USEFUL EMBROIDERY TOOLS

I offer the following embroidery tools

Beeswax - To help threads run smoother, prevents knotting particularly for Goldwork and Beading

Bohin Transfer Pencil (White and Grey Lead) - to drawn designs onto fabric and paper

Judy's Boo Boo Stick - Picks up fine thread fibres left behind from un-picking

Magni-Clips - Magnifiers that clip to your spectacles

Needle Cases Hand Carved Bone - Dragonfly, Elephant, Owl, Rabbit and Turtle carved cases to store needles

Needle Keepers - Magnetic animals to hold needles and pins

Needle Minders - Decorative magnet holds your extra needles out of the way while you are stitching

Prick and Pounce Set - Embroidery design transfer kit

Retractable Scissors Holder - Scissors tool

Telescoping Magnet Wand - To pick up dropped needles and pins

Thread Tender - Spool Holder - To hold spool of embroidery thread

Tweezers - Goldwork tool and general embroidery tool

Yazzii Craft Organizer - Stitching bag to hold needlework supplies

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Beeswax with Plastic Case

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BEESWAX

Beeswax is used to coat sewing thread. The wax strengthens the thread and gives it a smooth coating which is especially good for goldwork so that the metal threads are less likely to snag on the sewing thread and shred it.

The beeswax comes in a plastic case with slots, the wax is held with in the case so that the hands do not get coated in the wax and the wax does not get dirty. The thread is run through the slot in the plastic case and is coated in the wax. Brush of any excess wax from the thread before sewing with it.

COST

(TSBW) Beeswax: $1.50 Canadian Dollars

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BOHIN TRANSFER PENCIL (WHITE AND GREY LEAD)

The bohin transfer pencil is a mechanical pencil that comes with white and grey 0.9 mm lead.

A mechanical pencil is the best type of pencil to use to draw design lines onto fabric as the lead keeps a consistent sharp nib. This pencil is perfect to use with the prick and pounce transfer method.

Click here to read instructions on how to do the Prick and Pounce method of design transfer

COST

Bohin Transfer Pencil with White and Grey Lead: $18.95 Canadian Dollars

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Bohin Pencil Refills: $6.95 Canadian Dollars

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Goldwork/Snipping Scissors

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GOLDWORK / SNIPPING SCISSORS

These small scissors have very sharp points perfect for snipping. Excellent for goldwork and other techniques that require precision cutting. The scissors come with a plastic clip on sheaf to protect the 1 inch blades. These are great value, handy and sharp little scissors.

SCISSOR SIZE

Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)   Width at handles: 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)

Width of finger/thumb holes: 5/8 inches (1 1/2 cm)

SCISSOR COST

Goldwork/Snipping Scissors: $8.50 Canadian Dollars

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JUDY'S BOO BOO STICK

The fine brushes on the stick is used to lift up fine thread fibres left behind from un-picking stitching. It helps keep the embroidery clean, avoiding oil transfer from fingers.

SIZE

  • Length: 6 3/4 inches (17 cm)

COST

Judys Boo Boo Stick: $10.95 Canadian Dollars

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Magni-Clips Magnifiers

Magni-clips are magnifiers that clip onto the bridge of your glasses, they can be flipped up when not in use and put down over your glasses for close up work. The magni-clips are light weight and rimless so as not to distract from your stitching.

Choice of +1.50, +2.00, +2.50, +3.00, +3.50 and +4.00 magnification.

Excellent for all types of hand embroidery such as needle painting, modern Jacobean, shadow work, white work and for counted thread embroidery such as blackwork, cross-stitch and sampler work etc.

Magni-Clip Cost

(TSMC) Magni-Clips Magnifiers: $13.95 Canadian Dollars

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PRICKER, POUNCE AND VELUM SET

Click here to read instructions on how to do the Prick and Pounce method of design transfer

The set includes the steel pricker, Pattern Pounce (pouncing tool), Pounce and a piece of Velum tracing paper 6 inches by 6 inches (15 cm by 5 cm) at a reduced price. Save money by purchasing the prick and pounce set rather than purchasing the supplies seperately.

18 Grams of Pounce (1 tub) at least 100 x transfers from 10 inch by 10 inch prickings.

75 grams of Pounce (1 bag) will do at least 415 x transfers from 10 inch by 10 inch prickings.

COST

Wooden Pricker, Container of Pounce, Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $32.00 Canadian Dollars

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Steel Pricker, Container of Pounce, Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $30.00 Canadian Dollars

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Wooden Pricker, Bag of Pounce (75 Grams), Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $48.00 Canadian Dollars

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Steel Pricker, Bag of Pounce (75 Grams), Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $46.00 Canadian Dollars

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BOHIN TRANSFER PENCIL TO DRAW OVER POUNCE LINES

Bohin Transfer Pencil with White and Grey Lead: $18.95 Canadian Dollars

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EXTRA SHEET OF VELUM TRACING PAPER

1 x 11" by 8 1/2" Sheet of Velum Tracing Paper: $0.80 Canadian Dollars

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Retractable Clip-On Scissors Holder

Abalone Shell

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RETRACTABLE SCISSORS HOLDER

The retractable clip-on scissors holder are a must for all embroiderers. Never loose your scissors again, keep them safe on your person rather than as a weapon in the furniture.

The holder comes with a metal clip on the back to attach the holder to your garment and a clear plastic band at the bottom of the holder with a popper to attach the holder to your scissors.

The holder is clipped to your garment. As you are working you can pull the scissors and the scissors will retract away from the holder on a long cord. When you have made your cut you can release the scissors and the cord will gently retract back into the holder.

This is a great way to keep your scissors handy and close by rather than loosing them in the sofa or under things on the table.

STYLE

Abalone Shell: Small pieces of inlaid Abalone shells with either a gold or silver edging.

Flowers: Three flowers with a glass crystal center and glass crystals scattered in the background. Silver Edging.

Single Flower: Single dimensional silver flower with a glass crystal center. The flower is set against metallic coloured glittery background. Silver Edging.

COST

Retractable Clip-On Scissors Holder: $14.95 Canadian Dollars

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Single Flower

Flowers

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Animal Needle Case

Dragonfly

Dragonfy Lid

Elephant

Elephant Lid

Owl

Owl Lid

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NEEDLE CASES

Hand Carved Bone Needle Cases

Each needle case is hand carved out of bone and decorated with fine art work.

Dragonflies: The needle case has four dragonflies carved on the main body and two dragonflies on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with butterflies and leaves in fine lines.

Elephants: The needle case has two elephants carved on the main body and one elephant on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with palm trees painted in fine lines.

Owls: The needle case has two owls carved on the main body and one owl on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with trees painted in fine lines.

Rabbits: The needle case has two rabbits carved on the main body and one rabbit on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with grass painted in fine lines.

Turtles: The needle case has four turtles carved on the main body and one turtle on the lid. The needle case is also decorated with grass painted in fine lines.

NEEDLE CASE SIZE

Height of Container Part: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm)   Height of Needle Case: 2 7/8 inches (7 1/4 cm)

Width of Opening: 5/8 inch (1 3/4 cm)   Width of Needle Case: 1 inch (2 1/2 cm)

NEEDLE CASE COST

Hand Carved Bone Needle Case: $35.00 Canadian Dollars

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Rabbit

Rabbit Lid

Turtle

Turtle Lid

Magnet Cat on Cushion

Magnet Hedgehog

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NEEDLE KEEPERS

Needlework Magnet: Made in England (UK)

These cute and handy needle holders are carved out of resin and are magnetic to hold your needles and pins.

SIZE

Approximately: 2 inches (5 cm) by 1 inch (2 1/2 cm)

COST

Needle Keeper Magnet: $24.95 Canadian Dollars

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Needle Minders - Needlework Magnets

Abalone Needle Minder

Rose on Lilac

Curious Cat

Cranes on Navy

Nita's Peacock

Happy Hare

Peacock

 

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NEEDLE MINDERS

Needlework Magnets

Beautiful and unique needlework magnets hold your extra needles while stitching your embroidery or cross-stitch. The raised areas of the minders (accept the abalone needle minder and Nita's Peacock) are carved out of resin and have remarkable detail.

HOW TO USE THE MINDER

As many of us know it is easier to have 2 or 3 needles on the go at one time when working on an embroidery or cross-stitch so that you can carry the thread from one location on the embroidery to another. When you are not using one of the threads it is easier to leave the thread hanging off the embroidery to one side rather than finishing the thread and having to begin it again later on.

Sometimes when one has several needles on the go the threads become tangled. The best way to prevent this is to place a needle minder on the front of the fabric at the side of the frame, and place the separate magnet on the back of the fabric directly below the needle minder on the front. The minder is held in place by the magnet on the back.  The needle and threads that are not in use can then be brought up to the front of the work and placed on top of the magnetic needle minder to keep the thread out of the way (see picture of needle minder in use on the squirrel embroidery below).

When you turn the frame over to finish a thread off you do not have needles and threads dangling off the embroidery as the needles are held on the minder.

Blackbird

Miller's Dragonflies

Sheep At Night

NEEDLE MINDER SIZE

Abalone Needle Minder:  3/4 inch (2 cm) by 5/8 inch (1 3/4 cm)

Nita's Peacock Needle Minder:  1 1/2 inches (3 3/4 cm) by 1 inch (2 1/2 cm)

Resin (all others): 1 3/4 inches (4 1/2 cm) by 1 1/4 inches (3 1/4 cm)

COST

Abalone Needle Minder: $15.95 Canadian Dollars

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Needle Minder: $11.65 Canadian Dollars

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TELESCOPING MAGNET WAND

Wand Partially Extended

Wand Retracted

 

This very handy magnetic wand can be used to pick up dropped needles and pins without leaving the comfort of your seat. It is also great for locating lost needles and pins, just wave the wand around the floor and the strong magnet draws the lost needle to the end of the wand.

SIZE

  • Length Fully Extended: 36 inches (91 1/2 cm)

  • Length Retracted: 10 1/2 inches (27 cm)

COST

Telescoping Magnetic Wand: $7.95 Canadian Dollars

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Jeweled Dragonflies Thread Tender

Jeweled Hummingbird Thread Tender

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THREAD TENDER - SPOOL HOLDER

The thread tender is a weighty holder that you can put a spool of thread on and unwind the thread as you need.

The holder keeps the spool of thread in one place rather than rolling around.

SIZE

Hummingbird: Height - 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Length of Rod to Hold Spool of Thread: 2 inches (5 cm)

Dragonflies: Height - 4 6/8 inches (11 cm). Length of Rod to Hold Spool of Thread: 1 3/4 inches (4 1/4 cm)

COST

Jeweled Dragonflies Thread Tender: $29.95 Canadian Dollars

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Jeweled Hummingbird Thread Tender: $25.95 Canadian Dollars

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Cost of Tweezers

$5.00 CDN

 


WHOLESALE PRICE

$20.00 for 10 pairs of Tweezers

 

STAINLESS STEEL TWEEZERS

Non Magnetic

These very fine tip tweezers are excellent tools for a wide range of embroidery purposes. They make great unpicking tools to grab those tiny threads your finger nails just can't keep a hold of.

The tweezers are are also an excellent tool to use for Goldwork, to hold the chips of gold (gold beads) when deciding where to place it on the embroidery and to check that the bead is the correct length. The tweezers are also useful to turn Japan Gold and other metal threads. This is a tool that I always carry in my needlework case.

TWEEZER SIZE

Length: 5 inches (12 1/2 cm)   Width: 1/4 inch (3/4 cm)

Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precison Tips: $5.00 Canadian Dollars

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10 Stainless Steel Tweezers with Precision Tips: $20.00 Canadian Dollars

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YAZZII CRAFT ORGANIZER

This is a great organizer for the stitcher features 8 zippered compartments with see-through panels for keeping scissors, tape measure, pens, pencils, 8 inch ruler, threads, needles, boxes of thumb tacks, great for travelling or keeping your supplies tidy in the home.

Black

Purple: Accessories Not Included

Black with Gold Trim

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CRAFT ORGANIZER SIZE

    Approximately: Height: 7.2 inches (18 cm)    Width: 9.5 inches (24 cm)   Depth: 3.2 inches (8 cm)

    COST

    Yazzii Craft Organiser: $35.00 Canadian Dollars

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