e.bay win

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I won this little lot, and no one placed a bid other than me, which was kind of a surprise, where were you tatting people?  I know that it can become expensive when posting to other countries but I was surprised that no one in the UK wanted them.







So there are two books and five shuttles, a strange selection of thread and some absolutely ancient pieces of tatting.   It always makes me wonder about the history of such items. However, I looked at the seller and it seems that she is one of those people who specialises in selling lace, embroidery etc and so would have possibly got them from another source other than from family or friends.   I paid £6.99 plus postage and was rather pleased with the purchase.

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  1. Madtatter80March 12, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    I know, I don't check out the blogs, and eBay as much as I used to. I have noticed this time of year is the time for good deals. I myself have many other obligations and tatting has to take a back burner :(

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMarch 12, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Terrific win! I'd given up looking for shuttles on eBay. The few times I've gone in the past year or so, all I've seen is plastic shuttles that are readily available. Maybe I should go take a peek!

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  3. MaureenMarch 13, 2017 at 1:06 AM

    What a bargain! - and to find a Milward which still has the little hook on the card is priceless. I haven't been to ebay for a very long time, I had almost forgotten about it! Must go and browse around one of these days.

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  4. Jane McLellanMarch 13, 2017 at 1:16 AM

    Good find! I'm glad they've gone to a good home.

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  5. Kathy NiklewiczMarch 13, 2017 at 9:46 AM

    This is an interesting group of items. Those look like brand new Milward shuttles! I'm quite intrigued by the lace. It's a pretty pattern - and lots of picots! I wonder if it matches any of the balls of thread.

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    1. Sally KersonMarch 16, 2017 at 5:32 AM

      Kathy the shuttles are not new, all have been used. Yes the lace does match one of the balls of thread, I think or near it, all a bit aged!

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  6. PigminiMarch 15, 2017 at 2:50 AM

    If any of those shuttles need another forever home Sally.... I'm always happy to give them one!! LOL. I didn't spot them on ebay otherwise you may not have won them!! Well Done that Tatter!!

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    1. Sally KersonMarch 16, 2017 at 5:34 AM

      I have a feeling Sue that these items were not in the usual place on e.bay, sorry you missed them though!

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