Crafters what is this thread used for?
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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
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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. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What does the label say on the yellow spool of thread?
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Gosh .. to me it looks like a stitch ripper.
As for the yarn, I am thinking it's initial intent would be for weaving. |
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
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Originally Posted by Rhonda K
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What does the label say on the yellow spool of thread?
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If it is wool thread then it's pricey. If it is wooly nylon, toss it or give away.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
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If it is wooly nylon, toss it or give away.
mjpEncinitas if you don't get any takers for the thread, I'll take it off your hands! |
Originally Posted by SueZQ from MN
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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.
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Defiantly not wooly nylon thread. I am sending you a private message.
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Wooly nylon is highly elastic and soft, usually used in sergers for active wear knits like swimwear. It is an inexpensive thread so unless doing a lot of garment making or have a special use for it why keep it.
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Makes me want to get my pretty punch back out of the drawer and make something new.
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The thread and needle are for needle punch. This size is for an embroidery type of finished that is nice and full. I use to do this and am sure I still have both the rug, which is much larger, and the smaller tool and thread, like you are showing. It punches through the back side of your pattern and leave a perfect loop on the other side. There is a latex finish to lock the thread on the back side that is used for rugs and can be used on pieces of the smaller embroidery sizes.
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