Now these little gems were in the goody bags we were given at the Fringe Tat days. There were LOADS of useful things in there and I'll show you more another day.
Do you like the little thread catcher at the top? Isn't it GORGEOUS. That's what it's meant for but mine has become the storage place for my shuttles, scissors and hook when I've finished tatting each evening. I pop them in there and then don't have to go searching for them the next day. Inspired or what?
The needle case (with dedicated tatting knot unpicking tools) has also been put to good use too. I've stocked it with a few pins and some needles (sewing sort) and it's now in - well, I'll tell you.
I've gone back to doing patchwork which I've not done for about forty years (or more). I found my old templates and I've made a start. Please don't ask me what I'm making cause I haven't a CLUE!!!! So the needle case is in the bag with the patchwork things.
Another of 'those little birds' told me that Ruth made all these - that's probably nearly or over a 100 for the Tat Days. They're so very neatly made and a joy to own. I'm sure she must've been seeing them in her sleep with that amount to make! That's both thread catchers AND needle cases she made. That woman has stamina as well as being a neat machinist too.