USEFUL EMBROIDERY TOOLS

I offer the following embroidery tools

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

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

Magni-Clips - Magnifiers that clip to your spectacles

Prick and Pounce Set - Embroidery design transfer kit

Retractable Scissors Holder - Scissors tool

Telescoping Magnet Wand - To pick up dropped needles and pins

Tweezers - Goldwork tool and general embroidery tool

Yazzii Craft Organizer - Stitching bag to hold needlework supplies

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Regular Beeswax with Plastic Case

Decorative Bees Wax - Cameo

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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 regular 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.

The decorative bees wax comes in a clear acrylic box and makes a great gift for the needleworker.  One side of the beeswax comes with a raised Cameo image.

Cameo Size: 1 1/4 inches (3 1/2 cm) wide by 1 3/4 inches (4 1/2 cm) high

COST

(TSBW) Beeswax: $1.50 Canadian Dollars

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Cameo Decorative Beeswax: $4.25 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.

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.

COSTS

Wooden Pricker, Container of Pounce, Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $27.00 Canadian Dollars

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Steel Pricker, Container of Pounce, Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $25.00 Canadian Dollars

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Wooden Pricker, Bag of Pounce (75 Grams), Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $47.00 Canadian Dollars

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Steel Pricker, Bag of Pounce (75 Grams), Pattern Pounce and Velum Tracing Paper Set: $45.00 Canadian Dollars

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BOHIN TRANSFER PENCIL TO DRAW OVER POUNCE LINES

Bohin Transfer Pencil with White and Grey Lead: $17.95 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 Scissors Holder

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RETRACTABLE SCISSORS HOLDER

This sea splash designer reel has small pieces of abalone sea shell making up the cover for the holder of the retractable cord. The holder comes with a metal clip on the back of the holder to attach the holder to your garment. and a clear plastic band at the bottom 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 out of the holder on a cord. When you have made your cut you can release the scissors and the cord will gently retract back in the holder. This is a great way to keep your scissors handy and close by rather than loosing them in the cushion covers on under things on the table.

COST

(TSRSH) Retractalbe Scissors Holder Sea Splash: $14.25 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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Cost of Tweezers

$5.00 CDN

 


WHOLE SALE 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

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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

    (KMYCO) Yazzii Craft Organiser: $35.00 Canadian Dollars

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