Needlework Tools by Kirsten Edwards

These needlework tool sets are one-of-kind creations, made entirely by hand. I am continuously inspired by antique needlework and tools and simply love creating. For those that love antique needlework like I do, I want to give you something unique and special, something that you can treasure. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing any of these items and for an actual postage quote. I can accept payments by credit card and paypal (cash and cheque in Oz).

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Adam and Eve Necklace - $80 US + postage
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A beautiful three part pendant necklace with Adam and Eve as the focal point.

Adam and Eve and the Tree of Life are popular motifs on antique samplers, often given the centre part of the sampler. This necklace comprises of a four part pendant. The top part is a lovely gold plated flourish. Three needlework tools hang from this flourish. The first is a needlecase, covered in silk and can be opened either side. The second is a thread waxer; open the little lid and the wax is inside. It is embellished with silk and lace. The last is the a needlerest featuring a picture of Adam and Eve from an antique sampler. A long gold chain with a lobster claw closure completes the necklace. Materials include, metal, silk, ribbon, lace, porcelain clay.

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Bee Busy Chatelaine - $100 US + postage
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Busy as a beehive our fingers shall be. I have made another bee themed chatelaine. It hangs around your neck like a necklace with your common embroidery tools on hand, ready to use.

The gold chain necklace is wrapped around your neck and the lobster claw can hook onto the chain at the length you desire. The chatelaine includes a flower scissor fob with a pair of gold toned fold up scissors. Next is a thin needlebook. It opens and there are two wool felt pages to store your needles. Next is a thread waxer in the shape of the flower. Run your silk thread across the wax to make it easier to sew with. At the bottom hangs a beehive and inside you can store a small thimble. It is both decorative and useful with antique style painting, sampler pictures and brass bees. Materials include porcelain clay, wool felt, wax, brass, metal, ribbon, paper, elastic.

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Years Gone By Needlework Set - $60 US + postage
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Once this needlework set would've been bright and colourful, but the years of use has taken its toll! There are three pretty butterfly winders which you can wind your thread around. Matching is a needlebook with an antique sampler picture on the front and back. Inside are four wool felt pages. Also is a faded pink cotton tuffet with a similar butter button. The pins are included as well. Materials include porcelain clay, cotton, silk and wool felt.

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Antique Ornaments Set of 3 - $24 US each set + postage
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Delightful old samplers and folk art have been turned into ornaments which can be hung all year round. Each one measures 3" x 3 1/2". Materials include air dry clay, sealer, paint and ribbon. They are sold in sets of three. Please let me know which set you would like.

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  Set One - sold

  Set Two

Set Three - sold