Mystery Wood?
Can any of you identify this piece of wood?
This isn't a competition but it would be interesting to see if anyone can guess what the true identity of this wood is. It will not be known until the chain saw cuts into it, not sure when that will be, but hopefully soon.
In the meantime have a stab at guessing what it is.
IHere it is basking in the late afternoon sun in our garden, the only clue I can give you is that it did not come from a forest, but was growing in a large garden. We have our suspicions but not absolutely sure. But as you can guess its future is sort of mapped out - tatting shuttles!
It comes from a Maacki Chinensis tree introduced into England in 1908 from China by a Mr. Ernest Wilson (you can read more about the species from Fox's comment on my last post). What I particularly like about it is the chocolate colour grain running through it, can't wait to see a shuttle made from this piece of wood.
Over the years I have managed to buy almost all of Mary Konior's books brand new, but this one kept slipping through my fingers, it was purchased from e.bay and I was the only person to bid on it, which was very strange. But happily it has found a very good home and is in excellent condition.
That really is a mystery the log. Can't wait to see what it turns out like. The other piece could almost be called zebra wood!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou got it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning a wonderful book.
What wood do YEW think it is? (Just hoping beyond hope this is the yew you talked about before.., ) : )
Your blog is super! Very clean looking and easy to read.
Fox : )
Yah you lucky girl getting that Mary Konier Book it is a terrific book. Hope you really enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have done up your blog.
Thanks for your comments Fox and Typs Tatting about my new blog layout, especially as I have little time to sort it out! Was also extremely pleased to get the book.
ReplyDeleteNo Fox it is not the Yew wood, it has now been cut, so actually know the answer!!! A clue something to do with Christmas.
DH thinks it is an English Walnut. So that is OUR guess. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou will love the book, I look forward to seeing something tatted from it later on.
My heart is with you and Jane at this difficult time; hangeth thou in there. My favorite phrase in the scripture is < "It came to pass" This too will pass and you are in my prayers...xxxx bj
Is there such a thing as a mistletoe tree?
ReplyDeleteFox : )
... thinking.... could be chestnut....
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking a paper birch (also known as a white birch), Sally! By the way, I LOVE MY POP-A-BOBBIN! You and he in the garage have outdone yourselves!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Erin
Is it some sort of Spruce or Evergreen? Nice find on the book. I have that book and 2 more of Mary's books. They are a joy.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that it could be an Ash. Or Paper Bark? Good luck with the wood and shuttles from it. I am sure they will be gorgeous as always :)
ReplyDeleteSally, it's been a long time since I'd last heard people use the word "chocolate" to refer to "brown". How nice, nostalgic really. I know nothing about wood but that's a huge block. Would make many lovely shuttles!
ReplyDeleteHi Susie, You mean the Maacki Chinensis, we have a very limited supply of this wood, so I will see what is left.
ReplyDeletePlease e.mail me on popabobbinshuttle@gmail.com so that I can reply to you.