A few minutes for quilting :)

So, it's been a while since I've actually had anytime for quilting and much like many of you quilters out there I have so many UFO's it's impossible to even remember what I have on my plate that I need to complete.  I thought I'd have more than this to show for this year but sadly no.  The good thing is, it's only the end of February!!!
So I found the cutest pattern Fancy Forest and have started it.  I've decided to make paper pieced patterns from the original patterns hoping this would be easier (tons of tiny pieces YUK).

So here is my progress.
and haven't had any time since...

Handmade Steampunk Box Tape Loom

I've been wanting to make one of these for so long and I finally have.  I have one more of these in walnut cut out and ready to finish and assemble but my next one will be somewhat different.  This one has steampunk designs engrave all over it and I did my best to make is super fancy.  This one is an 8dpi but the heddle is removable so I will be making different heddles to offer for sale for people wanting more options.
Anyway here is a solid cherry box band loom, I am so pleased with this.

Handmade Backstrap Loom Kits

So what is backstrap weaving?  Well, the art of backstrap weaving is practiced by many artisans in the highlands of Guatemala and have been indigenous to this region for generations....  According to Maya myth, backstrap weaving originated with Ixchel, the Maya goddess taking numerous forms, Moon, Water, Weaving and Childbirth.
Okay so now you know the history and how ancient it is.  It is one of the most beautiful things I've seen...watching someone use a backstrap loom to create the most wonderful works of art.
Well, I could I resist ...:)
So here is my first backstrap loom set and the next one I'm still working on getting all the parts.
I'm including with my little kit the how kit and caboodle :)
So with my set you get all this!!!!  The new set will be 6 epi Heddle and able to use worsed weigh yarn for the warp.
1 - adjustable backstrap
1 - Band Lock
1 - 8 dpi heddle - 1/8" thick solid walnut, approx 7x4"
1 - Sami Yarn shuttle (one side has been sanded thin for beating)
1 - warp comb
1 - back beam
2- warp sticks
1 - cotton carry bag

So here is my first kit

And here is the set I'm working on.  Need to make the band lock and back beam and it will be ready to sell.  Update Here is the Lg Steampunk Backstrap Kit.

Loom's on the Go just in time for Christmas

I'm getting so excited about Christmas!  Are you?  Well, I've been racking my brain trying to think of something new for my shop that would be perfect for children or grand children of weavers!  Teaching someone to weave, well that is my all time favorite thing to do or to hear about.  So I've got a new loom in my shop....and it's perfect for little weavers (and big ones too).
Here they are....Little Loom on the Go!

Cherry

Walnut

and Large Loom on the Go

Progress made on my new Handmade ski shuttles.

So in between orders I've been working on my ski shuttle design and here she is.  One day I'm going to make that steam box so I can get a better curve on the ends of these but for now this is as good as it gets.  These will be for sale now and I will continue to work on the design as I get user input but I'm feeling pretty good about these.  YAAAAAAAAAAAAA  :)  These will be 16" and 13" long and 1.5" wide x 1 inch tall.  This one is made from black walnut.