Tatting Shuttles of American Collectors
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This site was created to help tatting shuttle collectors and answer frequently asked questions.

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Common vintage tatting shuttles found today.

The most commonly found tatting shuttles found today is those in the Boye Needle Company family. James Boye received his first patent in 1917 for his nickel plated swing-arm tatting shuttle. First appearing in 1916, it was marked "Pat.Appld.For". The Boye Company's second patent came in 1923 with a nickel plated removal bobbin shuttle. It is probably the most widely produced shuttle in America. The third shuttle the the Boye Company produced was patented in 1947. It was a flat plastic shuttle produced in four colors for only six years. The final shuttle manufactured by the Boye Company was a conventional plastic shuttle in the same original four colors of white, green, red and yellow.

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The first Boye tatting shuttles 1917.
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Boye Needle Company's most prolific style of tatting shuttle 1923.
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Boye's plastic shuttles, top on produced 1947-1952. Bottom traditional style produced 1952-.

Present-day American Tatting Shuttle Makers

GR-8 Shuttles are beautifully made from a wide variety of woods and antlers. Randy can also customize with inlays and scrimshaw. These shuttles utilize removable sewing machine bobbin.
http://www.gr-8shuttles.com/shuttles.shtml


David Reed Smith makes beautiful traditional tatting shuttles from a variety veneer woods and can also be customize in several ways.
http://www.davidreedsmith.com/default.htm



Dave Stanbrough is a talentd woodworker, making both flat and traditional tatting shuttles. He also makes a unique shuttle holder for winding and other accessories.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrizzlyMountainArts
https://www.facebook.com/grizzlymountainarts?ref=hl




Karen Bovard
is not only a very talented tatter and designer, but makes beautiful enameled copper shuttles and  leather shuttles. Check out her website at:
www.TheShuttleSmith.com



Georgia Seitz has been making shuttles since 1995. She also makes picot gauges and has online tatting classes.
http://www.georgiaseitz.com/ebay/store.html


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Shawn and Monica Braxton makes a variety of wood shuttles, all made to order.

https://www.etsChy.com/shop/NAGStudio




Middy Clark makes this beautiful shuttle, as well as other designs from repurposed die struck sterling silver plated brass that has been given an antique finish. She also enamel paints them in a number of colors.
​https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheKnottedVine

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GR-8 Shuttle - Red Maliee Burl
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Smith shuttle - walnut wood with spike tip
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Handi-wind shuttle
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Karen Bovard's enameled copper shuttle.
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Georgia Seitz - painted/decaled wood
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Cherry wood Side-winder shuttle
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Dragon Dog shuttle with dark blue painted enamel.

Tatting & Shuttle Suppliers

DS-9 Designs     https://www.etsy.com/shop/DebbieArnoldDesigns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=998736284

Handy Hands     http://www.hhtatting.com/ (also carries my book)

Lacis    http://www.lacis.com/

Tatting Corner    https://www.tattingcorner.com/

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Tatting Shuttles of American Collectors was published in 2002. This illustrated book showcases hundreds of tatting shuttles and accessories found in America today. Since the nineteenth century tatting shuttles have been both imported and manufactured in the United States. These interesting and beautiful lace making tools have been made in silver, gold, enamel, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, abalone, wood, plastic and metal. This book includes a chapter on US patents, as well as, tips on identifying the different materials from which the shuttles are made and how to care for them. 
My book will be back in print for a short run by June 30, 2021. New lower price, $24.00, shipping in US $3.00. I accept Paypal and checks for payment. I am also shipping copies to Handy Hands who also distributes to other vendors. For those interested in direct ordering email your name, address, and payment choice.
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