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February 13,2004 the tape. Suggested for heirloom work. HONITON TAPES: BATTENBERG & NEEDLELACE Delicate lozenge shape motifs used for specific leaf The specific techniques for forming an open lace and cross patterns in many traditional Battenberg fabric using only a needle and . designs. All stitches are typically formed by variations of ROMANIAN BRAID. the simple . The basic technique Traditional hand made crocheted braid for is not difficult and similar to many of of the embroi- Romanian Point Lace, approx 1/8” wide from #20 dery techniques. It can be learned and enjoyed by anyone interested in the needle arts to produce the cotton. Can be pulled from both ends, sold by the most elaborate of . yard. (OC11) When needle stitches are used in conjunction with a LACE TAPE, 10MM WITH AND PICOT. pre-manufactured tape which outlines the design, A wide open tape with heavy gimp thread running the technique is commonly referred to as Batten- through and picot edge on one side. 25 yards, avail- berg Lace. able in white (ME27) and ecru (ME26) BATTENBERG KITS LACE TAPE, 10MM GIMP. ANGEL KIT: A wide open tape with a heavy thread 5” ornament with materials and instructions. (LB24) through. 25 yards, available in white (ME07) and ecru (ME16). KIT: 3 15”x20” Heat transfer patterns and materials for com- LACE TAPE, 10MM WITH PICOT. pleting any one of the three designs. Includes Road A wide delicate tape with a picot running along one Runner, Whale and Collar. Excellent beginner’s kit. edge. 25 yards, available in white (ME20) and ecru (LB23) (ME21) BATTENBERG TAPES LACE TAPE, 8MM WITH PICOT. The most popular lace tape with a picot edge on BELGIUM TAPES: one side. 25 yards, available in white (VD18) and ecru These are bias woven tapes that incorporate a (VD19). heavier gimp thread along the outer edges. By LACE TAPE, 9MM WITH PICOT. selectively pulling on this thread, the tapes can be made to form smooth contours. Tapes are available A dense wide tape with a picot edge on one side, 25 PLAIN, woven with one size thread; GIMP, woven yards. (ME25) with a fine and heavy thread which gives it a dimen- LACE TAPE, Basic. sional appearance; and PICOT, having a looped The most popular design in 5mm and 8mm widths, 25 heavy thread extending from one edge. yards, available in 8mm white (VD04) and ecru (VD13) The more popular tapes are available in 500 yd reels. and 5mm white (VD12) The standard put-up is in a 25yd skein. The 5mm and 8mm tapes are the most popular. LACE TAPE, 4MM FRENCH TAPES: A narrow dense tape. Ecru only, 25 yards. (ME11) Parallel woven of fine thread and of the classical TAPE, DOT: style. Contouring is done by folding or puckering of 10yds: A very delicate tape of small open circles, white 1 only, 9 yards. (CN18) A plastic grid in hexagonal form with perforated holes FRENCH BATTENBERG TAPES: around perimeter for working hexagonal designs. A straight woven, finely made tape with holes along (DA29) both edges similar to the traditional tapes. Available in TENERIFFE GRID. 6” ROUND. a 4mm (CN04) and 6mm (CN08) width. White only. Can A plastic grid with concentric holes permitting the be used as an entreadux in hand , 25 yards, . working of any circular design up to 6”. (DA28) PRINCESS TAPE: PLASTIC GRIDS: A Battenberg tape with one side straight and one side A variety of plastic grids recommended as forms for a series of connected half-circles. Commonly used in making teneriffe lace. Available in 9” round (DA20), 6” applique designs on net. 9 yards, available in a stan- round (DA28), 4.5” round (DA22), 4” square (DA23) and dard design (CN17) and a fancy design of alternating 3.2” hexagonal (DA29). patterns (CN19) HONITON TAPE: LACE A series of oval losenge shapes often used to mimic The specific technique for making lace by twisting or leaves in Battenberg designs. 9 yards, available in plaiting of multiple threads. a small losenge (CN14) and large losenge (CN15) Each thread is stored and weighted by a bobbin design. which also serves as a handle to manipulate these threads. Worked over a pinable cushion or board, LACE TAPE, 5MM METALLIC. serve to hold and locate the individual stitches. Metallic thread incorporated into the popular 5mm The basic technique is not difficult, tape. Available in (HY03) and silver (HY05). Popu- being traditionally taught to children as part of the lar for holiday ornaments. early school curriculum. NEEDLELACE TOOLS All stitches are formed by various combinations of only two motions, commonly referred to as the TWIST CARRICKMACROSS LAYOUT GRID. and the CROSS, these motions are formed by han- A regular hexagonal grid, mimicking the net or tule dling two pairs of at a time. used for Carrickmacross embroidered lace. (LC95) Popular names for this technique, referring to the DISSOLVING STABILIZER: method of working a design, as well as the designs For machine Battenberg and other embroidery tech- themselves, are Torchon, Honiton, Bucks Point, niques. 20”x36” heavy duty Solvy. Can be drawn on Duchesse, Flanders, Bruges, Downton and Tonder. with marker and sewn through. When project is fin- The French term is Dentel au Fuseaux, the German is Kloppeln and the Flemish is Kantklossen. Specific ished, the stabilizer can be completely dissolved away books on these specific techniques can be found in in water. (SS03) the book catalog. TENERIFFE LACE BOBBIN LACE KIT: A woven lace technique developing out of drawn- Designed for the work embroidery. Individual motifs are made over a beginner, kit includes frame or small pillow. These are then joined together all the necessary to conform to the overall shape of the finished tools and materials piece. for learning bobbin ROSETTE/TENERIFFE LOOM. lace technique For making round, square, or any other shape rosettes and working a lace or teneriffe motifs up to 4-1/2” using any type of edging Adjustable or ribbon. The Japanese book FLOWER MOTIF (JF93) pressed board stand, is recommened for rosette technique, patterns and 2 dz hardwood bob- ideas. (LG03) bins, oval working TENERIFFE GRID KIT: board, threads, pins 4” square and round and patterns. An excellent way to introduce yourself grids, thread, needle, to bobbin lace. (LB43) and instructions for BOBBIN WINDERS making any size motif up to 4 inches. DANISH BOBBIN WINDER: (LC36) Metal with bobbin holder suitable for any narrow neck bobbin such as Danish and Swedish. Has a 8:1 TENERIFFE GRID. 3.2” turn ratio. Can be used to speed-wind standard DA24 ROUND. thread winders. (GS03) 2 SWEDISH LACE-BOBBIN Hardwood, sanded unfinished. A medium weight eco- WINDER: nomical bobbin. (AN06) All metal suitable for PILLOWS & STANDS most narrow neck bob- bins. A very high 18:1 LACE BOARD: turn ratio. (AN02) 12” x 16” high density polyfoam board for class use. Standard with Bobbin Lace kit. When used with stand, LACIS BOBBIN WINDER: it can be rotated for of working. (LC06) Solid finished hard- wood, heirloom quality, PILLOW STAND, PRESSED BOARD: suitable for most bob- A pressed board, collapsible stand designed to be bins, including the Kliot used with the lace board. Ideal for class use. Standard bobbin. Has approximately a 1:10 turn ratio (will vary with bobbin lace kit. Can be adjusted to any slope. depending on size of bobbin used). Comes with heavy (LC11) duty clamp, instructions. (BI60) TOOLS & ACCESSORIES LACE BOBBINS BOBBIN HOLDER. BOBBIN: A 4” long bar with spring clo- 4” light weight, finely sure for keeping groups of lace finished beechwood bobins in place. Also useful (OR11) as a stitch holder for knitters. (RQ30) DANISH BOBBINS: Lacquered hardwood: A light weight maple bobbin, CIRCULAR GRID the most popular for traditional lace making with fine LAYOUT PAPER: threads (GS01). Also available in dark Rosewood 11” x 17”. For for laying out fans, (OR10) circular lace patterns such as , collars, etc. (LC14) ENGLISH BOBBIN, ROSEWOOD 4” light weight finely finished (TV38) LIFTER: Small claw set in FLEMISH LACE BOBBIN “B”. turned hardwood 4” light weight, finely handle for lifting of pins. (OR04) finished beechwood with bulbous base (OR14) PIN PUSHER: A thin rod with a FLEMISH LACE BOBBIN “V”. cupped end, set into 4” light weight, finely finished beechwood. (OR15) a turned hardwood handle, for pushing pins into a lace pillow. A very useful . (OR05) BOBBIN, STRAIGHT. PRICKER NEEDLE. 4” light weight, finely A stainless steel, .040” (#1 Sharp) eyeless needle for use finished beechwood with any of the chuck style pricker handles. (LF46) without point (OR12) PRICKER, METAL VISE TYPE: HONITON LACE BOBBIN. A thin chrome plated 4” light weight, finely finished, pointed bobbin, suited brass handle with 4-jaw steel chuck on one end per- for all free laces. Boxwood or Beechwood (OR13) mitting easy exchange of needle. (JN01) BELGIUM, BOXWOOD: BROAD HANDLE PRICKER. A popular European A 2-collet pin vise with a broad handle, allowing push- bobbin of medium ing with the palm. (HL52) weight. (CB04) PRICKER, ROSEWOOD: KLIOT LACE BOBBIN: A steel chuck set in a fancy hand turned rosewood Hardwood, 3/8” x handle, each of a different design. (ST03) 5.5”. An economical bobbin designed for beginner and class use. Suitable for a variety of threads. Avail- SMALL PRICKER: able with lacquer finish (HN02) and sanded-unfinished A long fixed needle set into a short (HN03) bulbous turned hardwood handle for comfortable use. (OR01) SWEDISH LACE BOBBIN: STEEL CHUCK FOR PRICKER, METAL VISE TYPE: 3 A small steel 4-jaw chuck for use with customer fur- grasping the fi nest threads. nished handle. (JN02) (CL56) PRICKER, HARDWOOD: TWEEZER WITH MAGNIFIER: A fi xed needle set in a A full fi eld 1-1/4” lens, maple handle. (LB28) adjustable 3x glass magni- PATTERN STOCK: fi er with integral stainless A lightweight, soft green color stock .007” thick x 46” steel 5” fi ne point tweezer. wide. Ideal for needle and bobbin lace. (HO06) (HL14) PATTERN STOCK: TWEEZER WITH MAG- Medium weight 18” x 24” x .010”. Good economical NIFIER: general use stock, manilla color. (AP03) A powerful 3/4” lens, 6x acrylic magnifi er CONSERVATION with an integral stain- less steel tweezer. Not ALLIGATOR FORCEPS. adjustable. 2.3/4” These have a small length. (HL15) mouth at the end of a elomgated stem. TWEEZER, BENT TIP. Meaured from tip to A precision tweezer with point locator. (HL92) hinge, available in 3” TWEEZER. (HL21), 5” (HL22), 8” A stainless steel 6” narrow point tweezer with alignment (HL23) and 11” (HL24). pin. (HL73) CONSERVATOR’S GLOVES. TWEEZER, 6.5” ANGLED. a sturdy, washable, cotton/poly knit glove with wrist A stainless steel tweezer with the features of a sliding band ideal for handling. Med size. (LI56) lock and angled point. (HL80) CONSERVATOR’S GLOVES. LOCKING TWEEZER. A light weight 100% cotton glove without wrist band. Incliudes alignment pin, one-hand locking catch and Med size. (LI55) grooved tip. (AA38) CONSERVATOR’S GLOVES: ”EUCALAN”: Cotton (LI51) and Nylon (LI52) gloves recommended A “no-rinse” woolwash, highly recom- when handling lace or other fi ne . The Nylon is mended for the fi nest woolens as well lintless and preferred for fi lm and other hard surfaces. as all other natural fi bers. A preferred The universal nylon glove is of and very cleaner by conservationists it restores comfortable to wear with one size adjusting to any resilience and luster to old pieces. Avail- hand size (LI52). able in original Eucycaliptis scent in 16oz LABEL HOLDERS. bottle (PS11) and gallon size (PS12); and Self adhesive label holders with inserts for use on con- in Lavender scent in 8oz bottle (PS13) servation boxes. Available in 3/4” x 2-1/2” (CL90) and and gallon size (PS14). 2” x 3-1/2” (credit card size) (CL91) DRYING PLATE: SCALPEL BLADES: A 18”x19” tempered glass plate with Stainless steel (except AA34) blades designed to fi t #3 rounded corners for drying lace and handle (AA30). Blades available in a #11 straight sharp other delicate objects so they will not point (AA31), #12 Hooked sharp point (AA32), #10A require ironing. (LC78) Round point, Carbon Steel (AA34) and #10 Curved MINI VACUUM KIT: (AA35). Connects to any standard vacuum to create this mini SCALPEL HANDLE, #3: vacuum with tools to get into the tiniest of places. Ideal Stainless steel handle for standard #3 blades. (AA30) for cleaning textiles as well as sewing machines, com- puters, typewriters, etc. Has adjustable suction adapter SEWING HOOK: to control air fl ow. (MI10) A very fi ne latch hook set in plastic handle with pro- tective cap. For making sewings in lace making. #4/0, ORVUS WA PASTE: smallest size suitable for reweaving. (RQ35). A high sudsing low alkaline cleaner recommended for the fi nest of textiles. Paste form dissolves easily in water. THREAD TWEEZER: 32 oz. (LB72) A precision tweezer with a broad 3/8” tip for ease in 4 STORAGE BOXES / COVERS White steel busks with gold plated studs available in 11” (FN19), 12” (FN20) and 13” (FN21) lengths. COLLAPSABLE ACID FREE STORAGE BOX. An 30” x 18” x 6” white corrugated buffered fiberboard NICKEL STUD BUSK: box of one-piece construction. Easily set up and dis- A corset closure consisting of two white steel bars asssembled without any tape or clips. Comes with 24 one mounted with hooks and the other with eyes, the sheets of 20” x 30” acid-free tissue. Ships under stan- bars typically concealed wtihin a pocket. Available in dard UPS rates. (SA34) lengths of 9”/4 hks (FN12), 12”/5 hks (FN13), 14.5”/6 hks (FN14) and 17”/7 hks (FN15). ACID FREE LACE BOX. A 2 piece, shallow, drop front box suited for lace pieces. (HO11) ACID FREE BOX, 10”x15”x3”: A one piece “clam shell” hinged lid box suited for WOOD BUSK: , small garments, etc. (HO02) A finely finished hardwood busk tapered from 1-1/4” ACID FREE BOX, 18”x12.5”x2”: - 1-3/4” x 14” long x 1/8” thick. Stiff but allows flexing. A drop-front box with separate lid and reinforced Can be to any length. For custom lengths up to 14” corners suited for laces, small garments and paper. see LF56. (LF55) (HO07) CLOAK HOOK/EYE SET. ACID FREE BOX, 20”x24”: Enameled brass large hook & eye set, 1/2” (PZ15) A two piece box of pressed gray board, all corners SHRINK TUBE CORD TIPS metal reinforced. For costumes and wedding dresses 6” shrink tubing for making tips on lacing cord. For and other textiles. Available in 3” (HO01) and 6” (HO04) application cut to length, apply over cord end with depths. glue and then shrink with hot hair blower. Available in ACID FREE TISSUE: 1/8” clear (GH11) and 3/32” white (GH12) 20”x30” 500 pcs. For wrapping and as a filler when COTTON DUCK: storing costume. Ideal for rolling antique lace. A buff- 100% cotton, 10 oz. 60” wide, natural color (JT10) ered tissue used to prevent brown spotting on textiles. (PM02) COUTIL A dense, smooth textured fabric used for corset con- GARMENT STORAGE BAG: struction. (NT05) A dense 100% breathable cotton bag to properly pro- tect precious costumes or other textiles, large enough EYLETS/: for a wedding gown, 24x76x5”. Originally manufac- Available in 4 sizes, .215” #00 (SK32), .275” #0 (SK38), tured as mattress covers. (LB94) .33” #1 (SK44), and .395” #2 (SK47). and 3 finishes; brass, nickel and pewter (2 smaller sizes only). All come with COSTUME & MILLINERY washers. Put-up in bulk pack of 25 sets. The two smaller sizes are eyelets with a round edge. COSTUME LACING DIE SET FOR AT30 TOOL. BRASS CORD TIPS. 2 piece punch and die set for “00”-7/32” eyelet (AT31) Plated 3/4” tip for lacing cord. Best applied with tipping and “0”-1/4” eyelet (AT34), common sizes for corset tool although pliers can be used with care. (GH17) and lacing holes. Piercing of fabric required for proper BONING CASING: insertion. The “00” set A cotton tubing which is sewn into garments to hold comes standard with the and conceal boning and stays. Available for 1/4” AT30 tool. boning (GH01) and 1/2” boning (GH02) in white or DIE SET FOR AT30 TOOL. black 11 piece punch and die BONING TIPS: set for eyelets 3/32” (#3) Metal tips with nickel finish which clamp and glue on and 1/8” (#4) and 1/8” to the cut ends of boning giving them a round smooth rivets. (AT32) finish. Available for 1/4” (GH03) and 1/2” (GH04) /EYELET SETTING boning. TOOL. BONING WIRE. A heavy duty free stand- 6mm (1/4”) spiral steel boning wire in coil form. Cut and ing tool for setting eyelts use with (GH03) 1/4” tips. (BU68). and grommets. Has a 6” long reach and full adjust- GOLD STUD BUSKS. 5 ment for perfect compression control. Includes setting Enameled brass hook set. (PZ14) set for 7/32” (00) eyelet. Punch not included and is SLIDE BAR not rerequired for fabrics.Accessory die sets available A basic suspender bucle based on 19th c. design, for 3/32” and 1/8”.eyelets (AT32) and “0”-1/4” eyelet nickel fi nish (BU70) (AT34). (AT30) GROMMET/EYELET SETTING KIT. Includes punch, die, 4 dz grommets and instructions for hammer setting. Available in size #00 - 7/32” ID (OS53), #0 - 1/4” ID (OS50), and #1 - 9/32” ID (OS51). HOOP WIRE: SPOON BUSK. The stiffener for petticoats and hoop skirts. Designed A shaped, curved busk, widened at the bottom as to be held in place by loops or tubing or sewn through popular in the 1870’s. Stainless steel with gold plated direct to fabric. The STEEL WIRE (LK22) has a fabric coat- studs available in 11” (FN24), 12” (FN22), and 13” (FN23) ing over two spaced steel ribbons; the POLY (LK23) has lengths. no steel, is net-like and can be sewn through. STAYS: HORSEHAIR. White coated spring A loose-woven stiff plyable nylon mesh, bias woven. steel stays for corsets, (CM02) purses, etc, where LACING CORD: fl exible support is A 100% braided cotton lacing for corsets, shoes, boots, desired. Available in etc. in white or black. Available in 8yd lengths with sep- 1/4” and 1/2” widths arate 6” length of shrink tube for preparing tips.(GH13). from 4” to 20” lengths Also available by the yard (GH09) in 1” intervals. (BU50- BU59) LACING STAY. these are 1/2” stays with holes punched on 1” centers STAYS, SPIRAL: allowing setting of “00” (3/32”) lacing eyelets directly Narrow, bare metal stays from coiled wire which per- to stay rather than between 2 stays, assuring a superior mits rotation while offering support. Available in lengths attachment. Requires prepunching of fabric. (BU69) from 3” to 20”, 6mm wide. (BU60-BU64) PIERCING EYELET TOOL. : Table monted polished steel piercing tool for prepa- A strong, non-stretchable, 100% white cotton tape ration of fabric prior to eyelet installation. Comes with typically used for and wrappings. Available in protective safety cap. Requires any “C” clamp such 1/2” (GH05); 3/4” (GH06); and 1-1/4” (GH07) as OL01. (LH28) DECORATIVE PEWTER CLASPS. PUNCH SET. Cast pewter clasps from Norway commonly used for A heavy duty punch lacing loops on Renaissance costume. Sold by pairs: set for use with Hook & Eye (DO..), 2-Hooks (DO..H), 2-Eyes (DO..E). hammer. 9 inter- HOOK & EYE TAPES: changable hard- Single row hooks or eyes on 1” poly band spaced 3/4” ened tips from 3/16” (LK60-LK63) or 1” (LK52-LK55). Available in white or to 3/8”. To make black. holes in fabric and for eyelets and grommets. HOOKS & EYES, BRIDAL: (HL64) Small white hook & eye sets of square design, specifi - OVAL WELDED RING, 3/8” x 1-1/2” x 12ga cally made for bridal use. Equivalent to size 4. (RT01) Used for vintage suspender construction, nickel MAGNETIC SNAPS: fi nish. (BU71) Availablle in polished brass or nickel fi nish. Includes RECTANGULAR WELDED RING .5” x 1.5” x 11ga integral mounting tabs and washers. 1/2” (FF51) and Used for vintage suspender construction, nickel 3/4” (FF52). fi nish. (BU72) DRAFTING TAPE A white tape, 2 1/8” wide, with 2 rows of thread run- ADJUSTABLE DRAFTING CURVE. ning through it that, when pulled, make cartrige . The ultimate drafting curve. This remarkable tool will Used for costume, curtains, collars. (RO30) form smooth continuous two dimensional curves and hold its shape till manually changed. Available in 24” SKIRT HOOK AND BAR. 6 (HO50) and 14” (HO51) lengths. twisted wire. Will hold securely in virtually any hair. Per- DRAFTING CURVE. fect base for and bridal use with veils With metric measurements. Used to make pattern and flowers. alterations and redesign basic patterns. (PY04) HAIR BAND: A full head band with 80 teeth. (TS63) HAT SIZE MEASURING TAPE. A most innovative and useful tool to accurately measure the head in terms on hat sizes which are not in any logical or linear form. (AC05) MILLINERY WIRE CRIMPERS. Small tubular forms which hold the wire ends for join- ”PICKEN” DRAFTING TOOL: ing. (LK24) A reproduction of the “Picken” Square, the very popu- lar tool developed by the Women’s Institute of Domes- MILLINERY WIRE: tic arts. Square incorporates a 27” square plus curves A wrapped wire used for structural elements of for virtually any pattern as well as proportional scales. wide brim hats. Available in white and black in 20 yd Made of heavy white plastic, printed on both sides. coils. available in 19 ga-fine (LK18) and 21 ga-finest (LC89). Also available in a half size configuration for (LK26). ALso available in 60yd coils (LK21 and LK30). garments (LF05) TULLE VEILING. PATTERN CURVE. “Szenario”, a 3 mesh black veiling with gold metallic 18” Aluminum pattern curve. (JM02) intersections giving the appearance of beads. 60” wide. Swiss manufacture. (HE07) : For marking along the edge of patterns. Makes a 1/16” x 1/4” notch. (JM01) CROCHET HOOK EQUIVALENT SIZES: Metric/US: SEWABLE DRAFTING PAPER. .40mm/#16; .50mm/#15; .60mm/#14; .75mm/#13; Printed with 1” grid and 45 deg. angles for bias. Strong, 1.00mm/#12; 1.25mm/#10; 1.50mm/#8; 1.75mm/#6 see-through & drapably soft. Great for . (BI71) ALUMINUM CROCHET HOOK SET: SEWABLE . A 10 pc set with case, standard sizes B-K, polished Sewable tracing paper, 29” /30’ (BI70) Susan Bates. Available in standard Silvalume #12199 MILLINERY color toned Aluminum (SU10) and Quicksilver #Q2199 coated finish. Susan Bates (SU11) BARRETTE. STEEL CROCHET HOOK SET: Small spring loaded barrett for mounting hair orna- A 14 pc set with case, small sizes 00-14. Susan Bates ments. 1-1/2”, nickel finish. (EF23) #12188 (SU09) CAP BRIM INSERT: STEEL CROCHET HOOKS. A die cut sewable comporition insert for the brim on Crochet hooks available in sizes #00 - #14 (SU19), #15 caps. (LK50) (LC41) and #16 (VB01). CRIMPER TOOL FOR AGLETS HANDLE POCKET CROCHET HOOKS: A hand tool specifically designed for crimping 3/4” The hook is set into a short plastic handle and has a lacing aglets. Crimps in a single stroke (RT02) large plastic cap which protects the hook when not HAIR BAND: in use and serves as an extended handle. Available A full head band without teeth. Single (TS60) or double in sizes 60mm/14, .75mm/13, 1.00mm/12, 1.25mm/10, (TS62) 1.50mm/8, 1.75mm/6. (RP77) HAIR COMB: HANDLE CROCHET HOOKS: The finest decorative These are the tradi- quality hair comb, tional European steel 3.2” x 1.3”, 22 tooth crochet hooks. Each hook is formed from a round shaft (TS50); 2.2” (TS53); which in turn is set into a plastic handle. Smaller sizes, 5.3” (TS51) or whole up to 1.75mm are steel and come come with a pro- head (TS54). French tective sheath; 2.00mm and larger are aluminum. The 7 larger sizes are suitable for rug hooking. INOX, made in ROSEWOOD CRO- Germany. Marked in mm sizes; .60mm/14, .75mm/13, CHET HOOKS. 1.00mm/12, 1.25mm/10, 1.50mm/8, 1.75mm/6. Closest Hand turned with US size is shown following slash “/”. (RP05) decorative ends, each size having a unique design. Incor- porates finger flats for comfortable handling. Available in 11 sizes. (DO01) HARDWOOD CROCHET HOOKS. Hand turned from Rosewood in India. Available in14 sizes, Sizes E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,S (TS65) STEEL SUPER FINE CROCHET HOOKS: TRICOT OR AFGHAN HOOK: The finest commercially available steel crochet hooks Used for Tricot, Afghan or “Tunesian” crochet. Hooks 0.50 mm/#15 (LC41) and 0.40mm/#16 (VB01). Used are 14” long and have a crochet hook on each end. with the finest crochet and lace threads, these hooks Available in sizes “G” smallest to “K” largest. (SU24) are used for miniature crochet, Irish crochet and lace “2-WAY” CROCHET HOOKS. work. Comes with a protective sheath. Double ended 10” straight shaft crochet hook avail- CROCHET HOOK CAP: able in small sizes #4-#00 (LF37); medium sizes #G-K Nickel plated brass cap for protection of typical steel (SU56) and large sizes #P-Q (SU57) crochet hooks. (RQ46) “2-WAY” CROCHET HOOK SET. BULLION CROCHET HOOK. A set of (4)10” double ended crochet hooks, #4(2mm), For making bullion crochet stitches and -cro- #1(2.5mm), #0/D(3mm) and #00/E(3.5mm) for “Cro- chet (instructions included). #4 (2 mm), #1(2.5mm),#0/ chet On the Double.” (LF23) D(3.0mm) and #00/E(3.5mm) w/ handle. (LB53) AFGHAN “ON-THE-DOUBLE” SWIVEL HOOKS. PLASTIC CROCHET HOOKS. A pair of 7.5” hooks connected by a fixed cable with For crochet, available in metric sizes from 5.5mm a total length of 34”. The hooks connect to the cable to 15.0mm with approximate equivalents of: 5.5/I, 6.0/ with a swivel allowing free rotation and a joy to use. J, 7.0/K, (RQ26) 8.0/L, 9.0/M, 10.0/N, (RQ27) 12.0/O, Made by Annie’s Attic. (AA68) 15.0/Q. (RQ28) AFGHAN HOOK: HANDY HOOK: A long round shaft straight crochet hook with a stop on A heavy plastic one end. Much akin to a needle with a crochet curved crochet hook hook at the point. (RP97) which facilitates CABLE SET FOR “NEEDLEMASTER” KNITTING NEEDLES AND working with heavier . (HH20) “2-WAY” CROCHET HOOKS. BONE CROCHET HOOKS: Set of (3) 12” nylon cables, (2) couplers for joining Sized bone hooks in 2 styles: Bone-X (LV05) and Bone- cables, (2) fastening keys and (2) end . For use Y (LV07) Available in 16 sizes A,B,C,D,E,F,G,7,H,I,J,K, with “2-Way” threaded end Crochet Hooks LF29 for L,M,N,P. Afghan and Tricot crochet. Allows creation of hooks from 17” to 41” (LF31) BAMBOO CROCHET HOOKS: Hooks available in E/3.5mm, F/3.75mm, G/4.00mm, HAIRPIN CROCHET FRAME: H/5mm, I/5.5mm, J/6.0mm, K/6.5mm. (RQ41) For Hairpin or , these are square corner “U” frames, 6” long with a remove- BAMBOO CROCHET HOOKS: able spacer bar. Available in widths of 30, 40, Inox hooks in European centimeter sizes 5.75”. Approx 50, 70, 80 and 100mm (RP48) equivalents: 2/#4 Steel, 2.5/B, 3/C, 3.5/E, 4/G, 4.5/7, 5/ H (RQ44) “LACIS” HAIRPIN CROCHET FRAME. A fully adjustable 4-bar set for hairpin crochet CROCHET HOOK, lace, fringes and tassels. Can be set for any SHELL: spacing up to 6”. Consists of 4 steel rods, 3 From Abalone shell, sets of plastic end spacers and instructions. (LF04) these finely finished curved hooks are a CROCHET HAIRPIN “LOOP FLOWER” FRAME. delight to use. Avail- A unique and sturdy 4-pin adjustable aluminum frame able in 16 sizes: B,C,D,E,F,G,7,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P (TS42) suited for the many innovative projects in the Japa- nese book JG55. (HA50) 8 ADJUSTABLE HAIRPIN CROCHET FRAME. Available in 6” (RQ21); 8.5” (RQ22); and 10” (RQ23). 12” aluminum rods with plastic spacer permitting work- HOOP, SPRING TENSION: ing widths in half inch intervals up to 4” width. This is An open steel ring holds the work within a plastic hoop. the “hair pin” used in Hairpin lacemaking. Can also be Its quick release makes it ideal for use on large used as a fringe frame for making tassels up to 7-1/2” . The open steel ring is easily adjusted to long. (BN11) desired tension. For extra holding, the steel ring can be PRESENTATION BOX FOR ABALONE CROCHET HOOK. wrapped with a twill tape. Its flat configuration makes it A clear molded plastic hinged lid box, approximately ideal for machine embroidery. 3.5” (FA10); 5” (FA11) 2.5” x 6” x 1/2” with foam cushioning pad. For presen- KUMI HIMO MARU DAI HEAD: tation or gift of the beautiful curved abalone crochet Accessory 7-1/2” round head of laminated hardwood hooks. (TS61) for Kumi Himo Stand BI62. (BI63) COMFORT CUSHION. LAP FRAME. A resilient 3.7” sleeve which will fit over any steel or PVC frame similar to the popular “Q” Frame. Provides aluminum crochet hook to reduce stress on the hand. uniform holding on all 4 sides of fabric. (PZ05) Can be cut to any length. (BN23) TAMBOUR FRAME CROCHET HOOK CLOTH POUCH. An heirloom frame A cloth pouch with 8 individual pockets to hold and and stand allowing protect hooks. Fillet pouch rolls up and has a ribbon tie 360 degree rota- to secure. Maks a fine gift pack for Rosewood, Bone, tion of a 10” frame Hardwood and Bronze hooks. (LF27) as well as allowing HOOK/KNITTING NEEDLE GAUGE its easy insertion and Aluminum gauge for accurately sizing both Crochet removal. Stand is of Hooks and Knitting Needles. A measure also serves as finely finish solid Hard- a stitch gauge. Susan Bates #14099. (SU02) wood conastruction, FRAMES with a round edge hoop. Can also be EMBROIDERY FRAME used with the Lacis A solid Oak, heavy “Sit-or-Stand” floor stand, item LF10. (TS38) duty embroidery frame incorporating EMBROIDERY a no sew mounting MACHINE EMBROIDERY NEEDLES: system, designed for Used as a form to sew over in specific machine use by itself or with embroidery techniques, these are the same as the the “SIT-OR-STAND” Steel Knitting Needles. See KNITTING. floor stand (LF10). Comes with 12.5” and 20” width bars by 20” side bars. (LF15) MISC TOOLS FLOOR STAND HOOP MESH GAUGE. HOLDER. 16 different canvas gauges printed on clear plastic for A pair of Oak clamp- determining canvas thread counts. (LG50) ing devices which FLOSS WINDERS: will securely hold any Standard 1.5” white plastic winders for keeping threads hoop between 3/8” in order and to serve as bobbins for braiding tech- and 7/8” for mount- niques. (DA24) ing onto Floor Stand HEDEBO SET. (LB10). Includes a stepped 4” hedebo stick and 2 half-cone HOLDER CLIP “ODYS- sticks, 1” and 1.3”. Traditional tools for Hedebo lace SEY”. and Elizabethan and Casalguidi embroidery. Refer- A novel, flexible joint, ence should be made to Festive Elizabethan Creations holding device which will attach to any surface by (AS52), p. 19 (UN36) suction or clip. Ideal accessory for loom or frame for HUCK EMBROIDERY GRID. holding patterns. (HK01) A regular grid representing the raised loop threads of WOOD (Inox). huck canvas. For designing and translating huck pat- Fine quality Beech wood, triple glied , finely polished terns. (LC94) with no sharp edges and brass screw. From Germany. 9 HUCK KIT: All the materials and instructions to learn this unique (RP69) technique. Kit includes 2 yds of SWISS STRAW EMBROI- huck toweling, 4 colors of weaving thread, complete DERY NEEDLES. instructions, and 3 patterns in color. (LE35) Block with fi xed eye needles, 2 on one end and 3 on the NAP RISER BRUSH: other for embroidered dimensional forms as explored A small, fi ne, soft wire brush which in the book AR91 DECORATIVE STRAW CRAFT. (BR08) is held between 2 fi ngers or on a RUSSIAN PUNCH 4-NEEDLE EMBROIDERY SET: fi nger. Used to fl uff up yarn. Specifi - A set of four bone handled stainless steel needles, cally designed to fl uff Bunka Cord. 14, 16, 18 and 20ga. for 1-strand to 6-strand fl oss. Sug- (JP59) gested book: PUNCH CRAZY. Pamela Gurney. Explo- NAP RISER / CHENILLE raion of the many techniques possible with the punch BRUSH SET. needle with designs and projects. (LD51). See LD29 for A small stainless steel individual needles. (hard) and a small brass “Lacis” RUSSIAN PUNCH NEEDLE (medium) bristle brush Individual punch needle in bone handle available in mounted in a plastc sizes 20ga (fi nest), 18ga, 16ga and 14ga (heaviest). handle to fl uff up fi bers as Refer to 4-neelde set LD51. (LD29) required for bunka and other embroi- PUNCH NEEDLE / “PURR-FECT” dery techniques. The “Purr-Fect” punch needle set with three sizes of (HL72) independent needles (.050, .065, and .08 in.) each adjustable to any depth. Used for embroidery and rug NAP RISER / CHENILLE BRASS/NYLON BRUSH SET. making. The largest of the needles is suitable for work- A two sided brush in a plastc handle to fl uff up fi bers as ing with 2mm silk ribbon. Comes with complete instruc- required for bunka and other embroidery techniques. tions. (UP21) Available with a brass (medium) bristle brush and a nylon (soft) bristle brush (HL81) and a brass (medium) SMALL LATCH HOOK. bristle brush and a stainless steel (hard) bristle bruch Designed for 8 mesh (HL85) canvas, for miniature rugs and rug repair. Works with 6 strand fl oss or Persian rug yarn. (LD56) NEEDLE PAD. A pair of 1.5” self healing polyfoam pads used to hold AWL / STILLETO and support needles when working fancy stitches. A hardened steel fi ne (LG53) awl set in a wood handle, 6.5” long. (HL96) “SARAL” PATTERN TRANSFER PAPER. A high quality wax-free paper which will not stain or STILLETO, ABALONE. set. Marks can be erased or removed with sponge and In a curved ergonomoical shape, this beautiful tool water. Four sheets 8-1/2” x 12”, 2 grey and 2 white. serves multiple uses (LE32) (OC16) PATTERN POUNCE. STILETTO, STEEL: Used for transferring patterns from a Plastic handle with steel perforated or pricked paper pattern to point and protective sheath, approx. 1/8” dia. (RP37) cloth. Consists of a felt pad on a wood STILLETO: STEEL WITH BONE HANDLE. support. Available in a double head A hardened steel point with a 2” bone handle, 3.5” with a 1” pad on one end and a 3/4” total length. (LD55) pad on the other (LC98) and a single STILLETO, Steel: head with a 1.5” pad (LC99). A hollow steel handle with a 3-sided sharp pointed PATTERN TRANSFER POWDER: probe which screws onto one end in either extended The transferring material used with the or protected (reversed) position. Can be used as a pattern pounce. Available in white and stilleto as well as a heavy duty probe. (AA39) blue color. (CN03) STILLETO. PATTERN TRACER : Wood handle with replaceable needle in steel vise A wheel with sharp needle chuck. Needle can be reversed for protection when points used to pierce the pat- not being used. Comes with one needle. (HL70) tern outlines when transferring BONE STILLETO / LAYING TOOL. with powder and pounce. 10 A 5” long tapered shaft with sharp point for use as designed for Indian wool embroidery in cambric. stilleto, laying tool or weaving needle. (SB50) (LF26) TAKABURI NEEDLE: TAMBOUR NEEDLE: A 4-sided slender handled, sharp pointed tool used For use with wood handle, #70, .030” (DU05), #80, .032” for aligning thread fi bers when embroidering with (DU10), #90, .036” (DU06), #100, .040” (DU07), #110, untwisted threads as is common in Japanese embroi- .045” (DU08), #120, .048” (DU16), #130, .052” (DU17) dery techniques. (HL05) TAMBOUR NEEDLE HOLDER/PRICKER: TROLLY NEEDLE: The traditional holder. A wooden handle with a metal A blunt pointed needle which is worn on the fi nger with needle holder on the end to hold any size of the Tam- the point projecting for “laying” threads and ribbon in bour Needles, Felting Needle (AT04) or Pricker Needle embroidery techniques. (YW01) with the turn of a small thumb set screw. (DU09) CENTERS WOOD CENTERS: Round, wood balls, around which ribbon or fabric is pulled for incorporation into center of fl ower. Available in 1/4” (WW30), 3/8” (WW31) and 1/2” (WW32) FLOWERS ORANGE BLOSSOM KITS: A group of kits to com- TROLLY NEEDLE: plete the bridal trousseau A stainless steel shaft supported by an adjustable wrist with this traditional bridal ring. (LC55) element, the orange blos- som. Each kit comes with all the necessary blossoms TROLLY/LAYING TOOL. and hardware. Requires Made of Palmwood, these fi nely fi nished sharp pointed no special skills or tools. laying tools are a delight to work with. (PK01) Hair Wreath/Spray (CE15); Half Wreath (CE16) and Hair Comb (CE17). SMOCKING TRANSFER DOTS ORANGE BLOSSOM: Heat transfer sheets for marking fabric for hand - The classic fl oral accessory for the ing. Black dots. 8.5” x 36”. (AM35) bride during the Victorian years of TAMBOUR WORK the 19th c and well into the early years of the 20th century, the blos- TAMBOUR NEEDLE: soms were used for hair wreaths, A hooked thin needle used primarily for beading, bridal bouquets and dress orna- sequin embroidery and embroidery ments. Originally made from the when fi ne threads are used. The needles are avail- able in standard length for the wood holder and in a actual blossom which was dipped long length for the plastic holder. A holder is required in wax, most specimens have long for using the needles. since disappeared. Those that have survived have found their way into todays antique markets where they have become extremely precious. These blossoms, molded from vintage specimens, TAMBOUR NEEDLE SET-WOOD HANDLE: have been made, with the aid of modern technol- The professional tool for bead embroidery (French ogy, to duplicate the originals in texture, color and Embroidery Beading) as well as decorative chain stitch form, making them virtually indistinguishable from embroidery. Set includes a fi ne (#70), medium (#90) each other. As an accompaniment for bridal as well and large (#110) needle, a wood handle with brass as everyday wear , these are sure to evoke the warmth set screw, instructions and carrying vial. Uses standard of an tambour needles. (LB34) era long past. The elements in this collection have been care- TAMBOUR HOOK, 3.5mm. fully designed to be used individually or combined A large, pointed steel hook set in a wood handle 11 together in various confi gurations to create any variety Plated steel needles for lace and miniature knitting. of accessories. Bouquet (CE13), Buds / dz Five needles per set. These needles are tempered so as (CE10), Buds & Leaf / dz (CE11), Small Grouping not to break while conforming in an ergonomic fash- (CE12). ion to the users hand. Bending is normal on these fi ne TAPE, WIRE & FLORAL SUPPLIES needles. Available in 1.00mm/00000/5-0 (LC35) and .75mm/000000/6-0 (LC54). ART WIRE. KNITTING NEEDLES, DOUBLE POINTED STEEL: A 17ga (.056) soft wire, easily shaped, forged and pol- The smaller sizes, these are also referred to as knitting ished. Hardens when hammered and polishes to a pins. They come in sets of 5 needles, 8” long and nickel bright sIlver fi nish. For jewelry, millinary, fl ower making. plated. Available in sizes .75mm/6-0 (LC54); 1.00mm/5- (LI20) 0 (LC35); 1.25mm/4-0 (RP20); 1.50mm/3-0 (RP19); FLORAL TAPE: 1.75mm/2-0 (RP18); 2.00mm/0 (RP47); 2.25mm/1 (RP99); Used to wrap stems for color and to join fl oral stems 2.50mm/1.5 (RQ01). 12” lengths available in 2.00mm together. When stretched it joins to itself and to the (RP57), 4” lengths available in 1.25mm (LF60) and 16” fl ower stems without becoming tacky. Available in 60ft lengths (4 needles /set) available in 2.00mm (RQ42) (AC40) and 90ft (SG20) rolls. and 2.50mm (RQ37) KNITTING CIRCULAR NEEDLES: Fine needles for continuous techniques. KNITTING NEEDLE EQUIVALENT SIZES: Metric/US From the smallest 1.5mm/3-0 in steel (RP75..) to #2 .50nmm/8-0; .75mm/6-0; 1.00mm/5-0; 1.25mm/4- (RP22..) in aluminum. Sized in mm. Available in 16”, 24” 0; 1.50mm/3-0; 1.75mm/00; 2.00mm/0; 2.50mm/1; 3.00mm/2; 3.25mm/3; 3.50mm/4; 3.75mm/5; and 48” lengths. 4.00mm/6; 4.50mm/7; 5.00mm/8; 5.50mm/9; CIRCULAR NEEDLE: 6.00mm/10; 6.50mm/10.5 32”, 15mm #19 large plas- ”NEEDLEMASTER” SET. tic needle for bulky knits and 7Interchangeable afghans. (RP86) aluminum knitting BULK KNITTING NEEDLES: needles, cables and Large, long plastic needles stops. Needle sizes for loose knits and Afghans. 2 thru 15; cables in Available in 3/4” (RP84) and 1” 20”, 24”, 29”, 36” (RP85). and custom; and zip- TRICOT NEEDLES: pered case. To make circular needles, fl exible straight Coated aluminum single point needles having the needles and stitch holders. By “Boye.” (BN10) shaft taper down from the point to facilitate the sliding HOOK KNITTING NEEDLES. of the formed stitches. 13” (RP66) 2.0-3.5mm, (RP67) A set of (4) needles with hook on end. This is the pre- 3.75-5.0mm (RP68) 5.5-6.5mm ferred needle tool historically and among many END CAP, DOUBLE POINTED KNITTING NEEDLES. cultures today. Available in 4 sizes; #0 (2.0mm), #1 Hardwood end caps to convert double pointed nee- (2.5mm), #3 (3.0mm), #4 (3.5mm) in 10” (LF64) and 5” dles to single pointed needles. Available for 4-0 & 5-0 (LF65) lengths. (WW25); 6-0 (WW26); and 8-0 (WW27) KNITTING NEEDLES (PINS), 4”: KNITTING . 0000 plated steel needles for lace and miniature knit- A plastic fi nger thimble ting. Five needles per set. (LF60) with 4 covered guides KNITTING NEEDLES (PINS), 8”: for controlling multiple The fi nest steel knitting pins. Unplated steel for threads when knitting. lace and miniature knitting. Five needles per set. (RQ43) .50mm/00000000/8-0 (LC77) STITCH MARKERS. KNITTING EYE NEEDLES. Thin, 3/8” ID seamless brass Plated, spring steel, needles for lace and miniature rings for counting. WIll not knitting. Eye on one end, within the shaft diameter, tarnish and will take up pernits pull through fi nishing techniques. Five needles minimum space on your per set. Available in 0.75mm/000-000/6-0 (LC34); and needle. (RY50) 0.60mm/000-0000/7-0 (LC33). STITCH HOLDER: KNITTING NEEDLES (PINS), 8”: A large “safety-pin” like 12 device without coil to group stitches while knitting. Arm: 25” x 6”-24” rd (SU38) (LF67) SWIFT: KNITTING MACHINE: A smooth operating all metal swift with plyable cov- A mechanical ver- ered ribs for the fi nest of threads featuring one hand sion of the knitting adjustment for skeins up to 70”, integral handle which mushroom. Hand permits use as a winder, adjustable table clamp per- turning a crank pro- miting vertical, horizontal or angled operation. (UN40) duces a knitted braid via automatic latch hook knitting needles. Braids useful for jewelry, ties and other ornamental uses. By Inox. (RP56) KNITTING MUSH- ROOM: The classical spool device for making knitted cords. Vari- ous doll designs painted on wood. 4 pins in cap. Comes with needle and instructions. (RP52) MOHAIR BRUSH A circular brush with handle designed for restoring and freshening mohair knits. INOX. (RP72) POINT PROTECTORS: Two metal caps connected by elastic with buckle adjustment. Used with double pointed steel knitting needle sets, they fi t over the ends of YARN SWIFT. the needles, keeping the A fi nely fi nished birch swift for supporting skeins of yarn needles together and of various sizes.14” medium size for up to 60” skein preventing them from falling out of the work. Suitable (LF62) and 19” large size for skeins up to 100” (LF63) for needles up to 12” long. (RP93) TUBULAR CASE: TENSION THIMBLE: Tubular, clear 1- Worn on the fi nger, the working 1/4” diameter plas- yarn is passed through 2 loops to tic cases with black maintain a uniform tension. Nickel- cushioned end caps plated. (RP45) for storage of knit- ting needles, crochet KUMI-HIMO, TASSELS, hooks, afghan hooks, tatting shuttles and needles, netting needles and shut- MACRAME tles, etc. By cutting a slit in one of the end caps, nee- Kumi Himo is a Japanese braiding technique used to dles can be inserted and removed by simply squeezing produce both functional and decorative braids. The tube. Available in lengths of 14” (LF43), 10” (LF44), 8” most common braids use sets of 8, 16 or 32 strands, (LF48) and 6” (LF45). each strand usually comprising several threads. Jew- elry and ties are the most common application for WOOL BOARD. these braids. Also referred to as a “jumper” board, this is a hard- The tools required are a working stand and weighted wood fully adjustable frame for blocking sweaters. bobbins, one bobbin required for each strand. Sug- Independent adjustment for waist and shoulder and gested book: KUMI HIMO, Kliot. includes fully adjustable turtle-neck blockers. Stainless ”LEONARDO” MACHINE: steel hardware. Waist:: 12”-62”; Shoulder: 24” - 62”; 13 A solid oak 5-hook and each comes with porcelain arms. Available in sev- device which makes eral designs which must be specified. Includes tassel a stable 4 to 10 ply instructions. Approx 3” (MG20) rope without requir- FRINGE MAKER: ing the finished cord A mechanical frame to double back on on which thread is itself. Operated by wound, and later hand or by a variable sewn to make quick, speed drill. (LE61) accurate and consis- TWIRLER: tent fringes up to 11” A one-handed cord twister long, suitable for tas- for the quick making of sels and other deco- cords and as might rative uses. Requires table clamp. (CS45) be used for tassels, belts, HALF-DOLL, PORCELAIN. bag handles, jewelry, etc. Available in 3 dressed period designs. “Flora” (MG23), (CS42) “Bella” (MG24); “Clare” (MG25)., each with moveable BEADS & BANDS. arms and in an undressed design “Juli” with fixed arms. For decorative fringes and hair braid, a set of 50 color- (MG27) ful plastic snap beads and 50 rubberbands. (IG04) DOLL HEAD, PORCELAIN. BRAIDING BOARD. Porcelain doll heads for interesting tassel forms. Painted A hand held, 5-1/2” x 5- and each comes with porcelain arms, hanging loop 1/2” rigid high density poly and tassel instructions. Available in several designs board for hand braiding which must be specified. Approx 1.5-2” (MG22) of 4 to 24 strands. Requires CHERRY LUCET: no weights, maintains A lyre shaped tool used to make braids. position of all threads, Common in Victorian sewing boxes, it was light weight and portable. usually made of ivory or shell. This hardwood Suitable for kumi-himo lucet is available with an integral handle for and other muilti-strand ease of use. Comes with instructions. (BI61) techniques. Kit includes board, 2 colors of braiding TASSEL HEAD HOLDER: thread, set of 25 thread A pair of 14” tapered winders and instructions. (LB22) bamboo sticks to hold tassel heads for spraying 3-PLY “IGIA” POWER CORD MAKER/FRINGE TWISTER. or wrapping. (LC23) Battery operated, make by a simple touch of the thumb, 2-3 ply decorative cords as suitable for tassels, KUMI HIMO BOBBINS: ties, fashion trimmings and jewelry; twisted fringe for Turned wood bobbins in warp ends and tassels and hair rope-braids for deco- traditional shape, 1.3” x rative hair styling. Batterlies included. (IG01) 1.3” with a metal core as necessary for designed 4-PLY “EURO” POWER CORD MAKER/FRINGE TWISTER. weight. Available in Battery oper- 100g (LB59), 85g Stan- ated, make by dard (LB11), 80g (LB17), a simple touch 40g (LB18), and 20g Light of the thumb, 2 weight bobbin (LB19) to 4-ply decora- which is without core and tive cords as suit- is suitable for hair braid- able for tassels, ing. ties, fashion - mings and jew- KUMI HIMO STAND: elry; twisted fringe for warp ends and tassels and hair Constructed of hardwood rope-braids for decorative hair styling. Requires two (2) , it is easily assembled and AA batterlies (not included). (IG02) disassembled. Comes with a 6” KAKU DAI square and DOLL HEAD, PORCELAIN. A 9.5” MARU DAI round Porcelain doll heads for interesting tassel forms. Painted head. 24” high. Accessory 14 7.5” Maru Dai head available (BI63). Fine, hard clear 1.5” x .031 (.080mm) 75g (approx 700). A long brass finish. (BI62) lace pin “Belgium”. (VA07) MACRAME BOARD. BRASS DUCHESSE: A 12” x 16” x 1/2” oval poly-urethane closed cell pin- 5/8” x .017” (.045mm) 25g (approx 1000). A very fine nable board with grip slots along one edge for holding short brass lace pin (Belgium). (VA06) the free thread ends in tension (LB30) PINS, PINS: CORD THIMBLE. #17, nickel plated brass in bulk 1/2# box of approx Used to support cable ties at bearing points. (LW06) 2,300 pins. (PZ10) PORCELAIN TUBE. FINE COLOR HEAD: Originally used for insulating electric wires running 1-1/6” x .021”, pkg of 240. A sturdy lace pin with tiny through wood studs. Can be painted. Suitable for permanent color heads. (UP02) tassel heads. (LW05) PINS, STAINLESS STEEL: TASSEL FORMS: A long, thin stainless steel pin ideal for lace making. Wood forms used for making the heads of tassels either Packed in strips of 40 pins. (UP10) alone or in combination with other forms, A premade GLASS HEAD PIN, John James. fringe is wrapped around the form or inserted within the A very fine glass head in assorted colors. Suited for lace form, depending on the finished effect. Spreaders are making, and used where ythey would be in contact used under the form to spread the fringe for a bulkier with a hot iron. Boxed. (ET46) appearance. Forms are available in many shapes and sizes. Two forms specifically designed for stand alone GLASS HEAD: tassels are the 2.8” (LB90) and the 2.5” (LB91). 1-1/8” x .024” fine pin with small glass head in assorted colors. 40 pins mounted on a wheel. A good general TASSEL HEADS: lace pin. (PY37) Fancy turned and carved wood and brass from India. (TV..) PINS, PLEATING PINS: #12, fine, nickel plated steel in bulk 1/2# box of approx LACE COSTUME ACCESSORIES 6,500 pins. (PZ11) BATTENBERG LACE FAN. PINS, BEAD PINS: 10.5” Fan with wooden sticks, available in Black, Ecru #14, heavy, nickel plated steel in bulk 1/2# box of & White. (PK15) approx 2,600 pins. (PZ12) LACE & EMBROIDERED PARASOLS. PINS, DRESSMAKER PINS: 18” Available in white, ecru and black. Battenberg #17, nickel plated steel in bulk 1# box of approx 5,000 Lace (PK16), Battenberg and Embroidery (PK17). pins. (PZ09) LACE GLOVES. PINS, LILL EXTRA SMALL: Delicate, handmade netted gloves in a wide cuff #8, fine nickel plated steel in bulk 1/2# box of approx Victorian style. Available with fingers in natural cotton 9,000 pins. (PZ13) (GL05) and in fingerless half glove in natural and black EXTRA FINE STEEL LACE: silk. (GL07) 1-1/4” x .020” pkg 250. A fine stiff steel plated pin of FINGERLESS GLOVES. medium length and small head. (PY75) Crocheted half finger gloves of 100% cotton. Available in white, ecru and black. (PK18) MARY FRANCES “MARIE MARIE” FLOPPY SILK LACE PINS HAIR BOW. DIVIDER PINS. A large silk floppy bow with hair A strong, small head pin for separating groups of bob- clip as worn on Mary Frances’s bins in bobbin lace making. .048” x 2.75” (MY87) doll Mary Marie. (LE62) PINS, BALL HEAD: CLOTH DOLL “MARY MARIE” A long, ball head pin suitable for quilting as well as a PATTERN. divider pin in lace-making. (UP11) Pattern for a 16” cloth doll suit- able for the wardrobe that LARGE BALL DIVIDER PIN: Mary Frances makes. Doll has 1.75” X .029” nickel plated steel pin, a good bobbin jointed arms and legs and con- divider pin and pin. Pkg. 75 pins. (UP01) toured facial features. Includes BRASS BINCHE: some basic garments. (LE34). 15 See also Making Memories pattern (MA56). Heavy: #16/.008”- Suited for threading most punch PORCELAIN “MARY MARIE” 16” DOLL. needles and finishing work on embroidery where it is Mary Frances’s charming doll, “Marie Marie”, with the used to pull threads. 8” long (GB17) big floppy hair bow suitable for the vast wardrobe that BEADING NEEDLE/THREADER #12. Mary Frances makes in the MARY FRANCES SEWING A twisted .006” wire threader suited for stringing beads BOOK. Doll comes with boots, blommers and stand. No or threading all but the finest needles. Available in 4” dress. (LE40) (GB10) and 5.5” (GB13) lengths. BEADING NEEDLE/THREADER #8. NEEDLES A twisted .004” wire threader suited for threading the ”Do-It Tooly” Patent finest needles. Available in 4” (GB15). Needle. BEADING NEEDLE: A bone handled, A long, fine needle for sewing beads and sequins onto sharp pointed, latch- fabric, the #16 being the finest. (MY31) less needle for draw- ing threads through BENT TIP NEEDLES. fabric for thread-end Custom bent tip needles available from most standard tucking, reweaving needles. Ideal for sewing when only one surface of and restoration of material is available. Available with single bend at tip textiles. Available straight (GB25) or curved (GB26) (LF20) BEADING NEEDLE. BETWEENS NEEDLE: A blunt pointed, extra long needle suited for wide bead A short, fine, sharp needle with a small eye. Popular weaving. ET21 suggested. (LB16) for quilting (#12) and fine lace making. The #12 is also available in a plated Platinum finish (ET01) for ease of BEAD WEAVING NEEDLE SET. working. (MY01..) Specifically designed for two needle bead weaving, set consists of two blunt #10 beading needles, a short CREWEL NEEDLE: (2.25”) and long (5”); and the x-fine threader ET21. A sharp, medium length needle with a large eye for (LB20) general embroidery. Also known as “Embroidery” needle. (MY18) BEADING, EASY THREAD: Ultra Thin double pointed “big eye” needles of spring CURVED NEEDLES, XF: steel, the entire length of which opens, for sewing and Extra fine (thin) needles suitable for the finest fabrics beading. Available in 2.5” (HL03) and 5” (HL04). and conservation work. (OS24) BEADING NEEDLE, WIRE: CURVED NEEDLES: A fine twisted wire, 2 3/4” long, with a large loop on Medium weight needles where strength is important. one end for stringing any size bead. When the wire is (OS28..OS34) passed through a bead, the loop collapses. Meant to CURVED NEEDLE #141-12: 5/8”. be threaded 1 time although the loop can be opened Curved point end and straight shaft. (OS25) mechanically for reuse. Available in #6 /.003” (FR01), CURVED NEEDLES: #8 /.004” (FR02), #10 /.005 (FR03) A blister pack set of 1ea of #20,22,24 blunt point nee- BEADING NEEDLE/THREADER “Lacis”: dles, approximately 1.2”. (ET37) Long twisted spring DOLL NEEDLES, 3.5”: steel wire with large Extra fine, pkg of 10. Suitable for fine weaving, Teneriffe eye ideal as , Temari and . (CL02) threader, beading DOLL NEEDLE: needle and drawing tool. The spring eye opens for Long, thin needles of various diameters, permitting easy threading and colapses when passed through a sewing through thick objects. (JP03) small opening, automatically opening again, allowing it to be used over-and-over again. Available in three DOLL NEEDLE: sizes. Blunt pointed 19ga long needle which will not split Finest: #8/.004” - Will thread the finestest #12 nee- threads when sewing. (JP05) dles. 4” long (GB15) DOLL NEEDLE, FINE: Fine: #12/.006” - WIll thread most needles and Suited for special doll projects, these sharp, fine, extra any of the Russian Punch needles. Recommended long needles can be used with the most delicate fab- as a needle for stringing seed beads. Available in 4” rics. The finest (LB85) is the diameter of a #10 beading (GB10) and 5.5” lengths (GB13) needle and will require a fine needle threader such as 16 MO13. The fine (LB86) will accept most threaders. TAPESTRY NEEDLES: DRAWING NEEDLE. Heavy, large eye needles with blunt point available A fine 3” long needle with a fine hook on one end and in sizes #18 (largest) to #28 (smallest). Used for most a sharp point on the other end used to grab and pull canvas and pull-work where separation of threads a ribbon through a draw plate and hammer head as rather then piercing is desired. (MY35..) used in flower making. (JH15) GOLD PLATED NEEDLES: TATTOO NEEDLE: Popular needles plated in non-tarnishing gold, specifi- A fine (.0135”) Stainless Steel eyeless needle 1-1/8” cally designed for those with nickel allergy. BEADING long. Ideal for prickers for pattern piercing. Requires a NEEDLES, #10,12,13,16 (ET16-ET19); RIBBON EMBROI- separate handle such as used with tambour needles. DERY (CHENILLES), #16,18,20 Set (ET09); and TAPESTRY, (ET02) #20,22,24 (ET08) GLOVERS NEEDLE, SMALL SET: TAPESTRY “PETITES”: set of four needles, 1 each of sizes 1, 3, 5 & 7 (largest) Short (1.5”) needles in 6 needle packs of one size: (OS16) either 22, 24, or 26. (ET31) HARNESS NEEDLE: TENERIFFE XFINE NEEDLE. A straight shaft, blunt point needle with an egg eye. A blunt point, small eye lace weaving needle, the Ideal for hemstitching, working bullion stitches and eye within the shaft diameter. For heavier threads, a sewing through pre punched holes in leather. Avail- small loop of thread camn be placed through the eye. able in sizes #7-fineset (OS..) to #3-0-heaviest (MY..) Available straight (ET43) or with a bent tip (ET44). HUCK NEEDLE. TENERIFFE NEEDLE. A heavy 3.5” long blunt pointed needle with large A 3.5” long, thin (.043”) blunt pointed needle with large darner eye specifically designed for huck embroidery eye specifically designed for teneriffe lace and huck on Monk’s cloth. (LF24) embroidery on huck fabrics. (LF32) MILLINERY NEEDLE: TENERIFFE BENT TIP NEEDLE SET An extra long, small eye needle from #1 (MY06) larg- Specifically for working on stretched thread lace, (2) est, #8 (MY07), #9 (MY28), #10 (MY08) smallest. Also long, fine, blunt bent tip needles. 3.5” x .043” and 4” x referred to as “Straw” needle. Needles are from John .030”. (ET65) James in England and come 25 needles to a pack- TENERIFFE BENT TIP NEEDLE. age. A blunt point, 3.5” fine needle for weaving in stretched REWEAVING NEEDLES: threads. (LF49) Long slender needles with a small ball mounted on the TWO POINTED, MID EYE TAPESTRY NEEDLES. point. Available is sizes 4, 5 and 8. (TO11..) Designed specifically for cross stitch and needle- SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY NEEDLES: point, these needles have the eye in the center and Set of Bent Tip Chenille are pointed on both ends permitting stitching from needles consisting of 1- both sides of the canvas without having to rotate the #14, 2-#16, 2-#18 and 2- needle. Available in #22, 24 and 26. (ET34) #20. Ideal for embroidery HAT PIN CAP/CLUTCH. when working from one A friction cap for the pointed ends of stickpins or as an side such as on padded boxes and stretched canvas. end cap for the finr knitting needles (4-0 to 6-0). Avail- (ET20). able in gold or silver finish. (LC97). SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY NEEDLES. NEEDLE ASSORTMENT (25). Set of Chenille needles consisting of 1-#14, 2-#16, 2- A John James assortment in a paper #18 and 2-#20 (ET07). with threader, containing Sharps, Embroidery and SELF THREADING NEEDLES: Darners with descriptive information. (ET24) A 6 needle set of assorted sewing needles, sizes 4-8 NEEDLE ASSORTMENT (50). with split eye requiring no threading. (ET03) A John James sewing needle assortment in a paper with SHARP NEEDLE: threader, containing Sharps, Embroidery, Betweens. A general purpose medium length sewing needle from Chenille, Tapestry and Darners with descriptive infor- size #6 largest (MY04), #10 (MY32), #12 (MY05). mation. (ET23) TAPESTRY BENT TIP NEEDLE: NEEDLE SET: BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY. A large (#13 Tapestry) needle with a bent tip and blunt A 20 needle set covering all recommended needles. point to facilitate weaving. 2.765” long. (CL52) (ED25) 17 NEEDLE SET: . CREWEL VINTAGE NEEDLES #9. A 18 needle set of Chenille and Crewel needles. “Jas Smith & Sons”, UK. Original pack of 18 needles. (LF61) Limited quantities. (ET63) NEEDLE ASSORTMENTS: CREWEL 5/10 VINTAGE NEEDLES Sets of sewing nee- “Lady Mary” UK. Original pack of 15 needle assort- dles with needle ment. Limited quantities. (ET55) threader in die HARNESS VINTAGE NEEDLES cut paper folder, “John James & Sons Diamond Eggeyed” UK. Original reproducing those pack of 25 needles. Limited quantities. (ET59) common during the early 20th c. A useful HARNESS #3. VINTAGE NEEDLES as well as a novelty “Jas Smith & Sons NE Plus Ultra Needles” UK. Original item. (SY01..) pack of 25 needles. Limited quantities. (ET53) TRAPUNTO NEEDLE SET. MILLINERS VINTAGE NEEDLES Includes (1) 6” large eye Tapestry point needle, (1) 1- “Leo Lammertz, London” Germany. Original pack of 25 3/4” Chenille and (1) 1.3” Chenille. (MY89) needles. Limited quantities. (ET61) MILLINERS STRAW VINTAGE NEEDLES THREADERS “Jas Smith & Sons Genuine Bevel Eyed” UK. Original NEEDLE THREADER pack of 25 needles. Limited quantities. (ET60) SET. SHARPS #2 VINTAGE NEEDLES A standard, .006” “Leo Lammertz of London”. Germany. Original pack of wire threader and 25 needles. Limited quantities. (ET58) an Extra Fine .004” wire threader, each mounted in a plastic handle and joined to a common plastic sleeve SHARPS VINTAGE NEEDLES which serves as an extended handle. (MO15) “Dah Chung Ind. Co., Ltd Young Queen” Hong Kong. Original pack of 25 needles. Limited quantities. (ET56) NEEDLE THREADER: A standard, .006” wire threader mounted in a plastic SULTANA VINTAGE NEEDLES handle with protective cover. Suitable for most nee- “H. Walker” UK. Original pack of 25 needles. Limited dles. (MO14) quantities. (ET54) NEEDLE THREADER: SWISS EMBROIDERY NEEDLES VINTAGE NEEDLES. A heavy duty, .007” wire A short, 3/4” double pointed needle, with eye in the threader mounted on a middle used on Swiss embroidery machines. “Abel black oval support. Suit- Morrall”, UK. Approx 100 ndls per pack. Limited quanti- able for heavier threads ties. (ET51) and yarns. (MO11) TAPESTRY #21 VINTAGE NEEDLES NEEDLE THREADER: “Abel Morall’s Best Steel” UK. Original pack of 25 nee- An extra fine, .004” dles. Limited quantities. (ET57) wire threader mounted in a plas- NETTING, tic handle with protective cover. Suitable for #12 NET KIT: A Betweens and the finest beading and tatting needles. CHERUB FOR ALL SEA- (MO13) SONS. THREADER, #16, 8”. Using a 6 mesh netting A twisted .008” wire threader specifically designed for and 2 weights of yarn, the standard long punch needles including the “Cameo” finished panel is suited for and as a drawing tool for finishing embrideries. (GB17) a wall or window hang- ing, or insertion in table VINTAGE AND SPECIALTY or bed cover or curtain. BETWEENS #2. VINTAGE NEEDLES Includes, 14”x16” netting, “Abel Morrall’s Bevil Egg Eyed Betweens” UK. Original yarns, needle, silk ribbon, pack of 20 needles. Limited quantities. (ET52) charted pattern and instructions. (LE82) CREWEL VINTAGE NEEDLES #10. “A.Noralls” UK. Original pack of 15 needles. Limited NETTING GAUGE SET: quantities. (ET62) A set of 5 plastic gauges, 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8” and 18 1/2”, each 6” long. (LC05) sor and . (GI14) NETTING KIT: VINTAGE NEEDLES. 2 round wood gauges, steel needle and instructions. Full packs of unusual hand and machine needles of (LC16) 19th and early 20th c. vintage, English, German and NETTING NEEDLE SET: other European manufacture. Assorted. (ET48) 2 Netting Needles, 5 PIN CUSHION/EMERY, gauges, (1/8”, 3/16”, SHELL 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2”) A 2” pin cushion and with instructions in a a 3/4” emery pillow plastic storage vial. set in a abalone shell. (LC04) (TS39) NETTING NEEDLES: HANGING PIN Steel needles of with a large open eye on each end HOLDER. in lengths from 5.5” (RP11), 6” (RP13), 6.7” (RP14), 7.5” A chatelaine style pin (RP15). It serves as a shuttle for making fine nets and ho;lder consisting of netting. a pinnable disk between (2) decorative disks with a NETTING SHUTTLES, hanging loop. Available in Abalone (TS44), Mother of “NORWEGIAN” STYLE: Pearl (TS45) and “Dymondwood” (OC05) Round shuttles, with POUCH. one end pointed 2” x 3” Black velveteen draw string pouch for protect- and the other open. Greter thread holding capacity, ing small findings and tools such as thim- comfortable to handle and the wound thread is pro- bles, , tatting shuttles, ivory pieces, etc. tected from handling. Available in several sizes, 3/8” (LC69) x 4” (LO20), 3/8” x 8” (LO21), 5/8” x 10” (LO22), 3/4” x PRESSER/BURNISHER: 7” (LO23). Hardstone jade rings for a NETTING SHUTTLES, beautiful yet functional seam FLAT: presser. Suitable for chatelaine The general purpose accessory. Size varies from 1- shuttle for netting, 3/4” + Available in jade (LF41) popular for fish nets. or agate (LF42). White plastic avail- THREAD CUTTER. able in Small, 5” x 5/8” (NT20); Medium, 7” x 7/8” (NT21); A safety thread cutter designed Large, 8” x 1” (NT22); and Jumbo, 10” x 1-1/8” (NT23). for chatelaine. 1-3/8” diam- FANCY TOOLS eter. Airline friendly. Available in “dymondwood” (OC10) or PEWTER CHATELAINE HOOK. Oak (OC12) A devorative with holes for 5 chains for wear- ing over a belt or neck chain. 1.25” x 1.5” (DO66) WOOD THREAD WINDERS. These beautiful, yet useful EMERY NEEDLE POLISHER/ winders are modeled after tra- CLEANER ditional English styles. Available in multicolor “Dymond- For chatelaine, a shell faced wood” (OC04); exotic hardwoods (OC03); Abalone emery pillow with hanging shell (TS20) and white shell (TS43) cord approximately 1.5” x 1.2” which will polish, clean FANCY THREAD WINDERS. and sharpen needles when passed through. Available These beautiful, yet useful winders are modeled after in Abalone(OC09) and White Shell (OC14). traditional English styles. Available in 3 designs [clock- wise from top A-B-C] EMERY NEEDLE POLISHER/CLEANER. in Abalone (TS20); A polished, hand turned barrel with an emery filled cush- white shell (TS43), ion which will polish, clean and sharpen needles when multicolor “Dymond- passed through. Available in “dymondwood”(OC07) wood” (OC04); and or Oak (OC13) exotic hardwoods , CLOISONNE: (OC03). A companion piece to the cloisonne needlework tools MAGNIFIERS which can be attached to a chatelaine. Includes scis-19 HEAD MOUNT MAGNIFIER “MAGEYES”: FOLDING MAGNIFIER. One of the most comfortable and clear visual acces- A 1” glass magnifier in folding sories. Worn around the head, it is light weight (1.75 oz.) plastic case with chain and key The lens easily lifts out of the way when not needed; ring. Ideal for hanging on chat- works with your existing glasses; both regular and bi elaine. Mixed colors. (HL33) focal; and comes with two easily exchanged lenses, MAKE UP . 1.6X magnification and 2.0X magnification. (MF01) 5” round double sided mirror HEAD MOUNT MAG- with normal and 5x magnifica- NIFIER “SE”: tion, with adjustable angle One of the most removable stand. (HL53) comfortable and NECKLACE MAGNIFIER. clear visual acces- A 1-1/2” glass 2 power sories. Worn around magnifier in a gold bezil the head, it is light with a 33” gold chain and weight (1.75 oz.) The pouch. (HL76) lens easily lifts out of the way when not needed; works with your existing HARD CASE FOR GLASSES. glasses; both regular and bi focal; 2.5X magnification.. A light weight hard case with dark brown leather finish. (HL84) Includes eyeglass cord and polishing cloth. (HL79) HEAD MOUNT MAGNIFIER. READING GLASSES, FOLDING. A dual lens magnifier with 2.2x and 3.3x magnification. A folding metal rim glass reading glass in a “lipstick” Will not interfere with normal glasses. (HL54) style case. Assorted metal cases in gold, silver and black. Available in 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.75, FULL CLIP ON MAGNIFIER. 3.00, 3.50 and 4.00 (HL77) Full lens clip on will attach to any reading or full lens eyeglass. Light weight acrylic. Flips up for normal view- READING GLASSES, FOLDING. ing. Available in 12 different strengths; 1.25, 1.50, 2.00, A folding metal rim glass reading glass in a “tortoise” 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25, 3.50, 3.75, 4.00 power . (HL34) style case. Available in 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25, 3.50 and 4.00 (HL78) MAGNIFIER SET: A set of 6 assorted decorative silver handled glass READING GLASSES, HALF FRAME. magnifiers 1-1/4” to 1-3/4”, 3-1/2” to 5” OAL. (HL58) The most comfortable needlework viewing acces- sory. Glass lens, light weight, wide range of power and FLEXIBLE NECK MAGNIFIER. widest field. Available in 1.5, 1.75, 2.0, 2.25, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 A 3.5” 2x magnifier mounted on a 20” flexible with and 4.0 power. (HL42) spring mounting clip. (HL43) TABLE MAGNIFIER. LINE MAGNIFIER. Designed to sit over a pattern or other reading mate- A 10” 1.3 power acrylic bar magnifier with a 6” rule, 1.5 rial. 1.5 power. (HL11) power inserted lens and finger grips. (HL75) LINEN TESTER. POCKET MAGNIFIER: A 1/2” x 10x lens with a 1/2” x 1/2” counting frame with- A high quality, 2.3x 2” magnifier with integral leather- out any markings. Aluminum. (HL94) ette case for pocket or purse that no needleworker should be without. (SW06) FOLDING MAGNIFIER: A large 2.5” plastic magnifier glass lens. 5x mag. power. MAGNIFIER, Rosewood. (HL13) 2” Brass rim glass magnifier with Rosewood finish handle. (MX03) HAND MAGNIFIER, Bone. A rimless glass magnifier with UNIVERSAL MAGNIFIER. carved bone handle in various A universal mount 4” high quality magnifier with a large desings, i.e. turtles, double fish. lens and a small 8x integrated lens. Includes an adjust- 1.5” lens (SO25), 2.3” lens (SO26) able table stand or neck hanger (HL41). Also available and 3” lens (SO27). with integral swivel high intensity light including spare lamp which operates on 4 AA batteries (not included) HANGING MAGNIFIER, Bone. or a 3V. AC adapter (not included). (HL40) A rimless glass magnifier with carved bone mount and neck FOLDING MAGNIFIER: cord. Mount in various animal A folding pocket magnifier with 1” glass lens having a 4 forms. Available in 2-3/8” (SO23) x magnification. Lens protected when closed. (SW03) and 1-1/2” (SO24) diameter. 20 “DAYLIGHT” COMPACT LAMP. BODKIN: Folding, portable lamp with 13 watt daylight bulb. A flat steel bodkin, 3/16” x 2-7/8” for threading ribbon, (DL23) Huck weaving on Monk’s cloth. Available straight FLOOR STAND FOR MAGNIFYING LAMP. (LB81) or with bent trip (LG02). A weighted, heavy duty stand on casters with receptor STEEL CLIPS. for DL20 lamp. White. (DL21) Plated steel spring clips to secure buttons in MAGNIFYING LAMP “Daylight”. place and which allows easy removal. (LF59) Floating arm daylight lamp with semi-rimless 5” acrylic PLASTIC BUTTON FORMS. 1.75x lens. 13 watt simulation daylight tube. Includes Perforated plastic button forms designed to be easily bulb and table clamp. White. Designed for use withac- covered with thread or yarn in a variety of techniques, cessory floor stand DL21 (DL20) for a custom button. Ideal accessory for knitted or cro- TABLE TOP “DAYLIGHT” LAMP & MAGNIFIER. cheted garments. Set of 10 - 7/8” buttons. (RQ25) Flexable arm mount 18w daylight lamp and 5” x 1.75x FRAME CLAMP: rimless acrylic magnifier. Includes lamp. WHite. (DL22) Finally, a heavy duty 2” “C” Clamp for solidly secur- ing a frame, winder or other device to a table or other solid support. (OL01) MISCELLANY EGG DARNERS, WOOD: Natural, unfinished hard- BASTING SNIPPER. wood available in 2 or A spring assisted cutter which slides under the the plas- 2 1/2” with or without a tic tacks which are used, with tack gun, to hold the hardwood handle. 2” quilt layers together. Will not pull or stress materials as (WW04), 2” w/handle the tacks are easily snipped off. (LF39) (WW05), 2.5” (WW06), 2.5” BEAD WEAVING GRIDS, PEYOTE: w/handle (WW07) Two transparent grids, 1 for #8 Delica (large) and 1 for EMERY STRAWBERRY. #10 Delica (small) beads (regular large hole Japanese The traditional red strawberry, filled with compound, tubular beads). Grids are to exact scale of beads and for sharpening and cleaning needles and pins. 1” x 1- aid out in the Peyote “brick” pattern. Any design can 3/4” (BR20) be accurately translated to a Peyote stitch bead pat- tern by laying grid over the design and simply following EMERY THIMBLE: the colors in each square. (LF14) A silver finish thimble filled with an emery cushion with a hanging loop for cleaning and sharpening pins BEAD WEAVING GRID. and needles. Will stand upright on a table or can be A transparent grid in the proportion of a full size #11 suspended as an attractive chatelaine accessory. sead beed. Any design can be accurately translated (RD11) to a woven bead pattern by laying grid over the design and simply following the colors in each square. EYEGLASS CONNECTORS. Suitable for any size bead by enlarging or reducing 15 pairs of cord ends for attachment to neck cords for grid on copy machine. (LC93) holding eyeglasses. (DA35) BEESWAX: FABRIC/MILLINERY GLUE “527”. A delightfully smelling disk of 1 oz of pure beeswax. Highly recommended for use with any fabric or ribbon. Used to strengthen threads. With gold hanging cord Highly viscous, quick drying, colorless, it won’t run, stain for a beautiful chatelaine accessory. (CB11) or get brittle. Ideal for millinery. Comes in a fine point 1 oz squeeze tube which will maintain viscosity of glue. MAKER: (BC31) Metal tool that automatically folds both edges of a ribbon for making flat tapes, as you feed the ribbon or FRAY CHECK, Dritz. strip of fabric into one side and iron it as it comes out A thin clear liquid, similar to glue, to seal raw edges of the other side. Available in 1/4” (CL62), 1/2” (CL63), 1” seams and keep them from fraying. Especially good (CL64) for emergency repair of small holes, and for the cut edges of ribbons. .75 oz plastic squeeze bottle. (PY88) BODKIN: A “pinch” type HAMMER/SCREW DRIVER SET: bodkin which locks Brass hammer with cone end for grommets. Screw on to the end of a ribbon for easy threading. Makes an driver set incorporated into handle. (HL18) excellent chatelaine tool. (CL23) HOOK & LOOP TAPE. 21In dispenser box, 3.3’ each of both hook and loop tapes. Will hold up to temperatures of 212 deg. Usable A set of frames in 4 sizes for making pompons from for any material. (HL95) 1.25” to 3.5” in dia. With instructions. (RP95) HOT CUTTING TOOL: RETRACTABLE TOOL HOLDER. 30 Watt heating iron with 5 different tips A spring loaded cable in a 1” round case woith clip and a stand. Cuts and automatically on back, extends 20”. Perfect for holding a or seals the edges of nylon and other syn- other chatelain tool that requires ready access. Avail- thetic fabrics and ribbons, easily cuts able in black, silver or gold finish (HL87) plastic template material, seals plastic PLASTIC RINGS: bags and can be used to decorate Closed plastic rings, 3/4” inch in diameter, to crochet and brand wood and plastic tools, or tat around. Featured in the March/April issue of boxes, etc. (AA42) Piecework. (PY78) HOT KNIFE CUTTING TOOL: ROLLING RULER: Designed specifically for cutting plastic 12” drafting tool for templates this 30W heating iron accepts precision making of standard scalpel blades. Includes 3 parallel, perpendicu- blades and carrying case. (AA45) lar and angular lines as well as circles. Ideal for pattern INSPECTION MIRROR. drafting, quilting and charting. (PH10) A 1” round optical quality mirror supported in brass SAFETY PINS: chuck wood handle. For checking underside of Assorted set of 100 pins, size 0-2 (HL44) canvas in tambour work and other back face tech- niques. (LG51) . A quality seam ripper mounted in a plastic handle LOOP TURNER: and protected with a plastic cap which serves as an A thin rod with a latch hook on one end for making extended handle. Can be joined to Needle Threader tubes for frogs, straps, knotted buttons, belts, etc. Set MO15 in place of one of the threaders. (MO16) (PY02) SEAM RIPPER, “LIVE GUIDE”: MAGNET PICK-UP. Recognized as the finest quality seam ripper, it is made Collapsible heavy duty pocket pick up tool. (HL82) of surgical steel, of one-piece construction and is razor MAGNET. sharp. Best for conservation work. Comes with plastic A heavy duty, plastic encased magnet, for holding protective sheath. (LG01) needlework tools, pins, etc. (MG10) SEWING AWL: TELESCOPING MAGNET. A tool which incorporates a spool of thread a needle A powerful, swivel pocket magnet on the end of a tele- used to automatically chain-stitch materials together. scoping rod ideal for picking up dropped pins, needles (OS48) and scissors. (HL24) SEWING KIT (Animals): SELF ADHESIVE MEASURING TAPE, 25’ Delightful hand made fabric cased sewing kits in the Removable, reusable. Inch and millimeter markings, 1 form of such forms as Sea Shell, Fish, Alligator, Tiger, foot repeats. (ET66) Turtle, Love-Birds, Rabbit, Panda, Child and Box. NEEDLE PRESSING BOARD, 5” X 13”. Included are such items as threads, needle, scissors, A bed of fine steel needles for pressing velvet and buttons, and pins. Useful as well as a delightful gift item. other napped fanbrics, (PZ16) (OT42) NEEDLE/THREAD PULLER. SEWING KIT, VICTORTIAN TIN. A high quality spring controlled supper grip puller with Sewing kit in decorated Victorian tin, 3 3/4” x 2 3/4”, automatic one hand locking and unlocking control. labeled “Stitch In Time”. Kit contains 4 buttons, 12 Squeezing past the notched locking positions releases spools of thread, pins in plastic container, thimble, the jaws. 5” (DG59) size. paper , 2 plastic needles, threader, and scissors. (KC01) “PIN PAL” MAGNETIC PIN HOLDER. A weighted magnetic dish which which keeps pins in SNAG-NAB-IT, Dritz. order. (PZ04) Tool for repairing snags in fabric. One end has a point like a needle, to go into the fabric, and the other has a PIN VISE: patterned texture that catches the snagged thread to For holding and size needle with quick release slide draw it back into place. 3 inches long. (PY98) lock (HL46) 1.25” SPRING CLAMP. POMPOM SET: A handy tool for clamping canvas to a frame, hold- 22 ing a pattern in place, keeping a bool open, etc. Plas- the tack just where tic swivel pads will not scratch. 3 3/4” long, 1.25” jaw you want it. Accepts opening. (HL91) standard quilting THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT BAND, “WRISTEZE”: tacks. Kit includes a An elastic band worn for comfort providing heat, sup- professional extractor port and message. Tan color in 4 sizes; XS (smallest) to and set of 60 tacks. L (largest). (BO11) (CC30) THERAPEUTIC GLOVES, “HANDEZE”: BRASS THUMBTACKS: A fingerless elastic glove worn for comfort and reduc- Rustproof, brass tion of hand pain. Tan color in sizes 2 (smallest) to 6 plated steel thumb- (largest). (BO10) tacks, suited for securing working canvas to wood frames. Available in 60 tack container with integral THERAPEUTIC GLOVES, “THERA-GLOVE” tack puller (JP23); refill box of 30 tacks (JP22) A fingerless elastic glove worn for comfort and reduc- tion of hand pain made from breathable Nylon and THUMBTACKS: Spandex. All seams designed for low pressure areas. Refill tacks for “Corjac” tack set. Brass plated steel Tan color in four sizes. (AO90) tacks in container of 60. (CC31) TAPE MEASURE: YARN BALL WINDER: 1/2” x 10’ with metric and English scales. Automatic Hand operated yarn winder retract and belt clip. (HL83) for making pull thread balls without requiring and cones or TAPE MEASURE: tubes. (AN36) 1/4” x 6 ft metal tape measure in both English and Metric units/ Plastic case with hanging split ring loom YARN BALL WINDER. and chain, For sewing and chatelaine use. Hand operated yarn winder for (HL86) making perfect pull thread balls without requiring any cones or TAPE MEASURE: Rosewood. tubes. Comes with integral 1.5” A 1/4” metal retractable tape measue in Rosewood table clamp. (MO17) finish case with English and metric markings up to 100 cm. Available in Square (MX01) and Round (MX02) NECK CHAINS case. The chains have been TAPE MEASURE, RETRACTABLE. selected as a support for Fiberglass, 1/4”, English on side and Metric on other. needlework tools such as the needle and thimble 60”. Round case suitable for embellishmemnt. (ET47) cases. All have large links “ULTRA THIMBLE” FINGER SHIELD suitable for attaching these A stainless steel dimpled cap which sticks to the finger items. with reusable adhesive tags. (ET67) DECORATIVE CHAIN LINKS: THIRD HAND: Cast brass links with antique One of the most silver finish for making into useful tools for the decorative chains for chat- needleworker. Con- elaines. Joining links not sists of a clamp and provided. Sold by the link. spring loaded, rubber #24 Short (SJ01), #39 Long tipped pincher grip. (SJ02) Will securely hold CHAIN, FINE LINK: one end of your An inexpensive 24” chain suitable for carrying thimble work while you hold cage or other accessory around the neck. Available in the other when embroidering, running stitches silver (GO10) or gold (GO11) finish. or darning. Clamp section includes pin cushion and Chain, Sterling. protection pad so as not to harm clamping surface. A fine tubular snake chain with small catch designd to (CL10) fit througha small drilled hole in drilled ornaments. 20” ”CORJAC” THUMBTACK PUSHER. long. (GI20) A long needed device to make putting in all those THIMBLE CAGE CHAIN: tacks fun. A magnet holds tack in place while presure A fine 24” box chain recommended for use with the through your palm through a comfortable handle sets 23thimble cage. Chain will easily thread through the eye of a #16 Chenille needle. Available in Sterling (HP02); hook loop for chatelaine or belt. Figure of twe sided Gold Plate (HP03); and as a more decorative twisted Buddha. (SO31) box chain in Sterling (HP05). NEEDLE CASE, BONE. LOBSTER CLAW: A beautifully finished bone case with snug fitting bone A small spring latch which typically is attached to a lid and padded gift box. (OT02) chain or chatelaine which will securely hold and BONE NEEDLE CASE w/ CORD. release the tools which it supports such as scissors, From China, these hand made needle cases thimble, stilleto, note pad, etc. Available in different are all hand carved, all with different designs designs, finishes and qualities. Plated (EF01) Small, in incised, raised and pierced techniques. They (EF02) Large, (EF04) Medium, (EF05) Mini. are 2-1/4” in length and are mounted on a SPRING RING: wearable braided silk neck cord with an orna- Similar to a small “key” ring these are used to make mental knot fringe. Cap slides on cord and is strong solderless joinings of chain links. (EF03) held in place with a Peking glass bead. (SO21) NEEDLE CASES/SPECIALTY ROSEWOOD FILIGREE NEEDLE CASE. Hand carved in Nepal this fine case has a screw NEEDLE BOX. top and hold for cord hanging. Length of 4.5” A hinged cloisonne box will accomodate all needles. (NP17) approximately 2” in Oval, Heart and Rectangular SEWING BIRD shapes. Various designs SEWING BIRD: and colors. (SO30) An exact replica of NEEDLE HOLDERS: the 19th c. original, Clear 3/8” diameter plas- the one found in tic tubes with plug cap. Grandma’s basket 2.8” for storing sewing and and who introduces embroidery needles (LC80); 5.5” for storing crochet Mary Frances to the hooks and tatting needles (LC81); and 8.5” for storing thimble people in and netting and knitting needles (LC82) THE MARY FRANCES NEEDLE TINS: SEWING BOOK. Used Small hinged lid tin containers, 1.9” x 2.4”, with popu- in the same fashion lar period commercial advertising on the lids, such as as a “third hand” Coca-Cola. 12 designs. (GL57) the bird clamps to a table while the beak HANGING BONE PIN BOX. holds the fabric that A carved bone pin box on cord with is being worked on. tassel. (SO28) Forged from solid brass, the bird is a useful as well as NEEDLE CASE, STERLING a decorative accessory. 4.5” high Bird is packed in a Sterling silver needle cases (HG..) padded protective box. (LV10) for Brass finish, (LV11) THIMBLE CASE, SHELL: for Silver plate finish, (LV09) for Gold plate.finish A small shells banded in brass and hinged THIMBLE CASES/STANDS to make a beautiful case for necklace, purse or chatelaine. (TS11). THIMBLE BOX: A cylindrical sterling silver box with hinged lid and WALES NEEDLEWORK : embossed overall design for holding a thimble. Finely crafted free standing 4” needle- Available with hanging loop (HG08) or without loop case from Wales. (BH01) (HG12). NEEDLE CASE, WOOD: THIMBLE BOX, CLOISOINNE. Unfinished wood 1/2” diameter case with Small decorative hinged lid boxes of various shapes snug fitting wood cap suitable for staining or decorat- and designs. will hold a childs thimble or a tooth for the ing. 3-1/2” long (GM03). “tooth fairy”. Sold individually, set of 8 comes with a NEEDLEWORK BOX, PETIT POINT: decorative cloth display box (PA50) Black satin rectangular box, 3” x 5” with true butterfly THIMBLE BOX, BONE. design petit point hinged lid. (PK12) A beautifully carved bone thimble case in form of a NEEDLE CASE, CHINESE FIGURE. ribbon tied box. Comes with padded gift box. (OT03) A 2” silver needle case suspended from a clain with 24THIMBLE BOX: A beautiful carved sandle wood CLOISONNE PLAIN THIMBLE: box with screw top. (IE02) A beautiful handmade thimble of true hand formed THIMBLE CAGE: cloisonne, each of a unique design. Made in China. A delicate wire cage with hang- (OT04) ing loop for display of a favorite CLOISONNE TRANSLUCENT THIMBLE: thimble. Designed to be worn A beautiful handmade thimble of clear colored around the neck. Available enamel (Plique a jour) which gives it the appearance in Sterling and Gold Overlay. of stained glass. Has been used for miniature lamp (SM01) shades. Made in China. (OT07) PALM THIMBLE: An adjustable Japanese thimble worn at the base of FINGER SHIELDS, PLASTIC: the finger which has a metal pad which sets on the An adjustable broad plastic band which protects the palm. Designed for embroidery. Clover. (CL05) side of the finger when sewing or quilting. (RP21) SHELL THIMBLE: Silver thimble with Abalone shell inlay. Unsized cover- ing. Hand made in Mexico. (TS01) WOOD THIMBLE: Unfinished plain wood thimble ready for painting. Available Smooth (GM04) and with horizontal bands (GM05). STANDARD THIMBLE: A standard nickel plated steel thimble with dome top. Available in sizes 14.5, 15, 15.5 (#7), 17, 17.5 and 18 (#12) (RP91). THIMBLE: Heavy weight topless thimble worn near the tip of the finger, a favorite design of tailors. Excellent with long fingernails. Available in size 15, 16, and 17. Inox (RP55) HEAVY NICKEL PLATED BRASS THIMBLE:

Heavy brass thimbles with dome top in English sizes. (LB82) STERLING THIMBLE. 15mm Sterling Silver with decorative band. (HG48) CHILDREN’S THIMBLE. 12mm Sterling Silver. For the Mary Frances enthusiast. (HG47) THIMBLES, STERLING: Heavy, cast, sterling silver thimbles of various raised and filigree designs, each in one size. Made in Holland. (DH..) THREAD HOLDERS WOOD THREAD WINDERS: Thin, unfinished, wood winders in three snow flake designs with hanging hole. 2.2” - 3” across. (WW33) BEADS & BUTTONS BEAD BOX, STACKABLE: A set of 6 interlocking, 1.5” round clear containers with the base of one acting as the lid for another. Comes 25 with 1 single lid. (DA27) DECORATIVE FROGS. BEAD BOX, HEAVY DUTY STACKABLE: Exquisite ribbon frogs available in three different A set of 2 heavy plastic interlocking, 2” round clear designs: (from top of illustration) A-Mum, B-Flame, C- containers with the base of one acting as the lid for Flower. Each available in Black, White and White/Silver another. Ideal for beads, biuttons, pins, paper clips, (SO32) tacks, etc. Comes with 1 single lid. (HG90) ROUND : BASIC SEED BEADS: Round glass mirrors for embroidery and embellishment. Size #11 Czechoslovakian seed beads, the preferred available in sizes 1/2” (HL47) and 3/4” (HL48). size for most needlework projects including knitted, MIRRORS. crocheted and woven bags, and embroi- Thin, flexible mirrored plastic used in traditional Indian dery. Available in both matte and gloss finish in a embroidery, available in various sizes, all with 2 mount- wide range of colors. Beads are strung typically in 12 ing holes. 3gr per pack. (LV13) - (LV18) strands weighing 36gr with approximately 4100 beads EMBOSSED CLASP. (19 beads measure 1”) ready to be transferred to your A 5/8” safety catch for necklace closure. Gold plate or working thread. (GB01) Silver plate finish. (EF24) FANCY SEED BEADS: FILIGREE CLASP. Czechoslovakian specialty seed beads, incluiding A 5/8” safety catch for necklace closure. Gold plate of tri-cuts. Various sizes, including 9. All beads strung in Nickel finish. (EF22) hanks. (GB02) DISPLAY BRAID TIPS. Forged finely polished, heavy brass cord ends, for kumi BELL PULL. himo and other braids. Available in pure gold or ster- Gold wire frames for top and bottom of bell pull. 6” ling plate finish. (JM05) wide. Lower bar split for easy insertion into a sewn pocket. (WG20) BALTIC CEDAR BUTTONS. Finely finished, hand rubbed, tight grained 2-hole wood BOX, PADDED WOOD: buttons in natural shapes. Available in Medium/1.2” Made for embellishment, (NA06), Large/1.4” (NA07) and Exttra Large/2.2” the hinged lid of this walnut (NA08). finish box is recessed and designed to receive a 3- IRISH CROCHET BUTTONS. 1/4” x 3-1/4” embroidered Finely crocheted teardrop insert. Comes with a loose buttons from the 1920’s padded white brocade approx 3/4”. (LF22) fabric, ideal for pins or embroidery, which can be CORD glued into the recess. (AC41) Elegant knotted cord frog BROOCH FRAME: available in sets of 5 in A small pewter frame with a 1” (approx) opening sus- various colors (SO36) pended from a pewter bow with a deep filigree pocket FROG KNOTTED BUTTONS. on the reverse side. Ideal for holding small dimensional In traditional Chinese knot embroidery projects. Four different designs. form, available in small EMBOSSED CARD FRAMES. 2.3” (SO33) and large 3” A three fold 5”x7” card with post-card size opening, size. (SO34) ideal for ribbon and other , as well as a frame for postcards. Card can also serve as a mat in any standard 5”x7” frame. Art nouveau embossed design decorates front face. Comes with mounting card and note card. Each set includes 3 tan and 3 dark brown cards. (LB87) OVAL GLASS FRAME. A 5” x 7” decorative composition frame with domed glass, ideal for mounting dimensional and ribbon embroidery. Available in 4 finishes: Burgundy/Gold, Antique Green, Antique Gold, and Antique Ivory. (RA30) 26 “PROP-IT” MAGNETIC EASEL. C H R Y S A N T H E M U M Designed to hold charts or books, it includes a mag- TOOL. netic board and strips to keep track of working lines on Steel, for hot Flower a pattern. Made of plastic, it is fully collapsible to a 11” Iron CI51 for making x 8” shape. (SA33) silk, fabric and paper PAPER WEIGHT: flowers. Available in 2-3/4 x 4-1/4 x 3/4” high w/ 1/4” recess 3-1/4” round w/ 1-Groove (JH29) and 3/4” recess. (YT01) 3-Groove (JH30) BOOK DISPLAY-”PAGE BOY”: FORGET-ME-NOT TOOL. One of the cleverest of book holders, it is light weight, Brass, for hot Flower Iron CI51 for making silk, fabric and opens to support virtually any book, will maintain any paper flowers. (JH28) page in an open position, has adjustable support HAMMER TOOL. angle, and will fit into a normal purse. (MM30) Brass, for hot Flower LINE MARKER: Iron CI51 for making A clear plastic marker for following printed charted silk, fabric and paper designs. Easily moved up and down without obscuring flowers. Included in any part of the page. Its unique desin will also protect JH12 set. (JH17) the page from splatters and spills when used in the KNIFE TOOL. kitchen to follow a recipe. (LC83) Steel, for hot Flower Iron CI51 for making NOVELTY silk, fabric and paper FLOWER TOOLS flowers. Included in JH11 set. (JH22) FLOWER IRON CONTROLLER: RATTAIL TOOL. A universal controller which Steel, for hot Flower the iron is plugged into and Iron CI51 for making then plugged directly into any silk, fabric and paper grounded outlet by a 6 foot flowers. Included in cord. Temperature of the iron is JH11 set. (JH23) controlled by simply turning the dial. Three position switch for SPOON TOOL. variable, off, and full on. Con- Steel, for hot Flower trols heat by adjusting Iron CI51 for making power into the iron as silk, fabric and paper in a dimmer switch. 15 flowers. Available in Amp max. (JH16) Extra Small (JH24), Small (JH25), Medium (JH26), and Large (JH27). Medium Spoon imncluded in Set JH12. LEAFE MOULD TOOL. Large Spoon inclided in Set JH11. Brass, for hot Flower Iron CI51 for making FLOWER IRON WORKIN PAD, 6” x 8” x 1.2” silk, fabric and paper A large dense pad, speciically designed for working leaves in a single operation. Requires adapter (JH33) with the heated flower irons. (JH34) if using with iron. Comes with leaf pattern. Available in FLOWER IRON. Small 2” (JH31) and medium 2.5” (JH32). 60 watt iron without heads. (CI51) RADIUS TOOL. FLOWER IRON SET: Brass, for hot Flower Includes an iron and Iron CI51 for making 4 additional heads silk, fabric and including a 8mm paper flowers. Avail- radius, a 12mm radius, able in 6mm (JH18), 3-hole hammer, and 8mm (JH19), 10mm a medium spoon. (JH20) and 12mm (JH12) To be used (JH21). 10mm Radius with basic set (JH11). included in Set JH11. FLOWER IRON BASIC 8mm & 12mm Radius SET: included in Set JH12. 27 A basic starter set 5.7” x 4.7” x 4” (PN66) including a 60 watt : “MARY ENGELBREIT” WATERING CAN heating iron spe- 3.7” x 4” x 6.1” (PN67) cifically designed for making silk and PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” CHAIR WITH fabric flowers, and CHERRY 4 heads including a 5.2” x 3.2” x 5.5” (PN68) 10mm radius, knife, PINCUSHION “MARY ENGELBREIT” rat tail, and large 6.1” X 2.2” X 2.5” (PN63) spoon. (JH11) PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” TEAPOT WITH STRAWBERRY PIN CHERRY CUSHION: 6” x 4” x 5.2” (PN69) A large fabric pin- PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” ROUND BUTTON cushion in form of a BOX strawberry with ribbon and antique pins. (JB12) 4.7” x 4.7” (PN70) WHISTLE: PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” CHAIR WITH An embossed sterling silver accessory for chatelaine or TOMATO neck chain. An authentic reproduction of a late Vic- 5.2” x 3.2” x 5.5” (PN71) torian bicycle whistle, for ladies out cycling to blow on PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” CHAIR WITH when in distress. (BB12) CHERRY METAL STAMPINGS: 5.2” x 3.2” x 5.5” (PN72) A wide selection of flat and dimensional stampings in PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” SEWING BASKET various finishes as accessories for ribbon embroidery, 10” x 8.5” x 5.5” (PN73) chatelaines, tassel heads, frames, boxes, etc. Send $3.00 for catalog. (FF19-FF27) PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” TEACUP WITH NOTIONS CARVED CINNABAR RING. 4.8” x 3.7” x 4.1” (PN74) A decorative carved ring for purse handle or other decorative use. Various designs. 3” dia. (SO29) RING BAG KIT. A novel single-ring han- FILIGREE DOLL PURSE. dled fabric bag, approxi- Hand made brass filigree purse approximately 1.5” with mately 11” square, for 36” chain. Available in silver, antique gold and antique casual wear lending itself silver finish. Four different designs; all are hinged at top to embellishment in any to open and shut, to function like a real purse. (SH30) variety of techniques such DOLL PURSE: as ribbon and thread Sterling silver doll purse 3/4” x 1/2” with 3” chain hinged embroidery, applique, on the bottom (HG42) dimensional florals, etc. (LC92) DOLL PURSE: ROUND POLISHED BOX. A Sterling Silver engraved purse with latch and short A finely finished box of chain handle. (HG09) bent wood suitable for PINCUSHION: “ELINOR PEACE BAILEY” ANGEL WITH various needlework and STAR accessory items. Avail- 6.5” x 6.7” (PN75) able in 3” diameter (EX13) PINCUSHION: “ELINOR PEACE BAILEY” LADY IB DIVBINE and 4” diameter (EX14). HAT YARN CROCHETED SHOUL- 2.5” x 1.2” x 8.7” (PN76) DER BAG. PINCUSHION: “ELINOR PEACE BAILEY” FLORENCE A crocheted 100% cotton 3” x 3.3” x 8” (PN77) shoulder bag with draw string especially suited for PINCUSHION “MARY ENGELBREIT” BLACK VELVET CHAIR carrying yarns. 5” X 3.2” X 5.8” (PN64) HANDKERCHIEFS & LINENS PINCUSHION “MARY ENGELBREIT” HAT WITH CHERRY 5.2” X 1.7” (PN65) : Embroidery on fine cotton, these demonstrate the skills PINCUSHION: “MARY ENGELBREIT” TEAPOT 28of the finest Chinese embroiderers. Most are white on white but color embroidery is also available. Surface GERMAN PURSE CHAIN. stitching and pull work techniques used. Most are 13” A fine, embossed, unusually strong, steel link chain of square. Many different designs but grouped as follows: German manufacture, 8 links per inch. Available in 1 corner embroidery (IR12); 4 corner embroidery (IR13); silver or gold plate. (LS71) overall embroidery (IR14) and the most elaborate SNAP FRAME. (IR16). A 10” wide frame designed for concealment within the COTTON HANDKERCHIEF. top of a bag. Can be pulled apart to open bag and An elegant 9.5” x 9.5” fine snapped closed for closing bag. Can be used with a handkerchief with hem- single or double attachment loop. (LV70) stitched edge. Available GATE STYLE PURSE FRAMES: with straight edge (BG12) Round expandable sew-on frames held in a closed or scalloped edge (BG13). position by a round cap. 1” cap size opens to 3” (LS34); Ideal for use with handmade lace edgings. Made in 2” cap size opens to 6” (LS33). Germany. STAMPED BRASS PURSE FRAMES: EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEF. Decorative stamped purse frames with sewing holes Hand embroidered on fine cotton in a wide border pat- for attachment of beaded, needlepoint, fabric, cro- tern with a straight hemstitched edge. 13” sq. (IR13) cheted or knitted bags. Unless noted otherwise, each EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEF. has provision for attachment of rope, tube or chain Hand embroidered on fine cotton in all four corners handle. Available in sizes from 2” to 8” in choice of pol- with a scalloped hemstitched edge. 13” sq. (IR06) ished gold or silver finish. (LS..) SILK HANDKERCHIEF: CAST PURSE FRAME. Made in China from 8MM silk these have hand sewn Without sewing holes. Frame has a post mounting rolled edges. and are available in a women’s (QU10) system and comes with metal plates and screws for and man’s (QU12) size. The are easily dyed or used as mounting of bag. Antique hand finish (LS39) or bright a base for photo transfers. finish (LV57). LINEN CENTERS: VINTAGE PURSE FRAME: Round shape, these have a A finely finished silver vintage frame from the Whiting & single spoke hem stitch edge Davis collection. (WD01) and are ideal for attaching POST MOUNT FRAMES. tatted, crocheted or knitted LS39, LV50, LV52, LV53, LV54, LV55 and LV57 have a edgings. Available in 8” (IR20) post mounting system and come with mounting hard- and 10” (IR21) diameter. ware consisting of metal plates or washers and screws LINEN HANDKERCHIEF. for bag attachment. (LV..) A fine quality 10” x 10” linen, PURSE FRAME. hand made, handkerchief with a true hemmed single Lip perforated for or “Fimo” clay attach- spoke . Made in India. (TS64) ment. (LS38) LINEN HANDKERCHIEF: CELLULOID PURSE FRAME. A 10.5” x 10.5” hemstitched handkerchief with 1 row Vintage clutch bag frames with deep channel con- (IR03), 2 rows (IR04) or 4 rows (IR05) of hem stitching. struction and sew holes, without hanging loops.. Celu- Made in Ireland of fine linen. Used alone or as a center loid hinge, Auburn color. Available in 3 sizes. Limited for lace or tatted edgings. quantity. PURSE FRAMES LUCITE PURSE HANDLES. PLASTIC MESH PURSE FRAME BAG, 4” X 7” Contemporary plastic purse handles available in tor- A clear 1-piece plastic mesh which, when folded forms toise and other finishes. Sold individually. Colors des- a gusseted clutch bag 4” x 7” x 2”. Suitable for nee- ignated as follows: CL-Clear, BK-Black, WH-White, dlepoint or free form crochet and knitting applique. TN-Tortoise Natural, WB-White Black, CM-Clear Matte, (TM23) TR-Tortoise Red, MB-Marbled, GN-Green, CR-Carmel Swirl, PLASTIC MESH BAG FRAME. HN-Horn. CH-Chocolate Swirl, A light weight, flexible plastic mesh in the form of a bag RW-Rainbow. Other colors on to which knitted, crocheted or other materials can be special order. applied. Can be used as a clutch or handles can be attached. Does not include any hardware. 12.5” x BAG RING HANDLE: A 7” welded heavy steel ring, 8”x4”. (TM22) 29 nickel plated for bag handle. LS72 (BU65) LS38 WOOD PURSE HANDLE. A shaped, slotted wood handle, LS98 sold individually, 12” x 4” with a LS58

10.5” receiving slot. In addition LS35 to purse handles, they make LS78 handsome hangars for bell pulls, LS37 scarves, fabrics, needleworkm LS90 LS93 / LS28 decorative towels, etc. Avail- LS67 able in natural or dark walnut fi nish. (FV20) HALF-ROUND BAMBOO HAN- LS86 LS81 DLES. LS73 LS80 A Vailable in 6” (WH42) and 8” LS68 (WH46), Comes with side holes that be attached to a bag with LS87 the “Handle Clip” (WH48) or LS79 “Rod/Cap” (LV67) sold sepa- ratly. LS99

FULL ROUND BAMBOO HANDLES. LS75 LS74 Beautufully fi nished nubbed LS25 LS30 / LS95 LS94 / LS29 handles in round and half round styles. Available in full and half-round styles. 6” (WH40), 8” LS85 (WH41) LS88 WOOD PURSE HANDLE. LS91 1/4”-3/8” x 10” unfi nished wood LS97 / LS32 rod with ball, fi nial or knob ends. LG07, LG08, LG14 have 1/4” rods, LS36 all others 3/8” rod. . LS89 DECORATIVE MISER BAG RING: LS39 A polished brass ring , 1/4” wide LS33 x 3/4”, suitable for slides on miser LS92 / LS27 LS64 LS24 bags. Sterling silver or gold plate LS26 / LS69 fi nish over brass. Available with a LS61 decorative edge (LC87) or with a plain edge (LC88). LS60 MOTHER-OF-PEARL RING: LS31 / LS96 A plain shell ring, .2” X 3/4”, suit- LS34 able for scarf slide, drawstring on purses or as slides on miser bags. 6” handles and 3/4” for 8” handles in silver or gold fi nish. (LC86) 5/8” Gold (LV72), 5/8” Silver (LV73), 3/4” Gold (WH48), 3/4” Silver (WH49). GLASS PENDANTS: Classic Czechoslovakian metalized glass pendants in HANDLE CLIP. various designs. Made using the original early 20th c. Designed for attachment of half-frame bamboo to molds. Most have one mounting hole, Design #107 bag. Economical pinch style. Sold in sets of 4. Available has 2. Each design available in either 14K gold or Plati- in nickel or brass fi nish (WH50). num fi nish. Send SASE for full catalog. (NY04), (NY05), ROD/CAP SET. (NY06) For rod connection of half-round bamboo or lucite HANDLE CLIP. handles to bag. Consists of gold plated rod and 2- Designed for attachment of half-frame bamboo to screw-on plated caps for ease of exchanging bags. bag. Threaded pin passes through hole on handle for Available for 8” (LV67) and 6” (LV68) handles. simple assembly. Sold in sets of 2. Available in 5/8” for 30 LAUGHINGLAUGHING MOON VICTORIAN UNDERWEAR PAT- LU24 TERN LU40 Multisized 6-26 tissue pattern LU39 set with instructions. Includes LU41 patterns for two corsets, one with straight seams and one with bust gores, chemise pat- LU23 tern and drawers pattern. Designed for costuming from LU26 LU38 1840-1890’s. (LM20) 1890’s SKIRT PATTERN 5- skirt pattern, multisized 2-36 (waist 21” to 50”), with LU36 good directions and cutting LU34 layouts. Skirt in 3 lengths: walking, short and long train. (LM21) LATE VICTORIAN PETTCOAT LU20 LU21 PATTERN. Multisized 2-36 (waist 21” to LU30 LU31 50”) petticoat for 1870’s- early 1900’s, or to be worn as modern skirt, in 3 lengths: walking, short and long train. Includes pattern for 1886 padded bustle. Includes LU25 good directions and cutting LU22LU22 LU29 layout. (LM22) 1890’S WAIST. Four bodices and fi ve sleve options. Misses sizes 4-26 (LM24) 1909-1913 DRESS PATTERN. LU37 LU27LU27 Pattern for two dresses, seper- ate guimpe (underblouse) and optional train. Can be used for day or evening for Titanic, Ragtime, Edwardian LU28 LU33 events. Includes sizes 2-26 and comes with complete instructions. (LM23) BRASS RING. Heavy forged brass ring suitable for hammocks, plant PERIOD PATTERNS. handbags and other supporting uses, 3” (LW01) & 2” SALOON GIRL (LM25); CALIFORNIA PANTS (LM26); (LW02) MEN’S SHIRTS 1845-1920 (LM27); SPLIT SKIRT COWGIRL 1890 (LM28); MEN’S FROCK COAT AND VESTS 1850-1915 FANTASY FASHIONS (LM30). RENAISSANCE PATTERS. HOW TO BUILD AND FIT A VICTORIAN CORSET, JoAnn Designed for reenactment and fairs these have easy Peterson. to follow instuctions, multi sized. RENAISSANCE MAIDEN History, materials, making, fi tting, stitching, and how to (FF02); HEADWEAR EXTRAORDINAIRE, 10 hat patterns lace the back without assistance. (Video) (FF03); DASHING DOUBLETS (FF04); PANED SLOPS & BREECHES (FF05). MAKING MEMORIES MARY MARIE WIG. 31 A combable wig spe- LV67 cifi cally designed for the Making Memories Mary WH40 Marie doll. (LE47) LV68 LADY GRACE NOTE CARDS. Set of 8 different cards with envelopes illustrating “Lady Grace”, the life-size antique 5’7” porcelain mannequin, made in France in the 1880’s., in various costumes and modes. (MA59)

“MARY MARIE” DOLL PAT- LV71 TERN, Making Memories. A 16” cloth doll, specifi cally designed by Ellen Thomp- son to accompany the LV72 WH48 LV73 WH49 book THE MARY FRANCES SEWING BOOK, where Mary LV69 WH46 Frances makes a complete wardrobe for her “Mary Marie” doll. Doll has artic- ulated joints and dimen- sional facial features. Wig (LE47) available separately (MA56) FV20

THE WOVEN WOMAN. Note: WH42 and WH46 A sewing and construc- shown with rods LV68 and tion pattern for a life-sized LV67 which are sold separately. articulated mannequin, on a PVC pipe framework. WH42 She stands about 5’4” tall & WH46 wears a size 6. A fascinating project with step-by-step SNAPNAP FRAMERAME LV70LV70 instructions. A must for the Open Position collector or soft artist. (MA53) MAKING MEMORIES CATA- After sewing the clothes for her doll, Mary is ready to LOG. make full size garments for herself. This pattern includes Exquisite detailed patterns designed mainly for . the Night Gown, Kimono, Dressing Sack, Princess , Many can also be used for children and adults. Covers Dress, Apron, Smocked Middy Blouse, Knitting Bag, many sizes. In addition to garments, there are dolls, and Dutch Cap, designed to fi t girls from 10 to 12 years. wardrobes, and a cloth chair. (LE43) MISC PATTERNS LACIS: PATTERNS FROM FRANK LESLIE’S MAGAZINE AND SCISSORS GAZETTE OF FASHION, 1876. SCISSORS, :”SANTA”: A pattern set consisting of a lady’s casaque (neat fi tted From a 19th c. mold, this is a jacket), a child’s paletot (a fi ngertip length overcoat, charming 3” embroidery scis- and a lady’s plastron (inserted front panel of a dress). sor, with the front and back A facsimile of the original published pattern of Decem- impression of Saint Nicholas. ber 1876 issue. Instructions are not included and this Gold plated. (LB54) pattern is suggested for the collector or advanced CHATELAINE SCISSORS, 19th C. seamstress. (LD50) CHATELAINE. MARY FRANCES COMBINATION PATTERN. A sharp pointed 3-1/4” forged 32 steel embroidery scissors being a assurind hands are reproduction of a safety scissors kept free of the sur- commonly carried on a chat- face. (OS49) elaine. It requires no case and IRIS SCISSORS: was the precursor of the safety An economical, folding scissors of today. In the 4.5” stainless narrow open position each blade serves blade “Iris” scissor for trimming, fine needlework, har- to protect the point and edge of danger and paper cuts. Available with Curved blades the oposing blade. Available in (AA10); and Straight blades (AA11). all silver finish or in gold-handle style. (LB38) STITCH SCISSORS: One blade has a FINGER SCISSORS: hook at the tip to lift a Stainless steel, short blade thread before cutting scissor with large finger to insure an accurate grip. For detail work and cut. (AA12) chatelaine attachment. Available with straight LEFT HAND blade (LC46) or curved SCISSORS. blade (LC79). A quality 8” scissors with a left hand handle and EMBROIDERY SCISSORS: a normal right hand A decorative 3.5” blade. (LB55) embroidery scissor with sharp points and DECORATIVE EMBROI- gold plated handles. DERY SCISSORS. (AA24) A 3.5” very fine pointed scissors with filigree SCISSOR, 3-1/2” embellishment suited EMBROIDERY: for the finest work. An fine point stainless embroidery scissor with narrow Gold handle and blade and diamond finger holes. (AA13) stainless blades. ENBROIDERY, 3.7”. (AA54) A gold handled, serritated narrow blade embroidery SCISSORS, 4”: with large finger holes. (MY70) A decorative embroi- EMBROIDERY SCIS- dery scissors with deeply embossed design and sharp SORS: points. (AA53) A general purpose THREAD NIPPER: scissor with a 1.25 A 3.5” inexpensive 1-piece snip suitable for class use. inch blade. Stainless Available in Black finish (AA40). steel. (AA27) THREAD SNIP: ANGLED IRIS SCIS- Two piece with finger SOR: hole, spring acctuated. The bent blade per- Stainless steel (DG61) mits easy cutting for hardanger and other CURVED BALL TIP SCIS- fine canvas tasks. 4.5” SORS: stainless steel. (AA44) Ball on both tips. For trimming lace & fine CHATELAINE SCISSORS: fabrics, especially in A 2.5” small, short blade removing excess at scissor ideal for chatelaine seams. 4 1/8” (MY21) or purse. Small finger hole. Available with straight LACE SCISSORS: (AA28) or curved blade Used for Carrick-ma-cross lace, one blade is pointed (AA29). and the other has a ball tip. Designed for cutting away part of one layer of a two layer laminated net. (GI05) DOUBLE CURVE EMBROIDERY SCISSORS. LACE SCISSORS, DOUBLE BALL: A vary comfortable, 3-1/2” sharp pointed scossor 33 A straight blade scis- SCISSORS, SPRING ACTION “Castroviejo”: sor with ball tip on A small blade with a both blades. Excel- an super fune point lent economical scis- for conservation and sor for working with fine embroidery. tulle and net. (AA14) Spring integral with blade and handle. Available with LACE SCISSOR: a straight (DG54) or curved blade (DG55) A 3.5” scissor with SCISSORS, 3.5” STORK. blunt tip curved A deeply embossed blades. Stainless sharp pointed embroi- steel. (AA20) dery scissors. Avail- TAILOR SCISSOR: able in 3.5” (DG50) Heavy duty offset and 4.5” (DG51). commercial scissors, KLAAS SCISSORS: with precision ground The 6” Rose Sewing blades and spring Scissor (KL13) is boxed mounted pivot assur- in a handsome gift ing uniform closing box. pressure. Easily disas- KLAAS SCISSORS: sembled for sharpen- From one of the finest scissor companies of Soligen Ger- ing. Ideal for delicate many, these decorative scissors represent perfection for the needleworker. Handle is gold plated. Matching needlework and embroidery scissors as well as a simple designed embroidery scissor. Some scissors are avail- able in a plastic pouch as well as in a plastic boxed set with a gold thimble. 5 1/2” Sewing Scissor (KL12) KLAAS SCISSORS: The traditional stork scissor 3.5”. (KL15) as well as heavy duty fabric cutting. 11” (AA16) STORK TWEEZER. TAILOR SCISSORS. A flat billed stork A professional quality, heavy duty scissors. Available in tweezer to accom- 8” (HL31), 10” (HL67) and 12” (HL68) pany the Chatelaine. BUTTONHOLE SCISSORS. Ideal for pulling A 4.5” adjustable but- threads for sewers tonhole scissors with and embroiderers. notched blade and (HL93) set screw to control : length of hole. A high A good quality light quality reproduction weight stainless steel of the 1865 Henry 8” scissor which Sears & Son classic. makes standard “v” The same scissors cut. (HL07) used by Mary Fran- ces in THE MARY FRANCES FOLDING POCKET SEWING BOOK. (MY76) SCISSOR: All steel folding SCISSORS, FINE POINT pocket scissor with EMBROIDERY. blades that slide into A 2.5” short, fine point, handle for protec- narrow blade scissor. tion. (HL17) (MY78) EMBROIDERY SCIS- ROOSTER SCISSORS. SOR, WIDE: A small, 3.5” sharp pointed embroidery scissors in the A wide, short, curved classic rooster form. (DG56) 34 blade heavy duty scissor with one serrated blade. 4.5” Stainless steel. linery. (JT05) Available with Straight (AA22) or Curved (AA23) MUSLIN, “PURE THREAD”. blades. 100% pure cotton, fine muslin, suited for conservation LACE SCISSORS, BENT use. Natural color. (JT15) TIP. SCRIM: A bent scissors with A light weight, open, irregular weave stiffened mesh the tip of the lower typically used as reinforcement for rug backings. blade flat so it will not (SS02) pierce through an open fabric. Avail- CRINOLINE. able in 3.5” (HL88), An open weave fabric heavily sized; a lighter weight 4.5” (HL89) and 5.5” form of buckram. Typically used in millinery and crafts, (HL90) and in making ribbon flowers. Available in white (JT03) FOLDING POCKET SCISSORS: LATCH HOOK CANVAS: A sharp, all steel fold- A heavy canvas suited for “Locker” hook and latch ing scissor, ideal for hook work using yarns, roving or fabric strips. (JT07) purse or chatelaine. WET-N-SHAPE. Available in 3” (HL08), A loose woven stiff fabric which becomes pliable when 4” (HL09) and 5” wet and then formed to any desired shape. It will retain (HL10) open size. All the shape when dry. 40” wide. (JT04) have hole for chat- EMBROIDERY elaine hanging. AIDA CANVAS. SCISSORS, KNIFE The most popular evenweave canvas for cross-stitch. EDGE: Available in 14” x 18” in white, ecru, black, navy blue, This is the traditional dark green, Christmas red. (DM37) Chinese cutting tool. Both blades have MOUNTMELLICK. extremely sharp knife A tightly woven, 100% cotton sateen of medium weight edges which permit (155 g/sq m) recommended for Mountmellick Irish accurate cutting of both paper and cloth. Available in embroidery. 55 inches wide. (AF10) 4” (CS22), 6” (CS21), and 8” (CS20) lengths. OPEN WEAVE FABRIC: SCISSOR SHEATH: A 16 hole per inch 100% cotton fabric specifically A sewn leather sheath to protect the blade and point suited for pull work, drawn work, black work and other of embroidery scissors 3” blade sheath (GI10) counted thread techniques when delicacy is desired. 4” medium weight, finely finished beechwood (OR16) (HE06) HUCK COTTON: SPECIALTY FABRICS A tight woven fabric with float stitches permitting 1- SPECIALTY FABRIC SWATCHES. sided embroidery. 16” width, sold by the yard, white. Small samples (approx 2x2”) of all 46 of our specialty 12ct (CC02) fabrics including linens and tulles for embroidery and MONK’S CLOTH. lacemaking (see Specialty Fabrics listed in General 4 x 4 weave, 100% cotton 60” wide, for Huck or Swedish Catalog). (SF00) Weaving with heavier yarns. Available in white (JT11) CRAFT or natural (JT12). BUCKRAM: LINEN A stiff loose woven fabric used as a stiffener in hat and LINEN, 95”: garment making. Available in a Medium, 20” wide A wide sturdy linen recommended for cutwork and (JT01) and Heavy, 30” wide (JT02) weight. embroidered table linens, collars, etc. 64 threads to BUCKRAM, CROWN WHITE. the inch. (IR01) An extra heavy 2-ply buckram, specifically designed SEWING for hat rims. (JT14) COTTON BATISTE: FUSIBLE BUCKRAM: A fine, soft, polished cotton popular for Heirloom and A white, heat setable buckram, 60” wide, for use in mil- 35French hand sewing, handkerchiefs and camisoles. “Verona” from Japan. (IR18) suited for bridal veils. 108” width. MICRO BRUSH TWILL. SILK TULLE ILLUSION: A finely finished, heavy 100% cotton twill, selected for A very fine white 100% silk Leavers tulle, 118” corset making. (JT16) wide, made in Switzerland. Commonly used for bridal SEWING AIDS veils. Sold by the yard. (HE05) COTTON TULLE NETTING: FEATHER WEFT. A Leaver’s 100% cotton hexagonal hole lace net used A soft high temperature fusible. (HT14) for lace and embroidery techniques. Available in “TIMTEX” . Medium, 10 hpi (HE02); Fine, 14 hpi (HE01); Extra Fine, A stiff bulky interfacibg, approximnately 1/16” thick 18 hpi (HE08) and Super Fine, 24 hpi (HE04). The Super which is washable. Suitable for hat brims and other mil- Fine gauge recommended for machine embroidery, linery use, quilted bowls, and belts, etc. (TL02) the Fine amnd Extra Fine recommended for Carrick- INTERFACING. ma-cross and . A medium weight interfacing TATTING PRESS-RITE. Prevents iron shine on garments, protects fabrics from NEEDLE TATTING scorch marks (HT13) A simple and elegant technique which uses a long SO-SHEER FUSIBLE KNIT: blunt needle instead of the traditional shuttle. Simple A fine, sheer fusible fabric used to reinforce delicate to work and learn, it eliminates the complicated and fragile fabrics. 24” wide, available in white, black hand movements and thread limitations. and ivory. (HT12) Virtually any thread or yarn can be used, with the material being used directly from the ball or skein. “TRANS-WEB”: The needles come in three sets, each suitable for a A fusible web material with a release sheet for bonding specific range of yarn weights. All needle sets come materials together such as for reinforcing, attaching with instructions. ribbons and trims to a garment, applying decorative TATTING HOOK SET. fabric to non fabric surfaces, such as a box. Will not A set of 4 different size hooks. Each hook is a straight discolor. (HT10). ALso available by the yard (HT16)_ 10” shaft with a recessed hook on each end. Instruc- SILK tions included. Crochet hook sizes 8, 3, 1, 00 US, (0,2,4,6 Japanese) (JP45) CREPOLINE: Silk 100cm. A fine, stiffened, silk gauze. Used as a sup- LACIS “HOOK TATTING” SET. porting structure for weakened textiles and lace, it will A set of 4 different size hooks. Each hook is a straight cause no harm to the base material and is practically shaft with a recessed hook on each end. Instructions invisible in the final product. Available in a natural light included. Crochet hook sizes 4, 1, 0, 00 (LF25) beige color and a dark brown. (DL01) NEEDLE TATTING KIT. TULLE & NETTING All the tools to explore needle tatting. Includes a 3- needle tatting set, wrist ball holder, 8” round linen FILET HAND KNOTTED 4 MESH COTTEN NET. center, 2 balls of #5 perle cotton, and patterns for Suited for “hand made” darned net projects. some simple motifs and an edging. (LX10) LACIS DARNING NET: TATTING NEEDLE, EXTRA-FINE. A soft loose woven 6 hole/inch mesh, poly/cotton, 60” The finest tatting needle for working with threads #100 wide, specifically designed for filet techniques. Suit- or finer, #9-0 .0175. 5” plated steel. (LB80) able for table linens, curtains, garments and hangings. Available in white and ecru. Stiff enough to be used without a frame for embroidery, it quickly softens when crushed. Specific instructions and patterns in the book FILET LACE, TECHNIQUES FOR EMBROIDERY ON NET. (JS01) FILET NETTING, 9 ga: ’LACIS’ LACE NEEDLE SET: A fine even, delicate 9 hole/inch mesh of cotton/poly, A 3 needle set consisting of a #7 fine (.027) a #5 60” wide, white. For ribbon lace, miniature work and medium (.043) and #3 large (.064) needle suitable for traditional filet techniques. (HE03) threads ranging from the fine traditional #70-80 tatting BRIDAL ILLUSION. thread to the heavy #5 crochet . Comes with A very sheer diamond hole nylon netting, specifically needle threader. (LB68) 36 TATTING NEEDLE YARN SET #0-2: x 2” (EX12). From Thailand. Steel, 3 needle set #14 (.080”/2.0mm), 13 (.092”/2.3mm), ”LACIS” TATTING SHUTTLE WINDER: and 12 ga. (.104”/2.65mm) suitable for most yarns (e.g. A stainless steel fingering yarn commonly used for knitting and cro- holder for any open cheting). (HH10) ended shuttle which TEACHER PACK: gently supports the 12 ‘Lacis’ fine lace needles (#5-0) with instructions. shuttle when load- This is the most popular needle for teaching. A crochet ing with thread. With cotton such as #5 or #10 Cebelia is suggested. The full control, you can heavier (#3) needle can be substituted for the stan- cause the shuttle tips dard needle if requested. (LB66) to open to permit TATTING ACCESSORIES easy funneling of the thread into the shuttle without causing damage to the thread. (LB92) POMANDER BALL: YOKE, STERLING SILVER. A decorated, perforated hinged Sterling stamping with floral design for holding mini tat- metal ball with hanging cord for ting hooks (TT01) and ( TT02) or other accessories. Has use as a thread holder. 3” round. ring for chain support. 1.5” loop. (HG50) Available in silver plate (BC54) or polished brass (BC55). YOKE, STERLING SILVER. A Sterling silver yoke with the cast design of an Art POMANDER BALL: Nouveau lady for holding mini tatting hooks (TT01) and Similar to BC54, but with a notched (TT02) or other accessories. Has loop for chain support rim which permits insertion and Available in 1.7” (HG37) and .7” (HG38). removal of thread while still attached to the work. Smooth inte- YOKE, SILVER PLATE: rior permits the inclusion of a full ball Silver plated stamping with scroll design for holding of cordonnet thread. (TS75) mini tatting hooks (TT01) and (TT02) or other accesso- ries. Hooks not included. 1.25” loop. (LC69) WRIST BALL HOLDER, PLASTIC: Worn on the wrist, a two piece plastic TATTING SHUTTLES container to support most spools or balls The more common tatting technique in which the of thread while keeping them clean. thread is wound around a small shuttle, the shuttle INOX (RP65) in turn used to make a sequence of knots on the working thread through somewhat difficult hand ”LACIS” WRIST BALL HOLDER, STEEL: manipulations. Worn on the wrist, this yarn holder will support virtually The shuttle which is passed back and forth through a working loop should be small enough to handle any spooled or balled yarn between the fingers. This will generally limit the while crocheting, knit- thread size to the finer threads, to avoid constant ting or needle tatting. The rewinding of the shuttle. A point or hook on one end support is swival mounted of the shuttle is used to make a joining stitch and is and supports the yarn by preferred by some tatters. a piercing pin and heavy The experienced tatter will generally prefer a shuttle duty friction clasp. Stain- without a point as the point can be in the way of less steel. (LB62) a fast moving shuttle. Accessory hooks are avail- able which can be worn around the neck or on the MINI HOOKS. finger. Short crochet/tatter’s hooks for making joinings. 2.2” long with ring for attachment to finger chain or yoke AERO SHUTTLE BOBBINS: for neck or wrist. Available in full range of 18 steel hook Extra bobbins for the Aero Tatting Shuttle. (RP94) sizes #00 -16 (TT01) BOBBINS FOR 2-BOBBIN SHUTTLE. THAI TATTING BOX. Set of 5 extra bobbins for the 2-BOBBIN tatting shuttle A bentwood sewn box in oval shuttle shape, 5” long x LB35. (LB39) 2.5” high with telescoping lid. Available in antique finish ”BOYE” PLASTIC TATTING SHUTTLE. (EX10) or polished (EX11). From Thailand. Plastic shuttle with POLISHED BENTWOOD TATTING BOX. integral point for A polished bentwood sewn box in oval shuttle shape sewings. (BN12) with telescoping lid. Available in 5” x 1.7” (EX11) and 6” ”BOYE” STEEL TATTING 37 SHUTTLE. more popular materials for the Victorian shuttle. Espe- Has removable cially suited for fi ne threads. (GL23) bobbin and integral TATTING SHUTLE, INDIA BONE. hook on one end A polished white bone shuttle with points set for fi ne for making joinings. tatting thread. Thread opening can be increased by (BN13) running fi ne sandpaper through the opening, (TS47) ”DEBBIE” TATTING CELTIC TATTING SHUTTLE, SHUTTLE. A thin narrow shuttle, tatting shuttle specifi cally suited for “DEBBIE”. A raised the Celtic weaving edged shuttle with point permits secure holding. Ideal stitches. Available in for handicap. Available in 6 colors plus the new red, plated brass or silver fi nish. white (thread) and blue freedom color. (DA90) EMBOSSED TATTING SHUTTLE. TATTING SHUTTLE “DYMONDWOOD”: A brass shuttle with silver plated fi nish and smooth Finely laminated colorful hardwoods made into these center area for engraving. (TV42) unique beautiful shuttles, all of different appearance. Available Standard (DE23) or large (DE24) EMBOSSED TATTING SHUTTLE. A silver plated brass shuttle with smooth center area for TATTING SHUTTLE: “JUSTRITE”. engraving. (TS73) A copy of the origi- nal “Justrite” steel EMBOSSED TATTING SHUTTLE. shuttle, this is a two A silver plated brass piece shuttle which shuttle . (TS74) opens to allow easy V I C T O R I A N and quick loading of ENGRAVED SHUTTLE: thread. The ability to open the shuttle also assures easy Seconds, Same style control of point closure. (GL53) shuttle as GL19 and STEEL GL21 but with minor Made by Susan Bates, shuttle has a removable bobbin imperfections in to facilitate winding and a hook on one end for join- embossed design ings. (SU01) and fi nish, fully func- tional. Comes without 2-BOBBIN “PELC” SHUTTLE KIT. display tube. (GL18) Includes a 2-bobbin shuttle, an extra bobbin, 3 spools of #50 tatting thread, instructions and patterns. (LB40) V I C T O R I A N ENGRAVED SHUTTLE: TATTING SHUTTLE: 2-BOBBIN. An embossed long shuttle (3 5/8”) with a sewing point A unique patented on one end, reproduced from a Victorian model. Tem- shuttle designed by pered brass. Comes with plastic display tube. Avail- Lauren Pelc which able in Silver or Gold (GL19) or Dark Bronze or Light facilitates multi-color Bronze (GL21) fi nishes. tatting. Comes with 1 extra bobbin and instructions. (LB35) or as a kit with 3 spools of #50 cotton tatting EXOTIC HARDWOOD thread (LB40). Extra bobbins available (LB39) SHUTTLE: A beautifully HAND AERO: crafted sculptured This popular shuttle is shuttle made from plastic, has a remov- exotic hardwoods, each labeled as to wood. Available able bobbin for in a Standard size (DE20) and 3.5” Large size (DE21). ease of winding and has an integral hook on one end for making joinings. FILIGREE SHUTTLE. Comes with 2 bobbins. (MW02) Extra bobbins avail- Cast fi ligree brass able (RP94). Also available in bulk pack without extra shuttle available in bobbin (MW03) 3” (TS66), 2.4” (TS67), and 1.9” (TS68) in BONE TATTING SHUT- various designs and TLE: in polished silver A fi nely made bone plate or brass fi nish. shuttle, one of the 38 TATTING SHUTTLE: (TS37). GERMAN. TATTING SHUTTLES IN SHELL. A small plastic shuttle Hand made, beautifully finished white shell: Mother- without point. (RP04) of-Pearl ranging in pearl shades from white, gray and TATTING SHUTTLE, TOR- beige or Turbin shell as available. 2.7” (TS08), 2” (TS05), TOISE. 1” (TS40) and flat “Hoare” style (TS41) A relatively large (2.7”) tatting shuttle, THREADS & CORDS without a point and Lace threads come from different countries and having the appearance of tortoise shell. (RQ14). many sources much like the lace making bobbins. WOOD “HOARE” SHUTTLE: Each lace maker will have their own preference for a specific thread. It should be noted that there are A 4” flat beautiful shuttle, the design made popular by no threads manufactured today of a quality that Lady Hoare. Availabe in multicolored “Dymondwood” was available at the early part of the 20th century. (OC02), Exotic Hardwood (OC01), Abalone Shell (TS23), Size is determined by number and ply. The number and White Shell (TS41). refers to a single ply of the thread. The higher the TATTING SHUTLE, BUFFALO HORN: number the finer the ply. A polished, trans- Yardage can be roughly calculated using the for- lucent mottled mula: weight (grams) x size x .66 or weight (oz) x size colored shuttle in x 18.75. example: 25gr of 40/2: 25 x 40 / 2 x .66 shades ranging from THREAD SAMPLE CARD. white to black with Samples of our fine cotton, linen, and silk threads for points set for fine tat- lacemaking, shown in their various weights, to aid in ting thread. Thread opening can be increased by run- selecting an appropriate thread for your needlework ning fine sandpaper through the opening. (TS49) project(s). (TH000) TATTING SHUTTLE, CONTEMPORARY. COTTON Beautiful matte fin- Two ply threads suitable for lace making. Threads ished, silver plated with BT.. code numbers are mercerized fine sewing shuttles with dimpled threads for both Machine and Hand French sewing. finish. Available 2.7” Some lace makers prefer these for lace because of standard size (TV40) their crispness. Other cotton threads are soft spun, or 2” small (TV41) long fiber Eqyptian cotton specifically spun for lace making. ABALONE SHUTTLES Hand made, a “PARISIAN” COTTON: beautiful multi-col- An 8 ply (4-2 ply) twisted thread having a chainette ored shell much like appearance. Recommended for tatting. SImilar in size the wings of a but- to #10 crochet cotton. Made in France. Put up on 20 terfly, reflecting the hand crafted nature of the shuttle yd tubes. White or Ecru (RB01) as well as the wide range of natural colors, imperfec- FINE SEWING THREAD. tions, and luminescence of the shell. Available in 2.7” Mercerized, long fiber cotton thread, size 140/2, on a standard (TS06), 2” small (TS29) and 1” mini (TS30) (for 500 yard spool. Recommended for French hand and doll arrangements). Colors will vary from shell to shell machine sewing. Available in white or ecru in sizes 80/2 and can be specifically ordered in regular or black (BT07), 100/2 (BT09), 120/2 (BT11) and 140/2 (BT13). abalone shell. The 1” is also available in the rare red LINEN abalone (TS30). For full range of sizes click on PRICE LIST FILIGREE TATTING SHUTTLES. Beautiful classic 3-1/4” Sterling Silver filigree tatting FINE LINEN LACE THREADS. shuttles in varioius designs similar to the precious Victo- Available in sizes up to 120/2. rian models. (TV43) LINEN, 35/2. STERLING TATTING SHUTTLE. A 2 ply lace thread available in 18 shdes on 1/2oz, An exquisite, full size (3”) sterling shuttle, highly polished, 145yd spools. For lace making, tatting and embroidery. suitable for engraving (UN41) and gift. Available COLOR LACE LINEN 60/2. in 3” full size (TS28) A fine 2 ply linen availablle in 23 colors on 1/2 oz and 2” medium size spools. 39 METALLIC & BULLION twist crochet cotton. Ideal for tatting and general crochet. 50 gram balls available in wh, ec, clrs unless METAL THREAD / BULLION. noted otherwise. Available in sizes 10, 20, 30 and 40 A very fine polished flat wire which is wound in a tight (DM18..). coil with resulting spring like charasteristics. It is typically used in metal thead embroidery where is is cut in small ARTICLE 151: CORDONNET. pieces through which a thread is passed and then Special Six Ply Crochet Cotton. The traditional lace- secured to the top of the work. It is also used in jewelry making thread. A good choice for all lacemaking making to finish the ends of beaded strands, the bullion and fine tatting. Yardage per ball ranges from 124yds threaded onto the bead cord and then looped back to 472yds. All sizes 10-100 available in white and ecru, into the work. Individual strand lengths will vary with Sizes 20, 30 and 40 available in color. (DM08..) typically more than 1 piece per package. Available CORDONNET “FLORA” in light gold, gold and silver, in smooth and “check” New color! #911 Painted Red, White & Blue. A highest variations. (BE30..BE40) quality crochet and tatting thread available in solid METALLIC THREAD: (BF23) #10, (BF25) #20 and variegated/painted colors “Kanagawa” #614 decorative, heavy, non-tarnishing (BF24) #10, (BF26) #20. See color chart for current list- thread for couching, knitting, jewelry, etc. Metallized ings. polyester ribbon wrapped around a rayon core. Silver CORDONNET #50 “HANDY HANDS”. (YL05). New Color! #911 Painted Red, White & Blue. A highest ANTIGUA VARIEGATED METALLIC THREADS: quality crochet and tatting thread available in solid, “Kanagawa” fine tightly twisted metallic thread over a variegated, and painted colors. 20g/260m. See color black core. For needlepoint, knitting, cross stitch, jew- card for Cordonnet “Flora”. (BF27) elry. Available in Fine (YL09), Coarse (YL10) and 12-Ply/ CORDONNET #50 “HANDY HANDS”. fine (YL11). 100yd tube. Gold and Silver. Small put-up of BF27. Ideal for tatting, kits, classes. Avail- METALLIC BRAIDED THREAD. able in white, ecru, green, red and blue. (BF34) A fine braided thread in 16 colors including opal. Ideal 100% MATT COTTON THREAD: for tatting. Opal-10 yd/spool; all other colors 15 yd/ A 3/3, medium, soft yarn for net-darning with the JS01 spool. (RI04) mesh, Mountmellick work, , crochet METALLIC WOVEN GAUZE RIBBON: and knitting. Available in white or ecru in Fine #5 (JS02) “Kanagawa” non-tarnishable ribbon for floral arrange- and Medium #2 (JS03) weights. 40 yds ments, weaving, bows, packaging. 1/2” x 30m. (YL08) 100% MATT COTTON THREAD: METALLIC GOLD “LUREX”: A 2/6 2-ply soft twist thread matt cotton for net darn- A flat, cellophane laminated, gold non-twisted, fiber ing, candlewicking, knitting, crochet and Mountmel- that will not tarnish. Suited for embroidery of dragonfly lick embroidery. Available in various put-ups. (JS02) wings (Myth & Magic of Embroidery), accent in hand- ARTICLE 107: CUTWORK & EMBROIDERY. weaving, knitting, crochet, lacemakeing and braid- A soft twisted, non-divisible mercerized cotton. For cut- ing. Available is 1350 yd (LD52) spool.. work, , hardanger, pulled thread and filet METALLIC THREAD, FINE: darning. 25 yd skein. Sizes 12 to 30 (finest). All sizes avail- “Kanagawa” decorative, non-tarnishing. Metallized able in white and ecru. . (DM02..) polyester film over a nylon core. For machine and CUTWORK THREAD #25 DMC hand embroidery, weaving, etc. Available in 9 colors Known as “Coton A Broder”A fine 4-ply long staple - #3 Pink, #4 Med Pink, #5 Dk Pink, #7 Green, #8 Pale thread preferred for heirloom embroidery. Will take Green, #12 Aqua, #13 Lt Gold, Xmas Red, Silver (YL06). abuses through laundering and still “endure for gen- 110yds. erations to come.” (DM64) NEEDLEWORK, DMC, Etc. ARTICLE 237: SEWING THREAD. DMC threads are acknowledged world wide as the Commonly known as “D’Alsace,” 100% Cotton, size finest threads for needlework. 50. A versatile, left twist highly mer- wh: white; ec: ecru; clrs: colors cerized cotton. Ideal for machine embroidery, applique and sewing. ARTICLE 158: BAROQUE. (DM22) Crochet Cotton. A bedspread weight crochet cotton. wh, ec, 400yds. (DM27) ANCHOR FLOCHE COLOR CARD. Printed color card of all manufac- ARTICLE 167: CEBELIA. tured colors. (DM79) Crochet Cotton. An excellent quality three-ply tight FLOCHE: 40 A 5-ply soft twist cotton, this is the finest of cotton BUNKA CORD, KAO: embroidery threads. This is the long staple, high luster, A very fine high quality knitted rayon square cord, soft twist thread which has made the embroidery of having movement much like a chain. Ideal for tassels, Madeira world renowned. Described as “the thread embroidery, temari balls, etc. Can be pulled apart for that behaves...works and feels like silk.” Sold by full a continuous fine textured thread as used in Bunka skein. Anchor skeins: 53”, 69 yd; DMC skeins 55”. 168 Embroidery and temari balls. Available in 6 meter yds. Anchor Floche (DM77) is completely compatable skeins in standard colors (JP20) and Metallics (JP56). with DMC Floche (DM75). Also available in bulk on 250gr spools in white only NEEDLEWORK COTTON “MIAMI”. (JP60), suitable for dyeing. An easily divided 9-ply 2-strand high luster, 100% mer- BUNKA THREAD COLOR CARD: cerized cotton for 1 to 9-ply use for crochet, knitting, Over 200 actual samples of all threads including varie- embroidery, tatting, needlepoint, etc. Available in 30 gated and metallics. (JP61) colors. 50gr soft core, 129 yd balls. Color card avail- ELASTIC THREAD. able. (BF30) Stretch thread for gathering, shirring, faux smocking. ARTICLE 115-116: PERLE. button loops, bead stringing, hat bands, mask ties, etc. A twisted lustrous cotton for embroidery, needlepoint, (PY10) pulled thread, hardanger, cross stitch, huck weaving, HORSE HAIR: smocking, gimp thread in bobbin lace, Battenberg A 1 oz bundle of clean hair (bundle approximately 3/8” lace. Available in white, ecru, and colors, in skeins in dia) suitable for braiding, kumi-himo, gimp, etc. Avail- size 3 (DM28) and in balls in size 5 (DM05) size 8 (DM06) able in white (HP20) and black (HP21). and size 12 (DM07). RAYON BOURDON CORD: QUILTING THREAD, DMC. Size #6, 50 yard skein. A continuously wrapped cord A strong cotton/poly thread for hand or machine use. giving it an unusual sheen. Available in white and “GLACE” THREAD: colors.. Popular for crochet, knitting, braiding, embroi- A firm coated 3-ply (15/3) #12 thread, ideal for tatting dery gimp for couching on lace and fabric, and wrap- and bead tatting. Available in 11 colors, 75 yards. Simi- ping the tops of tassels. Unraveled, the coils make lar to AE01 “Hy-Mark”. (AE02) curley hair for dolls. (LX02) HY-MARK THREAD: RAYON BOURDON, Fine: A fine cotton 4-ply (18/4) thread, similar to a #30 cotton, A fine wrapped gimp, typically used for couching on with a glace or coated finish and extremely strong. A lace and fabric. White only. Accepts most household preferred thread for tatting with beads and used in the dyes. Available in full 220g skein of approx 1000 yds book The Tatted Lace of Beads. (AE01) (LX04) or 25yd skein (LX05) TATTING ASSORTMENT: RAYON FLOSS (DMC). An assortment of 30 balls of DMC #80 tatting thread, A highly lustrous, divisible, 6-strand 100% rayon in pull two balls each of 15 colors. Available in 3 color mixes. skein. Available in 100 colors. Recommended for Kumi (DM29) “X-Std” General mix, (DM97) “D-Dec” Bright Himo and other braiding techniques, tassel fringe, etc. colors, (DM98) “P-Pstl” Pastel colors. (DM34) ARTICLE 19: TATTING. RIBBON FLOSS: Size 80 (formerly 70), 106 yd ball. A fine 6 cord cotton A silky finish decorative flat braid approximately 1/8” for fine crochet, lace making, miniature work, punch wide designed for decorative sewing, tatting, net embroidery, tatting, wh, ec, clrs. Available in selected embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, etc. 40 yd spools colors (DM01) or in a 30 Ball Assortment DM29, DM97, available in 30 colors. (RI02) DM98. CHAINETTE. DMC COLOR CARD. A medium weight cord for tassels and other applica- Actual samples of 427 solid and 37 varigated DMC tions where free movement is desired. Approx 1/16” thread colors, covering all floss with notations for Perle dia. (SC66) cotton in 3, 5, 8 and 12. Color numbers applicable to RATTAIL #1. all DMC threads. (DM96) Polished smooth cord in varigated colors. Approx 2mm EMBROIDERY FLOSS COLOR & CONVERSION CHART. dia. Available in many colors. (SC65) Anchor, DMC and J&P Coats colors grouped by family RATTAIL #2. in single fold charts with printed color relationship Polished smooth cord, approx 3mm dia. Available in guide. (CS35) many colors. (SC62) NOVELTY, FLOSS, WOOL 41 NYLON BEADING Belding size 8-A, single strand vintage silk, natural color. (LB14) BONDED NYLON: A strong, tight twisted 3-ply thread which will not natu- SILK FLOSS “ETERNA”. rally untwist or split. Recommended for beadweaving A soft twist 100% silk floss in size similar to #3 Perl cotton, for both warp and weft thread, Carpet resoration, etc. 5 meters. Currently stocked in 80 colors, available in Available in 1/2 oz spools in white, black, natural and 545 colors by special order, 5m skeins. Ideal for Kumi cream in sizes #C/300y (BT20) and #B/400y (BT21) and Himo, Embroidery, Flower making and other wrapping #A/550y, (BT22) techniques. Send SASE for color chart. 20 min for non- stock colors. (ER50) RIBBON NATURAL SILK. BURGANDY STRIPE ORGANDY RIBBON. A very fine soft twist silk for lace making and conserva- A 2.5” wide 3 stripe ribbon in 3 bands with woire edge. tion work. (LA06) (AY03) GUDEBROD SILK THREAD. SILK RIBBON “Kanagawa”. A tight twisted thread preferred for bead stringing The preferred ribbon for silk ribbon embroidery and and weaving, tatting and knotting. Available in 1/2 oz ribbon lace. Packaged on 5yd winders with locking spools from finest 00 (695y), 0 (600y), A (475y), B (390y), clip. Available in 2mm (YL01), 4mm (YL02), 7mm (YL03), C (310y), D (260y), E (200y), F (140y), FF (115y). White or 13mm (YL14) and 32mm (YL15) widths. black, also in colors in sizes E, F, FF,FFF. (DS50) SILK SILK, “GUTERMANN”: 100% MATT COTTON THREAD: A matte finish silk suitable for embroidery, lace making A 3/3, soft 3-ply yarn in natural color ideal for net darn- and sewing. Available in Buttonhole weight 60m ing, candelwicking, crochet, knitting, and Mountmel- spools, article #S1003 (GT02) and 30m spools (GT05) lick. Available in full 1 kg cone (JS11) and 40 yd skein and Sewing weight 100m spools (GT04). (JS03) NATURAL SILK. 100% MATT COTTON THREAD: A very fine soft twist silk for lace making and conserva- A 3/3 medium cotton yarn (JES #2) on full cones of tion work. (LA50) approximately 2-3lbs. For net-darning, knitting, candle- SILK, KUMI HIMO/TATTING “00”. wicking, Mountmellick, etc. 800 yds/lb. (JS05) First quality of identical tight twist as the Japanese KH 100% MATT COTTON THREAD: silk. Spools of 100 yds continuous thread. Available in A 2/6, Light cotton matt yarn on full cones of approxi- 14 colors. Ideal for rod building. Euivalent to #80 tatting mately 3lbs. For net-darning, knitting, candlewicking, thread, (DS51) Mountmellick, etc. 2250 yds/lb. (JS06) Kanagawa Embroidery Silk: COLOR CHART, Gudebrod. 1000 Den silk thread 20m cards. (YL07) Colors for Gudebrod silk thread in sizes E/F/FF/FFF-- ANTIQUE BUTTONS/ smaller sizes come in black and white. Color copy of 28 colors. (DS56) DOLL BUCKLES. Stamped metal buckles with cross bar but without pins SILK, GUTERMANN COLOR CARD: in silver or gold color finish in various designs. 3/8” - 5/8”. Color card of actual threads. (GT03) NI02, NI03, NI04. Kanagawa Color Sheet BRAIDS, TRIMS & CORDS Photocopy of 1000 Den thread with actual samples (YL23) Southche: Black, White, Turquoise, Gold, Navy, Purple, Natural, ARTIFICIAL SILK KNOTTNG CORD Maroon. Other colors available on special order. Braided Chinese cords, typically rayon, in a variety of colors and 3 general sizes, 1mm (SO37), 1.5mm (SO38) BEADS, CHALK WHITE “WHIMSEY”. and and 2.0mm (SO39) Vintage #12 round bead. (HC52) SILK BRAIDED KNOTTED CORD BEADS, “JET” BLACK. A hign quality long filament silk cord of 48 strands for Vintage flat tubular beads.2-3mm irregular. (HC53) decorative knots and jewelry. SEQUINS, 4mm. SILK CORD Vintage sequins strung in strand approx 1000 pcs. Avail- A soft twist 3-ply cord, approximaty “FFF” / #5 Pearl in able in clear, silver gray, kelly green, black, charcoal, size. Skein form. Many colors. (SO35) turquoise. (HC50) SILK EMBROIDERY FLOSS. SEQUINS, 6mm. 42 Vintage sequins strung in strand approx 1000 pcs. A single 9-barb R333 needle for dry felting techniques. Available in silver gray, antique gold, green, royal blue, Recommended for large sculptural projects. Long fur- fuscia. (HC51) nished unless short specified. (AT10) SEQUINS: FELTING KIT. Washable dimensional iris sequins, 5mm. (MS63) Instructions, tools and materials to learn felting needle HANDMADE LACES, BRIDAL technique. Includes the book, THE FELTING NEEDLE FROM FACTORY TO FANTASY, by Ayala Talpai, wood BRIDAL VEILS. handled brass needle holder with 2 felting needles in These are basic round veils with various edge treat- a protective vial, 4 oz of wool fleece in neutral and ments. Bridal Illusion unless noted otherwise, MI60.... strong colors, working pad and 10 skewers. (AT12) MI64 RUG MAKING FELTING “SCHIRREN” Kit. FELTING SKEWER. Learn and make a most innovative and luxurious Smooth bamboo rods for working felt into doll compo- rug from cut strips. Includes “Schirren” hook, joining nents. (AT08) thread, 1/2 yd wool fabric, fabric slitter and step-by- FELTING NEEDLE WORKING PAD. step instructions. (LD54) A 1-1/2” thick foam rubber pad specifically selected for working with the felting needle. (AT06) FELTING NEEDLE FLEECE PACK. ”SCHIRREN” RUG HOOK A 4oz assortment of fleece specifically selected for The “Schirren” rug hook has a long thin shaft, on which Felting Needle projects. Includes a base shade plus to thread and store your strips of fabric, and a crochet accent color tips. (AT05) hook on one end to make your joining stitches as you FELTING NEEDLES. peel the material off. A crook near the end facilitates A set of 5 assorted long felting needles, in a plastic stor- the holding of the needle and directing the hook. A age vial, for exploration and experimentation with dry removable stop on the feed end keeps the working felting techniques. Includes (2) 6-barb Std AT03, (1) 9- strips in place. With instructions. (LB93) barb Std AT10, (1) 9-barb Close AT04, and (1) 9-barb ”LACIS” CLOTH SLIT- Fine AT11. (AT02) TER. FELTING NEEDLE SET. A unique device for 2 standard AT03 needles with brass grip wood handle cutting fabric into in carrying vial. (AT13) uniform strips for use 3-POINT FELTING NEEDLE. in making braided, 3 Std AT03 needles shirred, punch needle set in a wood handle. and woven rugs and (AT07) accessories. It can be adjusted for cutting FELTING NEEDLE, 6- single or multiple strips for a total width up to 2”. Simple Std. to use, requires no cutting platform. Utilizes 4 cutting A single 6-barb R222 edges of each blade. Comes with 5 blades (LE48) needle for dry felting techniques as described in the book AT01 THE FELTING NEEDLE. For general use. LATCH HOOK. Long needle furnished unless short specified. Working For knotting into canvas for rug making. Straight shaft, barbed length on both needles is the same. (AT03) wood handle. (SU40) FELTING NEEDLE, Close. LOCKER NEEDLE, FINE. A single close spaced 9-barb C333 needle for dry felt- For working on fine canvas (8-10) holes per inch for ing techniques. Recommended for general embroi- miniature work. Needle has a crochet hook on one dery. Long furnished unless short specified. (AT04) end and a eye on the other. 2mm x 5” long (LE83) FELTING NEEDLE, 9-Fine. A single small 9-barb F333 needle for dry felting tech- LOCKER NEEDLE: niques. Recommended for embroidery and working Used for a unique canvas needlework technique, this with fine threads. Long furnished unless short specified. heavy 6” needle has an eye on one end and a hook on (AT11) the opposite end. Carded with instructions. (MW01) FELTING NEEDLE, 9-Std. PRODDING TOOL: 43 A finely finished 4-3/4” control. Can be used with (LF10) Floor Frame. Made of hardwood tool for hardwood with clear, hard finish, (LB98) pushing “rag” strips BEAD LOOM, 4”. into a loose backing The basic “Indian” bead weaving loom designed for to make the very rich narrow bands. Simple to use, excellent instructions. “prodded” rugs, popular in UK. Uses small pieces of (DA30) fabric rather than the long strips required for punch or braided rugs. (LF54) CARD WEAVING CARDS: Set of 25 laminated plastic cards, 2 1/2” x .019”. Virtually RUG HOOK, PRIMITIVE. indestructable, will not tear while providing a smooth Fine rug hooks, 1- surface for manipulation. Hole designations are A-B-D- 1/4” long, available C rather than the more common A-B-C-D. (LF13) with different style wood handles and CARD WEAVING CARDS: in 2.00mm (RQ47) Set of 25 laminated plastic cards, and 2.6mm (RQ48) 2 1/2” x .019”. Virtually indestruc- sizes. Specify handle table, will not tear while providing design, A, B, C or D a smooth surface for manipulation. (left to right). Hole designations are A-B-C-D. (LF16) RUG HOOKS. Traditional wood FLOOR STAND: handled rug hook for An ingenous stand for working in a working puinch needle sitting or standing position. Per- rugs on a canvas back- mits 360 deg rotation as well ing. Available in 3mm and as full adjustable tilt. Made 3.5mm sizes and in 3 con- of solid finished Hardwood, figurations, short (RQ02), it is designed for bead loom, long (RQ03) and curved (RQ04). tapestry loom, quilting hoop or embroidery frame. Easily RUG PUNCH NEEDLE assembled and disassembled Needle with wood handle and metal shaft with eye without tools for portability. that holds thread-- for the technique of rugmaking Comes with adjustable 14”- where you poke the needle in and out to make loops 21” yoke. (LF10) for the rug pile, working from the underside. By Susan Bates. (SU37) LAP LOOM. Light weight, portable loom WEAVING, RUG MAKING, FELTING supported between your lap and the edge of a table. WEAVING Can weave up to 12” wide by 24” long. Integral tension control permits easy warp- ing by continuous wrapping of the thread, and this warp can rotate as weaving pro- gresses. Comes with instruc- tions. (LE65) WEAVING SHUTTLES: Made of hardwood, these are designed for tapestry and multi-harness looms. BEAD LOOM: The shuttle has open Designed for wide pattern weaving with ordinary seed notches on each end to beads or “Delica” beads as would be required for receive the yarn. beaded bags, this loom is suitable for any width up to SQUARE BOARD LOOM: 11” and lengths up to 36”. The raised frame incorpo- Designed to re-create the rates a warp frame which simplifies the preparation very popular “Weave- of the warp and incorporates integral warp tension It” squares which were 44 used to create a style of A heavy needle with large eye and curved and flat- garment and accessory tened point. Commonly used to finish and repair tap- where the squares were estries. Available in 3” (OS38), 4” (OS01) and 6” (OS02) an integral part of the lengths. design and assembly. This STRAIGHT NEEDLES: loom permits the weav- Large eye, medium weight steel needle with a sharp ing of any shape in any point. Used for doll making and weaving. Available in thread count up to 4-1/2”. lengths from 4” to 12” (OS04..) Includes 2 boards and instructions. WOOD NEEDLE. (LB42) A bamboo needle with large eye suitable for weaving techniques. (CL22) KLIOT” TAPESTRY LOOM: or doll making and weaving. Available in lengths from A solid Oak two har- 4” to 12” (OS04..) ness automatic weav- ing loom designed WOOD NEEDLE. for any of the weaver A bamboo needle with large eye suitable for weaving controlled weaves. techniques. (CL22) It incorporates a unique patented shed changing device which auto- matically changes the position of warp threads to form any of three shed positions, integral simplified warp ten- sion control and an integral warping frame for prepa- ration of the warp. Lightweight, easily assembled and disassembled without tools. Can be used on table top or with accessory floor stand (LF10). Weaving capac- ity up to 20” wide by virtually any length. Comes with book “TAPESTRY LOOM TECHNIQUES” (LE75) and Wood Shuttle. (LF11) LACIS WALKING STICK-LOOM: A superior model of one of the most basic looms, where yarn is woven in and out around succes- sive sticks much like the fingers of your hands to produce a weft faced or tapestry weave. When pushed off the sticks onto extending warp threads, a woven band is produced. This loom is completely portable, holds up to 12 sticks weaving up to a 4” width, weaves circles and shaped forms and is set up in minutes, requiring no frame or other supporting device. (LB41) WEAVING NEEDLES NALBINDING NEEDLE: The traditional handcarved and decorated, bone needles used for knotless netting fiber constructions. Approx 5” long. (TT03) NAVAJO NEEDLES: 45 46