Mr. G was quite fasciated with what came out of the envelope!
And so was I!
I saw that I had received a package from Frivole; I recognized the envelope, but was mystified, as I had been restrained lately and ordered nothing. I could not imagine what she was sending and was floored when I saw what was in the package:
The envelope was mailed in Britain by Frivole, but the shuttle was actually a gift from my pal Liyarra, (at InTatters)! The Awesome Aussie amazed me with this fabulous shuttle. Isn’t it just the best?
Thank You so much, Liyarra!
Obviously, the scheme had some fancy footwork involved and I thank both Frivole and Liyarra for their time and energy in creating such a wonderful surprose. You both rock!
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Next, here is a motif I have not seen on the blogs - I don’t think I have, at any rate. I love it. It is one of Susanne Schwencke’s patterns and is a really interesting tat.
Karey Solomon’s HDT #20
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Lastly, there was the celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth last week, and I remembered I had a coin, saved since early childhood of this event.I pulled it out of old keepsakes ( I DO save a few things!) and polished it up with baking soda till the copper shone. So pretty! It needed a celebratory pouch, so I cut two little squares of royal purple felt and found a tiny tatted motif.
My sewing skills are so minimal, but the thing is only about two inches across, and I was able to baste around the felt and attach the motif, et voila!
Oh, yes, I forgot; one last thing...
a little pattern (one inch!) by Jennifer WIlliams.
Oh my gosh I just love the beautiful shuttle of Mr. G it's are perfect! Bet that was some welcomed surprise. Lucky you. He looks like he loves it as well or maybe he's just waiting for his counterpart to join him. That's a nice keepsake of the queen you made wonderful pouch for it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of Mr. Gian admiring his shuttle self! Gee, the thread matches those eyes beautifully! What an awesome collaboration. Love the tats in blue, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, thoughtful gift! I'm sure you will enjoy it! Wonderful motifs. :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it. Couldn't resist you most gorgeous Mr G......enjoy xxx
ReplyDeletelol..pics pinched off your own blog!!!.......we had fun plotting. Enjoy Xx
ReplyDeleteWell that is just the best shuttle ever! What a special gift. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely tattings!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am beginning to wonder who the blog really belongs to...the Fox, or the Cat. :D
Fabulous photogenic cat (he's truly special), fabulous photos (captured by you), and fabulous shuttle! It amazes me how all of this is possible today! A very special gift, and it's so nice to see Liyarra blogging again. Of course, Frivole's skills in so many endeavors are top notch.
ReplyDeleteCute pouch! Do they celebrate the Queen's coronation every year? I know the Diamond Jubilee was last year.
Kathy, This was a celebration of her actual coronation at Westminster Abbey. I think it was a one time thing to go along with last year’s Jubilee. Same thing - just two events... when she became Monarch and the actual crowning. Her crown was on display for this and it had not been removed from The Tower of London, where it has resided for the past 60 years - untouched!
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p.s. I am Canadian! : ))
Such a handsome fellow! Truly a gorgeous shuttle! Does he model?
ReplyDeleteI love the blue in the motifs and the coin carrier is darling!
Mr G is very handsome!!! The shuttle are so neat!!! And I can tell you are a fan of the royals too.
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Royal Stork-watching is Alive and Well in TO!
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Attention to detail in this karmic gift - Frivole has matched the colour of the bobbin to Gian's eyes!
ReplyDeleteAnd the very best part of it, of course, is that it has teased Liyarra back into Jane's Tatland, after a long absence.
I know! I am so thrilled about the Return of Liyarra! : )) Fox
DeleteWhat a gorgeous shuttle! You're cat is so photogenic. Beautiful motifs as well. I especially like the little stacked flower. Now if only there was a way to make a display for pressed pennys that I can make and hang on my wall.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! What a beautiful gift. I love how the bobbin matches those beautiful eyes.
ReplyDeleteThe coin is a treasure - I love the special pouch you've made for it too!
oh, very nice.
ReplyDeleteI think that shuttle is a major keepsake. What lovely friends you have.
and your tatting is so pretty. I like the little bag you made.
What a beautiful shuttle! ALthough when you have such a cool cat, you can't go wrong with anything that has his picture on it:) The blue motif is very unique. I don't recall seeing anything similar. Looks like it would be fun to make.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful shuttle. You did good sewing the pretty little pouch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvellous shuttle! Very special.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful shuttle and she caught his look so well, what a lovely surprise. Well done to Joelle for making a gorgeous shuttle.
Lovely motif in blue, looks a lovely pattern.
Yes our queen sorry yours as well did celebrate her 60th but it seemed low key from the celebrations of last year. Vernon was given a mug on the coronation at school which has been over the years lost, I had a coronation christening silver mug,
I like your flower motif, It's a quick and easy pattern that makes nice earrings.
Hope your weather has improved now you sent it over the pond we have this week high to gale force winds and rain, does not look much better today.
Have a nice weekend
Margaret
That maybe the coolest shuttle I've seen yet.
ReplyDeleteJust love the first two photos of the kittens...so cute! Your motifs are very pretty, but my favorite is the last one. I'll figure out how to do that one of these days...!
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