This is the shuttle my husband made for me for Christmas. So why haven’t I posted about it yet? Well, it wasn’t quite done. He hadn’t gotten the engraving or the finish on until last week. And then my picture wouldn’t post right. But here it is at last!The shuttle is made from oak, and the point is very sharp. It has a rather tall post in it, and overall it is a little thicker than most of the shuttles I’m used to tatting with. It has the year on one side (2009) and my initials on the other. When I added some thread to give it a try we found out the points were a little too tight and had to be sanded down just a touch. I’ll have to get used to the added height but it will hold a lot of thread.
Isn’t my hubby such a sweetie? I do believe I’ll keep him another 30 years.
If you remember from last week, I had trouble posting a picture. I finally just used another picture because I couldn’t get the other one to sit straight, it was rotated 90 degrees. The engraving isn’t quite as readable in this picture, but you can see it.
I’m wondering if part of the problem wasn’t my camera. The computer couldn’t even recognize the camera was connected last week and had a tendency to shut off. I thought it was just me not doing something right, but it was the camera. We took it in to see what was wrong and they sent it out for repair. It’s not supposed to be back until next week. I’m hoping for an early return but I’m not holding my breath.
I’m working on an exchange piece for Intatters. We’re doing pendants. I’ve not really done jewelry, so we’ll see how it comes out. I haven’t decided on a pattern yet. I’ll probably try to use beads, which I don’t use much of, but I think it will really help on a pendant. I’ll share what I come up with after it’s received by whomever I’m set up with. Let’s hope my camera is back by then!!
I didn’t get much tatting done this Tatting Tea Tuesday because I did something I very rarely do – I slept late! Very late. I had a bad night last night, nothing bad, just not able to sleep. When I finally got to sleep it was after 4:30 AM or so. This doesn’t happen often, which is good, but it makes for a very short day when it happens. I hoping tonight is better!
That is a beautiful shuttle! I've asked my husband if he'd be willing to try making a shuttle for me, but he doesn't seem interested. I think I'll show him yours for a little inspiration!
P.S. – When will your hubby be opening up for business? ; )
Lovely shuttle, clever hubby, is he going to be another 'im in the garage'???
What a wonderful gift you have such a talented hubby!!!!! I sometimes wish mine could make things like that. Oh well he is special in his own way!!!!!
That shuttle is very precious! That is incredibly sweet of your husband to make you a shuttle! So sweet!
What a lovely shuttle! What a wonderful hubby!
If your clever man does go into business, sign me up right away!
Lucky you! A wonderful shuttle AND a wonderful guy!
Fox : )
What a sweetie!! Your shuttle looks great!
Great shuttle, great husband
Yes, TypsTatting, I think he's pretty special myself.
No, Tatskool, I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen – at least not for shuttles, yet! He has other projects he needs to finish first!
Isdihara, I'll certainly sign you up first if he ever decides to make a few extra.
He is a sweetie, at least most of the time. I'll tell him you like the shuttle TattingChic.
You're right, Fox, I am lucky to have such a guy who'll do such nice things for me!
I'll tell him, Bonnie. I don't think his head will swell too badly!
Thanks, Carol, I'll make sure I tell him.