Buffalo Bone Crochet Hook

Dave has created this unique crochet hook from buffalo bone (American Bison from the Cascade Buffalo Ranch here in Oregon). The finial is Cocobolo with a True Stone turquoise accent ring. The length is 5 3/8 inches and is a USA hook size G, 4.00 mm. It has been initialed by Dave, the maker.

Buffalo Bone Small Crochet Hook Size D 3.25 mm

This crochet hook, which features delicate filigree embellishment, was carved from buffalo bone (American Bison from the Cascade Buffalo Ranch here in Oregon). The finial is stabilized Figured Maple with a True Stone malachite accent ring. The length is 5 ½ inches and is a USA hook size D, 3.25 mm. This hook has been initialed by Dave, the maker.

Filigree Holly Bobbin Tatting Shuttle

For Dave, it's not just about MAKING a shuttle......its about CREATING a shuttle! He has carved this 2 3/8 inch lightweight bobbin shuttle out of Holly wood and burn etched the filigree design by hand. The end is inlayed with blue swirl celluloid. The bobbin is a common plastic Singer, available at any Wal-Mart and comes in a 4 pak. It has a #14 steel crochet hook inset in the nose. This tatting shuttle has been initialed and dated by Dave, the maker.

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Ivory and Walnut Small Top Whorl Spindle

Dave really enjoys making these small fancy drop spindles. This one is walnut accented with padauk wood and ancient mammoth ivory. You can really see the beautiful grain in the ivory on the whorl. This piece has been initialed and dated by Dave, the maker, on whorl bottom.

Type: Top whorl
Whorl: 2 inches
Length: 8 1/2 (not including brass top hook).
Weight: 1.0 Oz
Materials: Walnut and Padauk wood and Ancient Russian Mammoth Ivory

Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Knitting Needle with Rune

A uniquely marked Mammoth ivory nalbinding needle with inlaced brass rune. This Runic symbol is SIGEL, the rune of will. It is that spiritual energy which guides all true seekers. A rune of success. The ivory is at least 10,000 years old. It has been initialed by Dave, the maker. This piece would be perfect for SCA Ren-Faire participants!

Blue Mammoth Ivory Nalbinding Knitting Needle

Rare BLUE Mammoth ivory nalbinding needle with inlaced brass rune. This Rune symbol is EIHWAZ , a very powerful rune of banishing and protection. The ivory is at least 10,000 years old. It is initialed by Dave, the maker. Perfect for SCA Ren-Faire!

What is Nalbinding? According to Wikipedia , Nålebinding (Danish: literally "binding with a needle" or "needle-binding", also naalbinding or naalebinding) is a fabric creation technique predating both knitting and crochet. Also known in English as "knotless netting," "knotless knitting," [1] or "single needle knitting," the technique is distinct from crochet in that it involves passing the full length of the working thread through each loop, unlike crochet where the work is formed only of loops, never involving the free end. Archaeological specimens of fabric made by nålebinding can be difficult to distinguish from knitted fabric.

Hand Carved Buffalo Bone Laying Tool

Dave has hand carved this laying tool from buffalo bone. This American Bison bone is from the Cascade Buffalo Ranch here in Oregon. The finial is stabilized spalted maple with a True Stone lapis accent ring. The length of this hand carved tool is 5 ½ inches. It has been initialed by Dave, the maker.

Hand Carved Wood Spirit Lace Bobbin

Dave made this 4 1/4 inch Continental style lace bobbin out of Walnut and Spalted Maple. The hand carved wood spirit watches over your lace work. It is initialed and dated by Dave, the maker.

Oregon Cascades Myrtlewood Tatting Shuttle Number 18

Dave has been busy lately making his signature Oregon Cascades Myrtlewood tatting shuttles. Thanks to our wonderful customers, he's had to make several all in a row :) He's just finished Number 18 and it is now for sale in our Etsy shop.

Little Swallow Tatting Shuttle

I am SO lost without my laptop!  The Dell repairman will be here tomorrow!  Yea!!!

This little beauty should have been blogged about last week.  The 2 1/4"  American Cherry Wood post shuttle is perfect for tatters with small hands.  Dave has burn etched a graceful swallow on this piece.