Beehive Huswife Sewing Set

Each piece is hand turned of beautiful dark Anjan wood. 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.) 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 set (Special Order)

           (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"

$45.00 set

"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 so designs will be like the photo above but may vary slightly.

$19.95 each

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

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

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 (Special Order)

  (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. Bargain pincushions on the sale page !)

$17.95 (SOLD OUT...Thank you! May be ordered.)

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 and cast in pewter. It is very heavy & well made. It has a blue velour pin cushion. Standing 1 ½" tall x 2 ½" from tail to trunk!                 

$24.95

 Set of 3 White Shell Thread Winders

(Each set contains one of each designs.)

 $35.00 Set

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

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)

Please inquire.

Turned Rosewood Crochet Hook  7"/ Size G     $19.95 each

Unique design with flattened mid-section for holding comfort.

 *Also Available In Sets of 6 Hooks

*SMALL SET of 6 Hooks in a cloth case: F G H I J K

*LARGE SET of 6 hooks in a cloth case: L M N O P Q

$99.95 per set/*special order

Bone Crochet Hook 5 1/2"/ Size H   $9.95 each  

Tambour Hook Set   $17.95

includes: Wooden Handle with 3 hooks (#70 small, #90 medium, #120 large)

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