Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Lovely Shuttle

I love my Aeros, really I do. I hardly every use any other kind of shuttle, except now and then I need something that can hold more thread. Then I pull out my Tatsy, or one of my Russian beading shuttles, but I miss the built in hook so very much. Sally's husband came to my rescue and custom designed an oversized shuttle with a built in hook. (Yes, that's " 'im in the garage" who makes those popular Pop-a-Bobbin shuttles as well.) This shuttle is just wonderful. It's a beauty to look at (rosewood, one of my favorites!) and feels good in my hand.



Here you can compare the size with some other shuttles.

I put it to the test with hemp beading cord and size 5 thread (from Karey) and it performed beautifully.





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11 comments:

  1. Jane Eborall3:11 AM

    I saw the shuttle before Sally mailed it to you. It's certainly a real beauty.

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  2. Fox9:01 AM

    Oh, man! That is a fine piece of work! Enjoy your new shuttle!
    Fox : )

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  3. Eliz Davis aka Tatknot10:01 AM

    Beautiful! The main problem I have with trying to use the Tatsy (my first shuttle, btw) is the width. It rubs against my hand as I pass it through so that my hand is soon quite sensitive. This one is narrower, which, I think, would solve that problem. I'm so happy for you!

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  4. IsDihara12:31 PM

    Thank you so much for showing pics of that gorgeous rosewood shuttle from the side. It is not the same design as my fave-o-rite rosewood, but it just might be a better design!

    You are one lucky lady, and your necklaces are lovely too!

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  5. Unknown12:43 PM

    I KNOW! I am with Eliz! I cannot even HOLD my tatsy! I hope 'im in the garage makes more like that one! It's COOL!!! :D
    ~TattingChic ♥

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  6. Sally Kerson3:21 PM

    Its great to see that you have put the shuttle to good use. I hope you have many happy years together!

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  7. tattrldy10:17 PM

    A very beautiful shuttle! I agree with Eliz about the narrowness of this shuttle. I myself would certainly use it more than the Tatsy because of the width.

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  8. God's Kid3:02 PM

    love the necklaces! :)

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  9. slow design4:11 PM

    I hope to have such big and beautiful shuttle. And to tat such fine works like You do.

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  10. Aga Winnicka6:10 PM

    I don't use shuttle so I have no opinion on that subject but let me just say how adorable those necklaces are with a buttons! I'd love to use this idea in one of my patterns if you don't mind :)

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  11. Martha2:20 AM

    Maybe if you ask Sally nicely, her husband might make some more of these.

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