You're right, the whole thread is wonderful, and as another artist/craftsperson (when I 'm not doing massage) I found it fascinating. Yes, please, what is Aussie Maple oak and cedar? or coachwood? I probably know some of the latin names, and species if that helps. I have a good friend who makes those exotic crochet hooks from cocoaboa and redheart and rosewood and ebony...
The song is on a tape by Canadians Three Strong Winds along with some other wonderful songs including Linda Allen's Weaving and Quilting. I haven't found how to get the tape in the States yet. ;P Was there some reason people didn't post the words to Fashioned in the Clay by Elmer Beal, like, does it need his permission? It's a wonderful song that I love and I'd be glad to post them if it's appropriate.
Also for a combination of crafts, there's always Tom Paxton's Willie the Weaver:
"Throw your leg over mine, Willie my weaver-o
In your arms let me twine, Willie, my dear
Weave to your heart's content, Willie my weaver-o
Weaver till your yarn is spent, Willie my dear."
As you can see, a twining of themes.
Blessings,
Barbara