Covering the simple and the sumptuous, this delightful book chronicles the history and diversity of needlework tools dating from ancient Egypt through the twentieth century. Nearly 500 color and black-and-white photographs beautifully illustrate tools such as needles, bodkins, pincushions, thimbles, bobbins, chatelaines, etuis, clamps, hooks, shuttles, measuring tapes, waxers, winders, and more. Both the new and experienced will be fascinated by the range of items described within this captivating book. A necessary reference for any collector.