one of our lqs' sell exactly that- hand crafted tools including seam rippers- with fancy embellished handles- with beads and stones. they are beautiful-and run about $15 i think- i stand at the check out and look at them sometimes- wondering if a (sewer/quilter) would ever actually buy/use something like that- or if it's there more for the non-quilter off the street looking for a unique gift....hadn't really thought about ...using them-although i'm sure they are (usable)
maybe i'll have to pick one up for a christmas package this year...