440th Post

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I have now stopped making Celtic snowflakes, reached 29 and could not go on any longer, just lost the will to do anymore.  Instead started something else which is coming on nicely and will show you very soon. 



More pop-a-bobbin shuttles have been made and they are being oiled and then the next stage will be the testing, always a tense exercise!  There has been a little break in production since 'im in the garage' started to make wooden lego men.









I bought a skirt this week, so there is a possibility of actually making jewellery to match it.   These are the threads and beads I found and the colours more or less match.











Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    The skirt is very pretty. I can hardly wait to see the jewelry to go with it!
    StephanieW

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeFebruary 25, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    Ooh! More Pop-A-Bobbins! I really don't need any more, but I may have to go shopping anyway!

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  3. Jane EborallFebruary 25, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Wow, that's a pretty skirt and the thread matches SO well too.

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  4. Madtatter80February 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    every thing is looking good and you are very busy, nice work on the shuttles and Lego men sound very interesting!

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  5. AnneFebruary 25, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    Fantastic match of thread colours to the colours of your skirt! Looking forward to seeing your jewellery.

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  6. JennFebruary 25, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful skirt! Are you going to tat an edging for the skirt or tat accessories? Looking forward to seeing pics of what you make for the skirt :).

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    1. Sally KersonFebruary 26, 2016 at 7:35 AM

      Jenn just tat accessories, I think the skirt is very ornate anyway and doesn't need anything else.

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  7. MichelleFebruary 25, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    That skirt is stunning! Can't wait to see your jewelry...

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  8. Jeff HamiltonFebruary 26, 2016 at 7:02 PM

    Can't wait for the new shuttles. I really don't need anymore but since I haven't bought any in a while, I kinda want one.

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    1. Sally KersonFebruary 27, 2016 at 6:13 AM

      Jeff you might have to be quick as I rather think this lot will go pretty fast as there haven't been any for some time - Jane and myself will try and give everyone warning as to when they are going to be listed

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  9. Kathy NiklewiczFebruary 28, 2016 at 1:38 PM

    Congrats on the 440th post! And also on the 29 snowflakes! That's about 28 more than I would have the patience to make, even though it's a delightful pattern. I once had to make five 3-D eggs, and I barely got through them! I'm always amazed at tatters who advertise on Etsy that they will take orders. I simply couldn't do that!

    The shuttles require so much work, and it's good for you to show them at this stage, so they can be even more appreciated. We in Tat Land are so fortunate to have them available. The fellow who made our wood shuttles here in PA would be amazed to see how In the Garage utilizes 'readily available' plastic bobbins that (at least for the foreseeable future) are available for the plastic shuttles.

    I'm glad he's able to take a break from the shuttles; however, I kind of smiled when you stated that he is making Lego Men (plural). I can only assume that more members of the family are 'requesting' (demanding?) them!

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  10. FoxFebruary 28, 2016 at 8:18 PM

    Fantastic colours!

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  11. HelenMarch 1, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    I finally got one of the shuttles the last time they were out and I hope to add to that one. I really love this shuttle Your DH is very talented.

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