Shuttles
boat shuttle
£24.00
74
in stock
Flat closed-bottom with a pivoted bobbin pin to take quills or bobbins 20cm/8" takes 9cm quills 29cm/11.5" takes 11cm quill (maximum) 35cm/14" takes 13cm quill (maximum) or our nylon bobbin Swedish double boat shuttle Similar in style to the standard Swedish boat shuttles, but with two cavities for use with two separate 9cm quills on a single pivoted pin
Bullnose shuttle 12" closed
£99.00
1
in stock
This is a shuttle with yarn carrying capicity! The 6" bobbin for boat shuttles is a perfect companion to the bullnose 12" shuttle. Most of our 25gram spools of yarn will also fit (shown in main photo) - should you wish to avoid spool winding!
end feed hook tensioned shuttle 11inch
£115.00
1
in stock
End-feed shuttles are so called because the yarn feeds from the end of a static pirn instead of feeding from the side of a rotating bobbin. They deliver the weft yarn at a constant tension without the weaver having to manipulate each pick. The hook tensioning system is simple and elegant - a series of hooks which the yarn can be zig-zagged around until the perfect tension is reached. Like all othe…
hand crafted curved boat shuttle 30cm
£49.00
2
in stock
Handcrafted from a British wood and finished to a smooth lustre. The curved shape feels comfortable in the hand If you would like extra bobbins (the shuttle comes with one) the handcrafted bobbins - large - are the same size and from the same maker! 9cm cardboard quills also fit.
handcrafted damask shuttle with matching bobbin 7"
£45.00
8
in stock
This cute small shuttle with its matching wood bobbin and low profile is ideal for pick-up or for use at the end of a warp, as well as for damask or split-shed weaving. Handcrafted from a British wood and finished to a smooth lustre.
poke shuttle 12"
£25.50
2
in stock
All lengths of poke shuttles have the same smooth double-sided profile, with recessed yarn holding - much like a mini rug shuttle. They are great for inlay work as they slip easily in and out of the shed without damaging the warp ends. As you would anticipate, Bluster Bay crafts these shuttles from beautiful woods which they give a silky smooth finish.