Sunday, March 2, 2014

Celtic Shuttle

Celtic Shuttle

     Here is a couple of pairs of Celtic shuttles made from black walnut wood.
 

 



     I had to quickly try them out.  The ends are a little big for size 40 thread.  They worked, but a little too tight.  Have to make the ends smaller for finer threads.  The pattern was "Celtic Knot Christmas Tree Heart," by Ruth Perry.  The little motif is about 1" in diameter.  Not bad for my first attempt at Celtic tatting.


13 comments:

  1. Lovely shuttles! The thread fr your heart is wonderful, which is it?

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  2. Maybe the Celts discovered tatting? This is a superb heart in a superb color. I need to make it, to attach it to my backpack.

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  3. Nice looking Celtic shuttles, and nice job on the heart. I haven't tried that heart yet but I keep meaning to.

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  4. Sally! Amazing tatting! I have tried to the point of wailing, yes, crying! I CANNOT tat the Celtic knot. Perhaps I need to see someone tat it very very slowly. I am so impressed with your piece!
    Enviously yours,
    Fox : ))

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    1. Sorry! I meant, MARIE! Don't know why I said Sally. : 0

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    2. No, problem. So many wonderful tatting blogs. Easy to mix up.

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  5. Nice shuttles!! :) Love that heart!!! :)

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  6. I think that's a great example of Celtic tatting! I love your shuttles. You come up with so many beautiful ideas, and there's nothing like tatting with a beautiful tool!

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