Hand Turned Embroidery Stilettos

We have added four new embroidery stilettos, or laying tools, to our Etsy shop.  The 2 1/2 inch long stiletto on the top left was crafted from buffalo horn and hangs from a long silkon cord.  The stiletto on the top right was crafted from beautiful teak wood and measures 5 3/4 inches in length.

The laying tools in the photo below were both turned from buffalo bone.  The elegant stiletto on the left measures 4 1/4 inches in length, and the one on the right is 3 inches.

Ebony and Pink Acrylic Laying Tool Stiletto

Ebony and Pink Acrylic Stiletto

Dave has crafted this 5 inch laying tool out of ebony wood and very pink acrylic. The elegant fiber art tool is currently up for auction on Ebay.

Gift Set! Lace Tatting Shuttle Needlework Tools

Gift Set! Lace Tatting Shuttle Needlework Tools

A GRIZZLY MOUNTAIN ARTS SPECIAL!

This is a handmade Christmas gift set Dave made for that special someone you know (maybe even yourself). Imagine their surprise to find this set in their Christmas stocking! The entire set is made from Oregon Myrtlewood and includes:

**2 ¾ inch tatting shuttle
**Fixed needle pattern pricker
**#14 picot crochet hook
**Pin pusher/lifter tool
**Pin Vise
**Buffalo bone thread laying tool
**Lazy Susan
**Stick pin

More photos of this Christmas gift set can be found at the Ebay auction.

Buffalo Bone Embroidery Laying Tool

Buffalo Bone Embroidery Laying Tool

Dave crafted this 5 inch embroidery thread laying tool out of Buffalo bone. It includes a point protector he made from Ebony. It is held on the tool by a common hair stretchy that you can easily replace yourself. An additional photo of this beautiful fiber art tool can be found at the Ebay auction listing.

Bone Embroidery Thread Laying Tool & Tip Protector

Bone Embroidery Thread Laying Tool & Tip Protector

This 5 1/4 inch laying tool was handcrafted by Dave from Buffalo bone. While he has made these before, this is the first where he has incorporated a point protector with the tool. The tip protector is turned from burl wood and attaches to the tool by means of an elastic stretch cord and lobster claw clasp. It is easily and quickly removable from the tool for use. Once finished just re-clasp and stretch the protector back in place. Easy Peezy!

This laying tool is currently up for auction on Ebay. More photos can be found at the auction listing.

Handmade Needlework Embroidery Thread Laying Tool

Handmade Needlework Embroidery Thread Laying Tool

Dave handcrafted this 5 1/2 laying tool from a steel point and joined hardwoods. Dave buys various steel crochet hooks and cuts off the hook ends for insetting into bobbin tatting shuttles. Here he has sharpened the remaining hookless end of one of the steel shanks into a sharp needle point and inset it into a joined mix wood handle to be used as a very fine pointed thread laying tool. It has been finished with hand rubbed bees wax.

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Carved Bone Embroidery Thread Laying Tool Stiletto

Carved Bone Embroidery Thread Laying Tool/Stiletto

Dave handcrafted this 4 3/8 inch laying tool out of buffalo bone. This tool has been adorned with a tiny acorn finial. This piece has been initialed by Dave. To view an additional photo of this item, please click here to visit the Ebay auction.

Handcrafted Bone Embroidery Laying Tool Stiletto

Handcrafted Bone Embroidery Laying Tool Stiletto

This 4 ¼ inch laying tool was handcrafted out of Buffalo Bone. It is initialed by Dave, the maker. If you would like to view an additional photo of this tool, please visit the Ebay auction.

Handcrafted Bone Embroidery Laying Tool Stiletto

Handcrafted Bone Embroidery Laying Tool Stiletto

Dave handcrafted this 5 ¼ inch laying tool out of buffalo bone and golden swirl celluloid. It has been initialed by Dave and is currently up for auction on Ebay.

Embroidery Buffalo Bone and Rosewood Laying Tool Stiletto or Hair Stick

Embroidery Buffalo Bone and Rosewood Laying Tool Stiletto or Hair Stick

Dave has handcrafted this laying tool, which can also be used as a hair stick, from buffalo bone with a Honduras Rosewood finial. This beautiful tool is 5 ¾ inches long and has been initialed by Dave, the maker.

Hand Carved Buffalo Bone Laying Tool

Dave has hand carved this laying tool from buffalo bone. This American Bison bone is from the Cascade Buffalo Ranch here in Oregon. The finial is stabilized spalted maple with a True Stone lapis accent ring. The length of this hand carved tool is 5 ½ inches. It has been initialed by Dave, the maker.

Bone and Box Elder Laying Tool

Dave turned this beautifully colored 5 inch laying tool out of bone and dyed box elder wood.

Bone is LEGAL to ship worldwide. We have been having a problem with someone maliciously reporting this item to Ebay for removal. This person has been reported and the matter is being investigated by Ebay so hopefully there will be no further disruptions.

Sharp Bone Needlepoint Laying Tool

Dave turned this 5 ½ inch laying tool out of bone and dyed box elder wood. It is also accented with bone beads.

This laying tool is currently up for auction on Ebay.com. Please click the link below if you would like to view this auction.


Sharp Bone Needlepoint Laying Tool on Ebay.com