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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - May 04 2025 : 1:03:38 PM
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Went to our first flea market yesterday and got quite a few treasures and these are one of the treasures I picked up for a dollar. Now the woman I bought them from and myself both thought them to be very large knitting needles. Then when I came home and looked them up this is what I found. What do you think?
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The items in the image are likely a pair of tatting shuttles or netting needles. These tools are used for creating knotted lace or nets. They appear to be made of wood, with a smooth, polished finish. The larger, bulbous ends serve as handles, while the long, slender bodies hold the thread or twine used in the crafting process. These tools are often used in traditional crafts like tatting, netting, or macrame.
Now I have tatted but used very small needles.
Whatever they are I love them, perfect for a dollar!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - May 04 2025 : 1:14:48 PM
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I can't tell what the size is but they look like drum sticks.
Judith
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7408 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 04 2025 : 2:19:45 PM
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Oh yes long and wide and pointed at the bottom like knitting needles.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - May 05 2025 : 12:36:45 PM
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I thought they might be to help turning a narrow tube of fabric. I have never tatted so don't know about that, but my grandmother tatted and I never saw anything like these when I was with her.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 05 2025 : 1:17:10 PM
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Debbie, at first I thought they were wands lol! They are super neat. What a great find!
Krista
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
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Posted - May 06 2025 : 8:35:52 PM
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Hi, Debbie! I think that they are broomstick lace needles. Tatting shuttles and needles look quite different from what you have. Hopefully you will be able to discover what they were used to create.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 09 2025 : 8:43:10 PM
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Oh Debbie.. those are cool... even tho' I have no clue what they are!
hugz-n-squisches
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2025 : 4:36:30 PM
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Hi again, Debbie! Were you ever able to figure out what the items that you purchased are used to create? They are very interesting and lovely at the same time. Happy collecting!
Nancy 8352
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2025 : 4:10:57 PM
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Debbie, I have no idea what these are but they are fascinating and show the old craftsmanship in their making.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7408 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2025 : 7:00:52 PM
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No, I have not been able to identify them yet. So, I just display them with my new and vintage sewing treasures.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
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Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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