Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood 7/8" x 8.5" Wool Smidgens

Wool Smidgens

Faun from Picture This Plus

Stitch Count: 159 x 112

Designed by leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon

Model Fabric: Eureka by Fox and Rabbit

Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood 7/8" x 8.5" Wool SmidgensA lucet is a tool that is used to make strong springy square cord. Its origin goes back to the Vikings who made belts, straps, and maybe rigging for their ships. They would have probably used sisal or hemp to make these items. Today people who make period clothing can make piping or embellishments, quilters can make trim for the border on their quilts, and knitters can make frog closures. These tools are used to make jewelry out of wire, yarn, string,