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Metallic thread experiment 2 = success!
This time I tatted my Atom in Simthread. It’s finer than size 20, so I added a few more double stitches. (6 instead of 5 in the center. 8 sets and 13 sets in the “orbits” instead of 7 and 12.)The work...
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In case you didn't notice this giveaway, ONLY IF YOU GIVE to help my friend...
This giveaway is different in that I have a requirement! To be entered, you must give a donation (any amount) to...
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The winners!
The 4 winners of the hand dyed thread giveaway are: Karen Jensen, Silvie Sainsardos, Katie Verna, and Bridget Hefner. I will need mailing addresses from these winners, so please email me at...
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Found from 2008: Quickie Snowflake Earrings
Found hidden in 2008! My pattern for Quickie Snowflake Earrings, which I've now added on the tab My Free Patterns so it'll be easier to find.Naturally, it's only the basic pattern, but can be...
View ArticleElegance Earrings video demo
The pattern Elegance earrings is found in Boutique Tatting.This video is the result of people reminding me that I haven't made a video in a while, plus I wanted a new pair of earrings for New Year's...
View ArticlePink squares for the Brussels' monument project
Cathy De Greef is the organizer of this monumental project. For details, see her YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ez-RSEwQvKE She also has another video showing how to do the pattern. I plan to do as...
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New Clover Bobbin Shuttles and Cases Review
So, want to hear what this die-hard post shuttle fan thinks of the new Clover bobbin shuttles?They're fantastic!I'm normally a bobbin shuttle's worst nightmare, since I tat with a very tight tension,...
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Mardi Gras, tatted hearts, squares, loops, and atoms
A new batch of hand dyed thread "Mardi Gras" has just been added to my Etsy shop.Last week I finished a heart necklace and matching earrings, both in my hand dyed "Raspberry Sorbet". The pattern is my...
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The "Adelia" pattern
Another pattern written up! I like this one because it can look so different just by changing the colors of the thread and beads.Techniques used include ring, picot, chain, join, lock join, bead...
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Hand dyed thread "Peace" and travel plans
Named for the Peace rose, this new batch turned out with a brighter yellow than some of my previous ones. Just like the roses, each one is slightly different!By the way, I'm busily making travel plans...
View ArticleTatting a ring with one hand
Inspired by the book “Tatting With One Hand” by Helen A. Chesno, this is my attempt to show the technique. A method of tatting for people who have the use of only one hand. It may also help others to...
View ArticleTatting a chain and joining a ring with one hand
Inspired by the book “Tatting With One Hand” by Helen A. Chesno, in this video I'm tatting a chain, and then another ring joined to the 1st ring. This is a method of tatting for people who have the use...
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Pictures from Finger Lakes
Here I'm teaching my "Atom" class!Balls of yarn at Karey's shop, Graceful Arts Fiber StudioHand dyed yarns by Karey SolomonQuilts and yarn in Karey's shopKarey also has roving for handspinning and...
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Painted Parrot
Hand dyed thread "Painted Parrot"The snowfall here last week really got to me. I'm sick of winter...literally, I got sick. It was only a cold, so I'm okay and feeling much better now.I turned up the...
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Pattern diagramming is in progress
You probably remember this milkweed pod from last year. I've been working on writing up the pattern for a while now, and although it still isn't even far enough along for me to be able to tat more pods...
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Simple Filigree Heart pendant in tatting
Free pattern, folks! Tatting techniques used are ring, chain, join, and bead picots, with one shuttle and ball thread. Click HERE to download the pattern.The story behind this pattern: I designed it in...
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June flew by
Tollway Tatters - June 23, 2018 Tollway Tatters is always a good time with good friends. The Hinsdale Oasis on the Illinois Tollway is sort of a centrally located gathering place. Follow Lace-Lovin'...
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“Berry Sundae” hand dyed
New hand dyed thread, "Berry Sundae" is now listed in my Etsy shop. The colors were inspired by a lovely berry sundae that I enjoyed recently.If you've been waiting for my books to go on sale, the time...
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A rivoli is...
A rivoli is a crystal with a foil backing, making it very sparkly. There are no holes, so it's a cabochon, not a bead. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, for many creative possibilities. The...
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Three Pairs of Hearts
Finished these using my own hand dyed thread, with different colors and beads for each pair. They're listed in my Etsy shop as well as the pattern, "Heart Aglow".For two of these I substituted wire...
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