for updates.

Needle Cases