lucet needle loom drop spindle french knitting

Our range of drop spindle kits start at a simple CD kit for £4 ; turned pine £6.50 ; turned whiskey barrel Oak or beech £8.50
and Turkish at £12.50.
All kits include laminated instructions and ample carded fleece . You can spin straight from the bag

.During the 18th century , cord making was a necessary occupation for all levels of society , and for this a tool known as a "lucet" was used. Lucet made of beech , wool and full instructions enclosed for £3.50 all including postage.

Weaving on sticks produces long thin lengths of fabric which can be made into belts , edgings , trimmings and tiebacks . The fabric produced is a weft-faced weave , where the warp ends are entirely covered by the weft. Two , three , five or even seven sticks can be used. The museum pack includes 7 sticks and full instructions @ £3

We now produce a small range of turned items from
morters and pestels to bowls and pen holders
in all sorts of woods

Pay by cheque made out to Terry Wilding. Holmisdale House , Glendale
Isle of Skye IV55 8WS or by Paypal via email skye.toy.museum@ukf.net
or give us a ring 01470 511240