This document provides recommendations for tools to complete various material world tasks: 1. Tailor's chalk is recommended for marking an unusually shaped cushion as it is fast, easy to use, and leaves no trace. 2. Thread clippers are recommended for cutting embroidery thread as they are small with short blades for clipping threads and ripping seams. 3. Hand sewing needles are recommended for hand sewing a button to a shirt as they are long and slender with pointed tips, made of steel, nickel, or gold for durability and corrosion resistance.