BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club

Subject: BS: Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Nov 06 - 03:36 PM

Today I became the proud recipient of one of jacqui.c's Shawls, and I have to say I am overwhelmed by her kindness to me! It's just beautiful and the perfect colour - Cadbury's Purple *grin*.   It will be worn often, especially when on the PC as it's across the room from the log-burning stove. ThankYou jacqui.c!!

I know that there are other Catter shawl-makers and there will be other happy recipients of their kindness too. So, which other blessed Catters are in this elite club?

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: bbc
Date: 16 Nov 06 - 07:03 PM

Navy blue from jacqui--lovely!

bbc

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Nov 06 - 07:12 PM

And I! A frequently nestled in, beautiful turquoise one that hangs within arms reach over the back of my big chair. Thank you, Jacqui!

And I haven't forgotten MMario either. I dearly wanted to find him a few ounces of qiviut, but the retail price, locally, is $84 an ounce- and I was told that it would take three or four packets to make a shawl.

When my ship comes in...

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: SussexCarole
Date: 16 Nov 06 - 07:15 PM

Beautiful burgundy which matched match my wedding dress

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Nov 06 - 07:18 PM

I've had at least a couple of MMario's works of art pass through my hands. I have one now, and I remember sending one to my secret santa a few years back (Barb'ry)--that might have been more of a shoulder wrap (or a table runner) but it seems like I had a bigger one also. I can't remember now. Maybe MMario has kept track. The auction records only go back a year. Did I send a shawl to someone else? I'm drawing a blank.

SRS (having a senior moment. . . )

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MBSLynne
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 03:07 AM

What's a handmade Catter?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 03:45 AM

Nice one Lynne, I just clicked with that before I came back on the Cat this morning!

Good to see that other Catters are feeling as glad (and cosy)as I!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 10:27 AM

I have a blue chenille from Jacqui and a sea green Mermaid's Tail shawl fro MMario.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Morticia
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 03:28 PM

I have a lovely deep green one from Jacqui and a fantastic cranberry/ crushed raspberry one from MMario with a leaf and spider web pattern on it. They are amongst my very favouritest of possessions. I am a blessed woman.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 03:34 PM

well, yes, you are, but I don't think it has anything to do with shawl possession. *grin*

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 03:57 PM

I think MMario will say the same, but I find as much pleasure in making and sending the shawls, I think, as the recipients do in receiving them.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 04:07 PM

took the words right out of my mouth.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 04:09 PM

I have a beautiful red Jacqui made one which I wore to Caroles wedding amongst other places.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 04:11 PM

BTW-I got side tracked this year - but I have some absolutely gorgeous hand spun lace yarn from Carly that *will* be a shawl by next Getaway. It will be in their silent Auction.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: ranger1
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 05:35 PM

I have a lovely forest green one that Jacqui made for me when I helped them move last year.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jeffp
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 05:40 PM

I have one of Mmario's that belonged to my late wife. It has a diamond pattern. It will go to my daughter if she wants it.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 06:28 PM

That's lovely Jeff

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Nov 06 - 06:51 PM

Karen was blessed with two beautiful works of art from Mario and Jacqui. They are both just beautiful!!!!

.......and both of you have our sincerest thanks.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Morticia
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 05:23 AM

No MMario, you are right,it isn't about shawl possesion per se, it has to do with the generosity and creativity of my friends *G*

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 05:36 AM

I have a beautiful shawl from MMario and 2 equally beautiful shawls from Jacqui C

Thank you both x

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 03:56 PM

By the way, I have the most beautiful MMario shawl - a wedding present from a very talented man!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 04:19 PM

Well, how many is that so far, that these two incredibly and generous Mudcatters have made and sent out to us all? They really add up, don't they?:->

I have a stunning green and purple soft one made by MMario and full of Mudcat love and hugs for my recovery from heart surgery. It came as a complete surprise, instigated by my sister, bet, and Alba!

This year, dear, sweet Jacqui made me a wonderful chenille shaw, another suprise(!)...in green (my fav. colour!) I still cannot figure out how a thing of such delicacy, with so many *deliberate* holes can be so warm.:->

I love them both and will always treasure them, not just for their physical beauty and the skills of their makers, but also for what they represent...friends, love, caring, our community. I feel blessed.

Thanks,

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 04:36 PM

Why don't you pictures up of each shawl. It would be really nice to see.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 04:29 PM

MMario has posted his in the past--I wonder if he kept those in his online album?

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 04:38 PM

I have a lovely terracotta and rust mix one, that I bought as a present for my staff, but she never wears it, it lives over the back of a chair in the bedroom, {the shawl, not the staff!},looks nice there though!
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Jeri
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 05:05 PM

I have two from MMario - one, a gift and one won in a Mudcat auction that required me to set my alarm clock. I have two from Jacqui, both for which I traded jewelry stuff, which was not really of equal value to the shawls. (I suspect she was trying to let me save a bit of face.)

The shawlmaker's work is more than it seems,
The yarn is the stuff of wishes and dreams.
There's compassion and love in each delicate strand
Touched by the shawlmaker's hand.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: JudyB
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 07:43 PM

I have a beautiful shawl made by jacqui in shades of blue and won in a Mudcat auction. I should have set my alarm - stayed up until midnight instead and paid for it the next day. But it was well worth it!

Thanks, jacqui!
JudyB

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Sorcha
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 08:56 PM

Some people have 2 or more. Other people........

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 11:24 PM

OK Sorcha - the next auction one will be Hunter green......

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 08:17 AM

Limpit and I have one each, hers is black and mine is burgundy. They both get worn in the winter, as they are so cosy. They're both secreted away in a spot where the cats can't annexe them for their beds!!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 09:25 AM

I have had two of Mmario's. One hangs in my living room and the other became someone else's. And I've seen several of the above-mentioned shawls conceived and/or begin to grow.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 09:32 AM

OK - just for Les - here are some of the shawls I've made for Mudcatters. If anyone has photos of others I would love then for my collection.

Shawls

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 09:32 AM

My clickie worked!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 09:42 AM

What picutres I have are posted at MMario's Page

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Ferrara
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 11:04 PM

I have a blue and white cotton shawl from Mmario and a cream-colored lap robe. The shawl somehow always falls perfectly around my shoulders.

I also have a multi-colored blue shawl in the shape of a swallowtail butterfly, knitted for me by Jennifer Woods who knows I love butterflies.

It really is amazing how much warmth they add. At Camp Ramblewood I wore all three at once sometimes. ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,jaze
Date: 21 Nov 06 - 10:31 AM

How incredibly talented and prolific you both are.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 21 Nov 06 - 10:36 AM

*grin* when inspired by muses such as the lovely ladies of the mudcat and FSGW; and those associated with gentlemen of like ilk - how can ones fingers be still?

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: maeve
Date: 22 Nov 06 - 06:02 PM

Speaking of shawls; I have some yarn for you, Jacqui. Could you pm me?

maeve (daughter of a Jacqui-shawl recipient)

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: r.padgett
Date: 23 Nov 06 - 05:27 PM

Err I won one ask Jane the Duck, colours escape me as i am colour blind

ray

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: mouldy
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 04:13 AM

Well as I am now an official member, I thought I would post.

Mine from Jacqui is lovely and soft, and in graded shades from deep burgundy to a rich red. It's living on my bed at the moment and gave me a much needed hug this morning.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 04:17 AM

Remember that there will be an MMario shawl being raffled to raise funds at the Mudcat McGather in October.
Details and piccies available via thread.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 05:10 AM

Giok, please can you take an order from me for raffle tickets? Can't get to the Getaway (again *sigh*) but that's a Must-Do!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: bbc
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 07:06 AM

Ah, Andrea, I'm glad you've got one!

love,

barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 07:25 AM

Soon it will be shorter to post a list of those who DON'T have a Mudcatter shawl... and then I suppose we'll all be knitting socks!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 08:14 AM

Just pray that I don't start making the loo roll covers I've got patterns for! SINSULL has one in her bathroom.......

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:09 AM

Much as I love you, Jacqui, I'm happy with a shawl only, thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:16 AM

I used to like Lou Rawls.
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:19 AM

Morty, Morty, Morty. You know that comment practically garuntees your recieving a loor roll cover, don't you? Somewhere I have a crochet pattern for one that is Elizabeth I in full court dress....

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:29 AM

I've got a lovely lilac one from Jacqui!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:32 AM

Leo - that sounds great! Any chance of sending me a copy? I know that SINSULL would LOVE another one.

He he he he he.......

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:59 AM

You're an evil woman JacquiC.
G ¦¬]

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: ranger1
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 10:06 AM

Oh, dear. Look what you've started, Morticia. None of us will be safe now.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Firecat
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 12:52 PM

I got one too! It's midnight blue with a butterfly! Thank you jacqui!!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 02:46 PM

Oh yes, Ranger 1 has a loo roll holder that looks sort of like Bandit. I haven't checked to see if she's got it on display - yet!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 02:59 PM

ah, crap..........I wasn't thinking.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MBSLynne
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 03:38 PM

I have a lovely lacey brown shawl from Jacqui which is draped over my dressing table mirror when I haven't got it on. Anazing...it hugs you when you just look at it.

I also have a fawny coloured crocheted loo roll cover that a friend's mother-in-law made and the friend gave me as a bathroom warming gift when I had a bathroom built on to my house years ago. (She WAS joking, though her mother-in-law didn't realize)

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: ranger1
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 07:25 PM

Oh, Jacqui, but it is on display in the bathroom. Jason had to turn its face to the wall, though.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Janie
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 08:27 PM

I too have been a recipient of one of Jacqui's lovely shawls, lovingly crocheted in the name of all of mudcatdom to wrap me in hugs and wishes for well-being during tough times.

A treasure of and for the heart....

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 10:54 PM

I used to get the home-made Catters, but they were too expensive. Now I buy the machine-mades, in bulk packs, at Sam's Club. I didn't know I was supposed to put cosies on 'em though. Love to see THAT at Getaway-- Catter-cosies all in a row.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 11:52 PM

So now are you all agreeing that you have shawls or toilet paper roll covers? Too many indistinct pronouns in the last few posts. Has there been a flurry of "loo" product crocheting that we're not aware of?

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: CarolC
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 01:12 AM

A beautiful natural cotton (or perhaps ecru?) shawl/table runner from MMario which if I remember correctly was a wedding present for me and Jack the Sailor (way back in '02).

I'm really glad I saw this thread - a good reminder that this is the right time of year to start wearing it again. I believe I will wear it to my next gallery opening.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 01:54 AM

I have a lovely black, cosy shawl - thank you Jacqui
Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 06:56 AM

I'm a very lucky Catter. I received a beautiful hug-shawl from Jacqui when I came out of hospital. Gorgeous blues - my fav colour.

Mine will emigrate to France to live in my old cottage in Lower Normandy. It will be much needed there and can be used by visiting Catters too. I can see myself wrapped in it and sitting in front of a roaring log fire with a glass of something nice. I'll raise a glass to the lovely Jacqui too.

Maybe we should all get together sometime and wear our shawls.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 06:57 AM

Don't know how I missed this one. I'm an early recipient- back in the autumn of '04, when I needed it most, a secret cabal of Mudcat carers sent me a lovely, brilliant green MMario creation. It still sits tucked next to my pillow and is the one (of all the shawls I own)that I reach for when reading in bed- it feels like a soft, warm embrace.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,Nessie
Date: 21 Dec 07 - 01:55 PM

I'm now the proud owner of a glorious deep violet shawl crafted by Jacqui. An unexpected and much appreciated gift from a lovely lady it's always a joy to see back in blighty..
Vanessa

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 21 Dec 07 - 02:26 PM

And this summer at Old Songs I was gifted with a lovely Jacqui shawl, which has been my companion this chilly season!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: ranger1
Date: 21 Dec 07 - 05:22 PM

I am now the proud and very snug owner of the latest MMario auction shawl, courtesy of SINSULL.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Jun 08 - 12:06 AM

Folks, MMario has done it, again. I wrote to him last winter, during a very busy time, to ask if he would make a shawl for Night Owl and how much money he would need for the supplies, his time, etc. When her house burnt to the ground it was before the shawl thing really got started and she's had all kinds of other things come about which have kept her offline for several years. Anyway, our Gallant Gentleman that he is, MMario, offered to make her one gratis.

She is THRILLED with it. Perfect colour, design, softness, all those MMario specialities which we all love. And, a beautiful way for her to still feel connected and to feel the warmth and caring which she knew when she told us her story in her A Mudcatter's Thank You threads.

Thanks, again, MMario. You really are a wonder.

And, Jacqui, don't think I haven't thought of you, too, sweetie. Check your PMs. My Morgan had a delightful nap today wrapped in my shawl which you made, at his request. I'll take a picture next time!

Thanks, you two!!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 07 Jun 08 - 08:06 AM

I took my Jacqui shawl to Seattle for my dad's funeral and wrapped up in it every day, warmed and comforted.

I still have my MMario shawl and still find comfort in its warmth and brightess, too.

Maybe I'll start knitting shawls again now that I'm going to have a little more time (so she said)!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: mouldy
Date: 07 Jun 08 - 02:32 PM

I'd just like to add that one of Jacqui's creations is now in New Zealand. As the recipient is rather small, and the weather is turning cold, she's got a lovely shawl-sized blankie instead!

I just wish I'd taken my shawl out, as a mere cardigan wasn't up to the early morning temperature of the house!

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 May 09 - 04:50 AM

Looks like jacqui has done it again, Cats has one now! I'm sure I saw that someone else received one recently too!

I'm still very glad of my shawl, very comforting, thanks jacqui!
Hil x

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 21 May 09 - 05:36 AM

I'll bring mine to Bude

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 May 09 - 08:06 AM

I have a huge assortment now. Several in shades of green, blue chenille, a red, a white (the infamous "How do you wear a round shawl" shawl.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Aug 09 - 12:47 PM

Wheeeee!

As of today, I am a bona fide member of the jacqui.c shawl club.

It's a wonderful anthracite grey/black. And I am just chuffed to bits.
I keep holding up, trying to work out how she started and finished it. I have already scolded TheSilentOne for getting his white whiskers on it.

Just amazed she had time and thought to do this considering all she and Kendall have been through and are going through these last several months.

Thank you so much Jacqui.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: mouldy
Date: 15 Aug 09 - 02:52 PM

I'd like to add a (very) belated thank you from little Freya who has a very pretty shawl/blanket, which arrived shortly after she was born.

My red one's off to Whitby, as usual.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 30 Sep 09 - 03:21 PM

Using mine for the first time, right now.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: wysiwyg
Date: 30 Sep 09 - 04:16 PM

Our band's founder Ed's wife Edith died a few weeks ago. He could use one if there are any loose. Her last cogent wish before Alzheimer's took her mind was that we keep him playing, so the music connection would mean a lot to him. He has a lot of gigs coming up, but nights are long and his adult son just left so he's more alone now.

I'm braiding a rug, but that's already spoken for.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Jan 10 - 11:19 PM

Good thing Kat linked to this--since LilyFestre is now a member of the Mudcat shawl club.

(I have one, but I bought it in a Mudcat auction. And I sent one to my Secret Santa one year. Barbry, as I recall.)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Tinker
Date: 24 Jan 10 - 11:28 PM

Perhaps there is another thread ... I know I've posted to one of them.... I have both MMario and Jackie shawls and they provide hugs at random moments.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: maeve
Date: 25 Jan 10 - 07:59 AM

My lovely golden shawl has been replaced by an impossibly light and lovely sapphire blue one, thanks to Jacqui. My mother has gifted hers to a friend in need.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: open mike
Date: 25 Jan 10 - 11:39 PM

i am the happy, snuggly owner of a jacqui shawl..
and i feel the love that went into it every time
i use it! what a lovely way to send a hug!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Nancy King
Date: 26 Jan 10 - 09:52 AM

I love my beautiful purple shawl, presented to me a couple of years ago by Jacqui herself! Thanks, Dearie!

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jan 10 - 04:28 PM

I have several - greens, blues, reds. My favorite is a deep blue suede/chenille type shawl. Soft and warm.
MMario's shawl is like a blanket - I live in it at work where we are air conditioned 12 months a year. Mermaids' Tails in wonderful shades of sea green.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 04:13 PM

Sounds like someone is hogging all of the shawls! ;-D

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 04:44 PM

LOL
Many of mine are early experimental jobs including the white round shawl. How does one wear a circular shawl?????

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 04:52 PM

Mary - you modelled one so you should know!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Cats
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 07:25 PM

I treasure mine.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Jan 10 - 03:47 AM

LOL!!!!

My lovely Cadbury purple shawl has been a blessing during this UK winter, thanks again jacqui!!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Janie
Date: 05 May 10 - 06:18 PM

My mother is a recent recipient of a lovely, creamy yellow shawl knit by Jacqui, accompanied by a note that it was loaded with Mudcat hugs. The thoughtfulness of Jacqui, in making and and sending it, and to be told that there are folks on Mudcat regarding them with care and concern brought tears to both of their eyes.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Janie
Date: 05 May 10 - 06:28 PM

Or should that say crocheted?

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Ebbie
Date: 05 May 10 - 07:17 PM

I treasure mine too. I wear it especially when I need just a bit of warmth in front of a breezy open window. Thank you, Jacqui, I like thinkin' on it.

By the way, I just came back from the link of Mary demonstrating the proper way to wear a circular shawl. Perfect.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Little Robyn
Date: 03 May 11 - 06:39 PM

I've just joined the club!
I'm privileged to have one of Jacqui's shawls, made with rainbow thread that survived Maeve and Truelove's dreadful fire.
It's called 'Phoenix Maia' and there are photos of it here.

Oh, had I a golden thread
And needle so fine
I've weave a magic strand
Of rainbow design
Of rainbow design.

And it's Pete Seeger's birthday as well!
Robyn

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 May 11 - 06:41 PM

That is beautiful! Welcome to the "club."

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 May 11 - 07:12 PM

I watched that shawl grow from beginning to end, Miss Robyn. At first it looked downright odd. Then as the pattern took shape the colors "worked". It is a beautiful piece. Enjoy it!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: LilyFestre
Date: 03 May 11 - 07:25 PM

Oh My!!!!   I don't think I ever saw this thread!!! I am also a recipient of a stunning torquoise shawl that Jacqui made me last year as I started my cancer adventure. It sits at the base of my bed where I can always reach it and see it (and it's love) first thing in the morning!!! HOORAY for Mudcat shawls!!!!!

:)   Love to all,

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 May 11 - 07:33 PM

So glad you liked the shawl Robyn - it got to you fast!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: maeve
Date: 03 May 11 - 08:37 PM

Wear it in good health, Robyn.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 May 11 - 09:59 PM

I should mention that my wife, Pat Lyons, is also a member of the J-shawl club. She got hers, in blue, just before her b-cancer surgery earlier this year.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Bobert
Date: 03 May 11 - 10:20 PM

Count the P-Vine a happy recipient and...

...100...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: olddude
Date: 03 May 11 - 10:47 PM

And my wife Linda ... and it is one beautiful one indeed she is thrilled. Thank you Jacqui

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 May 11 - 01:45 PM

I can't believe I neglected to thank the wonderful jacqui for my Secret Santa shawl at Christmas!! As I started this thread originally I'm doubly bad... Huge thanks jacqui Dear!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 04 May 11 - 02:43 PM

Jacqui took this project and ran with it - for which I am VERY grateful - as I can't seem to get enough time in lately handcrafting to keep up with my family - let alone comfort shawls.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 04 May 11 - 02:44 PM

My first grandson, William, is now two years old. His shawl has now gone to Grandson number 2, James (or 'Bains' as William calls him), now just 4 months.

It is as lovely as ever.

MP

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Big Mick
Date: 04 May 11 - 02:55 PM

I hadn't seen this thread. You can put my mother, Barbara Lane in the club. She has a beautiful purple shawl that jacqui made her when she had a stroke. It is cherished.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: DebC
Date: 04 May 11 - 09:37 PM

I had not seen this thread as well...I joined the club last February when Jacqui gifted me with a gorgeous shawl that I absolutely love.

Thank you Jacqui for making the world a much nicer place to be in. I am honoured to call you a friend, dear birth sister.

Debra

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 04 May 11 - 11:22 PM

Jacqui is a crochetting machine! I also have one, sent a couple of years ago, a lovely dark blue one. Light as a feather, yet so warm when it is worn. That Phoenix one is amazing! What an artist.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 May 11 - 03:09 AM

I've just spent some very pleasant time browsing though jacqui's shawl photos! What a clever Girlie!!

Do our other wonderful crafty Catters have photo pages of their creations too?

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: DebC
Date: 05 May 11 - 07:48 AM

OOps...I made a mistake. Jacqui gave me a lovely scarf, not a shawl, but it's every bit as gorgeous as her shawls. My mind is going, going going.

Deb

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 May 11 - 09:42 AM

'Blush'.

Thank you - I just enjoy the fact that my addiction can make other people happy.

Jacqui.c, who will be crocheting her way across the Atlantic this evening..........

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: freda underhill
Date: 14 Nov 11 - 07:47 PM

Thank you jacqui for the beautiful navy shawl - chrocheted with a lovely, circular lacy design - it's beautiful, and I'm very happy to become a member of the club!

I'll send you one of my artworks as a thank you

xx freda

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Nov 11 - 10:28 AM

I got an afghan with portraits of each of my kitties including Uncl Ed who left me last year. It is magic.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: vectis
Date: 15 Nov 11 - 05:37 PM

I too have the most beautiful red shawl with a wonderful dragon incorporated into the back of it. It is stunning and will be with me when (if ever) I emigrate to the southern hemisphere. Thank you - thank you - thank you.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,Guest Partridge
Date: 16 Nov 11 - 10:23 AM

My shawl is still beautiful and fully functioning - thanks again Jacqui
Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Cats
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 10:25 AM

I also have a Jacqui scarf as well as a shawl. It is stunning and wore it to my [adopted] daughters wedding last month.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Hollowfox
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 11:18 AM

I just discovered this thread -what a wonderful idea! I got one year before last, I think. It has a permanent place on the living room sofa, so whoever needs it after a hard day, or if they're a bit cold, has it right to hand. Even non-Catters (and non-cats) can feel the caring and affection that went into its making.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:36 PM

I, too, have a Jacqui shawl and also a beautiful, turquoise scarf. I know there's magic in every stitch because they are so warm, yet they have so many holes. :-)

I also have a very special shawl made for me by MMario which was and is still filled with special energy from all of you when I had my heart surgery.

I feel quite spoilt, but I love them all very much. Thank you dear lady, sister and friend, and thank you MMario for the beauty and love you brought into my life.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Irene M
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:58 PM

I am another lucky recipient too. Amazingly light and purple. (The shawl, not me).
When do we get to see a pic of Sinsull's work of art?

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 07:23 PM

I put some photos of the afghan on the Thank You Mrs Morse thread.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 07:44 PM

WOW!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 11 - 11:43 PM

I've been planning to use my shawl more this year - and have picked up a couple of blouses in great contrasting colors so the pattern of the shawl shows up on top of a bright blouse.

Those cats you did for Mary are wonderful, Jacqui. You're quite an artist and continue to amaze us!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 04:10 PM

Kendall's lucky - I haven't gone this far..............................yet!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 05:45 PM

LMAO!! YOU might end up in the cellar instead of him!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: KT
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 08:00 PM

How have I missed this thread until now? I am, as I write, snuggled in a lovely, cozy blue and white shawl which Jacqui presented to me at my very first Getaway. It's not just its ability to stave off the chill of temps in the teens - It's the love and skill in every stitch and the joy of friendship that keeps me warm when I'm wrapped in it. My two year old granddaughter has kindly shared her beautiful, white, infant-sized Auntie Mudcat Jacqui blankie/shawl with her new baby brother. An heirloom to be handed down to their little ones someday. Thank you Jacqui!

Will you please come here and teach me how to do that?

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: KT
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 08:00 PM

Btw, LOVE the photo of SINS modeling the round shawl! LOL!!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Bobert
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 09:01 PM

Well, we are still unpacking and just came upon the wonderful knitted scarf that jacgui knitted for the P-Vine a couple years ago... What a treasure...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: freda underhill
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 10:29 PM

Mine has a beautiful, soft light fragrance lingering to it. Maybe a perfume that Jacqui was wearing while she knitted it?

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 03:26 AM

I could spend all day looking through Jacqui's creative photos but there's not enough time in the day to look at all the beautiful gifts she has created! And where did she find the time to create them?

Straw, Kendall, get some straw - if anyone can do it, Jacqui can!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: ClaireBear
Date: 10 Feb 12 - 11:51 AM

I just received the wonderful Jacqui shawl I received as winner of a Norma Waterson benefit auction. It is a lovely big rectangle of darkest black, punctuated with occasional tiny multicoloured sequins.

When I wrap it around myself, I feel as though I am being embraced by the night sky. And just when I could most use a hug, too.

Thank you, Jacqui dearest!

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Maryrrf
Date: 13 Feb 12 - 08:00 PM

I'm now a member! What a nice surprise - in the mailbox was a package from Jacqui - a lovely, delicate green and white shawl (perfect for St. Patrick's Day - it's very Irish looking!) Jacqui you are amazing!

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 13 Feb 12 - 08:19 PM

How wonderful, Jacqui is an amazing person ... I have been blessed with her generous gifts for my missus and daughters. She is a mudcat treasure and kendall is a lucky guy

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: wysiwyg
Date: 01 May 13 - 01:23 PM

Since my posts above I have added two gorgeous shawls to the Mmario shawl I mentioned, from a local church and one down-diocese, as I recovered from surgery and complications. These new ones had prayers knitted into them, so they are warm in several nice ways.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: freda underhill
Date: 12 Jul 14 - 09:03 AM

Over a year since I looked at this lovely thread, listing dozens of happy shawl recipients from around the world, with shawl stories and photos, and loving messages, including from Katlaughing and 'Spaw. Down here in Oz, we've been having a very cold winter. Every day I've been wearing jacquic's beautiful, dark blue shawl around my neck and shoulders, and inside my coat. Thank you so much, jacqui, your beautiful gift is still being used and appreciated! xx

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: GUEST,Jack Sprocket
Date: 12 Jul 14 - 06:29 PM

Back in 2009 when my wonderful friend B was dying, jacqui.c sent her a shawl. It didn't work, we all know shawls can't really cure ovarian cancer. But many, many thanks for trying.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Joe Offer
Date: 13 Jul 14 - 02:58 AM

I have a wonderful, long scarf that Jacqui made for me. Does that qualify me for membership in the club?

-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: freda underhill
Date: 13 Jul 14 - 08:10 AM

..yes it does, Joe :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 13 Jul 14 - 12:00 PM

I've been the recipient of a wonderful dark mauve cotton shawl, a black/green/blue large wool shawl, a pink "broken arm!" sling alert, and a gorgeous soft blue scarf that I haven't yet sent a thank you for, though I've thought "thank you! thank you!" so many times.

Jacqui is a wonderful, generous, and talented lady and I'm so glad to be her friend.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: bbc
Date: 14 Jul 14 - 02:55 AM

She's a treasure! Thanks for your many practical expressions of love, Jacqui!

bbc

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Jul 14 - 07:50 AM

Thanks for all the nice words. I do enjoy making the shawls and thinking about the various places where they now live.

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: MMario
Date: 14 Jul 14 - 08:09 AM

Jacqui does exquisite work! I haven't done many comfort shawls in recent years - too busy trying to keep of with the baby and wedding gifts for various friends and family...

bad mmario....

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Jul 14 - 02:26 PM

On the contrary, those are great gifts in your family circle, Leo.

We had a question in another thread - are the shawls you've been designing knit or crochet? I think I saw a design recently posted on facebook.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: DebC
Date: 14 Jul 14 - 08:14 PM

I also have a Jacqui-made scarf which is my favorite.

Deb

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: billybob
Date: 15 Jul 14 - 07:59 AM

I have only just found this thread,

I have the most beautiful Jacqui shawl soft blue, just like a gossamer web.It was in my secret Santa last Christmas, I will treasure it! At the moment I often pop it round mother's shoulders in the evening, it makes her smile !

thank you Jacqui

Wendy xx

Subject: RE: BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club
From: fat B****rd
Date: 15 Jul 14 - 04:00 PM

Jacqui made a beautiful scarf for my late wife, Ann, when she was first in hospital. It now belongs, with Jacqui's blessing, to my younger step-daughter in Singapore. It is well loved and still most appreciated. Jacqui if you're reading this thank you once more. Best regards from Charlie X