The
Needlework Tool Collectors Society of Australia aims to increase knowledge of
all (current and antique) needlework tools and the skills they supported. Our group holds meetings
regularly in
Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, and offers library and newsletter
services to
our members throughout Australia and in other countries.
Meetings usually include a
presentation on specific needlework tools, a research theme such as chatelaines,
work boxes, etuis, thimbles, knitting tools, halfdolls, sewing birds,
needlecases and more, or on types of needlework including antique textiles. We
also have a show-N-tell session in support of the presentation or theme for the
day, refreshments, and occasional sales tables. Other activities include
workshops and site visits, and help in identifying obscure needlework tools and
curiosities.
The pandemic has caused changes to scheduling the Society's next Biennial conference..At previous ones, Delegates enjoyed listening to lecturers and specialist collectors who share their knowledge
generously on the history of antique, vintage or modern needlework tools and
accessories. There's information on past conferences on our HISTORY page. We have a facebook page too at Needlework Tools
Curious about the
pictures on this
site? At the moment many are examples of antique pieces that are favourites
among collectors, plus reproductions and modern pieces too. Above is an Avery brass needle-packet holder in the form of a worktable c1876.
Becoming a Member
You can contact the NTCSA by email to get more information about our activities or about membership - the details are on our Contact page, or email secretary @ needleworktoolcollectors.org (remove the spaces). Download a Membership application here.