The curvy pattern boat shuttle

So, it's been the better part of a year and a half that weavers have asked me to make a long stick shuttle that had a thin curvy edge.  It seems their grand mothers had one and also were seen using hay saws to achieve a curvy design in their tapestry/art weaving.  So a couple weeks ago two people ask for this same tool.  Seems they are super hard to find the antique ones floating around. 

Well the last request finally got me to finish designing the one I've been procrastinating making for some time now.  See there is only one me, and until they find a pill or another me there is just so many hours in a day.  :)

The pattern stick shuttle, a more traditional pattern tool and then one never seen before :) now, and that is my pattern boat shuttle.  The pattern boat shuttle comes in two different options.  A gentle curve (probably more of what general weavers will want) and a more severe curve (more for tapestry and art weavers).  The pattern boat shuttle is 22" long and uses a 6" paper quill, the pattern stick shuttle is 19.25" long but comes in more wood species options.

I'm thinking of including new patterns for both of these, but that depends on how well these do and the demand.  These take a great deal of sanding...YIKES  nearly sanded a finger or two off just today! :)

Okay I'll not bore you with more words to read when pictures are more pleasing :)

The pattern boat shuttle -  22" Long x 1/2" thick and comes in Mahogany, Maple, and Cherry

And the more traditional pattern stick shuttle -  19.25" long x .25" Thick and is available in Purpleheart, Yellowheart, Mahogany, Cherry, Maple, and Zebrawood.