Annthreecats, I'd bet those really aren't barrettes and pony tail holders for your hair. The barrettes can be used to hold your binding in place while you sew it and the pony tail holders are just what I use on my spools of thread to keep the ends from unwinding. I guess they can be used the 'old fashioned way' though!!! LOL Neat package and wow is all I can say for all that was in your envelope.