Yew Shuttles

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 Here are the latest pop-a-bobbin shuttles to be made, at the moment there are other woods to choose from but I thought you would be more interested in these from my last post.


They are on a huge piece of cedar of Lebanon wood. As you can see from the rings (which are supposed to determine the age of a tree) it came from a tree over a hundred years old. The tree is still growing and this piece, along with many more good sized chunks,  came down in a storm. 

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  1. picotsnkeysAugust 11, 2020 at 10:20 AM

    I love the picture. I can almost smell the tree after the storm and almost feel the lovely grain in the wood.

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    1. Sally KersonAugust 12, 2020 at 5:25 AM

      Actually the Cedar has a really lovely smell when it is cut.

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeAugust 11, 2020 at 6:48 PM

    Ooh! Are the yew shuttles available for purchase? I would love one!

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    1. Sally KersonAugust 12, 2020 at 5:26 AM

      Diana I am sure I have your email somewhere, will be in touch yes they are for sale.

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  3. Jane McLellanAugust 11, 2020 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful shuttles. The tree rings are very impressive. So neat.

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    1. Sally KersonAugust 12, 2020 at 5:27 AM

      Jane they are impressive and very clear, I think this piece was oiled which brings them out more.

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