Yes, you heard me right! I said "What's playing on YOUR shuttle?" Yes, your tatting shuttle!
"What?", you ask in return, silently to yourself as you read this, "Has TattingChic gone off her rocker? Completely Nutzo? Why would she ask such a preposterous thing?"
Well, let me explain! I have a tatting shuttle made from a vinyl record! YUP! A good old fashioned vinyl record. So, I was just wondering what it used to play! You know...what's "Playing" on it, LOL! It's just a little "PLAY" on words, so to speak! LOL! I got it from another Etsy artist named Shadetreeart! Some of you may also know her blog which is also called Shade Tree Art.
Would you like me to stop teasing you with words and just show you what the shuttle looks like?
Alrighty then, let's hit it, baby!
A tatting shuttle made from a vinyl record!
It's green!
~*~
Okay, I know you're looking at that thinking
"No, it's black, TattingChic",
but it's "green" in the sense that it's
an upcycled vinyl recond and Shadetree Art put an
old record to good use instead of throwing it away!
~*~
Here's a closer look so you can see the
striations of the record.
You can click on the photos to enlarge
them to get a better look.
It's kind of cool, aye?
~*~
"What?", you ask in return, silently to yourself as you read this, "Has TattingChic gone off her rocker? Completely Nutzo? Why would she ask such a preposterous thing?"
Well, let me explain! I have a tatting shuttle made from a vinyl record! YUP! A good old fashioned vinyl record. So, I was just wondering what it used to play! You know...what's "Playing" on it, LOL! It's just a little "PLAY" on words, so to speak! LOL! I got it from another Etsy artist named Shadetreeart! Some of you may also know her blog which is also called Shade Tree Art.
Would you like me to stop teasing you with words and just show you what the shuttle looks like?
Alrighty then, let's hit it, baby!
~*~
Here it is...
...the star of our show!
Here it is...
...the star of our show!
A tatting shuttle made from a vinyl record!It's green!
~*~
Okay, I know you're looking at that thinking
"No, it's black, TattingChic",
but it's "green" in the sense that it's
an upcycled vinyl recond and Shadetree Art put an
old record to good use instead of throwing it away!
~*~
Here's a closer look so you can see the
striations of the record.
You can click on the photos to enlarge
them to get a better look.
It's kind of cool, aye?
~*~
Thanks for letting me share that with you! So, with all that said...I really do wonder what was playing on my tatting shuttle. Was it Frank Sinatra? The Beatles? Or a Symphony....Pachelbel's Canon in D Minor? LOL! I guess I will never know. It would be kind of neat to know what the source of the vinyl record was. The post in between the blades is just black painted wood or acrylic as near as I can tell that is glued to the blades. The blades make a pinging sound as the thread passes through the blades. It's kinda cool! It feels smooth to the touch, but it scratches easily, LOL! Just like any vinyl record...but I don't have to worry about it skipping, ;)
Be sure to say hello and let me know what you think! I love visitors and comments are always welcome here at TattingChic!
Be sure to say hello and let me know what you think! I love visitors and comments are always welcome here at TattingChic!
♥
XOXO
well, that's a new one. good for her to figure out a way to upcycle old LPs. have fun tatting with it.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's creative! It's neat to see how many new and unexpected uses people can find for old things.
ReplyDeleteDooo let us know how it tats. Intriguing idea.
ReplyDeletewow that is a neat shuttle, see what i am curious about is, how does it tat? does it still have the clicking noise, is it stiff? that is just a really cool idea. Kinda genius. you now own genius...just think.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, what use they have for an old LP, enjoy playing with your new tatting shuttle. and at least its green and has a new use. Margaret
ReplyDeleteWay cool! I'd just take it over to the old record player, stick the needle in the groove and bring it along by hand - I dunno, it might pick up something. (I messed around with playing records as a kid, LOL!)
ReplyDeleteSounds as if you should take it for a spin! I want to see what YOU play with it! Ratta-tat-tat-tat-tat!
ReplyDeleteFox : )
I finally took time to investigate a few blog sites. Thanks Tatting Chic for the link to some different shuttles. I was tickled to see that you are LDS. me too I enjoy your blog very much and am trying to join. I need more experience...or something
ReplyDeleteI'm all for re-cyling, my father-in-law has nearly 100 LPs - just think how many that would make! No better stick to wood!
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat! I, unfortunately, have nothing "playing" on my tatting shuttle. I'm still intimidated! I know I will shake this fear start tatting and never stop. ;)
ReplyDeleteHow have you been, dear friend?
That's so COOOOOL! Wow! Groovy. hehehe. Now if only someone could make a shuttle with old CDs....
ReplyDeleteI love those shuttles - very cool! It is fun to wonder what song it might play as you tat :) And, what a great "green" thing to do!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for old LP`s!!
ReplyDeleteHi TattingChic,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that someone is making use of the old vinyl.
Have fun with your new shuttle.
My husband still has a big box of old vinyl records and they just seem so much nicer with fabulous covers.
Happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
With all the LP's I have I could make a ton of them. Cool idea.
ReplyDeleteDid you get my email? I hope I used the right email address.
Hi..I am so pleased you like your shuttle. The entire shuttle is made from a vinyl record including the center post.
ReplyDeleteThe record used on your shuttle tatting would play disco! heheh I will make sure to list the album info on future shuttle listings.
Happy tatting!
Hugs
Shirl
What a great idea, it made me wonder, if I could do that too!! I´ve been following Diane´s site for a while already, the way she decorates her own shuttles, and now, after your post, I´ve got this fever also, hehe :))
ReplyDeleteAnd that vinyl-shuttle is just gorgeous, I would like one, too!! Does it work well?
Oh and by the way, those angels of which we spoke the other day.. I´m having a small giveaway (with some angels included) *wink* :)) ..so if you have any time at all, I would be so delighted to see you there (this is not an ad, but an invitation), lol, sorry about that :))
Wish you a great Wedn.. ehm, "shuttlesday", lol :))
A shuttle made from an old LP?? What a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteHello Chiclet,
ReplyDeleteI made it to your blog...cool shuttle, thought I'd follow you into the tatting world!!
Blessings,
~Ronda
You never cease to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Thanksgiving my friend.
XOXO
Hi! Thanks for sending me your blog link. I never would have thought that a shuttle could be made from a record. How cool! I must browse around your blog :)
ReplyDeleteJust popping it to say thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice compliment.
ReplyDeleteI think your tatting shuttle is really neat!!
Hello Tatting Chic!
ReplyDeleteIt's been awhile since I've peeked in on you! You never disappoint! :)
...I said to myself, "The picture must be dark... the shuttle looks BLACK (not green) to me"... And then I read on (with egg on my face)!
It IS a cool shuttle! You must have a wonderful collection! Do you display them? I have my one old silver (as in chrome ) shuttle and it still sits forlornly in a drawer! I must dig up that old book of mine and see if I can still tat!
God bless you! You inspire me!
Cheers!
Terrielee :)
Just checking in to let you know I've been missing you. I hope all is well and your just to busy to blog right now.
ReplyDeleteTake Care and Happy Tatting!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with wonder and light, laughter and love. Many blessings to you in the new year!
ReplyDeleteHello TAT,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry it took me so long to get back with you. Thank you so much for stopping by.
I've always enjoyed your visits.
I just love the idea of using old records to make ahuddles. Like you. I too wander what the record played. I still have alot of old records. I will not give them up.
You can buy players for them,but they cost an arm and a leg...LOL
I hope you enjoyed your holidays Hon . You take care,
XXOO Marie Antionette
Wow, that sure is neat. Don't forget Elvis Presley. I know that would be what I would be wanting. I LOVE ELVIS!!!
ReplyDeleteBut can you make a vinyl out of a shuttle? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for educating me on what a Tatting Shuttle is....and your pieces look so Chic, too!
ReplyDeleteI love the shuttle its really cute...never thought of making shuttles out of old records...the maker sure does a great job....tell her BRAVO from me
ReplyDeleteHugs
Joy in Australia
without a doubt, i would use Beatles records :)))
ReplyDeletewithout a doubt~ i would make mine out of Beatles records ! :)
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