I have a little piece of bone or ivory or I dunno what that's like flat child's craft needle. It has a little piece of my Grandma's brown lace hem tape thru the needle so it doesn't get lost. I use it to sweep the bobbin thread to the back after bringing it up. Also works like a stiletto. Just feels good in the hand and whenever I touch it, I remember Grandma. I get so much satisfaction from using her stuff. She was frugal and would love that I use her notions and remnants.