Sewbiz - Yes, the heddle and shuttle were custom made. The heddle is ash and the shuttle is plum. I love working with fine wood tools, I really believe that is partly why I enjoy weaving so. I am able to create lovely cloth using spectacular wood tools. Years ago I collected different things and those collections were nothing but dust catchers. Now I collect fiber tools made from fine woods and I get to use them everyday. It is not cheap to go that route, but oh so worth it:-)
Boston - that is a great top! It makes me happy just looking at it
