Stiletto Laying Tool

Stiletto Laying Tool

Made with a sharp tip rather than the normal laying-tool blunt tip, this “dagger-like” tool can help you lay threads neatly, or help you intentionally part threads in linen or fabrics for certain stitches. Made in England, this lovely pewter accessory will also look elegant in your needlework tool box—an instant heirloom.

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Description

Stiletto Laying Tool

Made with a sharp tip rather than the normal laying-tool blunt tip, this “dagger-like” tool can help you lay threads neatly, and help you intentionally part threads in linen or fabrics for certain stitches. Made in England, this lovely pewter accessory will also look elegant in your needlework tool box—an instant heirloom.

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  • Made in England
  • Pewter
  • Features a sharp end rather than a rounded end
  • The sharp end can also be used to intentionally part threads in an embroidery fabric

Why is it called a “stiletto”?

No, it’s not referring to the high-heeled woman’s shoe style. A laying tool may be called a stiletto because it resembles an Italian stiletto dagger: a slender, sharp-pointed, tapered shape.