Another fun choker and bracelet

'Mystic' in the color of Lizbeth's Green Coral Sea, size 20.

Looks like summer colors...

The set is tatted in Lizbeth size 20 thread, in the color of Bubble Gum Mix. This is from an antique pattern. Notice the 3 different colors of necklaces. I can change the pendent to which ever one meets my fancy! *smile*

Fast becoming a favorite to my tatting book library!

Below is my first tatted piece from the book, found on page 102. I have add a bail to the motif and put it on a white ribbon to wear as a necklace. Now off to find more from the book to tat! My goal is to one day do the lovely peacock!

A pastel flower garden...

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread. My goal was to finish by Easter Sunday...and I did it! I put it away over the winter, but with spring in the air, it was time to complete!

                                         First flower made, then each one is added as I go...


                                                      Here is one I did first...

                                                     
                                                     An idea of how its joined...

The color is Elderberry Jam....

                        Tennessee Cross, pattern by: Carolyn Coleman. Using Lizeth size 20 thread.
 I just learn a few moments ago that the pattern was from a dear tatting from another tatting group I just visited with last week. She passed away last year. Such an honor to tat her beautiful cross.

'Vinnie's second round

I just loved this motif as soon as I saw Vinnie's work. Without a pattern I gave it a try. The little bead is more lavender then blue, but you know how camera's are...LOL
You can read about it here: 2nd round.

If you're on Facebook...

All about tatting is a new page I started last month. Drop by, say Hi and don't forget to click the 'Like' button. Happy Tatting everyone!

Trying a motif...

 oh well...here it is:

I saw Vinnie's 1st round on Pinterest and had to try. Well, sure didn't come out like hers but...

Hearts to share...

               These are in the mail, on the way to my dear friend in Wichita, Kansas.
The button heart pattern is by: Debi Pennington and the bottom heart is by: Nancy Tracy's
Be-stitched.com

I've started a new 'Page' on Facebook...

For those of you that use Facebook, I have created a page : All about tatting.... If you would, visit me when you can and check the like button! Thanks. I love to tat and show you what I have worked on in the past (almost) 5 years. Even if you do not have a FB account you can still visit me. The only thing is that you will not be able to leave a comment. Thank you for your support.

Tatting and crocheting...

                                       The 'theme' for my main bath. Being the Cajun that I am...*smile*

The doily is a German pattern. Under the 'cell phone holder'. Mary Konior's Glass Mat from the book Tatting with Visual Patterns. Look at the cute little crochet 'tea candle holders. So darn cute.The pattern can be found here! -votive-candle-holders

One of these days, when the spirit moves me...lol, I will get it all together. But for now, I am having fun just making my way threw...

2 'New to Me' motifs....

A vintage tatting pattern by Nellie Ellison. Tatted in size 20, Lizbeth thread, color Grape Splash.

This pattern is by Jane Eborall. Fandango Button Snowflake
I used Lizbeth Autumn Spice in size 20 thread and seed beads and wooden button.

Ocean Turquoise Blue with Chocolate/Blue beads

                                   Earrings and a motif. Using a brown cord to tie it all together...

Lace Mat Poll has started!

Remember a while back the glass mat I did, Tat-a-long with Jon? It was in the fall and that is why I used the color 'Falling Leaves' in size 20. Well, its time to vote! So many beautiful pieces, its going to be hard to choose only 5. I am so grateful for Jon. She was so helpful in the learning

process. I learned so much and I will ever be blessed by this experience. So, please check out the link: .Vote for glass mat here.

Invitation to a 'Thread Shower'...

Dear fellow bloggers, A member of the Facebook group 'Tatting Designers' wrote this a few days ago:

Sad...Sad story. I haven't been on for a while due to moving. I put all my thread and supplies in a 55 gal trash bag (that's a lot of thread) and put my 'prized possession' on the top of the truck and netted it down and headed out. Well, I didn't net it down good enough and about 5 miles down the road, it came off and the bag shattered all over the highway. It being after dark, I didn't notice it gone for another 5 or so miles. When I circled back and found it it was dark and I couldn't see it all. I managed to find my needles but lost almost all of the thread as it was all over in the ditch and buried under the snow, what I could find was so tangled, I couldn't pull it apart. I had put all my completed pieces in this bag. I was only able to salvage half a kitchen trash bag of thread. It has been like a death in the family. I am so heartbroken and bummed. 
I just know my tatting family will understand and commiserate with my loss and pain. lol....so go hug your favorite shuttles and needles and look lovingly on your favorite thread...and sigh a sad sigh for me....

So after reading this I asked her if she would 'allow' me to put together a 'thread shower'. I wrote:  we understand your 'story' was NOT a plea for thread!!! In this awesome tatting group we do understand your loss! If you would allow, I would be honored to start a 'thread shower' for you. But only if you agree. I could collect thread threw the month of January and perhaps have it sent to you by Feb. 14. Now, is that love or what? BUT only if you agree. Let me know.Hugs...Nancy Dugas-Gilmore and here was her reply:

 Well, if you put it that way...that sounds like it could be a blast. I just thought I might have come across as bumming...and that was NOT my intention and would have embarrassed me to the ends of the earth. With sincere THANKS & APPRECIATION for your thoughtfulness, here is my address: Pati Blackwell, PO Box 587. Highmore, SD 57345. USA

So, dear tatters, what do you think? Could you spare a ball or two? Since she has given her address feel free to send directly to her. Think about it and lets make 2013 and Valentine's Day she won't forget! Thank you ladies. 

Oli, silly little elf...

Tatted Thongs. Now this is NOT your 'granny's tatting'! But Oli is a bit shy...but I see he's peeking!!
In case you're wondering, NO...not for me! LOL.

On the first cold day...Oli found my portable steam sauna...He's one smart elf!! lol

                                                   OH NO!!! He's been spotted by Zoe'!!

Elaine's Christmas Tree...

I went to my friend home the other day and just had to share with you her awesome tatted ornaments! I think she said over 200! Plus she did all the hand made hooks too!

She has more to put on the tree...perhaps next year she thought she may tat her own angle for the top!

My shuttle earrings!

Aren't they so darn cute!!! Here is where I go them: tatting earrings

Tatting from Christmas pass...

I just love tatting. Tatting for Christmas is extra special. Wonderful to make and share! Some with beads...some without.

Meet 'Oli'...from Elf on a Shelf

Bought him (adopted), put him in a shopping bag... but look who sneaked into my purse on the ride home! Good thing he was  'tied' to the box, can't get into too much trouble that way...

...but I have a feeling this is going to be one mischievous little fellow! I heard Sophie so I went to inspect...here is what I found! Someone doesn't like ORDER!!! 

....and then this morning, here is where I found Oli! Likes coffee, but not the early morning light!!! Silly little elf!

Mug rug from Australia...

This is the lovey craft exchange I received yesterday! Fabric has Aussie Icon of the Ayers Rock and a Kookaburra and the back side is of  farmyard design on back. You can read about our Craft exchange here. It was such fun to do this! What a thrill to give and receive! What is a mug rug you ask:
A mini quilt that is usually between the size of a coaster and a place mat, which turns out to be just the perfect size for a cup of whatever you're drinking and a little treat beside it. 

The tatted pieces arrived in Australia...

I am doing a wonderful craft exchange and here is what I sent my new friend. She mention she liked blues...so 'Queen of Hearts' by Mary Konior was a given.

It all started when Mrs. Gina saw a tea set I sent to England. She made a comment about a tatted teapot and cup I had made for a fellow blogger, Jane.

So, I made this for her also. If I am correct, the teapot is by Pam Palmer, and the cup and saucer is by Judith Connors. Sent a few hand made hooks too, so she can hang them if she wishes. Now I am waiting for my package...can't wait to see what I get! *SMILE*

You can read about this on Patra's Place of Stitching: Gina E.

I've been inspired...

Isn't this beautiful! I chatted with the Crielle and was told it took her 600 hours and 400 motifs to make! She use size 20 thread.

I have decide to attempt to start one myself. BUT...I am using size 10 thread. Its not my favorite, but my desire is to finish in MY LIFETIME!! lol. Each motif takes about 35 minutes, including hiding the ends. I have 23 motifs in the first row...I think I will go with a 45 X 45 square. So I guess it may be more of a 'table topper'.

                                                               After a week of tatting, I am on row 2.

This years 'Gift Exchange'...

On of the on-line groups, 'Tatting'  I belong to is having a 'tatting supple' gift exchange. I was honored to received a wonderful package yesterday! Came to me from Washington State. Filled with an awesome book, shuttles and thread. A beautiful tatted bracelet and this adorable tatted angel. I am still smiling today...

'Rose Window' tatting

Using Lizbeth thread size 20 in the color of Scottish Thistle and Green Coral Sea. Her directions makes this easy using 2 shuttles, with only one cut and tie/hide. I like.

Pattern found here: Rose Window pattern
Hook making here: tutorial-beaded-ornament-hooks

A peek at a few motifs and hooks

Pulling out projects and hanging them up on the hooks! This is just too fun! Hooks are easy to make. I am using 20 gauge wire and its easy to work with. Grab some glass beads and let the fun begin~I find that I get a bit 'creative' as I go...wow, stepping outside of my box! lol

Having fun with buttons, hooks and hats!

A PDF file to purchase can be found here: Little Black Dress sachet

I am much better at tatting then I am sewing, that's for sure. I made both sides of the 'dress', but having problems with the inside sewing part. Oh well. But isn't it such a cute idea!!!

Thanks to a dear tatting friend, she made the tatting even easier for me. Instead of 3 different parts, I was able to use split rings and do it all in one pass. Yeah, I'm 'getting it'! lol



                                      Then I added some tatting to a ball cap...
       

I use Liquid Stitch to attach tatting to bill of cap.

                              The whole motif would have been too big, so I just used part!



                                        Then...I started making these little ornaments hooks!

 

                          This is only my first batch, still learning when to zig and when to zag!

A tatted Christmas necklace...

 

I used lots of beads,  multi-colored 'Christmas Mix', green, red and white. I also added extra rings to measure about 21.5 inches.

This was a 'New to Me' project. The green and white rows was made with split rings, interwoven together, a first for me. NOTE: This method of interlocking rings was developed by Wally Sosa

Pattern is by: Jane McLellan and the you can find her pattern here at Jane's blog. Just scroll down to the Monday, April 9, 2012 entry.

Made's its way to its new home...In the UK

                       Today would be a nice day for a 'spot of tea'...Love the Autumn days!

Two Miniature Table Toppers....

...in awesome fall colors. Its fells like Autumn today, finally. A wonderful 52 degrees! It's about time!

                                                      This one was a gift, made with 'rag' style edges.