Saturday 6 April 2019

power winding

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You’ve heard me mention Jean Gordon in a few posts where I also shared a few of her projects. She calls herself my “dedicated reader” ;-D. She has been a crocheter but has taken up tatting for the last few years. Before I continue with the main purpose of this post, here’s some eye-candy from her...

Hummingbird Rose Doily  (crochet Jean Gordon)
JAG Filet Mat  (crochet Jean Gordon)
Rosette Doily  (tatting Jean Gordon)

 Powering a Shuttle Winder – how to
Jean Gordon

A few months back Jean shared a rapid shuttle-winding idea with me – “a simple Magic”. Now who doesn’t love magic, especially if it gets our shuttles filled in a jiffy, with no elbow grease?! She has kindly prepared a 2-page document with written instructions as well as a video – a lot of ‘firsts’ for her…

Disclaimer : We are not associated or affiliated with the products/companies/brands or sellers mentioned. Jean would simply like tatters to draw full benefit from the tools if they so desire. 

The following is mostly in her words ….
I’ve been seeing people with the Tatting Shuttle Winder picture attached and wished that it was powered.  I’ve had one for couple years and my husband found THE WAY to make it power wind.
And the magic wand that powers and speeds up the winding process is … wait for it …. a small 4v drill !!!
With power comes motion – some undesired ;-p Hence a non-slip surface (like a shelf liner seen in pics) will keep the winder stable when the drill is in action.

Besides speed and comfort, this process helps to eliminate the thread twisting like when the shuttle is filled by hand. It can also be used to unwind shuttles.
There is also a tip about how to wind 2 shuttles continuously using these tools.

There have been so many Tatters that have offered online help to Tatting Newbies that this will be sort of my way of pay-back.

Click to download this free pdf document for all details, with more pics and video :

So who wants to power their winder ??? Jean found a video showing the multiple uses this 4v drill can be put to - so it's more bang for your buck !!!

10 comments:

  1. Sounds pretty handy!! Please thank her for sharing!! :)

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    1. Thank you, Sue ... will convey your sentiments :-)))

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  2. the moment I saw the pic, I thought you had made that doily. It's beautiful, congratulations to Jean and thanks for the file (even if I don't have the winder)

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    1. I'm sure I can't crochet that well, Nin !!!
      It really is a handy tool for those who do have a winder :-))

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  3. Winding tool great idea and beautiful crocheting work and tatting.

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    1. Any labour-saving device which leaves us more time to tat and create is welcome ;-P I'm sure Jean will appreciate your comment, Carollyn :-)

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  4. Same piękne rzeczy. :)
    Pozdrawiam ciepło.

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    1. Yes, her work is beautiful !!! Thank you :-))

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