Hi,
Today was going to very bad weather, well its not as bad as we were told, OK we have had some very heavy rain storms and its blowing a gale, but I expected worse. I am sure some parts of the UK are getting it, but here in Somerset we seem to be over the worse, and the sun is shining in between the rain storms.
I treated myself to a new shuttle, its made from Maple by Stewart Johnson, and hand painted with Orchids on by Chris Parsons, of Lace-bobbins.co.uk. I am really pleased with it, its feels lovely and although I have not used it, it is very light. The nice thing I was able to just walk down the road from my house to his workshop. I think I will be buying another one soon.
I hope you are having a lovely weekend and until we meet again
Take care
Hugs
Margaret
Both shuttles are pretty, and I like the hooks. I like that the handles are quite thick compared to the hooks themselves, must make them easy to hold and use. I'm glad the storm wasn't as bad as predicted.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got a nice collection started, the hooks are sharp because some people tat directly onto cloth, like a hankie or doily, and there are some for sell now days for the same purpose. I think it is wonderful to know or be related to the person that used the shuttle.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous new shuttle and I love the old ones!
ReplyDeleteWhat nice treasures, Margaret! How lovely to have your grandmother's tatting. Glad the weather was nicer than you feared. Happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to find these heirlooms. They must be treasured.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know what you use a shuttle for. Is it to do with tapestry?
hugs sally x
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I am a tatter and the shuttle is used to make tatting. If you go down the pages of my blog you will find a lot of tatting that I have made.
DeleteThank you for your comment and if you would like more information left me know, I will be pleased to help you
Margaret
Beautiful shuttles, both new and old!
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