[{"id":420371955956,"handle":"all","title":"ALL","updated_at":"2024-05-17T19:20:04+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eWelcome to Thread Collective - Your Premier Destination for Weaving and Spinning!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite world of fibre arts with Thread Collective, Australia's leading supplier of quality weaving yarns, weaving supplies, spinning wheels, and weaving looms. Elevate your craft with our curated collection featuring renowned brands such as Louet, Maurice Brassard, and Venne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo matter where you are in Australia, Thread Collective is dedicated to bringing the finest fibre art supplies to your doorstep. Enjoy the convenience of shopping online and have your favourite weaving yarns, spinning wheels, and looms delivered straight to you. Shop our comprehensive collection today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-02-09T16:06:36+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2024-02-26T09:13:50+10:00","alt":null,"width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/all.jpg?v=1715387228"}},{"id":408164663540,"handle":"back-order","title":"Back Order","updated_at":"2024-05-17T19:20:04+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-12-16T10:52:57+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"less_than","condition":"1"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":464384781,"handle":"bluster-bay-shuttles","title":"Bluster Bay Weaving Shuttles","updated_at":"2024-05-07T15:00:36+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Quality Handcrafted Shuttles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen it comes to weaving shuttles, Bluster Bay Woodworks is a name that weavers worldwide trust and admire. Bluster Bay Woodworks has established itself as a premier manufacturer of handcrafted weaving shuttles, known for its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and unwavering commitment to quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBluster Bay Woodworks also incorporates innovative features into their shuttles, setting them apart from traditional designs. For instance, many of their shuttles include a tension adjustment system that allows weavers to fine-tune the tension of the weft yarn. This feature gives weavers greater control over the weaving process and allows for optimal tension adjustments, resulting in more consistent and beautiful fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith a Bluster Bay shuttle in hand, weavers can embark on their creative journeys with confidence, knowing they have a meticulously crafted tool that embodies the essence of the weaving craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readmore\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy Bluster Bay Weaving Shuttles Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you looking for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/weaving-accessories?filter.p.vendor=Bluster+Bay\"\u003eweaving shuttles\u003c\/a\u003e that are durable, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing? Look no further than the weaving shuttles by Bluster Bay!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese amazing weaving shuttles were handcrafted in the USA by world-renowned shuttle craftsman, Bluster Bay. This selection features timbers that have been hand-picked from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bluster Bay weaving shuttles Australian Timber\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2314\/4741\/files\/BB_Australian_Timber_types_large.JPG?v=1521154416\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readless\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","published_at":"2017-10-25T10:20:36+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Bluster Bay"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Bluster Bay Shuttles"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2019-06-08T00:53:06+10:00","alt":"Bluster Bay Weaving Shuttles - Thread Collective Australia ","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Bluster_Bay_end_feed_shuttles_Australian_timber.jpg?v=1704931594"}},{"id":402329927924,"handle":"thread-collective-all-products","title":"Thread Collective All Products","updated_at":"2024-05-17T19:20:04+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-07-11T14:29:13+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"AVL"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ada Fibres"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Addi"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Ashford"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Birch"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Bluster Bay"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"DMC"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Daylight Company"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Erica de Ruiter"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Full Circle Fibres"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"GIST Yarn \u0026 Fibre"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Georgia Yarn Company"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Glimakra"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"ITO"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Kerry Lord"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"KnitPro"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Kollage"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Leclerc"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Lotte Dalgaard \u0026 Paulette Adam"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Louet"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Lowery Workstands"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Lykke"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Magiske Garner"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Malabrigo"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Marian Stubenitsky"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Marion Stubenitsky"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Maurice Brassard"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Mirrix"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Nancy's Knit Knacks"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Omanik Factory"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Peggy Osterkamp"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Schacht"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Prym"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Scheepjes"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Selvedge"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Suomen Lanka"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Swiss Mountain Silk"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Texsolv"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Thread Collective"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Various"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Venne"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Zweigart"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Venne Colcoton"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":164222435386,"handle":"weaving-looms","title":"Weaving Looms - Find your perfect loom!","updated_at":"2024-05-17T19:20:04+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eAustralia's Largest Range of Weaving Looms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a beginner looking for your first weaving loom or a more experienced weaver who is keen to try something new, we have the looms to help you on your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective offers a range of weaving looms for sale that will suit every style and budget. The type of weaving loom you choose will depend on what you want to create with it. You can go for a small weaving loom, like an inkle loom, or a larger one, such as a floor loom. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn to weave or have been weaving for years, Thread Collective will have a loom for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readmore\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrame Looms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thread Collective range includes\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/tapestry-looms\/frame-loom\"\u003e frame looms \u003c\/a\u003efor modern textured weaving. Aptly looking like a picture frame, a frame loom is one of the simplest loom types that is also easy to set up and weave on. We have frame weaving looms from brands like Louet and Ashford. These come in different sizes. A frame \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/weaving-starter-kit-ashford\"\u003eweaving loom kit \u003c\/a\u003efrom Ashford is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTapestry Looms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/tapestry-looms\"\u003eTapestry looms\u003c\/a\u003e are ideal for creating home decor works of art. With a tapestry loom, you can weave tapestries of different shapes and sizes. Since there are a variety of tapestry loom sizes, there are also plenty of projects you can do with them, from jewellery and purses to table runners to rugs. We have tapestry looms from Schacht and Mirrix. These are made of different materials and come in a variety of sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInkle Looms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/inkle-looms\"\u003eInkle looms\u003c\/a\u003e are used to make durable braided bands, such as belts, dog leads, guitar straps, bag straps, and many more. It is quite simple. Weaving on an inkle loom only requires you to have the loom, yarn, and a weaving shuttle. We have inkle looms from Schacht and Ashford. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRigid Heddle Looms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rigid heddle looms is a compact, portable weaving loom. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/rigid-heddle-looms\"\u003eRigid heddle looms\u003c\/a\u003e are a great way to learn, especially if you are a beginner. The heddles are fixed in place, which requires the weaver to move them while weaving. This loom allows you to create home decor pieces and wearable scarves. Check out our collection of Ashford rigid heddle looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable Looms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to do something a little bit more complex, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/table-looms\"\u003etable loom\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to go. Operated by shafts, a table loom allows you to have more control over your final design. A table loom is also portable, so you can take it to workshops and vacations, or simply move from one spot to another within your weaving studio. We offer a range of table looms from various brands like Ashford, Louet, Schacht, and Glimakra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor Looms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/floor-loom\"\u003eFloor looms\u003c\/a\u003e are a great choice when you want to weave longer lengths, and the advantage is that treadles on the floor control each shaft, allowing for much faster weaving. This is a large weaving loom that requires an ample amount of space, so it is best to assess how much space you have in your home and studio before getting a floor loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDobby Looms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to step up to the next level, have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/dobby\"\u003edobby looms\u003c\/a\u003e, we have both mechanical and computerised models available, allowing you to create the most complex of patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy a Loom Online at Thread Collective Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for top-quality branded looms for sale in Australia? You have found the right place! Thread Collective stocks \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/louet-looms\"\u003eLouet weaving looms\u003c\/a\u003e from the Netherlands, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/ashford-weaving-looms\"\u003eAshford weaving looms\u003c\/a\u003e from New Zealand, and Leclerc looms from Canada. If you are not sure what you are looking for, we are happy to assist you over the phone. Contact us to arrange an appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective also stocks a range of accessories, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/weaving-yarn\"\u003eweaving yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, weaving shuttles, warping boards, warping mills, and much more designed to bring your ideas to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readless\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-11T12:21:41+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"contains","condition":"Weaving Loom"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Warping Sticks"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Weaving Accessories"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Weaving Loom Reeds"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Weaving Loom Stand"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Weaving Loom Accessory"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-09-14T21:29:28+10:00","alt":"Find your perfect weaving loom - Thread Collective Australia ","width":1800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Weaving-looms-cover.jpg?v=1704932186"}},{"id":269794377913,"handle":"weaving-supplies-online","title":"Weaving Supplies \u0026 Materials: Must-Have Items for Weavers","updated_at":"2024-05-17T17:50:07+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Must-Have Items for Weavers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Collective offers a broad range of weaving supplies and materials every weaver must have in their inventory. Having all the weaving essentials before starting a project will help make your weaving process easier and more efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeaving Yarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving yarn is a growing market. You can find the supplies and materials you need for your projects on this website. Thread Collective has an extensive range of weaving yarns that are available at competitive prices from leading brands like Ashford, Venne, Malabrigo, Maurice Brassard, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeaving Tools and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from a wide range of weaving tools and accessories, including weaving shuttles, heddles, reeds, needles, warping mills and boards, warping pegs, and so much more. Get your weaving journey started with the right tools and accessories for weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeaving Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet started in your journey to becoming a fibre artist by purchasing your very first weaving kit. These kits come with everything you need to start weaving. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurchasing a weaving kit can be more cost-effective than buying each item separately, especially if you are a beginner looking to try your hand at weaving. Also, having all the items in one kit saves weavers from the hassle of sourcing individual supplies and ensures they have everything they need in one place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeaving Books\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no better way to learn how to weave than by taking lessons from weaving experts. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a beginner weaver, you may encounter challenges or face issues during your weaving process. Weaving books often address common problems and provide troubleshooting tips and solutions. 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These high-capacity Bluster Bay Ski Shuttles are useful when weaving with rag strips or bulky yarns such as mohair or rug yarn. Ski shuttles are often used interchangeably with rug shuttles. Our ski shuttles are low-profile at only 1.25 inches tall and will easily pass through narrow sheds.
The runners of these ski shuttles are steam-bent to a gentle, smooth curve. Steam-bending is more complicated and time-consuming than simply cutting the runners to a curved shape, but steam-bending produces runners that are more elegant and significantly stronger for their weight. Following the bending process, the runners are thoroughly dried and then sanded and buffed to such smoothness that they will literally ski through your warp.
Very few woods can be steam-bent with consistent results. Of the woods typically stocked by Bluster Bay, only cherry, walnut, maple, and ash exhibit excellent steam-bending characteristics, and therefore, the runners of these ski shuttles are made only in these four kinds of wood. The centre cleat of the ski shuttle may be made from any wood we have available.
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