Welcome
"Ztwist" is a term familiar to most handspinners, being a direction of twist inserted into yarn. It is also the web home for the Wheel-Maker's Craft series of educational materials for fiber enthusiasts, wood workers, and those interested in spinning wheels in general.
Available books for Purchase below.
To purchase books (USA customers), just scroll down, or click on the link above. All titles are currently in stock and ready to ship via USPS Priority Mail.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Due to the Covid pandemic, we have discontinued International shipping through our website.
International customers may still find our books listed on EBay, which provides shipping to various countries World Wide. Cost for shipping International book orders through Ebay varies between $29 and $40 USD per order, depending on location and quantity of order.
Available Wheels for 2024
Currently there are several Emily and Sabrina wheels available for purchase in 2024, with minimal to zero wait time. The Sabrinas, as well as Emilys, we currently have listed are all ready for shipping. All are Primo Curly Cherry based, from Amish mills, with Figured Claro Walnut, or Burl Maple,responsibly sourced from the Pacific North West.
Above: "Sweet Sixteen" Sabrina #306, single treadle. Curly Cherry with Claro Walnut accents. Ratios from 8:1 - 12:1. Four whorls, Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $1,685 plus $250 - $400 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$250 West of Rockies, $400 East of Rockies). More photos of this Sabrina HERE.
Above:Cooper "Emily", #2304. Curly Cherry with Claro Walnut accents. Four whorls,total ratios of: 7.5:1, 10:1, 14:1, 16:1, 19.5:1, 24:1, 35:1, and 40:1. Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $6,495 plus $350 - $550 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$350 West of Rockies, $550 East of Rockies) More photos of this Emily HERE.
SOLD Above: "Sweet Sixteen" Sabrina #401, double treadle. Curly Cherry with Claro Walnut accents. Ratios from 8:1 - 13:1. Four whorls, Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $2,565 plus $250 - $400 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$250 West of Rockies, $400 East of Rockies) More photos of this Sabrina HERE.
Above:Cooper "Emily", #2306. Curly Cherry with Claro Walnut accents. Ratios from 8:1 - 40:1. Four whorls, Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $5,895 plus $350 - $550 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$350 West of Rockies, $550 East of Rockies) More photos of this Emily HERE
SOLD Above: "Sweet Sixteen" Sabrina #307, single treadle. Curly Cherry with Burl Maple accents. Ratios from 8:1 - 12.5:1. Four whorls, Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $1,785 plus $250 - $400 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$250 West of Rockies, $400 East of Rockies) More photos of this Sabrina HERE.
Above:Cooper "Emily", #2401. Curly Cherry with Claro Walnut accents. Four whorls, total ratios of: 8.5:1, 11:1, 14.5:1, 16:1, 20:1, 26:1, 36:1 and 42:1. Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $7,685 plus $350 - $550 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$350 West of Rockies, $550 East of Rockies) More photos of this Emily HERE
Above: "Sweet Sixteen" Sabrina #403, double treadle. Curly Cherry with Highly Figured Claro Walnut and Burl Maple accents. Ratios from 7.5:1 - 13:1. Four whorls, Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $3,470 plus $250 - $400 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$250 West of Rockies, $400 East of Rockies) More photos of this Sabrina HERE.
PENDING Above: "Sweet Sixteen" Sabrina #402, double treadle. Curly Cherry with Burl Maple accents. Ratios from 7:1 - 12.5:1. Four whorls, Four ball bearing equipped bobbins. Fancy threading hook included. Primarily Double Drive, with Scotch Tension ability included.
Price: $2,485 plus $250 - $400 shipping and handling**. (Must have a physical address for shipping, NO PO Boxes)
(**$250 West of Rockies, $400 East of Rockies) More photos of this Sabrina HERE.
Shop News
In 2020, Coop's home and workshop were completely destroyed by the massive CZU Lightning Fire. All wheels in progress, wood and other supplies, jigs, fixtures, antiques, were lost in the fire.
For any who may wish to aid in our recovery we have established the Donation link below. To any and all who either purchase books, or send contributions towards our recovery, our extreme gratitude goes out to you.