mjpEncinitas

My neighbor gave me a bunch of stuff since her quilter mom is going to a nursing home. What is this wool like thread used for? I’ve also included a picture of the tool that was in the box with it? Thanks

IceLeopard

A couple things occur to me. With the inclusion of the crochet-like hook, it's possible that it was rug-hooking or some other fiber art that pokes and retrieves thread through a base fabric.

My friend who does tablet weaving also uses similar thread, but I'm not aware that she uses a hook thing and a tablet loom is pretty distinctive.

sewingpup

looks like a needle punch tool...it is used to make pretty needle punch design....do a search for it and lots of info will come up good stuff.

Iceblossom

I'm thinking it is something like needlepunch thread too -- I've tried some searches on the numbers on the spools but haven't gotten lucky with a brand or even match yet... but I'll keep trying.

mjpEncinitas

Thanks! I put it up on the buy nothing Facebook page in my town. If I don’t get any takers do either of you do this craft? I’d be happy to send you the thread and needles.

SueZQ from MN

I agree that it looks like a needle punch tool, but the thread could also be used for crewel embroidery, a popular craft from the late 70s and 80s that is supposedly once again on the upswing.

Rhonda K

What does the label say on the yellow spool of thread?

QuiltE

Gosh .. to me it looks like a stitch ripper.

As for the yarn, I am thinking it's initial intent would be for weaving.

ckcowl

It’s a Pretty Punch needle and the threads used for doing pretty punch ( needle punch embroidery) I used to do a lot of Pretty punch- had a friend who was a dealer/ supplier. If you look up ( Needle punch) you will find lots of information. Missie Carpenter offers lots of patterns

mjpEncinitas

It says Pretty punch on it. So I guess you folks got it right. I missed that one spool wasn’t open.