# 22/100 Lisbeth #80 Pattern: Jon’s Crown of Thorns
Oh, yes. Very happy. Done with The Hankie : )
I didn’t realize till I saw Frivole’s hankie here, that I could have been attaching the edging to the hankie as I tatted it, particularly as the hankie had holes in it to attach to! Duh!
I did add the crocheted border first as the edge was a bit rough looking to me and this gave it a more finished look. I think I prefer a rolled edge on the cotton, now that I have tatted borders for both types.
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And now...
ta-da! Mail!
A beautiful card arrived yesterday in the mail from Britain. I recognized the return address at once and was totally mystified. I was expecting nothing from Frivole at this time. Well, I became so intrigued and excited about this eventuality and so opened the package toute suite.
The photo is of wisteria - one of my all time favourite blooms, which Frivole must have remembered, and the message inside is beautifully executed in flawless calligraphy, wishing me a Happy Birthday from Suneeti and Frivole, (Suneeti made her sign the card, though the enclosed gift is entirely from my dear friend Suneeti!)
This is what arrived with the delightful greetings:
FRONT and BACK of the shuttle
Isn’t it marvellous!
Isn’t it marvellous!
Those are my very own patterns on the shuttle!
Suneeti, thank you so much for this thoughtful, extravagant gift! What a surprise!
Another big thank-you to the two of you who conspired to carry out this secret mission and found the perfect photos on tat-ology to adorn this piece. It is beautiful and I know that you know how very much I shall enjoy it. I love my new shuttle.
Is it really your birthday today? Congratulations and happy birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteNot today, but I always accept all good wishes! Thanks, Michelle.
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And gorgeous hankie!
ReplyDeleteThe shuttle is very beautiful!!!!! Happy Birthday to you!! Hope we can hook up soon!!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Kelly likes the puns today! Nice one! ( I am not meaning to needle you...)
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The shuttle is beautiful and so is the hanky!!!!
ReplyDeleteLuv Jane XX
I love the way your hankie turned out, and the shuttles are fabulous! Whenever your birthday is... happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Fox,
Happy Birthday to you.
and many more.......
such a pretty shuttle might cause wide spread avarice.
your edging is very pretty and turned out really well.
as for attaching the edging, your lace will outlast the hanky, so if you or the recipient want to remove the lace and attach it to another hanky, the way you did it will work well. If you attach the lace directly to the hanky, it can't be removed.
Love the singing! Thanks!
DeleteGood to know. I would not habve thought of that...
Fox : )
You are a lucky lass - the shuttles are drop dead gorgeous. Well done with the hanky although I never tat onto the fabric as knowing me I'd spoil the hanky. If you sew on afterwards like you did and I do then you can always cut it off and sew onto another if there's an accident.
ReplyDeleteJane - That is my thought too... I always seem to be dropping or spilling something!
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Hi Fox
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and what a beautiful shuttle, gosh what a lovely surprise.
Your hanky edging is beautiful.
Margaret
Thank you, all, for the lovely comments! Glad you like the “H!”
ReplyDeleteFox
The hankie is so beautiful! I swoon - in hungarian, means it is so fantastic, my breath is taken away :)))
ReplyDeleteSwoon! I love it! Thank you for that comment - I am still giggling!
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the hanky/hankie is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the flowers and the card... and all the PURPLE!
and Happy Birthday (again)
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Jess, I do love purple these days. Something very new for me!
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Well - Happy Birthday! The hankie is beautiful, but your mail is fantastic. Beautiful shuttle - such thoughtful sneaks you have for friends :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Cindy - Aren’t they just the greatest? : ))
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Happy Birthday Fox. Suneeti and Frivole are so sweet and what a wonderful birthday gift from them.
ReplyDeleteYour hankie is gorgeous and I love the crochet edge in the same colour thread as your tatting. I think it is most elegant!!
umintsuru, I am glad you like the crochet edge. Some may not like that idea, but I think it works well for it makes the attaching process a lot easier to keep neat.
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Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shuttle and hanky edging!
Thank you, Carla!
DeleteThe hanky is beautiful! Worth persisting with when the shine had worn off the project a trifle. Lovely shuttles too.
ReplyDeleteJane, Unfortunately that lovely shine wears off far too quickly! Thanks!
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Happy, happy birthday to you, dear Fox! What a special gift indeed!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on finishing the edging! Very delicate indeed :-)
The hanky is so beautiful!! And those shuttles are gorgeous!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hankie, the edging is lovely. I favor a similar method of attaching, though I am currently attempting Frivole's recent method. Best wishes for a blessed year of your life to come, whenever that may commence...I'd say those shuttles are a lovely way to start.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie!
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