Does anyone know what this is?

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I was packing my Moms sewing stuff and this tool was in with her wool. It has a needle that pops in and out when you turn the handle.

Leslie D · Answer

My best guess would be that it's a fancy 'sewing awl' or speedy stitcher, although the crank is throwing me off a bit. They're made for making quick repairs to heavy fabrics, like canvas or leather, or even heavy wool fabrics, where a normal sewing needle would be too difficult to stitch by hand.

Barbie Furth · Answer

I think it is a rug hooking or latching tool.

Jessica C · Answer

I think it looks like a gizmo for stitching on buttons.

Deltagardener · Answer

Thanks for the ideas everyone. It looks like it would be handy for making belt holes too.

KMS Woodworks · Answer

It is rare...what ever it is (some type of hand stitching tool) I just spent a bit of time googling it and did not find anything close.

Deltagardener · Answer

I too have spent some time looking under antique sewing tools but havent found it yet. I also found my grandmothers knitting belt which is so cool to hold on to. Thanks again!

Valerie · Answer

I would go along with Barbie Furth's idea that it is probably a rug hooking tool.

Deltagardener · Answer

Thank you!

Diane Navarro Tippetts · Answer

Leather sewing awl

Llm2483719 · Answer

I think maybe that rather than a rug hook tt may be a very old punch needle. Yes for rugs but a punch set up to make a punched rug. I can't see if the needle has a groove to lay down the thread. My best guess

Joni Mills · Answer

This is called a Danish Made Rotary Making Tool Denmark by Tas Tool. It is a rug making tool. If you click on this link (https://www.etsy.com/listing/125069557/danish-made-rotary-rug-making-tool) you will find your item listed.

Kris Niznik · Answer

Hello Delta Gardner,

I found this Danish Tas-Tool in my mother's craft stash also. It had limited information with it so I know what it's called, and that it's a rug maker, but not how to use it. I would love to make something with it. Did you ever find out what to do with yours?

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