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Skein Winder
This is a 4 paddle winder, producing a skein 2 Metres in circumference. It is made of maple throughout. Click on the image to the left for more details and images. |
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Naalbinding Needles
Made of maple. Very smooth with no sharp edges. 2 sizes:
(i) 10 cm long x 14 mm wide by 3mm thick with a 6mm eye
(ii) 10 cm long x 9 mm wide x 3 mm thick with a 3.5 mm eye
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Prodder (or
Progger)
A simple tool for rug making. Fits comfortably into the palm of
the hand. Made of hard, dense wood.
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Short Prodder (or Progger)
This short prodder has a blunt point so that the work is not stabbed. It is made of hard wood and the handle is a lovely fit for the hand.(95 mm end to end )
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Double-pointed knitting needles |
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Hand turned, perfectly straight double-ended knitting needles made of hardwood. I can make any length or diameter. |
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Giant knitting needles
Hand turned, maple knitting needles, perfectly straight. The shoulders have two flat sides to prevent them rolling away. I can make any length, up to 80cm, and any diameter.
Stock size is 56 cm long, 33mm diameter.
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French Knitter
Turned from hardwood and shaped to fit your hand. very well finished. With 4, 6 or 8 pegs. |
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Tunisian Crochet Hook
350mm x 15mm with a raised shoulder at one end and a hand-carved
hook on the other. Made of maple. |
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Double-ended Tunisian Crochet Hooks |
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These are 41 cm long, with a hand-carved hook at each end The shaft is turned on a lathe and, being of maple, is far straighter and much stronger than those made from commercial dowel rod. Any diameter, from 6mm upwards.
I can make any length on request.
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Beading Frame
The wooden frame measures approximately 69 cm x 30 cm. It has strongly jointed corners and 5 small hand-turned pegs at each end to attach the warps. The warp threads are spaced by trapping them in an unstretched coil spring at each end. The frame is well finished and easily portable.
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Threader
Consists of a 10cm handle with a 6cm loop of nylon line. For effortless threading of peg loom sticks (for example).
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Wing-nut Spanner
Adjustable frames often come with wing-nuts. This little wooden tool helps you get extra purchase on the nut without hurting your hand.
75 mm long |
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Inch Worms
Small, shaped wooden rectangle used to make calculating an inch 'wrap' easier.
Two designs: a simple 'inch' and a multiple measure consisting of an inch, a centimetre and two centimetres (centiworm)
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Shawl Pin
Wooden pin for fastening a shawl or wrap. The 'pin' is 13 cm long and 5mm in diameter, tapering to a point. The knob illustrated is thistle shaped, but I am happy to work to your own design. Made from various combinations of hardwood.
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Darning Mushroom
Made of hardwoods. The dome is 7 cm in diameter and the handle is 11 cm long. I can make any size to suit your work.
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Embroidery Thread Organiser
A hardwood plate, 20 cm x 6 cm x 4 mm thick. It has 16 holes around the circumference for holding thread. The holes are 1/2" in diameter. It is very smooth, with no sharp edges.
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Needle case *NEW*
Various hard woods. The lid is a tight push fit.It will accommodate needles up to 80mm long. The new design incorporates two 'flats' to prevent the case rolling off the table.
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Used in needlelace to form a buttonhole ring. Precisely turned from maple in 3 sizes:
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diameters 3mm to 10.5 mm in steps of 1.5mm, length 11 cm |
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diameters 12mm to 19.5mm in steps of 1.5mm, length 11cm |
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diameters 21mm to 30 mm in steps of 1.5 mm, length 12.5 cm |
I can make larger sizes on request.
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Felting Needle Holder
A turned wooden holder which will take up to 4 felting needles. Designed to fit comfotably into the palm of the hand. (Felting needles not supplied)
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Tassel Blanks |
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These beautifully made blanks are sanded to a fine surface for you to finish as you wish; usually painted or covered in fabric.
Contact me for a leaflet with suggested shapes
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Poles/finials for hanging textiles |
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I usually work with 3 standard designs; Thistle, Acorn, Urn. These can be hardwood or good softwood and either finished to a lustre or left bare and finely sanded.
You need to specify diameter of pole on which they will fit. Note: I will happily make any finial to your own design. |
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