BS: Handmade Catters Shawl Recipients Club

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: 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: 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: Janie
Date: 05 May 10 - 06:28 PM

Or should that say crocheted?

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: 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: Cats
Date: 27 Jan 10 - 07:25 PM

I treasure mine.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: GUEST,Cats
Date: 21 May 09 - 05:36 AM

I'll bring mine to Bude

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 02:59 PM

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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