Wednesday 20 August 2008

Bird shuttle




I received this from Noreen a few days ago. I have not used this type of shuttle before and found it a little difficult to get use to. I hold the shuttle on its flat side near the tail but it seems to get caught with the threads each time I tat. Any tips of how to hold this properly. I would appreciate any help.

5 comments:

  1. I like flat shuttles to look at but not to tat with. The thread is exposed to your hand and the oil on it continuously, so I just put them in my display box and oooh and aahhh but I don't use them. Sorry, but I can't help you out there. LOL!

    :-) Gina

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  2. The shuttle is a beauty. Sorry you are having trouble with it. When I am using my shuttles that have the thread on the outside, I hold them almost in the middle with my fingers on top of the thread. This seems to give me a little more control and help keep it from sticking on the ring with each pass. It still gets caught some, but not so bad. Hope this helps.

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  3. I have never used a shuttle like this but I must say that it is adorable and will make a nice addition to your collection.

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  4. Thank you for your replies, Gina, Tattycat and Sherry. It is a lovely shuttle. I will try Tattycat's tip and let you know how it goes.

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  5. How fun that you got a birdie shuttle. It looks really cute. I would probably hold this one in the middle.

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