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Princess Anne Style
Battenburg Lace Parasols
Tall / height
                      
BATPARW-8......$22.00              White             

 
10" Tall
8" lace parasol
(16" Arc When fully open.)

BATPARB-8.......$22.00       Black   

 

BATPARW-12......$30.00                  White

       
15" Tall
12" Lace Parasol
(24" Arc. When Fully Open)

BATPARB-12........$30.00    Black

        BATPARW-15..........$35.00                  White       

 
21" Tall
15" Lace Parasol
(30" Arc. When fully open.)

BATPARB-15 ..........$35.00  Black

BATPARW-17.........$45.00             White

     
23" Tall
17.5" Lace Parasol
(35" Arc. When Fully Open.)

BATPARB-17..........$45.0 0  Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper Parasol
Bamboo and paper parasol. 23 inches wide to shade m'lady's face.

SF-AC93.......$11.00

Paper Parasol
Bamboo and paper parasol. 23 inches wide to shade m'lady's face.

SF-AC93.......$11.00

     

 

 

Victorian Sewing Bird

This beautiful sewing bird is an exact replica of the 1890s original.  It is 4 1/2” high, made with brass plating and if fully functional as a sewing accessory or as a lovely Victorian accent.   Packed in a velour box  with satin lining, this tool will be come treasured for generations.

 

LA-LV10.........$28.00

 

 

 

 


The Picken Square

by Lacis

A universal tool which combines a large square, a set of drafting curves and 8 different proportional scales for pattern design and layout.  Originally developed in 1916 by the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences.  Includes a 28 page book of complete instructions including the drafting of a basic waist.  Made of heavy plastic, printed on both sides.  Comes in two sizes the original is 27" and a 13.5" half size for drafting of doll costumes.

LA-LC89  27"............$34.00

LA-LF05   13.5".........$26.00

 

 


Basic Needle Tatting Kit

This kit contains 3 needle set (sizes 7-0, 5-0 and 3-0), a wrist ball holder, 8" round linen center and two balls of #5 Perle cotton.

This is a fun item and great for the very beginning tatter (like me).

LA-LX10...............$18.00

 

 

 


 

 

Hook Tatting 

Hook Set of 4 in sizes #4 (2.0mm),  #1 (2.5mm), #0 (3.0mm) and #00 (3.5mm).  A unique tatting method suited to any traditional tatting pattern using any size threads or yarns.

Basic instructions for use are included.

LA-LF25.............$24.00

 

 


 

Needle Threader/ Needle Case

Combination Needle Threader and Needle Case from Heritage Crafts.

This is a very convenient tool to hang from your Chatelaine.  Available in silver plate or brass 

HC146Silver..........$32.00

 

HC146Brass.............$24.00

 

 

 


 

 

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Gold (plated) Cupid Chatelaine Pin

HCCPDG...........$38.00

                                                    

 

                                                                              Goldtoned chain for the Gold Chatelaine      HCCHNB..........$5.00       

 

                                                                                                                  


 

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Silver Cupid Chatelaine

HCCPDS.........$36.00

                                                     

 

 

                                                           Silver toned chain for the silver chatelaine   HCCHNS......$5.00      

                                                                                                                      

 


hc118silver.JPG (11819 bytes)Stitcher's Foursome.  

This set is made up of a matching seam ripper, stiletto, needle case and molded beeswax, all tied together with matching ribbon and gift boxed.   Available in solid brass or silverplate.

 

HC136Brass.......$33.50

                                                        

                                                      HC136Silver.......$54.50

                                                                                                                  

 


hc104.JPG (7835 bytes)Seam Ripper (Center)

This is a very high quality seam ripper blade to which  a fancy hand-turned solid brass or silver-plated handle is attached.  Like the other tools on this page, it has a ring for attaching to a chatelaine.  3 1/2" long when closed.

HC104Brass..........$12.00

                                                         

                                                               HC 104Silver..........$19.00

                                                                                                                        

 


hc104.JPG (7835 bytes)Stiletto (Right)

A recreation of an antique sewing tool, this stiletto has many uses.  It can be used to remove fine stitching, for easing extra fabric under the foot of the sewing machine, or for doing trapunto work (stuffed quilting).  3 1/2" long when closed.  Has a loop for hanging.

HC105Brass.......$11.50

                                                        

                                                               HC105Silver.......$18.50

                                                                                                                       

 


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Needle Threader

The ultimate in needle threaders (left), this will turn heads at your quilt group.  A standard wire threader has been made to match the other accessories in this group.

 

 

                                                                                                  HC134Brass.......$12.00        

                                                                                                      

                                                                                                HC134Silver........$19.00        

                                                                                                      


HC109brass.jpg (7156 bytes)Needle Cases

The needle cases offered here are approximately 3" long, with an attached ring for hanging.  HC112 matches the needlework accessories above, HC109 has a thistle design.   Both are available in either solid brass or silverplate.

HC112Brass........$12.00

                                                           

                                                                  HC112Silver.........$19.00

                                                                                                                          

                                                                     HC109Brass..........$14.00

                                                                                                                            

                                                                   HC109Silver...........$21.00

                                                                                                                           


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Thimble Case

Every thimble deserves a pretty case and we have two to offer you.  Each one is 2" high, 1" diameter and lined in Ultrasuede.  HC209 has an embossed scroll pattern while HC211 has a spiral groove running around its barrel.   Both have screw-on caps with loops for hanging and are available in solid brass or silverplate.

 

 

HC209Brass........$25.00      

                                                                                                      

                                                   HC209 Silver........$35.00 

                                                                                                      


hc211b.JPG (8950 bytes)Spiral Thimble Case (described above)

HC211Brass...........$25.00

 

HC211Silver...........$35.00

               

 


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19th Century Chatelaine Safety Scissors

A fine sharp pointed embroidery scissors for using on neck chain or chatelaine.   Reproduced from late  19th century original.    Silver toned finish only.

LA-LB38.........$18.95

  

 


 

Hc117.JPG (11323 bytes)Molded Beeswax - Beeswax is indispensable to the hand sewer.  One pass across it with your thread and tangles and knots are prevented.  These pretty molded shapes have a ribbon attached and they are a nice compliment to the fancy needle tools.  You may choose the shape or leave the choice to us. (If a shape is preferred, please note bear, shell or heart in the note area of the order form.)

HC117.........$1.80 each

                                                                                                                                                 


La-lb79.jpg (4057 bytes)Tambour Needle Kit

The preferred tool for "Tambour" or "French Frame Beading", as well a general chain stitch embroidery, couching and embroidered net lace.  Includes three needles, #70 (extra fine), #90 (medium) and #110 (heavy); a wooden handle with brass needle grip, a carrying vial and instructions.

LA-LB79..........$16.00/set

 

 

 

laba18.jpg (13226 bytes)Tambour Work

by Yusai Fukuyama

Tambour work, from it's eastern origins, has become the preferred embroidery technique of haute couture and decorative bead embroidery.  It has likewise been the popular technique for the Irish embroidered tulle laces.

Essentially a chain stitch technique, its myriad forms are fully explored through photos and drawings.  120 pages, 99 photographs and 194 diagrams and pattern drawings.

LABA18.........$25.00