The Return of the Queen!

.....the "Little Queen Bee" tatting shuttle, that is!  It’s been a while since Dave has made any tatting shuttles. Since he can no longer do the intricate small work required for the more elaborate shuttles, he is going to concentrate on flat shuttles.

This “Little Queen Bee” flat shuttle has been a favorite of our tatting customers (it sold in our Etsy shop before I could get it posted here or on Facebook, but there will be more in the future). Made from upcycled blinds, it is super lightweight and very smooth to the touch with its beeswax finish.

Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Takli Support Spindle

The beautiful whorl of this 1.3 ounce (37grams) moose antler Takli support spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The whorl measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 inches in length.

**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**

Carved Moose Antler and Cocobolo Mini Rim Weighted Top Whorl Drop Spindle

This unique 1.0 ounce moose antler rim weighted top whorl drop spindle has been intricately carved by Dave with his signature leaf motif. The notched whorl measures 1 5/8 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 7 3/4 inches in length. The bottom of the shaft has been shaped to accommodate a half hitch and a brass hook has been added to the top.

**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**

Moose Antler and Cocobolo Takli Support Spindle

This 1.0 ounce (27grams) Takli support spindle was crafted by Dave from moose antler and cocobolo. The whorl measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and the cocobolo shaft is 10 1/4 inches in length.

**Moose antlers are naturally shed each year, so no moose were harmed to create this spindle.**

Mini Rim Weighted Ambrosia Maple and Mahogany Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from beautiful ambrosia maple, and the 7 1/2 inch shaft from mahogany. A brass hook has been added to the top.  The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 0.7 ounces.  An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.

Mini Rim Weighted Chechen and Birch Top Whorl Drop Spindle

Dave has crafted the 1 7/8 inch diameter notched whorl of this rim weighted top whorl drop spindle from beautiful chechen, and the 7 1/4 inch shaft from birch. A brass hook has been added to the top. The weight of this gorgeous rim weighted handspinning tool is 0.9 ounces.  An additional photo can be seen in our Etsy shop.

Fossil Ivory Nalbinding Needles

We have just listed four new medieval Norse fossil ivory nalbinding needles to our Etsy shop.  Dave has created these needles in a variety of sizes.  Additional photos can be seen here.

Andean/Peruvian Style Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles

Dave has been busy over the Christmas holiday!  The twelve Andean style reproduction bottom whorl spindles were listed in our Etsy shop today.  The woods used are paduak, colorwood, holly, walnut, cherry, maple and birch.  Be sure to visit our Etsy shop to check them out!

Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Rug Needle

New in our Etsy shop today!  Dave has carved this 5 1/4" long nalbinding rug needle from fossil mammoth ivory.  Please click here for more information about this beautiful fiber art tool.

Medieval Norse Fossil Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Needles

Dave has carved these nalbinding needles from fossil mammoth ivory. At the suggestion of some of our wonderful customers who are active participants in the SCA, Dave has tried to create an authentic looking replica of a Medieval tool.  The sizes of these beautiful needles are 3 3/8 inch, 2 7/8 inch and 2 1/4 inch.  These lovely tools can be found in our Etsy shop.