First up, is my new tatting bag and shuttle pouch, made by our own Jane Eborall:
Isn't it cool? I'm sure you've seen this pattern before. I really like both of them. The bag will be much better than my current tatting container, which is a plastic food storage container. The pouch is nice in that it not only holds two of my Aero's, but it also holds the shuttle I got from Sherry (AKA Ladyshuttlemaker):
Here you can see my Agateware "Sherry Shuttle", as Jane called it, peeking out of the pouch. It fits nicely, but since the pouch isn't padded, I'm not going to keep it in there. Maybe Jane can make padded ones specifically for "Sherry Shuttles". Maybe not. Jane is way too busy.While I was shopping at Herrschners for thread (I've spoiled myself with 6-cord thread and had to get more), I came across a couple really cool things that should be useable with tatting. The first item is a mouse pad. Yeah, you heard me right.
The mouse pad is designed for use with cross stitch, hence the really weird plastic cloth sticking out. Its sticking out because your's truly can't get it back in. The pad consists of a clear acrylic (possibly vinyl) material with a whitish/grayish vinyl material joined on three side. You then insert your item inside. When I saw it, I was sure it could be used with tatting. I was right:
Here you can see my Lucky Clover doily inside the mouse pad. My well used, 5-button, wireless optical mouse is modeling with the pad. I can't wait to make something to go inside the pad. I'll keep you posted when I get around to working on this.The last thing I wanted to show you is this:
This mug is also designed to have something cross stitched and put inside. I believe the mug is acrylic (the clear part is anyway). Again it comes with the same plastic mesh as the mouse pad. I don't intend on using the mesh in either items. Again, when I start working on this, I'll keep you posted. That's all for now. I'll try to post Sunday. Maybe.----------------
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What a neat idea with the mouse pad. I would think it'll make a nice gift idea for someone who is on the computer a lot.
ReplyDeleteI really like the mouse pad idea, and I can't wait to see what you come up with for it as well as the mug.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a mouse pad. I never use a mouse but I suppose I could put one under the cover of my graphics pad. Mmmmmm, ancient mind ticking over here!!!!
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You know, I have a "Purdue" mousepad that was part of some promotion here and it has a rectangular window in it that originally had the instructions for the computer system change that was being promoted, but I've put various bits and pieces of tatting in it off and on instead. Beads kind of were a problem. LOL!
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The bags you ordered from Jane's Etsy site look really cool! Your mousepad looks awesome with the tatted doily, what a great idea. I've seen the cup thing at lace shows and I have 2 that I have used rubber stamped images in. Have fun with all your new "toys"!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I inspired a few of you. I'll be sure to post what I have done. A recent pattern that was shared has given me some ideas.
ReplyDeleteJane, I don't use a mouse pad either, but I couldn't pass this up.
Chiclet, I have seen the mugs before as well. I thought the mouse pad was awesome though. Same with the bag and pouch from Jane. I will have lots of fun with them all.
We have the same roly poly bag! I love mine. Thanks for sharing the great ideas of mouse pad and mug. I never thought of that!
ReplyDeleteWe have the same taste! My roly poly bag from Jane is also this red background with paisley prints. Saw such mugs before, but not the mouse pad. Wonder if I can get the mouse pad here, must go shopping again!
ReplyDeleteWe have the same taste! My roly poly bag from Jane is also this red background with paisley prints. Saw such mugs before, but not the mouse pad. Wonder if I can get the mouse pad here, must go shopping again!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if you have been spoiling yourself a bit just lately, Jeff! LOL Some great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
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