Tambour, meaning "drum" in French, is so named because of the hoop around which the fabric is stretched as tight as a drum. The sharply pointed tambour hook then pierces this surface, picks up the thread used, and pulls it back through in a loop, and in so repeating this, makes a chain stitch. Tambour work was a fast way to cover an article of clothing or household object with a decorative embroidered design.

#565-45, Wood Tambour Holder, 4 1/2" long             $12.00 each
#567-120, Size 120 Needle, .048" dia.
#567-100, Size 100 Needle, .040" dia.
#567-80,   Size 80 Needle, .032" dia.                         $3.50 each

(tambour hook enlarged)