Tuesday, 22 November 2011

St. Cecilia - Giveaway

Today is the feast day of St. Cecilia and in honour of this 3rd century martyr, who is the patron saint of music, I am announcing my giveaway..........   a zebra wood pop-a-bobbin shuttle and it will be packed in the blue box that you saw in my last post.



All you have to do is to leave just one comment on this blog and, if you are a music lover, tell everyone what you enjoy listening to most, especially when you are tatting. I will use a random number generator to determine the winner.


This is a photograph of the St. Cecilia window in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford which I took whilst visiting the city back in June.  The window was made in 1874.

Another milestone has also been achieved in 'tats heaven' as this is my 180th post, so I am also giving away an angel from my piece of heaven, playing her musical instrument, it is a window sticker and it will be given to the second number that comes up when using a random number generator, so please only comment once as the same comment will be used for both the shuttle and the window sticker.





Good luck to everyone, you have until Sunday 27th November and I will announce the winner on Monday 28th.
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60 comments:

  1. Crazy Mom!22 November 2011 at 16:24

    I feel greedy putting my name in, but I'd love to win!

    This time of year, I like Vivaldi

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  2. Michelle22 November 2011 at 16:28

    Ooh wow! What a fun giveaway! Please enter me.
    Every two years I take my Latin students to Italy and we always go to Santa Cecilia's house church. The church itself is lovely (we even saw a wedding there once) and the statue of Cecilia is lovely too. We also go to the catacombs outside of Rome and see where she was buried and the copy statue there and learn about how she was found intact.
    And of course we go into the subterranean portion of the church because the remains of her actual house is there and I tell the students the story of how she was martyred for her faith and how we are standing in the very house where she and her "husband" had their church! The chapel downstairs is gorgeous and little used, well worth the extra euro and a half to see it!

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  3. H J Hess22 November 2011 at 16:32

    Our all-girls high school still has an annual concert on this day. I remember singing as part of Coro. Lovely times.
    Artur Rubinstein performing Chopin's Nocturnes are always a favorite, reminding me of my adored Father who would always set up the LPs for our enjoyment.
    Congratulations on your 180th post!
    .

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  4. Julie Romero22 November 2011 at 16:50

    I enjoy listening to Celtic women or piano or native American flute music...but often it's elmo's song from sesame street because that's what gains me time to tat ay all :-)

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  5. Jane Eborall22 November 2011 at 16:59

    I HATE music of any sort!!! Makes me so tense. Don't add me to the list - I'm a MOG and shouldn't be allowed to enter. MOG? Miserable Old Git.

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  6. TAT1954022 November 2011 at 17:10

    I love Mozart and Brad Paisley to tat by. Yes it is a strange combination but what can I say I fit the bill. I would love to have my name in the hat!

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  7. Ghislaine22 November 2011 at 17:11

    A la sainte Cécile écoute de la musique sans bouger un cil!
    la musique est un plaisir et et ce vitrail est un joyaux

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  8. Fox22 November 2011 at 17:16

    I am listening to Bach, Double Violin Concerto in D Minor, 1st movement at the moment and loving it.

    Lovely giveaway. Beautiful wood...
    Fox : )

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  9. Beelizabeth22 November 2011 at 17:25

    My listening choice is the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Great give-away.

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  10. Decoromana22 November 2011 at 17:40

    Oh, my grandmother name is Cecilia, you just remind me I have to call her. In Poland a Name Day (Imieniny) is a day of your patron and it is celebrated as Birthday! Very, very important! :)
    (27th is her Birthday )
    I like to listing Enya, when I tat
    I would love to win this beautiful shuttle

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  11. Randi22 November 2011 at 17:42

    My favorite music? This time of year it has to be Handel's MESSIAH!

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  12. victats@gmail.com22 November 2011 at 18:13

    I really like all music, what changes is my mood. It also depends on the song. Honestly, I'm constantly changing my radio station. I have to say that I'm rarely in the mood for rap music...

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  13. Teresa22 November 2011 at 18:16

    What a lovely giveaway! I love music of all kinds, but right now at this point in my life, I most like to listen to my girls play. One plays fiddle, violin, piano, dulcimer and sings . . . the other plays flute, piccolo, piano, guitar and refuses to sing. They are wonderful. I also like 40's torch songs a lot, and soft rock and classical and jazz and just about anything.

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  14. Lelia22 November 2011 at 18:24

    How interesting! i was not aware of this - thx for sharing the information and images. I like most music. Recently have been listening to Foster the People's CD, Torches - it is fun music. For tatting, I like Beethoven or Keiko Matsui CDs.

    Oh my, a special tatting shuttle + embellished box! WOOT - wonderful giveaway. Please add my name into the hat.

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  15. Carol Schockling Lawecki22 November 2011 at 19:08

    I'd love to participate in your give-away! This is a beautiful shuttle.

    I love to listen to my kids make music. My Katrina plays flute, and plays such soothing melodies. I also like listening to my son play guitar, especially when he is playing the Beatles!

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  16. Ladytats22 November 2011 at 19:08

    another gorgeous shuttle. "I'm in the garage" has done it once again.
    my favorite music to listen to are the classics.... handel, mozart, chopin and others, also the 60's folk singers and I very much enjoy chant put out by various monistaries

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  17. shannon_in_love22 November 2011 at 19:09

    that is a beautiful tatting shuttle, please enter me in to win. I love listening to music. right now the song that is just so much fun is Sexy and I know it, by Lmfao. I know that some people don't consider pop to be music, but i just love it.

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  18. Sunela22 November 2011 at 19:14

    What a fun give-away! Please enter me. I love music in general. When I am tatting, I prefer to listen to any soothing music that is inspirational

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  19. Stephanie22 November 2011 at 19:35

    I love it all, depending on my mood. Beethoven, Bach, Stravinski, whatever/whoever. Anything that involves one or more trumpets is the best!

    I enjoy seeing the things you've been tatting on your blog.

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  20. Adrian22 November 2011 at 19:53

    At the moment, it's more likely to be Pink Floyd, but that's because I've just bought the box-set and I tend to play new purchases on repeat for a few cycles.

    Otherwise, I generally set the player to shuffle. Then I never know what's going to pop up next. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eva Cassidy, Queen, The Commitments, Half Man, Half Biscuit, Elvis and Michael Ball all popped up just on the way home from work today. :)

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  21. Robert22 November 2011 at 20:02

    Mom had a music instructor tell her that none of us kids could carry a tune when we were in school. Now I don't even sing Happy Birthday when people start it, but do tap my toes to an nice tune. Enjoy music, but just don't participate.
    We have a Catholic church and grade school named St. Cecilia, here in Algona. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your give-away. Robert, in northern Iowa.

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  22. Medictabs22 November 2011 at 21:00

    I love to listen to something that is easy going. Right now is Christmas music a little TSO or SNC. I would love to join in your give-a-way. Thank your the opportunity.

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  23. Imoshen22 November 2011 at 21:07

    I tend to listen to audiobooks when I tat. Music makes me want to get up and dance instead.

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  24. Anonymous22 November 2011 at 21:07

    What a wonderful giveaway. Anyone would love it.
    I love to listen do Neil Diamond. I have enjoyed his music since I was a teenager.
    Elizabeth
    Mobile Al.
    LeVert92 at aol.com

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  25. Josie Passell22 November 2011 at 21:20

    The shuttle is spectacular and my favourite track to listen to is St. Agnes and the Burning Train by Sting from his The Soul Cages album.
    happy tatting
    Josie

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  26. Stacey22 November 2011 at 21:34

    I have approximately 500 songs on my ipod ranging from classical to country to classic rock to .... apparently just about everything (no rap tho) so I put it on shuffle and tat away.
    This shuttle is fantabulous.

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  27. Sharon D.22 November 2011 at 21:49

    Love the shuttle, I don't listen to music when tatting I do my tatting very early in the morning while watching the news and waiting on Great grandson to arrive so I can take him to school.

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  28. Tattin' Kat22 November 2011 at 21:58

    Lovely giveaway. Currently Christmas music is playing here!!

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  29. Typstatting22 November 2011 at 22:04

    I love to listen to the 60's music and please enter me in your great give away!

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  30. Kathy T22 November 2011 at 22:10

    The shuttle is gorgeous! As for music, of late I have been listening to jazz and the blues. Will switch over to the sounds of Christmas later this week.

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  31. Maureen22 November 2011 at 23:24

    I'm with Jane - I prefer peace and quiet!
    However I do have a special attachment to Sleepers Awake - (Bach) - because I have a vivid memory of my youngest son playing the piece on his trumpet during his final year at school.
    It was arranged for a Brass choir, and the setting was one of the oldest and most historic churches in Brisbane, right on top of the cliffs at Kangaroo point.

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  32. Sharren - Tatting in Greenwood, South Carolina22 November 2011 at 23:28

    Lovely shuttle and lovely sticker too! I can listen to just about any music when I'm tatting, but to really get in "the zone" my preference is classical (especially if NPR [National Public Radio] is playing Mozart.

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  33. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane22 November 2011 at 23:43

    You have put together a heavenly giveaway! I can't listen to music and tat... I start bouncing around, singing the wrong words, and I soon have a mess in my hands. So I tat while watching t.v.

    When I do listen to music... oldies, Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli, Andre Rieu, hymns, country... I could go on and on!

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  34. Anonymous23 November 2011 at 00:04

    oh, please sign me up!..hard to pick...but I would say folk music..its like wrapping myself in a warm quilt to listen to that...Michael Cooney ...who lives in Friendship, Maine is a folk singer. Northern robin, you can find me at In Tatters.

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  35. Karrieann23 November 2011 at 00:13

    I listen to Good Oldies... it is so "happy", just like me!
    Beautiful shuttle!!!!

    ~Karrieann

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  36. Jeff Hamilton23 November 2011 at 00:37

    I'd love to be entered into your draw. Thanks for doing this. As for what music I listen to while tatting, just about anything. I like a wide variety of music.

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  37. Karen23 November 2011 at 01:41

    I enjoy the Easy Listening music channel on TV. It's soothing, calming and relaxing. I also enjoy harp music and classical music. Thank you for an opportunity to win a most wonderful gift. Karen in OR

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  38. Tat-a-Renda23 November 2011 at 02:09

    Would love to own another pop-a-bobbin. I don't mind music while tatting. Right now I have the radio set to music of the 80s, but it may change depending on my mood.

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  39. JB23 November 2011 at 02:27

    Love your shuttles. The cathedral window is beautiful. I enjoy listening to all the Christmas music while tatting gifts.

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  40. Gina23 November 2011 at 02:28

    Love that zebra wood!

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  41. Singtatter23 November 2011 at 03:14

    I like Canto pops, music by Kitaro, Kenny G.

    I haven't have the chance to own a pop-a bobbin shuttle yet. They are always snap up. Hope I'm luckier this time!

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  42. Bonnie23 November 2011 at 04:48

    Love the beautiful tatting shuttle. I really get into my tatting listening to Josh Groban. I only stop to really listen to. Is To Where You Are. Has I stop to think of all my loves that are no longer with us. And on a happy note to the day that my husband and I got married in Waterton Park in Alberta, Canada. Pleae add me to your awesome giveaway.
    Bonnie
    yeoldetatter@telus.net or good2tat@yahoo.ca

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  43. Valerie23 November 2011 at 05:43

    The painted glass windows are awesome. and, beautiful shuttle too... LOL pls count me in your giveaway. it's such a goodie!

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  44. rainbows and raindrops 23 November 2011 at 05:51

    ooooo that's lovely

    im boring and stick with pop and rock ><

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  45. Frivole23 November 2011 at 12:56

    What a gorgeous giveaway Sally and with your beautiful blue box as well! If only I were so lucky... I'll keep my fingers crossed on the 27th! Thank you very much.

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  46. Anonymous23 November 2011 at 12:58

    I'm a golden oldies lover. Dying for a pop-a-bobbin shuttle and this one is beautiful!

    Marie Drew

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  47. Susie23 November 2011 at 13:28

    Please enter me. I love your shuttles. I prefer silence or nature sounds when I tat. My favorite is to work in the afternoon summer sun and listen to the birds.

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  48. Anonymous23 November 2011 at 15:22

    What a special, special giveaway! I'd love to be in.

    I enjoy a really eclectic mix of music, depending on my mood, but don't listen to any in particular while tatting - I usually tatt on my commute and then it will probably be Queen playing these days.

    Just a few things from my music playlists so you get and idea of what I mean by eclectic: Astor Piazzola - Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi - Les Luthiers - Jazz (both classic and bebop) - Charly García - greek, arab, argentinian, brazilian and other ethnic music - Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen - Vangelis, Moby... the list goes on and on...

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  49. Miranda23 November 2011 at 15:29

    I usually tat to Celtic music, especially harp (of course!). I also enjoy music from different cultures, like Indian, Middle Eastern, and African.

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  50. Gill Devon23 November 2011 at 21:51

    I love all sorts of music.For your UK friends I am near Chivenor and have been following the BBC programme The Choir about the Military Wives Choir. I went to the Pannier Market performance and found it so moving, everyone was in tears.They are releasing the piece they did at the Rememberance Ceremony at the Albert Hall as a single in time for Christmas.

    Sally I too have a "him in the garage" who wood turns but he won't make shuttles for me.

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  51. Neeneral24 November 2011 at 00:11

    Music is my lifeline lately, it eithe pumps me up and gets me moving when I am dragging, or calms me down and sooths my nerves when I'm run to wits end. I listen to nearly everything, but right now I'm listening to Serena Ryder or Moccio.
    The shuttle is awesome, I just bought my first pop a bobbin shuttle, and am hooked! Can't wait to get my hands on more.

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  52. Bonnie24 November 2011 at 14:47

    What a beautiful shuttle. Your lucky to have your own shuttle maker. :-)

    I enjoy music too. I have the radio on all day at work. It helps to keep me saine.

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  53. Mauricio Bernal. fashion designer haute couture24 November 2011 at 15:55

    I really like the music ibnstrumental. especially the violin, there is one in particular I have to escuho enough to be a little known isnttrrmuento I leave the link to see what they think of it. it relaxes me and inspires me very much alone. grai and slaudos MUCHS thousand, this beautiful shuttle. greetings from new york
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TOYiq6Dj-w

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  54. IsDihara25 November 2011 at 06:00

    Spectacular Zebrawood shuttle giveaway!

    We all have so much bounty compared to our tatting ancestors: lovely tools, strong, supple and gorgeously colored threads, published patterns, online forums and a community of bloggers at our fingertips!

    Thank you for this chance to win and celebrate your 180th post!

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  55. victats@gmail.com25 November 2011 at 17:23

    It really depends on my mood what I'll listen to and like. So I can safely say that I like all types of music but I'm rarely in the mood for rap.

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  56. Anonymous25 November 2011 at 17:35

    Thank you for this chance to win one of your lovely shuttles and box!!! Music is so special to me and I love all kinds! My very favorite is Christian songs as they touch me like no others can :)

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  57. Stephanie Grace25 November 2011 at 23:44

    I try not to enter shuttle giveaways since I'm a needle tatter, but, guess what! I actually made a bunch of stitches with the shuttle today! I mean, they even FLIPPED! Sure, I still need a lot of practice, but my brain, "Hey, Stephanie, ya know, now that you've proved you can do it, maybe you've got just a little luck left to win that awesome shuttle at Tat's Heaven.". Needless to say, I jumped right on my computer and here I am! LOL.

    I primarily listen to rock (60's, 70's 80's the most), but I love my oldies as well. :-) (When I mix a CD, BEWARE! It's always crazy and makes no sense, LOL).

    I love the sticker as well! Stained Glass is always so beautiful!!!

    Hope you're having a wonderful day, darlin'!

    -Stephanie Grace

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  58. tangotatter26 November 2011 at 05:40

    Oh Wow! Beautiful window sticker.

    My mom's first name is Cécile and she is my most enthousiastic collector for the tatting I automatically give away.

    My favorite music for tatting is my cat's purr... and JS Bach, in particular the cello suites.

    Thanks for your great generosity. Even if I don't win, I'm really warmed up at the thought that there are still open-hearted people "out there".

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  59. Chiara27 November 2011 at 22:17

    Hi, I am an Italian flutist. I love Bach, Vivaldi and Renaissance flute music.
    I agree with Shakespeare who said "music is food for love"

    Thanks for your generosity :)

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  60. Terica R.4 March 2012 at 01:34

    I really like listening to Adele and Parachute right now. But I like any type of music that the instruments can be clearly heard. Thanks for the give away. And congrats on your 200th post!

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