New Pathways into Quilt History written by Kimberly Wulfert,
www.antiquequiltdating.com
Antique Sewing & Needlework Tools
- Collecting Bone, pg 3 Text and
Photos by Gloria Brunning, Needleworker
This is a tape measure. It is very delicate and has been well used.
Using a similar shape you can get a pincushion
and a needle cleaner and sharpener.
The smaller item is the sharpener. It is called
an emery cushion. It was important to look after your pins and
needles, keeping them sharp and rust free.
These are examples of stilettos – one all bone
and the other combining bone and steel.
Bone was also used for knitting needles and
crochet hooks. It is amazing that anyone could fashion such pieces without
snapping them!
