May 20, 2017 · One of the things I greatly enjoy about weaving is that you can make some of your own tools--which I have done at times. My friend Lynda let me borrow a boat shuttle made from a dogwood tree on her father's property. The shuttle is special to Lynda because she made it with her Dad, and it fits perfectly in her hands. Dogwood has traditionally been used to make weaving shuttles because it's ...

Jul 26, 2020 · A weaving shuttle is PERFECT for upcycling into sailboat decor to use as rustic nautical decor with this repurposing project!

Mar 21, 2019 · My Mom and Dad came to visit recently, and Mom wanted to make a larger-capacity weaving shuttle. A while back she took up weaving cloth as a hobby and joined her local Weaving and Fiber Arts guild ...

Discover how to make your own weaving shuttles with these DIY ideas. Enhance your weaving experience by using handmade tools that are customized to your preferences.

DIY Boat Shuttle Bobbins: I was very lucky to receive a loom for free with boat shuttles for weaving! But unfortunately, those boat shuttles did not contain any bobbins. I scoured the net and couldn't find any ideas for DIY boat shuttle bobbins. They aren't very expensive, b…

However, my weaving friend reckons her other half (an Engineer) could fix it for me. 😍. Meantime, after hours and hours and hours 🤪 of practice (including a teensy bit 🤫 of cursing) and by refining my technique to suit my smaller Erica table loom, most of my boat shuttle picks work out.

Apr 18, 2017 · It was awkward and clumsy in my hands. Since that rocky introduction a few years ago, I have woven many meters with my double-bobbin shuttles. They have become cherished tools and efficient accomplices to some of my favorite fabric-making endeavors! Tips for Weaving with a Double-Bobbin Shuttle (and a short video demonstration) Practice.

I bought a boat shuttle and a bag of bobbins from the wonderful people at Hillcreek Fiber Studio. Given everything else I purchased, I simply couldn’t justify the cost of a bobbin winder, currently more than $100.

Jan 22, 2021 · Choosing and Using Shuttles: Double-Bobbin Boat Shuttles and End-Feed Shuttles Learn about two shuttles that are sometimes considered more advanced, as they require finesse on the part of the weaver. You might just want to learn how to use them!

Oct 31, 2024 · Wavy Shuttle While all the shuttles mentioned above are good for weaving your weft flat with the fell line, wavy shuttles are shaped to create a wavy or zigzag effect with each pick of weft. Using a wavy shuttle is a great way to get interesting patterns and textures into your weaving, but be careful—only some yarns work well with these shuttles.