Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Yarn

See also: Quill of yarn, Quill of yarn, and Yarn in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

Ball of Yarn (1) §

A spherical twist of yarn. Sometimes blazoned a “clew of yarn.” The loose end, if any, is an unblazoned artistic detail.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Thomas Ouswood. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Ball of Yarn (2) §

A spherical twist of yarn. Sometimes blazoned a “clew of yarn.” The loose end, if any, is an unblazoned artistic detail.

No default orientation. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Thomas Ouswood.

Hank of Yarn §

A figure-eight twist of yarn, tied off in the middle.

Default orientation: palewise. No proper coloration.

Source: The Book of Public Arms. Artist unknown. (Page 491, arms of Mansfield.)

Quill of Yarn (1) §

A wooden spool onto which newly-spun yarn has been wound.

Default orientation: palewise. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Quill of Yarn (2) §

A wooden spool onto which newly-spun yarn has been wound.

Default orientation: palewise. No proper coloration.

Source: Neustifter Wappenbuch. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 41.)