Treadle Tape Loom Update 3

Today I was able to do a ruff assembly check.  All looks good and tomorrow I will sand all the parts and get the threads in the bottom of the top assembly parts.  If all goes well then I will be able to start the finish on these parts.  Next up will be the warp cage and take up rod assemblies and the heddles and tools.  Since there isn't much room for me to put a finish on all the parts at once these parts will get their finish after the first parts are complete.  Anyway that's the update.  :)

Handywoman tools in Handwoven Magazine again!

Can't believe I didn't post this already, I suppose I've been super busy.  The "My Everything Stick" is featured in Interweaves Handwoven magazine.  They sent me a copy of the issue.  So exciting!  It will also be featured in the upcoming Easy Weaving with Little Looms magazine but I haven't gotten that issue yet.  I'll be sure to share it with you as soon as I get a copy. 
I'm over the moon with joy!!!!  I am so blessed!

Treadle Tape loom update

Today I was able to work a bit on the latest treadle tape loom.  This one will be cherry and purple-heart
Once all the parts are cut out then there is sanding to do and lots of it....then I will do a dry fit and check that all is correct.  Once all is good I can put a finish on all the pieces.  Once they are dry begin the assembly.  I'm hoping this one will be done in a couple weeks. 

.  I have the Front apron, top rod and take up rod assembly pieces, the castle top, the ratchets and treadles cut out.  The top has been glued up and I scrapped the glue off today and will run it through the drum sander on Sunday and make the rest of the loom parts (heddle frame sides, legs, aprons for the legs and cut the pockets for all the rod and heddle assemblies in the base. 

Handywoman New Tapestry Shuttles

Handywoman's newest shuttle is finally off the design board!
I am happy to introduce you to the new Handywoman tapestry boat shuttle. The ends are beveled for using to beat in individual yarns as you work your pattern. The tapestry shuttle is approximately 8" long and 1 inch wide and a mere 1/2 inch thick. It uses paper quills or Handywoman glass bobbins.

Handywoman Glass Bobbins

New Exclusive handmade glass bobbins for Handywoman slim shuttles!  Yes, I said glass bobbins!!!  I've teamed up with a glass straw maker to create these beautiful and functional glass bobbins!  Will they break, well, yes that can break, however they are made from the same glass Pyrex is made from so they are very strong.  Yes, I still have my paper quills but paper quills don't have flanges! :)  These lovely bobbins have flanges on each end which to me is a show stopper!
Keeping with having handmade weaving tools these special bobbins fit the bill, not only are they handmade by a small business they are so useful and adorable!
My first order came in and I now have bobbins for my Standard Inkle boat shuttle and the Mini Inkle boat shuttle.
Coming in the next month or so will be bobbins for my super slim rigid heddle loom shuttles, Super slim super long Rigid heddle loom shuttles, Pencil/End of Warp shuttle and of course the pattern boat shuttle.  You'll soon be able to get these fancy bobbins for all of these shuttles!!!!