7. Short pieces of steel with a fine point at one end and a little opening or eye at the other 8. A device for passing a thread through the eye of a needle. 9. A handy small tool about 6 in. (15 cm.) long, marked in inches and centimeters with sliding tab. Use as an accurate measure for small measurements such as hems. 10. Round embroidery hoop is the most common for this tool generally ranging in size from 3 inches to 12 inches diameter