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I have no idea exactly what type of Loom this needle for lack of better term goes to. Found this at the local GW a few days ago and was thinking of some of the great people I have met here on CW, and the first one that came to mind was Epson233. I know how passionate and knowledgable she is on the sewing tip And so I purchased this with you in mind Autumn. I'm not sure exactly what to call this or but I welcome your enlightenment and anything you may be able to add to information of this huge sewing momento.
Sewing ToolsIn addition to needle cases, scissors, thimbles, and pin cushions, other se…
They call it a shuttle.
"The flying shuttle was one of the key developments in the industrialization of weaving. It allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics, and it could be mechanized, allowing for automatic machine looms. It was patented by John Kay (1704–c. 1779) in 1733."
"The increase in production due to the flying shuttle exceeded the capacity of the spinning industry of the day, and prompted development of powered spinning machines, beginning with the spinning jenny and the waterframe, and culminating in the spinning mule, which could produce strong, fine thread in the quantities needed. These innovations transformed the textile industry in Great Britain."
"Projectile and rapier looms eliminated the need to take the bobbin/pirn of thread through the shed; later, air- and water-jet looms reduced the weight of moving parts further. Flying shuttle looms are still used for some purposes, and old models remain in use."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_shuttle
And then there was the recently obsolete technology the Space Shuttle, too!
Thank you Vetraio! The correct name "shuttle" was eluding me for hours. Hence the name "needle" I knew these were used in the textile industry from seeing shows on public television as a kid. In the link you sent it mentioned that some looms are still in use today, This one seems pretty old and I am curious if these are still used today?
Thank you for the love Alfredo. You too Vetraio!
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Thank your for your comments and love Bellin68!