Mellore

This tool is used with metal thread embroidery. The pointed end is like an awl and the rounded end is used to move the metal threads and position them as needed on the design. The metal threads can be very hard on delicate fingers and needles are not the best tool for moving stiff metal threads around the curve of a design.  ©2002 Linda Fontenot, www.AmericanFolkArts.com