St. Andrews and Advent Giveaway
Today is quite special for many reasons it is Advent Sunday in the Church. Advent is a term from the Latin word 'adventus' which means "arrival". It is a time of waiting for the arrival of Christmas and is associated mainly with Advent Calendars and in particular the fun of opening to see what is revealed behind each number! Whilst in Scotland the people are celebrating St. Andrew's day as he is the Patron Saint of Scotland. Google has marked the day with a doodle of the Flying Scotsman - the world
famous steam locomotive.
However, here on this blog there is a special giveaway. Please leave a comment if you would like the chance of winning the shuttle and thread holder (please note this does not include the piece of wood underneath or the foliage), you have until 3rd December when I will announce the winner by using a random number generator.
The shuttle is made out of sequoia, the tree that the wood comes from stands in front of the church in the village where the Revd Awdry author of Thomas the Tank Engine stories spent his early years, as his father was Vicar of the parish. The shuttle is varnished and the thread holder is made out of mahogany but has only just been cut out so needs some finishing touches! The Giveaway is open to everyone across the world but please respect the fact that it is only people who tat that should enter. That is of course, if you win, then the plan to pass the items on to someone else who can tat. I will also put a few more items in the package before I post to make it more festive.
I do hope those of you in the USA had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Here in the UK we were treated (not sure if that is the right word) for the first time in a really big way to Black Friday. Retailers slashed prices and in some stores there was very little English politeness as fights and scuffles broke out with people trying to get bargains. It was a day on which to avoid the large supermarkets.
On a calmer note here is the Advent wreath in church ready to be lit this morning.
Good luck everyone
What a lovely wooden stand your advent candles and wreath are on. Did 'I'm in the garage' make it?
ReplyDeleteYes he did Anne - well spotted!
DeleteI would love to be included in your give away ... cheers Bridget in Australia
ReplyDeleteI've been hanging the same felt advent calendar for >30 years. You have given me the idea to change it up a little with 24 hidden tatted motifs.
ReplyDeleteNot sure first one went through...please enter me, shuttle is lovely! susiearnholt@writeme.com
ReplyDeletePlease allow me to enter the drawing - I love the Pop-A-Bobbin shuttles!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wood stand. Wish I could see it in person. I would be so "chuffed" If I won this amazing shuttle. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteOoh, that's a give away I'd love to win!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a self taught tatter and still have a LOT to learn. Would love to have a wooden shuttle, plastic is so cold, and I can only imagine what a wooden one would feel like in my hand. Thank You
ReplyDeleteHi Sally, I would love to see the stand in all its glory, unhidden by the advent finery.
ReplyDeleteWow how lovely and warm. Thank you for the chance to win one of your lovely shuttles,
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to win that beautiful shuttle and holder. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove the shuttle and the tree. Then I got to the advent candles and saw the stand it is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Like the shuttle, so nice
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the shuttle. I think it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shuttle! And how generous of you! Thank you! ;)
ReplyDeleteI would be honored and grateful to have the opportunity to recieve such a lovely shuttle and tgread holder. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh please include me in the drawing. I would so love to have a pop a bobbin shuttle of my own. Thank you! Ka tie Davis
ReplyDeleteJhilldavis@yahoo.com
I really want a shuttle like this! ( romania)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway. How generous of you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win. This shuttle would look great with the rest of my wood shuttles.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great giveaway. Please enter my name. Good luck to all.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
I would love this shuttle and thread holder, I have never had a wooden shuttle before. Thank you for letting me enter your contest.
ReplyDeleteI have a pop-a-bobbin, they are awesome! Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteThomas the Train shuttle! Yes. Count me in.
ReplyDeleteThe Advent wreath is lovely. Karen in OR
What a wonderful way to share the beginning of the Advent season! Thank you for your generosity. I love the story of where the wood came from. The stand is gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethank for the chance to win such a beauty shuttle and thread holder!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know my oldest daughter would love to get them as a gift if I decide to give them to her if I win them i'd have to think long and hard on that
ReplyDeleteYour advent wreath and stand are beautiful but so are the as displayed shuttle and thread holder (OK I enjoy the beauty of wood in all its splendor)...what a special idea...a thread holder for the second shuttle that isn't a shuttle but a beautiful tree. Someone is getting a very special Christmas gift--shuttle and thread holder.
ReplyDeleteI am so coveting one of your beautiful shuttles to practice my shuttle tatting with they are just too amazing.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in your give away. The wreath holder is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow...what a wonderful giveaway. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shuttle! this would be the perfect way to start my proper bobbin shuttle collection!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks foe the Thanksgiving wishes and for showing the beautiful Advent wreath...and the chance to have a beautiful shuttle! Seasons Greetings to you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to learn shuttle tatting and that would be a lovely one to learn with
ReplyDeleteplease include me in the giveaway..I love your hubby's advent candle holder.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome gesture, thank you for your offer. Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes. Sending all best wishes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stand and shuttle :). Awesome giveaway :). Please enter me in the giveaway :). Thanks :). If I win, I would gift it to the person who taught me how to tat, my cousin :). Cheers, Jenn.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Shuttle. I dont have a wooden shuttle yet. Thank you for doing this awesome giveaway. Good Luck everyone. Hope everyone has a good December and a merry christmas. ^_^
ReplyDeleteThank you for this giveaway, I will love to tat with such a lovely shuttle....
ReplyDeletePlease enter me as well. I love the wooden stand for your wreath and candle and enjoy visiting your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy advent Sunday! Please put my name in the hat!
ReplyDeleteI was away with no computer when the last batch of shuttles appeared, so I would LOVE to win this giveaway! No Flying Scotsman on Google here, that would have been interesting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shuttle! Please add me to the giveaway and thank you for doing this!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me to win, I have never tatted with a such a nice shuttle. Thank you for being so generous and for sharing your Advent celebration with us.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
ps. although here in Canada black Friday is less frantic I still never shop on that day. Many stores here have specials all week long.
Count me in! I love your shuttles.
ReplyDeleteWould love to have the chance to use such a unique shuttle!
ReplyDeleteWishing you Happy Holidays!
A Thomas the Tank connection! Would love to own this one. Thank you for your generous offer.
ReplyDeleteCindy (rbqdalaska@yahoo.com)
I don't have any wooden tatting items yet, these ones would be very appreciated! 😊
ReplyDeleteMy husband grew up in the Catholic church so he has taught me about Advent. One of my favorite traditions! I love the holder for your candles. We've had a hard time finding a suitable holder for our candles as most items hold either 3 or 4 rather than 5.
ReplyDeleteLove the shuttle. Add my name to the list. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll of your husbands work is lovely. This is such a generous giveaway. Thanks to you both for the chance. The shuttle and thread holder are beautiful works of art.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Helen
I would love these!!!
ReplyDeleteAdvent is always a special time. We always had a wreath at home to light, with boughs of local greenery. It smelled wonderful!!
I would be thrilled beyond belief if I were the lucky winner of this giveaway! I think you've chosen a wonderful way to celebrate Advent! I participated in Black Friday madness twice... years ago... not my cup of tea. I see no need for the rudeness that seems to go along with the madness of the day. I prefer to shop on quiet days!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try one of these beautiful shuttles. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteYour shuttles are so beautiful! And I love the Thomas the Tank Engine connection :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stand the Advent Wreath is on. The shuttle and thread holder are wonderful and I would love the opporunity to tat with them. I have had precious little tatting time for quite a while and this might be just what I need to get me back to it.
ReplyDeleteLovely wood! 'In the Garage' should have somewhere we can see his other wooden creations. That stand is nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shuttle! I love that it has a pedigree! And the thread holder is so festive! I like your idea of offering a holiday giveaway (even if I don't win)!
ReplyDeleteOf course, I'd love another one of your shuttles-addict that I am :) But, mostly I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you (and Jane) for all your generosity this past year, for sharing so much about Tatting and yourselves. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWould very much like to own another one of these beautiful shuttles! Please count me in. Thanks!
ReplyDeletejoojc@yahoo.com
I would love to win that gorgeous shuttle! So beautiful. Here's my try at winning lol
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ReplyDeleteI just 'have' to enter this.... living in a Railway Cottage of almost 200 years of age.... the railway still runs at the back of the house!! Of course, the other connection with Rev Awdry and Thomas the Tank Engine is our kids.... they both loved the stories when they were little!! I shall have to introduce our granddaughter to them now!! LOL Good luck everyone!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shuttle and winder. Would love to tat a little train with it. I have the perfect pattern.
ReplyDeleteI did not know sequoias lived outside of the US. What fun.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the give away. Thank you!
Please count me in. I think it's lovely how you give the history of the wood. It's very generous of you to offer.
ReplyDeleteI would so love to win this shuttle and thread winder- they're beautiful. Thanks for your generosity in offering them.
ReplyDeletePlease include me in your giveaway. Would love to try one of your shuttles.
ReplyDeleteYour shuttle is a very nice looking shuttle. I just want to thank you for giving everyone the opportunity to maybe win one.
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is so lovely! Please enter me too, I would love the shuttle and treasure the story which goes with the wood too! What a fun background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shuttle and thread winder! What a kind, big-hearted person to share your talents with others so willingly. I love the lovely thought-out description!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very lovely shuttle and thread winder. I would love to try it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win such a wonderful gift. It's a great way to begin my collection of "I'm In The Garage's " shuttles! Happy Holidays to you both!
ReplyDeleteAh, lovely generosity, Sally! I can't refuse the offer to participate!
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That's so lovely. Like everyone else I want to be included!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...I always seem to be otherwise occupied and miss out on the shuttles when they come up :-) It would be lovely to have one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this opportunity, Sally--I missed the last shuttle sale in November, so I'd love to have my name in the hat for one!
ReplyDeleteLovely Advent wreath! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I would love to learn tatting with such beautiful shuttle-
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