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cjkopec:
While I was at the TN Classic I saw Becca doing quillwork. I was fascinated by it but didn't want to bother her with a million questions at the time. Last week I saw a post from a wildlife rehab that had a picture of all the porcupine quills laying on the ground from them shedding out. They are going to send me a few so I can try my hand at trying the technique. Thanks to Amazon, I have a copy of the Guide to Indian Quillworking that should be arriving next week. Like I need another hobby. ;)

Does anyone have any suggestions for references and a supply source?

Pat B:
Coby, I got that book also and it has helped me understand the technique. I watched a few videos on You Tube that helped and I also watched Becca working at the Classic. She does beautiful work and makes it look so easy. The process is simple although slow. I'm having trouble trying to keep my quilling even and neat. I'm using small sewing needles and thin artificial sinew for the thread. Regular sewing thread was harder for me to keep the needles on. I think the wax on the artificial sinew really helped. As far as quills, I asked on here and had 3 different folks send me quills. Crazy Crow has dyed and natural quills or you can dye them with Rit dye.
If you want just a few quills to try I can send you some of what others have sent me. At the rate I'm going I should have plenty to share with you.

Hawkdancer:
CJ,  I still have quite a few quills and can send you some.  Pm me your address.
Hawkdancer

cjkopec:
Jerry, I can catch up with you at MOJAM if you are coming. I’d really appreciate it.

cjkopec:
Thanks Pat. I’m really looking forward to giving it a try. I have lots of dyes here from my wool business. I believe they should work since the quills are a protein. I saw a video about the Rit dye too. I’ll be stalking the mail for my book to arrive. A lady in our longbow club said her husband used to do it so I might get some hands on instruction at some point. Becca sure did make it look easy but I knew better after watching what she was actually doing.

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