Here are three shuttles that I was given while I was at Palmetto Tat Days. Aren't they gorgeous?
I have quite a collection now even though I've never deliberately bought many shuttles over the years.
My first really antique one was given to me when I was fifteen - after I'd been tatting for a couple of years. The lady who gave it to me was Mrs Wildig and she lived in a thatched cottage in Shottery. It's a treasure. Back in 1956 when I started tatting I could pop into local shops and buy new Milwards or Aero's anytime I liked and the thread was very cheap too. A 'pocket money' hobby for me!!
Drooling...enjoy
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