Needlework Necessities
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Fabric Covered Boxes! Perfect for storing your needlework supplies!
Very Primitive Stacking Fabric Boxes
Just prim enough! Perfectly aged time-worn fabric edges! Store buttons, lace, and all sorts of things!
Covered with Reproduction Antique Fabric
Set of 3 Graduated Sizes: 5" x 4", 4.5" x 3.5" & 3.75" x 3"
$29.95 for all 3! While supplies last!
Available in your choice of : ROUND SET or SQUARE SET
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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. The tape measure extends to 36" and has a turning center post to rewind the tape. Overall, the beehive huswife is about 3" tall by 2" wide. Sold out until further notice...thank you for your orders. (See matching thimble case below.) |
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Acorn Thimble Case with thimble hand-turned hardwood 2 ¼" x 1¼" Sold Out |
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Beehive Thimble with Thimble Case
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Expertly hand-turned hardwood
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2" x 1.5"
$49.95 set Sold out.
Thank you.
Primitive Bone Lucet
Rosewood Filgree Lucet
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7"l x 2" w
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Beautiful Rosewood with laser cut filigree design
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Sturdy construction, yet light & comfortable to hold
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In our humble opinion...one of the loveliest lucets we've ever seen!
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Learn a new craft!
$16.95 each
Click here to see the LUCET BRAIDING instructional book on our books page.
We also have a plain design wooden Lucet available.
The Needleworker's Carrier
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Made with pride in the U.S.A. especially for Silent Stitches
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3 sections to keep you organized!
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Sleek oval handle
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Traditional Shaker Style
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Made from the finest quality select cherry wood with a hand-rubbed finish
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There are other less expensive carriers being made elsewhere. They do not compare in quality, craftsmanship and materials.
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If you want the very best.... here it is!
Special Price $72.95 Expected
back in stock June 1st.
The "Naked" Needleworker's Carrier
No, you don't have to be a naked needleworker to own this carrier!
By "naked" we only mean that this carrier is unfinished/unpainted!
You may decorate, paint or stain it any color of your choice!
Handcrafted in the USA by the same gentleman who makes our other carriers.
Made of selected Poplar and traditional copper tacks. Sturdy & heavy and made to last for generations.
Measurements approximately: 12.5" x 8.5" Center divided, giving you 2 sections for organizing.
$69.95
Etc. Pin
Cushion Pin Tray
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Solid hardwood with mahogany finish
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Removable foam insert, ready for you to design your 3.5" round pin cushion!
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Idea: Cover the foam with your fabric or a cross-stitched design
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Overall: Diameter 7.5" Height 3/4"
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See photo below for design ideas.
$19.95
Small Round Pin Cushion
(Shown in the front-center of the photo.)
4 3/4" Round Overall. Design area: 3 3/4" Round
Includes: Foam topped cardboard for mounting your fabric/needlework.
Solid hardwood with mahogany finish
$10.95
(Note: Shown completed with design for idea only. Design not included.)
Vintage Style Pin Cushion
Solid hardwood with mahogany finish
4 Bun Style Feet
Overall size: 4" x 3" x 2" ~ Design Area: 2" x 3"
Includes: Foam topped cardboard for mounting your fabric/needlework.
Removable top lifts to reveal a secret storage compartment!
$18.95
(Note: Shown completed with design for idea only. Design not included.)
Small Treasure Boxes
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Exquisite Treasure Boxes. Add a photo or needlework. Explore your creativity to make these extra special! Each hinged cover has an interior clip which holds the backing board below the glass top. Fully lined black velveteen interior and underside. Made in China. 5 style choices. Please click on each of the photos below to enlarge for better viewing. |
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Black Round Treasure Box 4 3/4" Diameter Design Area: 3.5" $22.95 |
Ivory Round Treasure Box 4 3/4" Diameter Design Area: 3.5" $22.95 |
(Please click on the photos to enlarge for viewing.)
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Black Rectangular Treasure Box 3 5/8" x 4 1/2" x 1 7/8" Design Area: 2"x 2 7/8" $22.95 |
Black Rectangular Treasure Box 3 5/8" x 4 1/2" x 1 7/8" Design Area: 2" x 2 7/8" $22.95 |
Walnut Rectangular Treasure Box 3 5/8" x 4 1/2" x 1 7/8" Design Area: 2" x 2.7/8" $22.95 |
Nostepinne Yarn Ball Winder
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Lathe turned. Smooth rounded handle
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Solid Hardwood
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Length 11"
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Tool for winding a center-pull ball of yarn!
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"Nostepinne" Scandinavian word meaning:"nest stick"
$13.95
"Rufus Porter" Wooden Sewing Box
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. $49.95 |
BEESWAX Gold Bar
100% Organic
Made especially for Silent Stitches!
Don't you just love the fresh, clean scent of honey? This LARGE 1 oz. bar, will last a loooong time!
$3.95
(We do not recommend purchasing wax products during the warmer months of the year.)
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Exclusive! Silent Stitches Beeswax Gift Items
*Make it extra Special* Order one of our "Beeswax Gift Packages"
Details coming soon!
(We do not recommend purchasing wax products during warmer months of the year.)
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Silas
4" tall
A 100% Beeswax Bunny born from an antique tin mold.
For thread waxing or display.
$8.95 with bow tie
$9.95 with bow tie and brass basket. (As shown.)
Custom Made. Please allow extra time.
Custom Made item. Available: February 'til the end of March
(Blue is the default ribbon color choice, but you may mention your favorite color and we'll try to accommodate.)
(We do no recommend purchasing wax products during the warmer temperatures of the year.)
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THE ORIGINAL Victorian Style Strawberry Thread-Waxer Individually Hand-crafted here at Silent Stitches (tm) Victorian Ladies loved to have special novelty sewing accessories in their sewing baskets. Berry shaped waxers were very popular. We first created these berries in the Summer of 2016, inspired by an antique thread-waxer in our collection. Fine for waxing your needlework threads or for display in your "Victorian" Sewing basket. Handmade of *tinted beeswax, with metal leaves cap & a matching tassel. $28.95 each Custom Made. Please allow extra time. (Due to weather/temperatures, we do not recommend purchasing was products during the warmer months of the year.) :~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:
THE ORIGINAL Victorian Style Black-berry Thread-Waxer Individually Hand-crafted here at Silent Stitches (tm) Victorian Ladies loved to have special novelty sewing accessories in their sewing baskets. Berry shaped waxers were very popular. We first created these berries in the Summer of 2016, inspired by an antique thread-waxer in our collection. Fine for waxing your needlework threads or for display in your "Victorian" Sewing basket. Handmade of *tinted beeswax, with metal cap & a matching tassel. $28.95 Custom Made. Please allow extra time. (Due to weather/temperatures, we do not recommend purchasing was products during the warmer months of the year.)
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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. |
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Thread Cutter Pendant by Clover Mfg.Co. Perfect for traveling! Great gift!
Your Choice of: Antiqued Gold-tone or Antiqued Silver-tone $7.95 each
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Clover Threader
For yarn or thread!
Approximately: 2.5" x 1"
Antique brass finish, quality construction.
$10.95
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Craft Tweezers
$4.95 |
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Hand Turned Wooden Laying Tools Made in India from various hardwoods. Close-up photos shown below. Average Overall Length is 5"-5.5" ~ Set of 6 ~ $32.95 (Shoe not included.) (Note: May also be sold individually. For availability, see below.) Save $14.75 by buying as a set @ $32.95
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A) Barrel Laying Tool $7.95
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B) Leaf Laying Tool $7.95
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C) Wide Top Laying Tool $7.95
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D) Vase Laying Tool (Sold-out)
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E) Mother-of-Pearl Top (Sold-out)
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F) Stripe $7.95
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"Do-It-Tooly" A handled gadget for pulling threads through fabric.
$9.95 each Please mention your choice of: Bone Handle or Rosewood Handle
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Pewter Needlework Tools
"Elizabethan Style" Threader with Catcher
Keep the back side of your needlework neat & tidy with this handy tool! Lobster clasp allows separate use of tools.
$28.95
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"Elizabethan Style" Laying Tool ~English Pewter
Blunt end, perfect for use with all thread types including: wool, ribbon, flat braids, etc. $19.95 |
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"Elizabethan Style" Seam Ripper "Unpick" with safety cap
$18.95 |
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Pewter "Victorian Shoe" Pin Cushion
$24.95 (Last one!) |
Shaker Poplarware Needle Books are back at Silent Stitches!
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Shaker Needle Book Expertly hand-crafted using the same techniques perfected by the Shakers. These were made especially for us! Woven poplar covers, 4 flannel pages inside to hold your needles safely. Tied together with a ribbon! Keep one in your stitching basket! Also makes a well received gift. Size: 2 3/4'' x 2 1/2'' $32.95 each ~~Did you see our Shaker-Style Needleworker's Carriers?~~ |
Needle Cases
"Good as Gold" ~Victorian Style Needle Case
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Base Metal Composition
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Very study and heavy for it's size!
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Color: Antiqued Golden Finish
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Floral accents & leaves
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Petite 2 3/8" x 3/8"
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Pulls apart for needle storage
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Looks like a treasured antique!
$14.95 each
Hand-turned Wooden Needle Case
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Friction Stopper for secure storage
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Suggested for needles up to 2.5"
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1/4" interior storage width
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Overall measurements: Approximately 4" x 3/4" wide
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Hand crafted in England
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Styles & wood may vary slightly, but will be similar to the one shown.
$17.95
Wooden Needle Case
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Fine Grained Hardwood sealed with a clear finish
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Nicely turned details
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Secure fitted cap
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The 3.5" case will store needles up to 3" long
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Use as is...or have fun decorating with paint, beads, etc.!
Available in your choice of sizes:
Small: 2.5" x 1/2" just $2.50 each
Large: 3.5" x 1/2" just 2.75 each
~ Fancy Carved Bone Needle Casket ~
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Non-endangered Carved Bone
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Note: Shipping in the USA only
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Floral & abstract scrimshaw designs
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Carved Filigree hinged top
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Artistic interpretations, expect variations & imperfections...no two alike!
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Overall Measurements: 3" L x 1.5" W x 1.5" H
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Inside Storage: 2.5"L x1" W x 3/8" deep
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Perfect for needle storage...or earrings on your nightstand etc.!
Not available at this time.
Tambour Hook Set
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Wooden Handle
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3 hooks in a plastic storage case: Sizes: #70 small, #90 medium & #120 large
$19.95 each
Crochet Hooks
Turned Rosewood Crochet Hook 7"
Your choice: Size G or H
Unique design with flattened mid-section for holding comfort.
$19.95 each
4" Bone Needles
$2.95 each or 2/$4.95
*Non-endangered species BONE (Shipping within USA only.)
Bone Knitting Needle Caps
$ pair
*Non-endangered species BONE (Shipping within USA only.)
DOUBLE END Bone Crochet Hooks ~ SET of 3
Handy for finish work
Center impression
Overall Lengths: 3", 3.5" & 4"
*Carved Bone
$10.95
*Non-endangered species BONE (Shipping within the USA only.)
Turned Bone Crochet Hook
Size G
$9.95 each
*Non-endangered species BONE (Shipping within the USA only.)
Boy Needle Case
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Reproduction of an antique figural needle case
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Opens at the waist
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Hanging ring at the top
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This little gentleman stands a little over 2" tall
$49.95
STERLING SILVER
Ear-Spoon Bodkin ~ Ribbon Threader
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Bodkin with ear-spoon 2 3/4", Sterling Silver. Decorative eye and blunt tip. A 17th Century reproduction of one of the earliest forms of needlework implements. Bodkins were used for threading cord, ribbon or lace. The ear-spoon was used to remove ear-wax which could then be used for waxing thread & would glide easily through fabric! Sold-out |
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Tatting Shuttle Charm Adorable Sterling Silver Tatting Shuttle Charm. Perfect on a charm bracelet or chain. Buy 2 to make earrings! This charm design was inspired by an antique tatting shuttle. Measurements: 3/4" x 1/4" $29.95 |
Sewing Needle Threader
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Sterling Silver Needle Threader A must-have for your sewing basket! This exquisite silver threader actually conceals a dime-store variety threader inside! Should your wire ever break it can easily be replaced with a new one! Just slide it in through an opening in the top! Very clever! We especially like tucking these in a card...as a little token gift for a special friend. $24.95 (Replacement threader inserts available @ .25 cents each.)
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"Meghan" Sterling Silver Needle Case Reproduction of an antique needle case. 3.5" x 1/2". Slender profile. Hanging ring at the top. Pulls apart for needle storage. $29.95 |
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Sterling Silver Thimble Case Reproduction of an antique thimble case. It measures 1" tall x 7/8" wide. Hinged top. Hanging ring on the side. Center thimble post. $69.95 |
Antique Reproduction Sterling Silver Pin Cushions
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~Sterling Silver~ SWAN PIN CUSHION
Measurements: 2 1/2" Length x 1 1/2" High x 1 1/4" Wide $395.95 |
(Please do not copy our photos by any method, for any reason! We strictly enforce this policy.)
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~Sterling Silver~ BUNNY PIN CUSHION
Measurements: 2 1/2" Length x 1 1/2" High x 1" Wide (Not available at this time.) |
Past offerings....gone but not forgotten.
*Sadly we don't expect these items to return at this time. Please check back here for updates.*
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Corn Needle Case 3 ½" Carved Bone (*No longer available.) |
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Fish Needle Case 3 ¼" Carved Bone (unscrews at neck) (Designs may vary slightly due to each artist's interpretation.) (*Sold out until further notice.)
Fish Needle Case 3 1/2" Rosewood (unscrews at neck) (Designs may vary slightly due to each artist's interpretation.) (*Sold out until further notice.)
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4 ½" Filigree
Carved Rosewood Needle Case w/Hatching Falcon Finial
(*Sold out until further notice.) |
Filigree Bone Needle Case with Black Finial Top 4"
(Sadly, sold out forever.)
Falcon & Floral Hand-Carved Bone Needle Case 4"
(Designs may vary slightly due to each artist's interpretation. Expect variations.)
Hand Carved Umbrella Needle Cases
Designs may vary slightly due to each artist's interpretation.
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Bone 3 ½"
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Rosewood 5 1/2"
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