What are these?

[SunnyMum]

My Fil gave me a wee gift in secret, ie he hid it under a table mat so his wife and daughters couldn't see. Then in good old fashioned hushed voice and a finger to his his lips he whispered "this is for you. You can use it for your crochet. I made these for my mother." He is 94. His mother died of hunger in WW2. I have NO IDEA what to do with it. But I can't not do anything with it. He says it was a template. HELP. Do any of you know what it is?

[Glint]

Could it be a wool winder to stop tangles when using different colours?

[Morganna]

Is it a stand for hooks/needles? Or a needle gauge? There are round cutouts at the base of the petals.

[SunnyMum]

I have no idea. The only clue I have is "a template ". He said "gabarit" in French.

[SunnyMum]

2 are identical sizes, one in slightly smaller than the others.

[Morganna]

I’m wondering whether there could be a stick of some kind through the centre to make it stand up.

[Morganna]

I’m wondering whether there could be a stick of some kind through the centre to make it stand up.

[Marth]

Did she make crochet flowers maybe?

[SunnyMum]

Highly likely, but I can't see how to use the template.

[Rosa]

I did a google image search, and quilting template seemed most similar.

[SunnyMum]

Yes, I thought that they could be forr a sewing project rather than crochet.
He diid say it was for my crochet, though.
Having said that, he did once make me a wooden blocking board for my "embroidery ". Maybe he got confused again.
I'm going to have to ask him, I think. Which is a shame because I wanted to make something as a surprise gift for him.

[Cerise]

Have you PMed, Rosy? She quilts.

[Cerise]

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1462519 ... la=1&gao=1&

[SunnyMum]

Good idea, Cerise. Will do

[rosy]

I do quilt! I think Cerise's etsy link has solved the mystery.

[SunnyMum]

Thanks all.
I think he's muddled up his crafty hobbies.