'Clover'

This is an edging from Mary Konior, the book: Tatting with Visual Tatting. For this one, I did the edging first, then attached it to the hankie. I added a crochet edging, then sewed the edging last. I was not too happy with the out-come, but once I blocked it...wow I was very pleased. This will be for my neice that is getting married in May and the color teal and peach are her 'wedding colors'.
You know, after chatting with my sister about all that went into this project I have to say how much this was  a GROUP effert! I asked for help here on my blog and on the group 'In-Tatters'. I could not ask my Facebook tatter friends because my nience and her sister have joined me as my family. I did not want them to see what I was 'up to'.
So many of you from all over the world were quick to help and I want to say thank you to all of you that gave advice on how to attach!
Also, I just learned that at the bridal shower, my 2 sisters will be there. So even thought I will not, I will be in spirit. I also have decided to include 'How to make a hanki bonnet.' IF in the funture she wants to pass it down, it could be used again, and again. HUMMMM...perhaps I should have made it white.....

Not sure how to...

...add this beautiful tatting edge to a hankie. This is from Mary Konior's book: Tatting with Visual Patterns.
It's called Clover. Since it was my first time to make it, as you can see I did not attach my work to
the hankie as I went. Now what? All done, I have a square but not sure how to crochet it around the hankie.
Help!  I did not line up the extra ring in the corner when taking this photo, but ALL corners will have the extre ring, just where it's suppose to be. Thanks in advance! *smile*

Pretty in blue...

This one is a little different. I found an edging I liked and used it. I attached it as I went. Again, when I was done, I was done~
I used Lizbeth size 20 thread. Perhaps this may be little 'too large' thread for some. Perhaps my next one I will use a smaller size thread.

WOW...Its done....

After 5 full shuttles and one whole week! This pattern was taken from the Helping Hands Newsletter Winter 2009. This pattern attaches as you go. No sewing on later. I love it the idea of: when you're done...you're done!

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread and color # 111, Candy Candy.