I tried needle tatting. My poor fingers couldn't take it anymore. Shuttles are safer and much easier to hold for me. I would love to add this one too. I always get excited to see vintage shuttles.
Good luck bidding! I needle crochet and make tiny knit things, so the shuttle freaked me out! it is really pretty though! would love to see this go to a good home!
oh I don't have the suplies to tat yet but I used to do this as a hobby with a friend. She taught me on one of these and the extra income from the hair nets will help keep the kids with food.