Harrisville 'RAG RUG' Shuttles

Rag Rug Shuttle: A practical double-sided shuttle for thick weft yarns or rag strips, the rag rug shuttle is designed to hold the maximum amount of yarn for rug weaving. Made of maple, it is available in 16" and 24" lengths.

Schacht 'RAG' Shuttles

These broad, sturdy shuttles have been traditionally used for rag weaving, though they are also excellent for heavy rug wools and bulky chenilles. Available in 14" and 20" lengths.

Wooden Temples or 'Stretchers'

These are the wooden adjustable temples that are used mostly by fabric weavers. . . rug weavers tend to use the metal temples.

Pirns. . . for End Feed Shuttles

There are three different sizes of pirns that we carry. . . an 8" black pirn that fits the larger AVL, the 15" Schacht End-Feed Shuttles, and the 15" Bluster Bay End Feed Shuttles. A 6" red pirn that fits the 12" Schacht End-Feed (aka 'End Delivery') Shuttle, and a black 5½" Pirns. . . for End Feed Shuttles that fit the short AVL and the the 13" Bluster Bay End-Feed Shuttles.

"Little Man" Tapestry Beaters

Hand made from various hardwoods. Approximately 8" in length. Choose from 1" or 1.5" width, contoured teeth, smooth and finished. Comfortable in the hand.

Howell's "LITTLE MAN" Narrow Stick Shuttles.

These "Little Man" narrow stick shuttles are about 3/4" wide (about 2 centimeters) and have a silky-smooth finish. The perfect stick shuttle for a small loom ** especially handy if the loom has a small shed opening. You can use these narrow stick shuttles for fine yarns and not have to deal with the bulk of bigger, more awkward stick shuttles.

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Harrisville Stick Shuttles

Ideal for simple weaving projects, Harrisville stick shuttles come in five convenient lengths - 9", 12", 16", 20" and 24" long, approximately 1 ³/₄" wide. They are made of solid rock maple.

Metal Bobbins for "Little Man" (and other) Boat Shuttles

Available in five lengths. Choose our 4 1/2", 6", 7", 9", or 10" (*actual finished length is approximately 1/8" less*) metal bobbins to maxiumize the amount of yarn you can wind for your boat shuttles.

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"Little Man" Boat Shuttles

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Warping Paddles in two sizes:

• 12 inches long with 18 holes
• 14 inches long with 24 holes

Made from hard wood, finely sanded but no oil finish applied. Comfortable to hold, use less than the maximum if you wish.

This is the paddle shown on the cover of Peggy Osterkamp's book "New Guide to Weaving: Winding a Warp & Using a Paddle".