I found the pattern on Etsy.com from Rensfiberart and received it by email which was really great as I didn't have to wait for it to arrive. 
The yarn is from yarnmarket.com it is a cotton blend of 50% cotton, 45% viscose and 5% silk in a very pretty sage combination. I can't call this a ombre colorway or a varigated colorway either as 2 strands are a lighter sage and 2 strands are more of a silver sage. the 4 strands are twisted together to give a heather appearance when worked.The shrug pattern worked up very easily but of course, I couldn't just leave it alone. I made the sleeves longer and so had to adjust the body area as well. I have been wearing it at work for the last several days and it has helped with the when the air conditioner is on.
Some time ago, I bought a shuttle on ebay. from a gentleman located in eastern europe. I like to support new artists and since I prefer bobbin shuttles I thought I would give this a try.
It is very nicely constructed and came in it's own handmade box,
It is too big to be comfortable in my hand. I have tatted with it, but keep running into my left hand. So I am going to give this away to a random commenter to this post.
You will receive everything you see here. The shuttle, with hook protector, the handmade box, a small screwdriver and a bobbin winder ( the small dowel).I will draw for the winner after the 15th of September 2009.
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Thanks
Love the shuttle and the colors are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love that shrug pattern. Me thinks I'll have to head on over to Etsy.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty shuttle, too, and it came with all that stuff! How cool is that? Too bad it didn't work out for you. I have little stubby fingers so it wouldn't be a good fit for my hands either. Clovers about the only ones I can hang out to without stabbing myself to death.
Oh, I forgot! Happy 100th post!
ReplyDeleteOooh fun giveaway! I'm sure that it will go to a good home. Like mine...... lol!
ReplyDeleteP.S. the shrug looks super stylish!
100 posts already? Congratulations! The shrug is darling. I'm not very good with sizing, so I seldom knit or crochet clothing... except for socks!
ReplyDeleteI also have one of those shuttles, but without all the extras. I haven't tried mine yet, as I prefer a post or flat shuttle. It's definitely larger than my Grizzly Mountain Arts or Shuttle Brothers shuttles, but it sure is beautiful!
I like yhe shuttle!!!! I hope to win this time.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, is one of my favourites. Kisses and congratulation for your 1000th post.
Congratulations on the 100th!
ReplyDeleteI love that shrug pattern - so nice to be crocheted too instead of the normal knitted ones.
That shuttle looks stunning and would have very loving home here lol!
Congrats on the 100th post! That is always an exciting milestone for a blogger! That is quite an exciting and generous gift! :) I would absolutely love to win a beautiful shuttle like that. Such lovely workmanship, too.
ReplyDeleteI hope sometimes you leave the gentleman's eBay username or a link to his eBay shop. ;) ;) ;)
Happy Tatting!
~TattingChic ♥
I love the shrug...working on talking aknitting friend to make me one :)
ReplyDeleteThat shuttle is beautiful. I've look at ones similar but haven't bought one yet. They look interesting to use....
Oh what a really nice shuttle. Actually I perfer a bigger shuttle...I bet it would be right up my alley. I think it is really great that you got a box and everything for the shuttle. I hope I can be the lucky one to win the shuttle. That would be so cool and such a pick me up. So I am now on my knees praying I will be the winner. LOL Wish me luck everybody....LOL
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th Post! And what an intriguing shuttle. Very nicely packaged.
ReplyDeleteLove the shrug too!
Oh and one more thing...I Love your shrug. Really nice job you did.
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th post! Isn't it amazing how time flies with stuff like that? Sorry to hear the shuttle didn't work out for you,it would still be a wonderful addition to any collection, it's beautiful. The shrug is lovely. I find myself leaning towards greens this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th post! I would love a chance to win the shuttle and give it a try.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post, that's dedication.
ReplyDeleteThe shuttle is lovely, I would love to give it a good home!
Congratulations on the 100th post. My fingers are rather short too. I couldn't even hold an Aero comfortably. But I would like to increase my shuttle collections. I hope I'll be lucky and win this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for having this giveaway.
Happy 100th post!!! PICK ME PICK ME lol I would so love to win that I have been wanting to try those :)
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Congratulations on the 100th post. I will get there someday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame you don't like the Silent Tatter. It's one of my favourites - after the Aero!!!
ReplyDeletewow What an awesome thing to give away. Sorry it didn't work for you. This is exciting.
ReplyDeleteI love bobbin shuttles. Thanks for the giveaway! Happy 100th post, and may more 100s to come!
ReplyDeleteHappu 100th blog post!
ReplyDeleteThe shrug looks wery nice and cozy.
In my experience the only way to find the perfect shuttle is to test many. The next one might be even better than the one you prefere now (yes - you'd turn out a shuttle colector this way :-)
Happy blog-iversary to you,
ReplyDeleteHappy blog-iversary to you,
Happy 100th post, dear Ladytats!
Hope my scratchy singing didn't kill you!
Hee, hee! I hereby lift my tea mug for an impromptu toast to many more blog posts. Congratulations!
I actually like using large shuttles as they allow my to stretch my long fingers a bit. (FYI--I have several of those large Tatsy shuttles that I use to "warm up" my fingers, hands and wrists for tatting.)
oh the shuttle is lovely! I would love to have it if I am lucky enough to get it!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Beautiful shrug! The shuttle is lovely & obviously the artist has put a lot of work in creating this piece! Congratulations on your 100th post!
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ReplyDeleteOH, how beautiful shuttles would be very, very happy if the winner of this wonderful piece.
Greetings and thank you very much.
Irma Luna
Great Shuttle. The colors are very vibrant. Happy 100th post.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful shuttle. I think that is nice that you are giving it away. Thank you. The winner will be very lucky.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy reading your blog and congratulations on your 100 post. Thanks for allowing me to enter your giveaway. Robert in northern Iowa.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely lovely
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty shrug; I love the color-- how long did it take you to make it? Again, your talents are AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments,
ReplyDeletein answer to a question. if I don't count the ripping out and starting again to get the body part to do what I wanted it to do, it took about 10 hours
Congratulations on your 100th post! The shuttle is a wonderful prize!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try a bobbin shuttle. I never have. So nice to see so much tatting, I love getting inspiration from all the tatting bloggers out there!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post. The shuttle looks gorgeous. Do you know if they also come in a style to hold 2 bobbins?
ReplyDeleteLove the shrug! I wish I could still knit, but i lose interest and can't seem to finish anything beyond mittens for the kids!
ReplyDeleteThat is some fine looking shuttle! Can't imagine how it tats, but it certainly is pretty!
Congrats on the 100th! : )) Fox
congratulation on your 100th post :)
ReplyDeleteI would also love to be considered in you shuttle giveaway
Thanks :) AnitaR
Ooooooow, that's a very pretty shuttle. Thanks for offering it as a give-away! Very generous of you!
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