Beehive Huswife Sewing Set

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.)

"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.

$19.95 each

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/More may be ordered.)

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

HAND CARVED BONE LUCETS

2 styles to choose from! 

ï 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"

$27.95 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.)

the "Do-It-Tooly" Bone handled gadget for pulling threads through fabric. 

$9.95 (1 left!)

  (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.

(Be sure to take a look at our other pewter items. A lovely pewter chatelaine on the scissor page.)

$19.95 (Special order. Allow 4 days.)

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

 Set of 3 Shell Thread Winders

(Each set contains one of each designs.)

 $35.00 Set (Limited supply remaining.)

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..we will try to get more!

Corn Needle Case  3 ½" Carved Bone

   $22.95 each

Fish Needle Case   3 ¼" Carved Bone  (unscrews at neck)  

(Designs may vary slightly due to each artist's interpretation.)

$20.95 (Sold Out)

Fish Needle Case  3 1/2" Rosewood (unscrews at neck)

(Designs may vary slightly due to each artist's interpretation.)

$19.95

Filigree Bone Needle Case with Black Finial Top 4"

 $21.95

  4 ½" Filigree Carved Rosewood Needle Case w/Hatching Falcon Finial     $19.95 each

(Ç Click the images above to enlarge photos for viewing. È)

Bone Scrimshaw Needle Case with Presentation Box

Lovely butterfly floral design. Cover slides for needle storage. Also included, a traditional satin presentation box with carved bone closure.

3"l x 1 1/8"w x 7/8" h

$24.95 Needle Case with box

(SOLD OUT)

Tambour Hook Set   $17.95

• Wooden Handle

• 3 hooks in a plastic storage case (#70 small, #90 medium, #120 large)

$17.95

(Click-Here to visit our book page for a great book on Tambour Embroidery!)

Turned Rosewood Crochet Hook  7"/ Size G   

Unique design with flattened mid-section for holding comfort.

 $19.95 each

Bone Crochet Hook 5 1/2"/ Size H  

$9.95 each