Post Shuttles with a difference

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Following on from the wood that Sue Hanson gave us whilst in London, some shuttles are in the process of being made.   I say 'process' as these pictures do not show them fully completed, they still need some more sanding and oiling.    But thought you would like a quick look at them.












The woods are Yellowheart, Violet Rosewood and Pink Ivory




A request from Sue was to have an indent for the finger/thumb on the top of the shuttle and here it is on a holly one.












I am still tatting the inserts for the mirror magnets, here is a selection.













They are going to be Christmas giveaways unless they find new homes before then!


Comments

  1. occhitatSeptember 10, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    Sue Hanson, the instigator! Your I'm in the Garage is a magnificent wood worker!! The mirror magnets are artfully embellished!
    Katie V in NC

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  2. Madtatter80September 10, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    love the shuttles at top tat is the kind I like to use! and your mirrors with tatting are now a great collection that will be lots of fun for gifts!

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  3. KarenSeptember 10, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Slight indent for thumb/finger make a shuttle comfortable. Good idea. Very nice mirror magnets. You and 'im in the Garage have been busy while sis is away playing in the states. Karen in OR

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeSeptember 10, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Sign me up for at least one of those shuttles!

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  5. SusanSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Oh, that violet rosewood shuttle is the prettiest!! (but that's just My h.o.) :-)

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  6. PigminiSeptember 11, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    Susan & Lace-lovin' Librarian.... Me too!!!! Tell 'im in't garage that he's making a wonderful job on those shuttles!!! I'm going to be 'needing pennies' for Etsy when your big sis gets back over here!!!

    As for the mirrors.... all I can say is.... BRILLIANT!!!! LOL

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  7. Grace TylerSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Gorgeous shuttles. Love them.

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  8. JennSeptember 21, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    They are gorgeous! Looking forward to more pics once they have finished :).

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