After reading posts on this forum for a couple of months, I know NEVER to even mention Tandy. At all. Also, at this point I'm not looking to buy any tools (I have enough for the projects I'm doing). For the little projects i have done I have used a stitch marker, awl (scratch as it is the only one i have), waxed thread and a rounded stitching needle. The finished products look good enough for me but I would not give them to anyone else unless I figure something out that works and looks better. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!