I have been fighting onion rings. I decided that the size 30 project I mentioned before should actually be a size 10 project and instead of the GR-8 shuttles I am using a couple of shuttles made by Jan Stawasz in Poland. They are a little open for my taste but given the trouble Aero style shuttles have given me I am used to not being able to rely on the shuttle staying where I put it. A couple of my German Aero shuttles will unroll to the floor if I let them go.
Jan’s shuttles feel great and look pretty good also. They are also larger than all but the Tatsy shuttles in my collection.
The size 10 project consists of six joined onion rings connected by chains.
I am having difficulty getting the area between the chains and the onion rings looking and acting like I want them to look. I was able to incorporate some advice I received on the eTatters forum but they are still too floppy for my taste. Not to mention a slight tendency to twist.
I have decided to keep at my two projects, both with onion rings, while I begin a learning journey that I think will really help me with my tatting. But more on that at a later date.
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I am wondering if there are anymore of Jan Stawasz shuttles around anymore for purchase? I've tried looking, but have come up with nothing. Thanks!
Sorry Babara, I haven't kept up, but I know Jan made the shuttles by hand and he passed away in November of 2013. I'll think about it, but I will probably hold on to mine.
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