Tools and Treasures

Ultimate Fabric Marker Holders

The amazing Ultimate Fabric Marker pencils iron off like magic but as we know, they are quite fragile. That is why I handcraft these holders. Simply slide in the pencil and tighten it up.

Caballo Lake Dreams $50

I spent the summer of 2023 in the beautiful New Mexico desert and I wanted to make one item that was a culmination of my magical summer. This reflects the mountains, the desert floor, the water, the sky that I experienced.

Sunday Sunrise $40

I love to spend a morning out on my lathe. I spin these tools outside so when I’m creating these, I get inspired by my surroundings. Here, in the summer of 2023, I am in the desert of New Mexico and this pencil holder is what I saw in the sky one morning.

Ocean of Trees $40

The deep blue of the sea amongst the trees of the forest, hear the birds sing, and nothing else. That day inspired me to join these pieces together to make this beautiful tool that will last for years.

To order, fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, note the name of the holder you'd like. I will email you a PayPal invoice for the amount.

All My Heart $40

Sometimes we need to appreciate the beauty of simplicity. And sometimes, if you look carefully, you see the complexities of something very simple. The colors of the “heart of the palm” are amazing.

Quail Run $40

The coo of the quail, do you know the sound? Every morning at the Monticello Campground at the Elephant Butte State Park, I heard them calling each other as they ran in a line through the brush. The morning sky, the quail, the desert floor, it always makes me smile.

Desert Shoreline $40

I’ve been an avid birdwatcher for over 50 years so I wanted to craft this pencil holder out of my memories of birding the eddies of Caballo Lake in New Mexico.

Carrots for Betty $40

While camping at Elephant Butte State Park in New Mexico, I’d go for walks every morning. A small cottontail that was named “Betty the Bunny” would be waiting for me at the corner each day. I decided to make this one in her honor.

Autumn in the Desert $40

Inspired by the colors found in the desert of New Mexico in the fall on the bottom, and African mahogany on top, this one for years of joy in your sewing room.

Bahi Love $40

Made of the heart of the palm tree, this Bahi wood was created at the Monticello Campground in New Mexico on a sunny Saturday afternoon in August.

Caballo Lake Swirl $30

This was crafted at Caballo Lake, New Mexico. I joined two pieces together, the bottom wider than the top for easier holding.

Needle threaders can thread both large-sized and small-sized needles and also sewing machines. The needle threaders are removable and reversible for protection and storage just like the seam rippers. They are made from sturdy steel wire and 2 wire sizes are included to handle all of your threading needs. 

Shipping is free for any of the items in this email to anywhere in the continental United States and I pay any sales tax too.

The Crafting

I use either acrylic or wood or a blend of both the create each item. The acrylic is handmade using a blend of pigments and a variety of techniques from resin artists in Oregon, Indiana and Ohio. The clip and the grip are chrome plated steel making the holder strong, durable and easy to use. Each item is carefully and lovingly created (fabric pencils are not included).

Purple Sky Smoke $40

I smoke a pipe while I make these on my lathe. The tobacco I like is from Ireland. Both purple (corcur) and tobacco are highly admired and was incredibly scarce in days of old. I made this one because I’m Irish and I love history. Read here if you want to go down a rabbit hole.

To order, fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, note the name of the holder you'd like. I will email you a PayPal invoice for the amount.

Magical Waves $50

It’s important to focus your efforts on art that wants to reveal itself. Don’t give me the credit, this one was born from the lathe on a sunny Sunday morning along Caballo Lake in New Mexico this summer.

Burls and Swirls $40

My imagination went wild the day I made this one. Walnut burl with swirls of greens blues and yellows. Hold fun in your hand that is also a useful tool!

Forest and Sky $40

Walking through the forest in New Mexico, I looked up and saw a small window of sky. After hours of imagining how to recreate this in a special holder, I crafted this for someone who loves the forest.

Cactus and Pumpkins $40

The cool autumn of the desert inspired me to put these colors together to celebrate my first autumn in New Mexico.

Night and Day $40

The skies of New Mexico are nothing short of awe-inspiring beauty. The swirling clouds by day with radiant sunshine and the stars at night that light your path. This was created with gratitude for these skies.

The Warrior $40 SOLD

Made from Hawaiian koa wood, this exotic material represents strength and courage. It was frequently used to make swords, canoes and is very durable. A ribbon of glitter was added.

Waves of New Mexico $40

Three pieces were joined to reflect the colors I saw in the water at Elephant Butte Lake this summer. The sandy brown of the shore, the blue-green water with just a touch of pink.

To order, fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, note the name of the holder you'd like. I will email you a PayPal invoice for the amount.

New Mexico Forest $40

I was inspired to make this one after spending the hot summer in southwest New Mexico at the foot of the forest.

The seam rippers come with a small and large very sharp Japanese reversible blades made from manganese steel. The blades are also removable and reversible for protection and storage.

Fabric pencils are not included with any purchase (order them “here“), nor is the fabric, or needles. Love and joy are included in each holder however, no extra charge.