Sunday, 2 October 2016

Autumn Giveaway

I thought it was a while since I held a giveaway...  I'm offering one of my shuttles.  This one is called "Oriental Blue".  It has a slight flaw in the finish and couldn't be sold so I thought I'd give it away instead.  I must have been working too late one night when I was making that one because I didn't notice the flaw until the shuttle was completed, and no longer "fixable".  Anyway, the shuttle is fully functional and the flaw is not very visible.  I hope someone will enjoy using it.



It was perfect autumn day yesterday so I went outside to take the photo.  These are apples from our tree which we are enjoying eating at the moment.

Please leave a comment to be entered in the draw which will take place on the 11th of October.  I will ship it to the winner anywhere in the world!




Meanwhile I'll carry on working on my star design.  I want to come up with a nice way of making it without beads too so I have a bit more work to do on it yet.  AND, I'm excited that I've found a new way of placing the crystals in the centre, one that doesn't require the use of a "loop-tatted ring"!  I'm pleased because I know that loop-tatted rings are probably a bit daunting to many tatters and I want everybody to be able to make this lovely crystal centre if they wish.


These are still prototypes
but I'm making progress.



Best wishes,
Frivole


Posted by Frivole at 12:39

53 comments:

  1. Maureen2 October 2016 at 13:14

    I'd love to win this gorgeous shuttle! - and thank you for all your work on the new star - I am one of those who probably wouldn't attempt a loop-tatted ring!

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  2. Jane Eborall2 October 2016 at 13:33

    I'm intrigued over the beads in the middle. Look forward to finding out how you did that!!!!

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  3. Unknown2 October 2016 at 13:35

    I love tatting with my morning glory shuttle that you made......another one of your shuttles would be a joy! Louine

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  4. Maria2 October 2016 at 13:53

    I love your design and I love to win your wonderful shuttle!!!

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  5. Helen2 October 2016 at 13:58

    As always, I enjoy watching your design process. I look forward to seeing where you go and your journey to get there. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance of winning one of your lovely shuttles.

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  6. Elizabeth2 October 2016 at 14:08

    Please enter my name for the wonderful shuttle.

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  7. Margarets designer cards2 October 2016 at 14:31

    I would love to win your beautiful shuttle, it looks gorgeous and perfect shade of blue.
    Your snowflake looks lovely I am looking forward to seeing it finished.

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  8. JB2 October 2016 at 14:42

    Beautiful shuttle and snowflakes!

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  9. Joschaocchi2 October 2016 at 14:50

    Ich freue mich auf die Chance ihr Shuttle zu gewinnen. Es gefällt mir sehr gut. Ich arbeite mit ihren Shuttles sehr gerne. Auch auf die Sterne bin ich gespannt. Werde sie wahrscheinlich dann auch nacharbeiten.

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  10. Michelle2 October 2016 at 15:09

    This snow flake is quite pretty! How long does it take you to make it? I would love this shuttle, it's so pretty but please don't enter my name as I've won before and it only seems fair to have someone else win.(Share the love...)

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  11. Violeta2 October 2016 at 16:21

    Es preciosa la lanzadera me encantaría tenerla es maravillosa. Los copos de
    Nieve son preciosos. Besos

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  12. muskaan2 October 2016 at 17:15

    Intriguing !!! There seem to be stitches in the center, between beads. Eager to see your solution :-)
    Hate to be a freeloader but this is just too good an opportunity to pass ! I'd be honoured to have a 'piece' of you thru that shuttle ... may be some of your creativity will rub off on me ;-) Seriously!

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  13. Beth2 October 2016 at 17:39

    Fall is such an inspiring time of year- nice design work

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  14. Bernice2 October 2016 at 18:47

    Interesting how you develop a design and then refine it. Lovely flake and shuttle.

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  15. mika2 October 2016 at 19:35

    Ja bardzo chętnie przygarnę to maleństwo. Zgłaszam się bo wygląda pięknie

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  16. Sally Kerson2 October 2016 at 19:52

    Would so love to win one of your shuttles - oh and taste one of your apples!!

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  17. SWtrompeter2 October 2016 at 19:56

    Would love to win one of your beautiful shuttles. Your stars are lovely, and the apples look crisp and juicy. Apple pie time?
    Stephanie W. in NC

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  18. Jenne2 October 2016 at 21:15

    What a lovely giveaway!

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  19. occhitat3 October 2016 at 01:33

    Sweeeet!! what a lovely shuttle! Sure, I'd love a chance to win.
    Katie V in NC katie at r-v-r dot com

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  20. Martha3 October 2016 at 04:46

    I'd love to be included in your drawing. The shuttle is so pretty next to the apples.

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  21. Jane McLellan3 October 2016 at 06:08

    Ooh everyone loves a give away, especially for such a wonderful gift.

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  22. Karen in OR3 October 2016 at 07:33

    Would be wonderful to win your shuttle.

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  23. Mary J3 October 2016 at 09:51

    Thank you for the inspiration and help you give on your blog, been following you for a while now.
    Would love to win the beautiful shuttle

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  24. Unknown3 October 2016 at 10:09

    Your work is always so inspirational to us tatters! Please count me in.

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  25. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane3 October 2016 at 12:03

    Even if it has a flaw, your shuttle is gorgeous! Whoever wins it will surely treasure it. I love the way your star looks, and I'm eagerly awaiting its publication!

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  26. Pop Lenuta Maria3 October 2016 at 12:58

    I love your shuttles.
    Would be wonderful to win this one.

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  27. SKBurger3 October 2016 at 13:29

    Beautiful tatting and beautiful tatting shuttle as well.
    Susanna

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  28. Happy Dogma3 October 2016 at 13:39

    Your photographs in your garden are always so stunning. Here in the Nevada desert we can't grow good apples, because they need those cold autumn nights to be truly crisp. But your photo makes me want to run out and order some Honeycrisps from Utah!

    Thinking of cooling days and your photos of shuttle with apples reminds me of a fond childhood memory when mom would make apple butter, putting the apples to slow cook wih spices at the back of the stove during the day and filling the house with aormatic magic!

    I would love to win your shuttle! A perk-me-up would be much appreciated in the midst of the last two years! :(

    Happy apples and spice and tatting everything nice! Hugs!

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  29. West Pine Creations3 October 2016 at 15:06

    Beautiful shuttle and in my favorite color. Love the different versions of your snowflakes.

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  30. LibraryLady3 October 2016 at 16:14

    How nice of you to be willing to send your shuttle afar. I love the tatting and often I try to include crystals in the lace too!

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  31. Beth3 October 2016 at 17:30

    What a beautiful shuttle! It would be a joy to work with. Can't wait to see the finished star pattern. And thank you for your blog - so fun to follow someone who tats!

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  32. RitaT3 October 2016 at 18:13

    Fall is in the air, apple crisp baking in the oven, a moment to caught up with a tatting blog friend. Your snowflake design is delightful, special with a center crystal bead. I would love to be in your giveaway.
    A wish and a smile,
    Rita

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  33. Crazy Mom!3 October 2016 at 21:17

    I love fall - my favorite time of the year! My windows are open now and I'm enjoying the respite from the summer heat!

    Love love LOVE your shuttles!
    S

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  34. Ms. M4 October 2016 at 01:43

    What a perfectly adorable shuttle! And I can't imagine any flaw would detract if the shuttle is still workable! I'm new the blog and enjoying all of your designs! I've tatted for a very long time, but I'm always on the lookout for new patterns, especially quick ones!

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  35. Sarah4 October 2016 at 03:24

    Such a pretty shuttle!! Can't remember the last time I acquired a new shuttle . Thanks for the chance to win!

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  36. SandyC4 October 2016 at 04:45

    You are such an inspiration! Love your shuttles and can hardly wait for the finished pattern. I do like the loop tatted ring technique! :-)

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  37. Andrea4 October 2016 at 08:47

    I could really "fall" for that shuttle. I'd certainly take it rather than leaf it...It might even help me get up and au-tumn. :))

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  38. Anetta (Jamiolowo)4 October 2016 at 19:33

    The beautiful shuttle with a beautiful exotic name :)

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  39. ViraFeldman5 October 2016 at 01:16

    What a wonderful time to come across your blog--thank you for the chance at your shuttle giveaway!
    ~Bridget

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  40. Bev5 October 2016 at 13:21

    Yes please. Count me in too. Using one of your shuttles would be such an inspiration.

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  41. Starzart5 October 2016 at 15:44

    This star is so awesome. Thanks for the chance to win your pretty shuttle!
    -Jo in Idaho

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  42. ancolie6 October 2016 at 08:13

    Hello
    thank you for this post and yoyr give away
    I would like to win this beautiful shuttle but I live far away from you ...
    in France, near Paris.
    I wish you a nice day
    and happy tatting

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  43. DebraEmanon6 October 2016 at 09:35

    Remember, it's not a flaw, it's a design element. What a lovely shuttle. I would love to be the proud owner.

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  44. Unknown7 October 2016 at 14:05

    Im a beginner tatter. would love to win the beautiful shuttle!

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  45. Reading In The Violets7 October 2016 at 15:42

    October 11th is my birthday so I just have to enter this giveaway!! Your shuttles are all so pretty!!

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  46. Unknown7 October 2016 at 15:51

    I would love to win your shuttle. I found your site via Pinterest and your lovely tiny snowflakes.

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  47. Lisa B7 October 2016 at 19:50

    You might think the shuttle is flawed, but it looks beautiful and too nice to use!

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  48. Virginia8 October 2016 at 03:46

    The shuttle is beautiful, much prettier than the metal or plastic ones I was taught on. I love the star with the snowflake in the center!

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  49. Małgoś 138 October 2016 at 07:13

    Gwiazdka wygląda bardzo ciekawie. Czółenko jest bardzo ładne i chętnie przygarnę je pod swój dach.

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  50. Unknown9 October 2016 at 15:22

    I just aided tatting to my repertoire of fiber crafts, and would to win your shuttle!

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  51. Rhonda10 October 2016 at 15:14

    It is beautiful, a bit flawed like us all!

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  52. Ninetta12 October 2016 at 09:02

    Lovely snowflake indeed! I'm intrigued by the little tatted ring in the center. I would leave it till the last chain, then pull and cut sufficient thread to tat the ring and the last half chain (so that the cut strand can be passed into the last bead - others are in long picots maybe). But I'm really curious how did you do!

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  53. rajee13 October 2016 at 03:32

    I admire the beads in the middle.

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