Awaji Kawara Magnetic Needle Minder with Polisher ~ Yellow HOP 30560 Dolphin Linen from Weeks Dye

Dolphin Linen from Weeks Dye Works

on linen closest to DMC shade 422

Raised Satin

It holds the fabric in place to keep it from stretching while ironing

The spool is made of Hasami Ware

Awaji Kawara Magnetic Needle Minder with Polisher ~ Yellow HOP 30560 Dolphin Linen from Weeks DyeThe magnetic needle minder is a handy sewing accessory to rest your sewing needles during projects. There is also a needle polisher built in to maintain needles that are sharp and move smoothly through cloth. The needle rest is made of glazed ceramic, the same type that has been used as roofing tiles on Japanese castles for centuries. The first kawara, traditional Japanese roof tiles, were made for Japanese castles dating back to 1610. There are