Aficots

This beautiful tool was originally based on a lobster claw, used in lacemaking to smooth and polish threads. However, an aficot serves as a perfect laying tool for embroidery.

Its superbly smooth surface and rounded fine tip allows you to glide threads, even tricky ones such as untwisted silk floss, into place without snagging and twisting. The rounded end fits snugly in the palm of your hand to ensure control and comfort in use.

Designed and made in the depths of Cornwall by my talented cabinet-maker, Peter Blomfield. Available in the following materials:

• Walnut
• Oak
• Yew
• Maple
• Rosewood
• Olive
• Padauk
• Purple Heart
• Wenge
• Acrylic Horn (synthetic)
• Acrylic Tortoiseshell (synthetic)
• Acrylic Ivory (synthetic)

The images shown provide as accurate an impression as possible of the colour and texture of the materials from which these items are made. However, please be aware that each item will be unique in its grain and patterning.

Supply of exotic wood and acrylic aficots is limited.