What Are These Pieces For? Threading?

Discussion in 'Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing' started by cxgirl, Oct 1, 2020.

  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi All,
    thought to post this here as I think they are for threading something, just not sure what.
    the piece with the black handle says 'trade mark pat Apr 6 09, nothing on any other piece.
    the 2 tin/metal pieces have a hole on the end where thread would go through?
    any information appreciated
    thanks for looking:)
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    The first 3 are for hooking(latching) rugs.
     
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  3. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I believe they're punch needles. :)
     
  4. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    The black handled piece is an adjustable embroidery/sewing stiletto, it can be found with sterling handles too - the patent number is 917295. The other two pieces are, as Bluumz already suggested, latch needles.

    ~Cheryl
     
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  5. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    wonderful, thank-you all for the information:)

    I just saw one with a sterling handle, what a sweet piece that is:)
     
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  6. Northern Lights Lodge

    Northern Lights Lodge Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I agree the black handle piece is an embroidery/sewing stiletto - primarily used for creating a round hole in a piece of fabric which would then be embroidered around. The trick was to guide it into the fabric and move the threads; rather than break them.
    Yes, then rug hook needles...
    And the last piece under the quarters is a broken crochet hook. When I encounter them... I straighten out the narrow end as much as possible... tidy up the rust or worn with steel wool and sharpen the broken bit into a point. I use it for assorted needlework uses. I hate throwing anything like that away! Sometimes, they would use a small file and make a new hook.
    Leslie
     
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