Early Easter present to me

 Years ago I had taught a friend to tat.  She loved it, 

but only got far enough to tat rings and then join them. 

She tatted lots of "strings of rings" and joined them 

around all sorts of things like her lamp shade, her planter, 

hung them on her curtain, and just anywhere.
But, sadly, she quit tatting and quit hanging out with 

me.  Well, today I had to take several people on an 

errand and she joined them, and gave me a bag. 

She said she is "purging".  Well, she can purge this 

kind of stuff and give it to me again!!!  Marilee's 

hand dyed threads, shuttles, and beads!!!

I got my Easter present early!!! :)
Happy tatting everyone!! :)

Tatting in this new year-time challenged!

A good friend of mine suggested that I use my time 

during Tollway Tatters to tat items for craft shows. 

Fantastic idea and I have been doing that.
I started with Christmas tree earrings in variegated 

threads for a change and silver and gold star beads 

for the tops.  Several people say they like the 

variegated threads better than the solid green. ;)

Next, I started on some crosses.

This last month's Tollway Tatters Online Gathering 

seemed to be a very busy day for most of us.  As we 

came online most of us announced that we couldn't 

stay long, for many different reasons. ;)  There were 

six tatters on when I left(that included me).
All I got done in my 1/2 hour was one arm of a 

cross, but I feel accomplished!!  Then we went and 

moved a 93yr. old. ;)

All my tatting time in between life so far has been on 

my collar necklace.  I am hoping and praying to have 

it done by summer!!  ;)

Below is a close-up to show all the tiny beads.

In between each section are tiny clear beads.

And to show my shuttle with the beads.

                                                  And, though it's not tatting I have to show 

you what I did.

One of my senior friends gifted me a light-up

green garland cross which someone made 

for her.  She had to move to a nursing home 

and didn't think she could bring it. 

I have been using at the church group we 

have each Christmas for a couple of years 

now.

Well, I got her a wall Christmas tree which 

lit up and she loved it so much and was sad 

when I had to take it down. 
 So...I got thinking 

and decided I would "spruce" up her cross 

with flowers.  Well, our 101yr. old said it had 

to be tulips(and you don't argue with someone 

of that age!!).  So, this is what has become of 

that cross.  I am sure she will love it!!!  :)

Below is how it looks lit up during the day.

Below is how it looks lit up during the night.

Have a wonderful day and I hope you 

(and I) get some tatting in!!! :)

A finish to the volunteer's crosses(I think). ;)

So...I finally filled in the center with just rings. 

It made it pucker a little, but if I blocked it I 

am sure it would be flat.

Next is an idea I got in my head.  It is small, 

but I figure some like small crosses.  I also 

wrote down the pattern and added that next 

time I need to add joining picots to the center 

corners for more stability and to keep the 

chains from overlapping.  I like the design. 

Both designs and most of the others have been 

tatted in size 10 thread.  I am thinking this 2nd 

cross would make great cross earring in size 40 

and shorten the bottom a little and leave off the 

"tail".

Have a great tatting filled weekend!!! :)

Continuing crosses

Continuing to tat crosses for volunteers. 
This first one is an Elaine P. Gan design. 

The second is out of my head trying to 
empty the shuttle from the first cross.  
I am sure someone has tatted a similar 
one at some point.  I am trying to figure 
out how I want to fill the center.  

I believe I only have 1 more to get done, 

but since I have another week I might tat 
a few extra if I have time.
Have a great day and happy tatting!! :)

 

2 more crosses done in January

 These are most likely the last crosses this month.  I 
am busy with a plastic canvas name "tag" for a senior
and busy tomorrow so I don't know if you will see another
this month since tomorrow is the last day of the month.

I hope you can "sneak" at least 1 tatted item 

in before tomorrow!! :)
Have a great day and get that last tatted piece 
or some tatting in.  ;)

Yes, I have been tatting this month!!

I am using up some size 10 thread (Artiste- from Hobby Lobby).

I am making crosses for volunteers at a local food pantry.

Most are Elaine P. Gan designs.

Tatted Christmas tree earrings for this year's craft show(s).

Same pattern I have used before, but with variegated greens.

The cross below is my own design.  I wanted to empty 

shuttles and just sat down and started tatting.

The cross below is an Elaine P. Gan design, if you look 

at it and then my "emptying shuttles" cross I think this 

one inspired mine.  I must have looked at the pattern 

before emptying my shuttles.  ;)

Next, I am still working with plastic canvas.  I really like it!! 

I am making birdhouse tissue covers for table centerpieces for 

our Sunday night group(hope to have them done by summer). 

My first one is done.  It is a Mary Maxim kit, but I altered it a 

bit.  First, I didn't add the lace looking roof trim(too much work). 

Second, I forgot the little touch of blue on the bird wing(oh well). 

Third, the flowers.....I did a little of their french knot flowers which 

resemble lilacs to me(in pink), but I added tatted "flowers" and have 

lots of plastic canvas crafters really liking them, and a couple said 

they have tatted or have tatting supplies. ;) 

Oh, and I added a tatted butterfly.  :)

So, I am tatting, and crafting.  I have been busy with 

ministry things and haven't posted much, but I think 

this makes up for it. ;)
Happy tatting everyone!!! :)

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Three more Ice Drops emptying the shuttle.

I completed the collar for my 100 year old.  I can't 

wait to see her response...especially since she just 

told me no gifts, but I had the tatting part done in 

August or Sept or Oct.  so.... ;)  she is going to get 

it. ;)

Here is a look at how large my refrigerator magnets are.

I wanted them big for seniors to read easy. ;)

Below is a close-up of my last one, and my 

first one.

Have a very Merry and blessed Christmas!!!  :)

May all your tatting dreams come true!!  ;)