tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14430181440062505922024-03-13T22:36:52.624-06:00Teresa's Crafting StuffTeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-90376316327415972212023-04-08T13:46:00.001-06:002023-04-15T14:59:08.600-06:00Evolution of an OLD pattern<p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> This is a cross-shaped bookmark that I have been tatting for more than 50 years. I believe that this pattern was originally found in an old Work Basket. The pattern is unusual because the rings are on the <u>exterior</u> portion of the cross members and the chains are the "foundation or framing" for the cross members. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">I like making this pattern using Size 80 thread by winding two different colors (such as a colorway [either variegated or ombre] together onto a single shuttle. Other combinations can be a colorway for the rings and a solid, complimentary color for the chains or vice versa. To finish out the original pattern, the instructions called for the crafter to cut an appropriate length of narrow ribbon to feed through the joins of the chains both horizontally and vertically.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">All the exterior rings start with a base of 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 or 3 + 3 + 3 - 3 - 3 with the joins made to the adjacent picot of the previous ring. Reverse work. [<i>Note here, if using two threads together on the shuttle, be sure that the joins pick up <u><b>both</b></u> threads of the picot.]</i></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">All "interior" chains are either 3 - 3 or 3 + 3. Reverse Work. The corners that turn the 90-degree corners are Ch 3 - 4. RW R 2 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2. RW Ch 4 - 3. As you come back on the other side, join the chain picot to the adjacent picot on the previous corner.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">All end chains (at the end of the cross members are Ch 5. RW.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">To explain the progression, let's look at the five samples in the picture below.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1L6tLgnPdSnkP-TaCVo7JOw4nCnKlCQnBb55QFE9skmkZd2WZAUvU4avLc86aN9D7vYvLKy_YQ5NL50P797HQuMbtcQ4tr5rAle-2Uakrteak9P2z8oysIDVY8_QElA0iavStg4f37-pcYH3c1pkH9oKsjXf2c5M6iPVjGcMd7nwtKHfZdbs921V/s2016/IMG_1221.jpg" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1L6tLgnPdSnkP-TaCVo7JOw4nCnKlCQnBb55QFE9skmkZd2WZAUvU4avLc86aN9D7vYvLKy_YQ5NL50P797HQuMbtcQ4tr5rAle-2Uakrteak9P2z8oysIDVY8_QElA0iavStg4f37-pcYH3c1pkH9oKsjXf2c5M6iPVjGcMd7nwtKHfZdbs921V/s320/IMG_1221.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">The Red Cross is tatted in traditional style with all stitches, regardless of the element; i.e., all double stitches (slip 'n slide method) are 1st Half: under, over, flip to the core thread then 2nd Half: over, under, and flip to the core thread. All joins are up-joins and do not count in the stitch count of the ring or chain elements. I used a lock-stitch chain to thread between the joined chains to mimic the ribbons from the original pattern. The tassel was created using this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ8ihSvKxmA" target="_blank">YouTube video</a> but I only used two sets of 15 rounds (length-wise) on a Boye 7570 yarn bobbin - <i>from my stash of accessories as that model seems to have been discontinued</i>).</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">The Blue and White cross is tatted fully front side/back side. The same stitch counts and progression but the joins (down-joins on FS and up-joins on BS) count in the stitch counts as the 1st half of the next double stitch. You may notice a slight difference in the overall size of the piece. Using this method of tatting gives a piece about 12% smaller than tatting traditionally. The white thread for the chains mimics the ribbon of the original finishing instructions with extra threads cut, attached to the final end chain with a luggage tie, and pulled snugly against the chain to create a tassel.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">The next two pieces represent a commission of work from my hubby. He wanted a patriotic-colored cross with distinct colors rather than a variegated colorway of the three colors associated with the USA (Red, White, and Blue). Both are tatted FS/BS but the first tri-color (approximately at the 4:00 o'clock position in the picture) uses self-closing mock rings (SCMRs). Close inspection of the piece (not readily visible in the picture) will give a blip of color at the base of the Ring.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">The second tri-color uses single-color rings for all rings and simply alternates colors. For both of these crosses both the Blue and White threads are carried in the chain core creating a padded chain. I did NOT reverse the work on either of the two tri-colors but used the chain thread (red) to wrap unflipped stitches (as RODS) onto the two core threads. Both crosses were worked on the FS which necessitated a lock join to join the chains. For the SCMR style, I wanted the small corner rings to be Red (the same color as the chains); this called for an SLT with the two core threads and chain color before and after the small ring. To finish the crosses, I cut additional threads of all three colors, tied them to the last chain, separated all three colors distinctly, and braided them. Finishing this tassel with a simple overhand knot.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">It is interesting to experiment with other tri-color combinations. A thought that comes to mind is to use a colorway, ombre style then select two solid colors that either complement or contrasts those colors in the colorway. For two-color combinations, a variegated colorway paired with white will always work beautifully. Pair the variegated colorway with black and a stained glass look will appear. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Just for definition's sake (and why I use the terms I do):</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b>Colorway</b> - A color or arrangement of colors.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b>Variegated</b> (adjective) - Having discrete markings of different colors. Synonyms include multihued, polychromatic, kaleidoscopic</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b>Om<span style="color: #212529; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-variant-ligatures: no-common-ligatures;">bré</span></b> (adjective or noun) - Having colors or tones that shade into each other.</span></p></blockquote><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Generally, colorway describes any thread, yarn, or fabric where the dyeing process leads to an arrangement of distinct colors. The terms (Variegated and Om<span style="color: #212529; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-variant-ligatures: no-common-ligatures;">bré) are more specific and can be used as adjectives when describing a colorway. Colorways work best for me in small pieces but if the repeat is suitable to a larger piece and the tatter pays attention to detail, especially when adding a thread, the result is stunning!</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #212529; font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-variant-ligatures: no-common-ligatures;">The final cross in the picture (upper left) is a Variegated colorway (Lizbeth 164 - Blue River Glades) with the chain using a complementary color (Lizbeth 675 - Fern Green Medium). The thread size for all of the crosses is 20. I did have to adjust my tension especially on the tri-color crosses as there were distinct differences in diameter among the red, white, and blue colors. I determined up front to use the red for the chains since it is a very strong color and always draws the eye. </span></p>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-26009052328379726112023-02-22T14:50:00.003-07:002023-02-22T14:50:44.001-07:00Magic Squares with FS/BS Tatting<p style="text-align: justify;">My thoughts on Front-side / Backside tatting continue with this post to discuss color. Around 25 years ago, in one of the online chat groups (perhaps eTatters on Yahoo Groups), we were discussing and playing with the Magic Square concept of creating a "fabric" of tatting that would eliminate as much as possible the number of ends to hide. I probably have among my multitude of UFPs (UnFinished Projects) several magic square projects.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The picture below is the Clarke Magic Square from Roselyn Hobbs (her Etsy shop is named <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanKnotDesign" target="_blank">UrbanKnotDesign</a>). <span style="text-align: left;">Roselyn's original model is photographed with black thread. This pattern works up really quickly ... except when I looked back and realized I had left out a picot and set of double stitches on the "corner" floating ring or joined to the wrong set of the interior, small rings. I spent more time retro-tatting I think than I actually did tatting.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rWGNE1HzU1LQxvD6aZhK_PLjqW_Sn9Sh2-tc_rfBZm697jD43AA6at-5Bk9PYETZTuhKAnLG_9E0LFQJ6n9m2rVnGbojicW2ODRPwzNpJPKttuwOgtvAUdvu2mp8wj6kurCnTNisHew-W9l1TjX3usRjFN-LitMS7i5LauXMra9jr0qRWWesaw0I/s1642/ClarkeMagicSq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1642" data-original-width="1506" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rWGNE1HzU1LQxvD6aZhK_PLjqW_Sn9Sh2-tc_rfBZm697jD43AA6at-5Bk9PYETZTuhKAnLG_9E0LFQJ6n9m2rVnGbojicW2ODRPwzNpJPKttuwOgtvAUdvu2mp8wj6kurCnTNisHew-W9l1TjX3usRjFN-LitMS7i5LauXMra9jr0qRWWesaw0I/s320/ClarkeMagicSq.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I had fun with this one as I wanted to play with color. The above picture is by no means a finished piece as it is only finger-blocked directly off my shuttles. The rings in the interior of the motifs are Lizbeth 20 (Mocha Brown Dk - #692). The chains and the rings off the chains (aka floating rings or thrown-off rings) are Lizbeth 20 (Pink Blossoms - #176). When I selected these colors, I was seeing crocus flowers from the earth. I also know that my tension is better when I tat on the front side for chains. This one was also an exercise in dealing with slightly different diameters of the thread due to the inherent differences between dark-colored thread and colorways. There are even differences in diameters sometimes along a colorway as it changes hues. Once I have blocked this and photographed it in good light on a neutral background, I will be really pleased with the results.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Just a couple of construction notations that work for me. Since I wanted the interior rings to be tear-dropped shaped and they were tatted on the backside as RODS, I dropped the shuttle through the ring (back to front) before closing the ring. I didn't fuss overly much when adding a new thread for the colorway but I did find that adding the thread where I tat-over-tails in one of the larger rings was very helpful. My picot gauge was a large, vinyl-covered paperclip that I had straightened and used in the horizontal (parallel to the core thread) position. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The joins on the solid-colored rings were counted as the first half of the next double stitch. Since this was on the backside of the ring, the join was an up-join followed by a "d" half stitch. The "s" and "d" half stitches until the required number of double stitches was accomplished. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">For the joins on the colorway (which are front side tatting), all joins were up-joins and NOT counted in the stitch count. Additionally, the shuttle was dropped through the ring (front to back) for the floating rings as I wanted a rounder appearance for those rings. By dropping the shuttle through, the shuttle also goes to the proper orientation for the chain work.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcr4PYgpbrubEPcB9uHjyVZwpZTnplMJvqzTCUslsvZFsyzcsIJDj-1ZroPValKOSn6pctLrLT-YQItrhWyLzctlCagz6sHlXeCuvOOV1FvNbXFGaAE2IYR4zMv0gJzcA3V1_cCkuEKUxZeFZ-ajliOlWHrcBlkqcJ2Y8UVTBrCgIBHWMd9Tj4cQI/s2016/Perfetti_No2_OnionRingMagicSq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcr4PYgpbrubEPcB9uHjyVZwpZTnplMJvqzTCUslsvZFsyzcsIJDj-1ZroPValKOSn6pctLrLT-YQItrhWyLzctlCagz6sHlXeCuvOOV1FvNbXFGaAE2IYR4zMv0gJzcA3V1_cCkuEKUxZeFZ-ajliOlWHrcBlkqcJ2Y8UVTBrCgIBHWMd9Tj4cQI/s320/Perfetti_No2_OnionRingMagicSq.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;">More discussion on color involves just a change of color position. If you look at the two examples of <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8R5ZNar0YDdeHV5WVA4cndyUWc/view?resourcekey=0-m2hjP2K-0RlFZsydRitE3g" target="_blank">Robin Perfetti's Onion Ring Magic Squares</a>, the color selection for the smaller rings makes a real statement as to the appearance. For the pink one, the pale pink interior rings nearly disappear into the background. The blue-toned one uses navy blue for the interior rings which is a stark contrast to the blue colorway. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3dXv5qps--NSmeAEsXFfokNKbhTiyspe44tnsvkjRM2QDCyGyt0abqLQ0zeEXvmtM-2U9M4kkIa0__EQV5ci8p8kthE7-UID9njgPz8MqA7doXiqc-mIFhGrYA5Rp-lUnpkR55PFUE1oWfz3uv_ym1HtR8WgK6JtIKbtcOebRZFb-5ILplwF8FLE/s2016/Perfetti_No3_OnionRingMagicSq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3dXv5qps--NSmeAEsXFfokNKbhTiyspe44tnsvkjRM2QDCyGyt0abqLQ0zeEXvmtM-2U9M4kkIa0__EQV5ci8p8kthE7-UID9njgPz8MqA7doXiqc-mIFhGrYA5Rp-lUnpkR55PFUE1oWfz3uv_ym1HtR8WgK6JtIKbtcOebRZFb-5ILplwF8FLE/s320/Perfetti_No3_OnionRingMagicSq.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-61329006511412168242023-02-03T16:30:00.000-07:002023-02-03T16:30:25.704-07:00FS/BS Tatting - More thoughts <p> This post will share some of the techniques that I've found work <u>for me</u> when tatting using the Front Side / Back Side method. As I do (and have done) with any project, I try to plan ahead. If I have a pattern in hand, my first decision deals with thread size for the use of the project I am planning. Then I need to decide whether it will be a single color, a series of monochromatic colors, or just whatever strikes my fancy. Then, it's off to the stash of that particular size (I do have most of my thread segregated in bins by size) to see if I have enough thread or the colors I thought about. Sometimes, of course, I have to make different selections of colors. Most of the time, the size won't change because I have a specific use in mind. Once the threads are selected, I see what shuttles are "speaking" to me for the particular project. I know this may seem strange to you but my shuttles and thread along with the pattern will tell me which shuttle type is best; i.e., post or bobbin, and with or without a point or hook. These are thoughts about how to do FS/BS tatting but do not include exact "how-to's" for any technique as there are glossaries, blog posts, and other online articles from many sources that discuss those mechanics.</p><p>Before I begin to wind shuttles to make a single stitch, I make a copy of the pattern (for my own use; this is NOT a violation of copyright) and read through it thoroughly. I will make initial notes on my copy; sometimes I will even write the pattern in more modern notation if it is one from the 1920s to 1960s. I then look at the entire piece again, picture and/or diagram, to determine whether I am tatting this in the traditional manner or whether I want to put in the effort to create a stunning piece that is FS/BS. I keep the copy with all notes (before, during, and after tatting) in a journal and reference it to the original, especially if the pattern is in one of my books. </p><p>If the piece is made predominately of rings, then the rings will be tatted in traditional <b>ds</b> mode and be the dimensional feature of the front side. Where the "d" is the first half (slip and slide method) meaning it is under, over, and flipped onto the core thread. That makes the "s" the second half which goes over, under, and flipped onto the core thread. If the piece has mostly chainwork (an example is the square pinwheel pattern from Dora Young's <i style="text-decoration-line: underline;">All New Knotless Tatting Designs</i>), I will use the chains as my frontside as my tension on chains is more even this way; therefore my rings will be on the backside and tatted using Reverse Order Double Stitch (RODS or sd).</p><p><b><u>FRONT SIDE / BACK SIDE - generally</u></b><br />If the piece is all one color, joins on the front side of the work will be Down Joins and count as a first half or "d" then followed by a second half or "s." This type of join was once referred to as a Dem-Rice join as it was popularized in the 1990s by Bobbie Demmer and Marie Rice (IOLI Journal, Fall 1993). Through Bobbie's research (probably due to the GLLG Tatting Teacher Certification Program), she learned that the down join had been used by Pat Perry and decades before that by Anne Orr. Most likely, its roots go back further and therefore the technique is known simply as a Down Join.<br />Conversely, if I am working on the back side of the work, the joins are Up Joins and again count as the first portion (an "s" in this case) followed by a "d." This "rule of thumb" is followed throughout the work regardless of the type of element joined. Both types of joins (UP or DOWN) will allow the stitches to slide along the core thread. Being able to slide the double stitches along the core thread allows the tatter to evenly distribute all the double stitches (ring or chain) evenly.<br />Lock joins can be tricky but I find that I like pulling my lock joins to the back rather than to the front. <br />If the rings are the FS, they are all tatted "ds" but if there are rings that are tatted from the back side, they are tatted in RODS ("sd"). All chains on the backside are tatted RODS and if they fall on the front side, the "ds" order is followed.<br />Above all, I do my very best to be consistent and that action contributes to the overall beauty of the piece. The easiest explanation of the differences I know is to look at the tatting from the "edge" of the work. For traditional, a Ring-Chain-Ring combination will look like this: <br />R: ----v----v----v----. Ch: ----^----^----^----. R: ----v----v----v----. ("v" or "^" are picots (the point of the character indicates which direction the picot will curve, "-" is a double stitch as ds, and a period(.) indicates the end of the element where the work will be reversed)<br />For the Front Side / Backside, the same Ring-Chain-Ring combination would look like this:<br />R: dsdsdsds v dsdsdsds v dsdsdsds v dsdsdsds. Ch: sdsdsdsd v sdsdsdsd v sdsdsdsd v sdsdsdsd. <br />R: dsdsdsds v dsdsdsds v dsdsdsds v dsdsdsds. For clarification, there is no spacing except for the written illustration here of the direction that the picots will point in relation to the double stitches. You will notice that all the picots "point" in the same direction. <i>In my previous post, I used the analogy of viewing your hands.</i></p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">SPLIT RINGS - the mental exercise of FS/BS tatting</u><br />The reason many tatters do not like FS/BS, I think, boils down to the mental exercise required for split rings ("SR") if any are required to be on the backside of the work. Split rings on the front side are pretty easy and don't really require a lot of thought ... just practice. BTW, my preferred method of doing an SR could be termed a modified "dead spider" as I simply tilt my pinch hand <i>slightly</i> away from my body; the top portion of the thread around my hand is in the line of progression (clockwise for me) and the stitches are flipped. Any stitches below the line of progression (below my thumb or on the 'bottom' portion of the ring) get the wrapped or unflipped stitches (counter-clockwise). BTW, whenever I close a ring, whether I drop the shuttle or not, I keep the ring in my pinch snugly to help guide it closed as I draw up the core thread.<br />The stitches completed in front of the slash ("/") mark are flipped and the unflipped stitches after the "/" are wrapped in RODS. When the SR is closed, the appearance is full double stitches throughout the entire ring. One of the biggest challenges I find for myself is that my wrapped (unflipped) stitches tend to be tighter onto the core thread than my flipped stitches and this deals with tension. For my split rings to be the same size as other rings (with the same stitch count), I need to concentrate a bit more to NOT wrap those unflipped stitches so tightly. <br />The challenge of FS/BS in combination with SRs is that any tatted on the back side of the work are RODS. Not so difficult are the flipped stitches on the BS split ring as they are RODS and do not require a great deal of thought. For the unflipped stitches, however, I always have to stop, think where I am, and do them wrapped (unflipped) in the "ds" sequence. I cannot begin to relate to the reader how many split rings I have retro-tatted because I failed to take notice of the position and sequence.ll</p><p><b><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Additional but not last thoughts on tatting, generally!</span></u></b><br /></p><b>Thoughts about ring shapes. </b><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>You can give your rings two general, basic shapes. If you want your rings to have an oval (or teardrop) shape, on the front side of the work, do NOT drop (or post) the shuttle through the rings before closing. Keep the ring in your pinch so that you can guide the ring closed and prevent that last or first half stitch from unflipping and forming a lock stitch. If you are on the back side and want the oval shape, DROP the shuttle through the ring before closing.</li><li>If you want a rounder-shaped ring (front side), drop the shuttle through the ring before closing. This action makes a ring easier to open (if you need to do so) and can help more 'aggressively' prevent a half stitch from unflipping and therefore creating an unwanted lock stitch. If you are on the back side, do not drop the shuttle through the ring.</li><li>Depending on your pattern, both shapes of rings can be used effectively with attention to detail and overall appearance. </li></ol><b>Other "technical" suggestions have worked for me. </b><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>If I have more than a single ring before transitioning to a chain, I use teardrop-shaped rings. This keeps the bases of the rings closer together and helps in controlling "gaposis" between ring and chain elements. This action is especially helpful for clover or trefoil series of rings.</li><li>On Split Rings, I will only drop the working (core thread) shuttle only through the ring for rounder shapes.</li><li>I have begun using my thumbnail with each half-stitch to 'set' the stitch in place along the core thread. It took a little practice at first but really helps the look work in progress and eases some of the onus of blocking.</li></ol><b>Joins for tatting with two or more colors can be tricky.</b> <br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>One of the first decisions for you is whether the joins and the consequent "color blips" a part of the design features or are merely construction aids. If the color blips are to be minimized, do Up Joins on the FS and follow with full double stitches; i.e., joins are NOT included in the stitch count. Tatting on the backside has Down Joins followed by full double stitches. If however, you want the blips as part of the design effect, use Up Joins and full double stitches following the join on the front side and Down Joins followed by full double stitches on the backside. Sometimes, the best way to go forward is to tat some samples to determine how to implement the look you envision.</li><li>There are several other joins that could be used to minimize color blips but you need to determine how to journey forward and what will work best for you. You should also familiarize yourself with the major construction on any join whether the join creates a lock join (interrupts the core thread) or allow the double stitches to slide along the core thread.</li></ol><b>Additional thoughts:</b><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Be cognizant that there are many techniques in our digital world that have different names reflecting different cultures and languages but are rediscoveries of older and well-established techniques sometimes with simpler, more descriptive names.</li><li>Whenever I need to do a split chain, honestly I consult Judi Banashek's <u style="font-style: italic;">Impeccable Tatting</u>, (c)1995, pg 43. This information was also published by the Ring of Tatters (with Judi's permission) in their Autumn 2000 Newsletter, pg 43. Note that this is generally the same as Dora Young's Knotless Method.</li></ol><p></p>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-35890670748976013442023-01-24T17:45:00.000-07:002023-01-24T17:45:10.658-07:00Thoughts on Front-Side / Back-Side (FS/BS) Tatting<p> First of all, this is my preferred style of tatting. When I was that lone tatter in the panhandle of Texas saving a Dying Art, I "discovered" what I termed as "Technical Tatting." Bear in mind, this was LONG before home computers and certainly before the internet ... somewhere around 1973. The only resources I had available were a book in the library (Elgiva Nichols' 1962 book entitled <i><u>T</u></i><u style="font-style: italic;">atting: Technique & History</u>) which I couldn't check out. I also had the start of my personal library: a Coats & Clark' <u style="font-style: italic;">Learn to</u> book and DMC's 1965 <i><u>Tatting</u>. None of the books I was able to consult talked about style or presentation. </i>The style that was pictured in the books was Traditional. </p><p>In my own defense, I am married to an engineer and my dad would have been a wonderful engineer had he gone to college after his discharge from the US Navy. During my school years, most of my friends were the guys; I could help them with their cars because I knew what the tools were (thanks, Daddy and Pappo). Very early in my relationships with the males in my life, I learned to qualify and quantify my statements. Truthfully, I enjoy the banter and mental exercise to "protect" myself. This also leads to an odd sense of humor; I'm not a great punster but I enjoy puns as I think they are one of the highest forms of humor.</p><p>I discovered through trial and error that if I tatted chains and started the chain with the second half of my double stitch and continued that all picots on either rings or chains would point into the same "plane." This also helped reduce the potential for "gaposis" between elements. The picots would appear between full double stitches on the front side. After enrolling in the Tatters Across Time Proficiency Program in 2002, the Glossary termed this as Front-Side/Back-side tatting. Jan's Way from Jan Stawasz' (1947-2013) books showed a really impressive although confusing series of diagrams.</p><p>To visualize the difference without a picture, put your hands in front of you but have one hand palm-side up and the other hand palm-side down. Slightly bend your fingers. Now, think of this as a piece of tatting with your fingers being the decorative picots. See how, on one hand, the picots (fingers) are pointing upwards but on the other hand, the fingers (picots) point downward. This would be the view, on edge, of a tatted point. I find this manner to be more difficult to block. If you turn both hands so that the palms are facing the same direction, <b>voila!</b> the fingers (picots) are all pointing in the same direction. I find that tatting my pieces in an FS/BS manner, the piece is easier to block. It is also easier to determine how to lay out a flat piece. </p><p>One last thought. I see where many people need to mark which side is the right side but I would ask one question. Have they ever run their fingers over their tatting on both sides? When doing FS/BS, the back side of the piece will be smoother while the front side has a definite textural feel. We sometimes think of doilies and motifs as being two-dimensional. In addition to a width and length (square, rectangular, or oval) or a diameter (circular), there is a third dimension which is represented in height from the size of the thread being used. That "depth" or texture is more prevalent when tatting FS/BS. </p><p>If you decide to explore the FS/BS style of tatting, you will quickly feel the differences, and marking the piece will no longer be necessary but at the start of a piece may help until the smoothness of the back-side is evident. Just remember, there is no right way or wrong to create a double stitch. Regardless of the tool (fingers, needle, or shuttle) to manage thread or how you tat (Reverse Riego, Needle, Slip 'n Slide, etc.), tatting is a wonderful way to pass the time and create beautiful lace at the same time.</p><p>As you can tell, I enjoy writing and hope to share some of the knowledge and know-how that I have gained through the many years of crafting, especially various fiber arts. </p>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-82472482121690148232023-01-16T13:44:00.000-07:002023-01-16T13:44:41.918-07:00Yet another New Year's Resolution to be ignored!<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"> I resolved at the end of 2021 to post more frequently on my blog but as you can tell I've not done so. I'll start out (at least in January) in 2023 and try to post more frequently here as opposed to spending so much time on other social media sites.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="color: #222222;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1gUzzL2mQlPDLz0ANYLKA_zyI5CJlAG4FaXaLN9gjoiq79hY0A9bhMi44Z2aL2sq4Qp4eeGdTwzktkEveGQ6je9_8QBfOkxJs-ZYigTMxqM9K_bWb0rscZZtI7PCITQdlkA0q6gK_mwJH4uWjE1G5jK6upZa-3cJ-IjDyYAr3sRFYKDkqCpBoIGh/s640/2023TIAS_Day3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1gUzzL2mQlPDLz0ANYLKA_zyI5CJlAG4FaXaLN9gjoiq79hY0A9bhMi44Z2aL2sq4Qp4eeGdTwzktkEveGQ6je9_8QBfOkxJs-ZYigTMxqM9K_bWb0rscZZtI7PCITQdlkA0q6gK_mwJH4uWjE1G5jK6upZa-3cJ-IjDyYAr3sRFYKDkqCpBoIGh/w235-h262/2023TIAS_Day3.jpg" width="235" /></span></a></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">The photo on the right is of the three entries in JaneE's "<a href="http://tatitandsee.blogspot.com/">Tat It and See</a>" for 2023 and is through the pattern to Day Two. More information about this fun activity for 2023 as well as previous TIAS, click on the link above. It's really fun to see all the entries from around the tatting world and everyone's guess what the TIAS will be up to the last day when Jane releases the final pattern portion for the year. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;">The thread I've chose to use is all Lizbeth size 20 although the white is a cone that I bought from Debbie Arnold back in 2014 when she still had her DS9 Designs business. It is nicely mercerized and doesn't twist too much. Unlike Lizbeth 20 #601 - Snow White which has a white dye added before the gauzing step in the process. The cone thread has a slightly softer hand than the Snow White so I like it for testing as well as small angels and a cone makes a LOT of snowflakes, angels, and some beautiful doilies!</span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The brown thread is Lizbeth 20 #692 - Mocha Brown. This one is visibly smaller in diameter than the other two threads that I am using. As I have shared earlier with a number of folks, to get the deeper colors (blacks, purples, browns, navy blue, etc), the "cuticle" in the cotton substrate is opened and the deep dyeing process will damage the substrate. When the thread comes out of the dyeing process, it is further processed in a dyebath that sets the color and closes the cuticle before the thread is sent through the mercerizing process (the strands are twisted together, gas singed, and then wound onto balls). The information about dyeing comes from a long-time career where I was a Product Stewardship Assistant to a major global specialty chemical company.</div></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The pink colorway is Lizbeth size 20 #176 - Pink Blossom which Handy Hands website describes as being Azalea Pink Medium to Very Light (coordinating with #620 - Azalea Medium and #629 - Azalea Light). I do see at least three pink values with the lightest value being nearly white. I like the monochromatic colorways (like the Pink Blossoms) as opposed to variegated ones (like Lizbeth #103 - Tutti Fruitti) as I find the repeat length more pleasing to my own eyes but using variegation where there are separate colors "bleeding" into one another to be garish, but that's just my own personal preference.</div></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll post in a day or so some of my thoughts and hints about tatting front-side/back-side (FS/BS), which is my personal preference. There are special considerations whenever colorways, two colors, and even the shape of rings. These thoughts can even be pertinent to a tatter who does not tat using FS/BS.</div></span></div><p></p></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-49308585275730445082021-05-08T17:07:00.000-06:002021-05-08T17:07:46.413-06:00Spring in Madison Valley<p> It is the 8th of May and we woke up to about 4 inches of snow. The moisture is welcome although the snow will be melted away by the end of the day. We've had very little snow during the Winter 2020-2021 and expect a bad fire season staring around Independence Day until the first snow in late September or early October. </p><p>Here are pictures from our front door looking out onto the Gravelly mountain range.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAFi_KRBCocNxbDdejx7bVLf2pLef7GGvPbA4boK2aY_3BSxnfoAbnrGa-YDZKqUb1YKPeedGVyiRETo3kJ7mBPizNklEeqJ-2o8gf5GGncBjauDspGUoqnJ5F7MYRfCNPatP3aNj4_M/s2048/IMG_0842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAFi_KRBCocNxbDdejx7bVLf2pLef7GGvPbA4boK2aY_3BSxnfoAbnrGa-YDZKqUb1YKPeedGVyiRETo3kJ7mBPizNklEeqJ-2o8gf5GGncBjauDspGUoqnJ5F7MYRfCNPatP3aNj4_M/w200-h150/IMG_0842.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><p></p>The one on the left is looking WSW. Many times we see the mule-eye deer at the summit of the mountain. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7s-LfMlue4hE_ER4Dbg1e-newSlTjZl6UxYyKP1itNYE1TJheELrsJF5-9ib8a3-h6t7OfN7NfeevWCQsisHI87d1n8PSWiQYwvwZc1L3A7Xwz6p2c7b0gzIMdBPwZzrTUTM_rEM-qc/s2048/IMG_0843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7s-LfMlue4hE_ER4Dbg1e-newSlTjZl6UxYyKP1itNYE1TJheELrsJF5-9ib8a3-h6t7OfN7NfeevWCQsisHI87d1n8PSWiQYwvwZc1L3A7Xwz6p2c7b0gzIMdBPwZzrTUTM_rEM-qc/w200-h150/IMG_0843.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>The picture to the right is also from our front door but it is looking WNW. This is the property of the young man who installed our sprinkler system a year ago. Such a pretty snow because there was little or no wind.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In addition to preparing for registration to open for <a href="http://palmettotatters.org/" target="_blank">Palmetto Tatters Guild</a>, I've actually been tatting some. I've taken time to attend some of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-k0app_L2cdR_VeAByjZQ" target="_blank">On Line Tatting classes</a> now available on YouTube. I've even done some of the "homework" and taken pictures. I've done a little test tatting for some of the classes. Right now, there is a project on-going by Tamie Montgomery (the classes leader/owner/administrator) to create and send to Georgia Seitz, the originator more than 20 years ago, a "thinking of you" card. Tamie is encouraging everyone to build their own and send to Tamie. She will then package all of the cards together and send to Georgia. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzfgtvpg20eJmRHgMOlvjOFz7e1bE0KxXiwC8utqb67Y2A-vt7vAqK7wtaiGONJZOF4X8shKTl1Lc-uxOps6nvhQY7pfO94p7Mb-bhunHG5BVQOKJT2sr7wh1oq8Hcl8JCQk9Qi2R8qk/s2048/IMG_0841+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzfgtvpg20eJmRHgMOlvjOFz7e1bE0KxXiwC8utqb67Y2A-vt7vAqK7wtaiGONJZOF4X8shKTl1Lc-uxOps6nvhQY7pfO94p7Mb-bhunHG5BVQOKJT2sr7wh1oq8Hcl8JCQk9Qi2R8qk/w400-h300/IMG_0841+-+Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The "pieces" in the picture above come from several lessons and have not yet been blocked; I still have a cute little bunny to add. The "frame" is from a class taught on April 26 as is the "hill" for the trees. The edging is Joelle Paulson's Fluerette Edging. The primary difference is that the picots from the hill have all the picots the same whereas on the frame, the joining picot on each floret is very small. This creates a snug edging where the other style is a bit loose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The trees are from Nancy Tracy. The pattern is a wonderful edging. I did however use a half double-double stitch for the "ground" chains for the trees. The Tulip is a cute little pattern from Kathleen Minnitti of the Shuttlebirds Tatting group. I did change it up just a bit (so what's new?) by using Leesa Kramer's suggestions for a second loop at the base of the Single Shuttle Split Rings ... it really adds more sturdiness.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p></div>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-71618356002080950152021-04-05T18:34:00.003-06:002021-04-05T18:34:33.419-06:00What a year 2020 was -- forward to 2021!<p> Well, we all know what's been happening around the world so I'm not recapping that! But I did start working on a rainbow-themed fabric made from the Square Pinwheel instructions out of Dora Young's "All New Knotless Tatting" book that was republished by Heidi Nakayama. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74llXTPiyahqq4qe5FEEf2My3EMF5v7jQ5OoBUP_PAWwI81jEgLjK1F47qZMIDLWFK5ErtHZyXXrLNSzA-QhtFsRx_J_5BgtcKRRpASJo7-aQQ82SOduzVDoLW_VwyT79UIpXviFnM3c/s2890/DYoung_RainbowPinwheels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="2890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74llXTPiyahqq4qe5FEEf2My3EMF5v7jQ5OoBUP_PAWwI81jEgLjK1F47qZMIDLWFK5ErtHZyXXrLNSzA-QhtFsRx_J_5BgtcKRRpASJo7-aQQ82SOduzVDoLW_VwyT79UIpXviFnM3c/s320/DYoung_RainbowPinwheels.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The above picture was taken against my keyboard but you can get the idea. The red square has white rings, orange w/red, yellow w/orange, green w/yellow, blue w/green, indigo w/blue, and violet w/indigo. Each square is approximately 4" square and I intend to have the fabric consist of 7x7 squares so it will be a nice cloth.<p></p><p>On a very positive note, Palmetto Tatters Guild (PTG) held their 19th Annual Tat Days in September 2020. Although the number in attendance was about half of the average number for all the previous years, it was still a successful event. Class sizes were limited, lots of communication, continual oversight to what GA health/CDC recommended, and the Welcome bags also contained masks, face shield frames and plastic, and hand sanitizer. Guess what -- NO ONE GOT SICK!</p><p>In mid October, Tatting Corner held their 3rd Annual Tat Days with about 30 in attendance. Everyone had a good time and Lisa took the appropriate precautions!</p><p>Know what both of these events had in common? EVERYONE was thankful for a sense of normalcy and the opportunity (based on the individual's decisions based on their own status) to be among fellow tatters.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hNhlDANW3NqIuDy3yb6j2knUDUR0ZDQYkBUOK42UV8rl_sSSc_CIYHSRubGbcjWW46g-xI8cK4zoObzZBHeKCuxyDWQg_clENyJbWMzdmoQl9WjY45WIYFWqwcJCadyghbKI3ptymQA/s462/TAT_Program_Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="462" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hNhlDANW3NqIuDy3yb6j2knUDUR0ZDQYkBUOK42UV8rl_sSSc_CIYHSRubGbcjWW46g-xI8cK4zoObzZBHeKCuxyDWQg_clENyJbWMzdmoQl9WjY45WIYFWqwcJCadyghbKI3ptymQA/w200-h147/TAT_Program_Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>In November, word reached the Tatters Across Time, Inc., Team Members that our coordinator, Teri, had passed suddenly into the realm with the Tatting Angels. The was a terrible shock as she hadn't been ill but had fallen on the ice and broken her ankle. We'll never know why she didn't wake but the TEAM was grateful for her leadership especially since Bobbie's passing in 2014. January brought about the selection of a new Coordinator and yes, that's me. I am honored and humbled to say the list. I have really large shoes to fill.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgLg8gyAAzMMUnZK_w4TqxITM2BW7y7RVk-EoVk6sXmW8ecVaoIseo8wsm3poyUFV2U2NKIjfKspreme0dV4bGH-Ig80Itw7O8LcOldnKSPOH7FSvarOThjFdjLDB6WpIUu9IbVza-cE/s776/2021_PTG_Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="657" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgLg8gyAAzMMUnZK_w4TqxITM2BW7y7RVk-EoVk6sXmW8ecVaoIseo8wsm3poyUFV2U2NKIjfKspreme0dV4bGH-Ig80Itw7O8LcOldnKSPOH7FSvarOThjFdjLDB6WpIUu9IbVza-cE/w169-h200/2021_PTG_Logo.jpg" width="169" /></a></div>PTG is planning their 19th annual event and it's going to be at a new facility! The Guild is really excited about the Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center in the mountains of NW North Carolina. Everything (classes, vending, sleeping, and eating) all under one roof ... a rather large roof but there are elevators with the events concentrated on two floors. The list of teachers has been announced and the classes are intriguing. Registration will open sooner (and close sooner) than previous years since the event will be the weekend PRIOR to Labor Day. Lots of things to do for non-tatters as well! There is swimming, fishing, paddle, golf, miniature golf, tennis, and MORE!<br /><p></p><p><br /></p>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-45611758759037986152019-12-29T14:53:00.000-07:002019-12-29T14:53:20.891-07:00The Prep BeginsI was asked in November to submit a proposal to teach at Tatting Corner's 3rd Annual Tat Days in July 2020. Shockenling enough, all three 'class' proposals were accepted by Lisa and Kaye with one of the classes, Technique Toolbox, to be morphed into multi-teacher session(s). The other two classes will be <b>Beginning Tatting</b> (shuttle or needle) and <b>Reading & Converting Patterns</b>. Thank you Lisa for the invitation to teach and I hope everyone has a good time. There is also a fantastic line-up of teachers: Kaye Judt, MaryAnna Robinson, Shelley Perreault, Mike Lyon, Carolyn Craig, K Boniface and Sharon Fawns. More information will be forthcoming at <a href="https://tattingcorner.com/">Tatting Corner</a>.<br />
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Haven't taught beginners in a very long time so it's time to dig out some of the handouts I've used previously as well as some really simple patterns, especially where hiding ends isn't necessary. I'll also dig through some of my stash of "completed" projects for some examples of my first attempts to tat with a shuttle. Believe me, there were some really AWFUL pieces but I was so proud that I <u><i>finally</i></u> got the flip and the double stitch would transfer for both halves. I will also have to spend quite a bit of time needle tatting as I do not do it very often although it would help prevent RSS from constant shuttle tatting.<br />
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I am really excited about the Reading & Converting Patterns 'class' although I anticipate that it will be more of a dialog session where everyone can share. Permission has also been granted to use materials from Georgia Seitz' online class materials. While going through some of the myriad boxes of tatting stuff we moved from North Carolina, I even found conversion notes from the Summer of 1982. The story behind this is that at the time, I only had the DMC Tatting and Coats Learn to booklets in my library. My personal library has increased now to over 400 PUBLISHED books and booklets, magazines and newsletters/bulletins. We won't even talk about all the electronic patterns I now have. Seems to go along with all the thread I have in my stash ... currently in three locations in the house and two separate stashes in the garage.<br />
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I was searching for other ideas/patterns and there was nothing in the bookstores in Amarillo, TX (where we lived before moving to NC in 1988) to purchase with tatting patterns contained within. However I was in the library one day to return some books when I decided to check the card catalog (<i>yes, this was really old school</i>). Lo and behold, Elgiva Nicholls' <b><i>Tatting: Technique & History</i></b> was on the shelves.<br />
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Although the library branch had a copier, it was out of service. Ever resourceful, I checked the diaper bag (Lee, our older son was about 6 months old) and found a steno book with a few blank pages and I found a pen in my purse. So I stood there and scribbled down some notes and a quick diagram from the instructions and picture while rocking Lee in the car carrier with my foot. I remember the librarian and patrons giving me dirty looks when Lee began to awaken and was fussy. Amazingly enough, the scribbles still make sense to me now.<br />
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I need to start putting materials together for handouts for the classes. I was also sent a doily pattern by RandyH (Shuttle Brother #2). He has been going back through notes and diagrams and writing instructions for items he and Shuttle Brother #1 have been gathering for 10+ years. I do have my plane tickets purchased and my hotel reservations made. Between now and July, I also plan to attend Camp WannaTat (Flathead Lake, MT) as well as Shuttlebirds Workshop (Idaho Falls, ID). A very busy 2020 on the horizon ... and that doesn't take into account preparation for Palmetto Tatters 18th Tat Days overy Labor Day.<br />
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I'm registrar again this year as well as Chair for the Vending room. I have all my spreadsheets/databases ready to go (I did that in early November). Call for teachers should be out soon as well as a call for logo submissions. Tatting theme for the Guild's 18th Tat Days is Tatting the Rainbow. I even have a couple of ideas for something for the tatting display ... just hope I get time to get it done.TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-67335864219542864292019-12-18T18:06:00.001-07:002019-12-18T18:06:20.124-07:00More ornaments in the worksAlthough it’s been a while since I posted, I have been working on more Ice Drops, Snowflakes and finally an Angel. The angel was inspired by a brooch that I have from Bobbie Demmer’s collection. I won the pin at CWT but didn’t really like the tassels although they do seem ethereal.<br />
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I chose instead to add more of a skirt/robe that is more substantial. The skirt was inspired by Monica Hahn’s Angel #2 from DMC’s Festive Tatting. In size 20, the overall length is 4.5” (~12 mm) tall and 3.75” (~9 mm) wide. It was tatted in two pieces. Because this was a tat as I went with no notes to work from other than what was in my head, there were a lot of retro tats but I didn’t have to resort to the scissors until it was time to cut away from my shuttles to tie the ends together securely and then hide them.</div>
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TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-66071017200476183602019-11-11T10:44:00.001-07:002019-11-11T10:44:33.600-07:00First Ice Drops and emptying shuttles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuXmqsUCqbuxsuxu8oIPIqwqGWfMxugxwRKOVQUAvroInjnSrGuuY3kgskhItizGVDfkSqUBjUt4BMFZltdfr4J3NPJno-MrJ4ytSCyF5id-kf9l3-w7-7O9HH3_CIIBy0cGo8ivMPNU/s1600/IMG_0617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuXmqsUCqbuxsuxu8oIPIqwqGWfMxugxwRKOVQUAvroInjnSrGuuY3kgskhItizGVDfkSqUBjUt4BMFZltdfr4J3NPJno-MrJ4ytSCyF5id-kf9l3-w7-7O9HH3_CIIBy0cGo8ivMPNU/s200/IMG_0617.JPG" width="150" /></a>I finally completed my first two ice drops. The pink one is from PTG's 2019 project folder and a pattern taught by Marilyn Jones.<br />
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I think both will look beautiful on our new Christmas tree this year. I do have a lot more gems that I have been given. It doesn't take that long now that I have a bit more practice and understanding of the tension required. I will probably need to adjust my stitch count on some. I've been busy downloading files from the FB Ice Drop Addicts site to print and take with me when DH goes fishing.<br />
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I've been emptying shuttles in order to complete the Beginner's Doily by The Shade Tree Designer (aka Harolah Cheser) as will as planning to start Mike Lyon's beautiful Lagniappe. The pink butterflies are from Gary & Randy Houtz (aka The Shuttle Brothers) ... I love this one and usually take off with different stitch counts and differences on the picots. These will be going to Palmetto Tatters Guild to pay my 2019-2020 "dues." The brown and terra cotta one is the Brothers "Da Udder Butterfly." Another pattern that I enjoy tatting. Sometimes I add a third shuttle and take off from there; more of the SBs techniques!<br />
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The last butterfly is from a pattern I found completely by accident. It is from 2011 and is a design by Maria Lena who I believe is from Romania ... at least her <a href="https://maryshandmade.blogspot.com/">blog</a> is written in Romanian according to Google translate. I did change the stitch count and need to play a bit more with this technique. She used a beautiful gemstone to create a brooch for a friend. This is a technique that I need to work a lot more to get it to looking good!</div>
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The last of my homework for CWT Fall 2019. This is a design from jtatter on Etsy aka Yulia from Moscow, Russia. Her original chameleon was completed in lime green but I always thought it would look really good in Lizbeth 138 (Leafy Green) especially since some chameleon's are typically multi-colored greens in the wild. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chameleon">article</a> from Wikipedia about chameleon's is very interesting. They seem to have a remarkable life span (3-11 years depending upon the species). My decided to join me this AM at the computer.<br />
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Next on my tatting agenda is to take a break from homework and work on The Shade Tree Designer's Doily for Beginners. I have chosen to do the five rounds in four colors: a chocolate brown, a terra cotta reddish orange, a yellow, and either a light yellow, ecru or white. I'm also substituting some CWJ (Catherine Wheel Joins) for lock joins. It will be an interesting study in color I think.<br />
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Also thinking about proposing to teach at Tatting Corner's 3rd Annual Tat Days in July. The theme is "The Roaring 2020's" and some of the ideas popping around my head include updating some 1920's patterns with modern notation/shorthand and bridging and include diagrams. Might be an interesting study but there is a short timeline.<br />
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I also need to get some more of Christmas ornaments made. We are staying in Montana this year for the season. A new tree was delivered from Balsam Hill last week. Most of our ornaments are still in North Carolina so we may need to get one of our sons to ship us the boxes in which they are stored. A 7' foot will need a lot of ornaments!TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-55031944993551003332019-11-04T13:09:00.001-07:002019-11-07T09:08:25.946-07:00"Autumn" in YNP and more HomeworkOur younger son flew out on the 27th of October and spent a week with us. It gave him an opportunity to get away from work and get some rest and relaxation. He enjoys fly fishing (as does DH) as well as shooting. He got to shoot our shotgun at a really fine establishment in Bozeman.<br />
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The pictures above (left to right) as well as to the right are from Robin Perfetti's Onion Square and Magic Square. The first two are in the shades of pink with the colors reversed for the two squares. The picture of Magic Square 1 is the reverse of the previous post; the rings are a solid blue while the chains really show off the colorway I chose.<br />
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The picture on the left is Anne Bruvold's Flying Minor Norwegian Dragon using Lizbeth 20 (179) Herbal Garden. LeesaK taught this at Camp earlier in October focusing on SSSRs using a second wrap around the base to add stability as well as twisted picots for the horns. The piece isn't yet blocked and lacks some size 80 red, orange and yellow threads to form the flames to be fire-breathing.<br />
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Last for this session is Dinky the Cat, a pattern from Erin Holloway taught by SandyC. The one on the right is the one that I actually finished in class ... however, after seeing Bernice's it was evident that I had forgotten a ring on the body. That one is done in a calico colorway from Karey Solomon; her HDTs are wonderful. The one on the left follows Erin's pattern and has a pink body (reminiscent of Peter Seller's Pink Panther series) which is Erin's favorite color and notice the BLING from the eyes and bicones as the feet.<br />
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<br />TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-64386814826009620602019-10-19T13:26:00.001-06:002019-10-19T13:26:04.380-06:00Finishing More "Homework"I've been working on more projects from various classes I've taken since retiring in April 2017. Much of the time, I usually work on these in Yellowstone National Park while hubby is fishing the beautiful Madison River (which is formed by the Gibbons and Firehole Rivers). Yesterday (Oct 18) when we were leaving the house, this beautiful scene of Fan Mountain presented itself:<br />
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Fan Mountain is to the left of the picture with the peak slightly obscured by clouds but the sun's rays pouring through the clouds were spectacular (my phone's camera doesn't do it justice)! We were presented with lots of changes in the Park during the day as well as the drive to and from. Going through the area between Quake and Hebgen lakes, we got snow and slush along the highway. Windy in West Yellowstone of course then into the park where we had lots of wind along with sunshine, light drizzles and light snow. More snow expected there today and our rain is forecast to turn to snow later this evening.<br />
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<br />TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-30322740915444591962019-07-28T17:53:00.001-06:002019-07-28T17:53:34.041-06:00Indiana Recovery and ProjectsI have recovered, mostly, from the long drive to Chesterfield, IN for Tatting Corner's 2nd Annual Tat Days. Lisa and Kaye did a fantastic job organizing. I enjoyed all my classes and have finished the projects associated with four of the six (pictures below). Now to start on the two that I accomplished least in class.<br />
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The picture on the left is Randy Houtz' Bauble Hedgehog but I did this in a Size 3 Lizbeth thread (691 Mocha Brown Med). Since I'm not used to tatting with 'rope,' there are numerous issues with tension. But it's okay. The hedgehog shown is a little over 3" (~7.5 cm) long and stands nearly 2" (~5 cm) high. My other excuse is a larger shuttle than I normally use but again, it's just an excuse. Really enjoyed meeting so many tatters from the mid-western USA area. I look forward to seeing some at Palmetto Tatters 17th Tat Days September 5-8.<br />
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The next series of challenges but fun was the set of keys to "Unlock Your Wild Side" by Carollyn Brown.<br />
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These were fun to do although the Taj Mahal (Design by Margaret Davies) was a bit of a challenge. Some of the instructions were accidentally left off and the picture wasn't clear enough as it wasn't straight on but rather at an angle from a flat surface. I know that both Carollyn and Margaret were tired of my queries but my interpretation is shown on the right. Key to Happiness (left) is a lovely monochromatic study using size 20 thread. I hadn't tatted with size 80 in a long time and it was strange after finishing the hedgehog to switch from a 3 to an 80! The thread Carollyn furnished in the kit was a very light green to white colorway along with lime green seed beads. It doesn't show up very well on the dark background but does catch light and sparkle. The Taj Mahal key is done in Lizbeth 40 (637 Country Grape Med) and still requires blocking for the best presentation. We planning to use the keys as ornaments on our Christmas tree this year and in the future. Carollyn is working on some new patterns and has shared those pictures with me ... Looks like I'll be buying more patterns and keys!!<br />
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Off to start on Shelley Perraeault's Spiral Galaxy Ice Drop. I tried it three times in class and it just wouldn't work with this old, tired brain that day. Perhaps I need to tat one (at least) of Jane Eborall's No.3 Brain cell. It will actually be my first ice drop although I am a member of the Ice Drop Addicts group on FB.<br />
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I actually have more done (nearly the entire back) of K. Boniface's Very Wild 3D Giraffe. Working in size 10 is not my favorite but it such a cute pattern. Will have to make a trip to the florists' in town (or perhaps a craft store in Bozeman) for pom-poms and chenilles (aka pipe cleaners). I may even try stuffing with felt as Carolyn Craig has done.<br />
TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-16044891027727496472019-07-02T13:44:00.000-06:002019-07-02T13:44:29.966-06:00July is here!Summer has only been here for a couple of weeks (by the calendar) but I feel as though it is flying by! Heading east next week to Indiana for Tatting Corner's 2nd Tat Days. I have some interesting classes scheduled from Carollyn Brown, K Boniface, Shelley Perreault, Kaye Judt and the irascible Randy Houtz.<br />
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Registration for Palmetto Tatters Guild 2019 Tat Days is well underway. This is the 17th annual event that PTG has hosted and the tenth year for the location near Toccoa, GA. It's a lovely location with a lake just outside the dining hall. The staff at GBCC is always courteous and so helpful. We have 93 registered after only 3 weeks; on-line registration will remain open until midnight August 10. Lots of surprises this year including a purple shirt, a really cute shuttle from Shuttles by Design and a special commemorative ... a pattern media for the first three years (2003, 2004 & 2005) ... never available previously!<br />
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I've spent some of this time making up zipper pulls for the staff at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp where Camp WannaTat has continued since the passing of Bobbie Demmer. They are such a wonderful group of folks and work so very hard.<br />
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I love making lanyards this way as I can use two colors, one on each shuttle, and don't have to worry about counting/loading the beads before I start tatting. I also used two different kinds of beads. Hard to see here, but the pearl beads have a facet cut (size 8) and the reddish beads are size 6; the charm is one I found at Fire Mountain and thought appropriate for the recipients. The colorway is Lizbeth 154 (Wildflower Garden).<br />
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I've also been playing around with a ball of Altin Basak and Mary Konior's Curds 'n Whey (one of my favorite edging patterns). While the thread isn't exactly my favorite, I think it will work into an insertion. I can't believe that the colors are matching up as well as they are.<br />
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I worked on this the other day while DH was fishing in Yellowstone National Park. One of the park rangers told him that he had a BIG, BIG brown bear watching him. The bear was about 30 feet above him on a bluff while RLW was on the far side of the Madison River below the campground. I had seen the bear earlier and he was really big. I could see him a quarter of a mile away WITHOUT my field glasses.TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-30845064934666682352019-05-14T13:52:00.000-06:002019-05-14T13:52:14.447-06:00Shuttlebirds 2019 Workshop - #23 WOW!!Had a great time the first weekend in May at the workshop held at the Ross Point Camp & Conference Center in Post Falls, ID. My second year to attend where I enjoyed seeing folks I met last year. I took classes from Heidi Nakayama (CA), MaryAnna Robinson (OH), Sharon Fawns (KY) and Natalie Rogers (WA). I really enjoyed the seahorse and crabby crab from Heidi; the seahorse is from Pam Palmer's <u>Tatting Treasures</u> (published in 2018 by Heidi). I'll need to dig more into that book as it is a treasure trove of items Pam taught through the years at various workshops.<br />
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MaryAnna's Peas in a Pod class was fun and, for me, the perfect ending to the 2-day event. I'll need to start getting size 10 threads at some point ... after I play more with all the 80, 40 and 20 I have in my trove.<br />
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Natalie always finds something interesting to teach and continually challenges my poor old brain and fingers. She is a very good teach with lots of enthusiasm. I still need to finish the earrings though.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One class that I really enjoyed was a hybrid technique taught at the workshop by Sharon. The idea of using both a needle and shuttle to perform split rings is originally attributed to Rosario Ruiz Moren of Puerto Rico and taught at PTG's 2017 Tat Days by Wally Sosa. At the workshop, I only had size 20 thread with me (see the second paragraph above ... SIGH) and wasn't pleased with the progress. The first picture is one Sharon took at the end of the class time; mine is the green ombre colorway which is next to the last on the right.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like the hybrid method ... I just have to get used to doing needle tatting as I consistently use shuttles.</span></span>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-57967870126975286842019-04-29T12:39:00.000-06:002019-04-29T12:39:21.479-06:00Pam Palmer's Seahorse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I received a ball of Altin Basak in the CWT exchange and decided to work on the seahorse that I really mangled at camp. The picture to the left is from that ball of thread. Since I tat frontside/backside by choice, I was able to create a right-facing seahorse (with the beads) by starting the initial ring on the front side in standard order (under & over, then over & under) ... and yes, there were pattern-reading errors on that one as clearly seen on the head portion. The left-facing seahorse sans beads starting with the initial ring as RODS.<br />
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Still working in my mind how to complete this in a single pass as the original instructions have the abdomen added as a "second pass."<br />
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I was working on a flurry of snowflakes for our tree in December however the 75+ I had finished will need a SEVERE washing as I found some "floating" in tea. Some may have to be re-tatted but I will face that after returning from Flathead Lake this weekend. I don't have any new pictures to add as I am getting my shuttles ready for classes from Randy Houtz, Anita Barry and Heidi Nakayama. I am looking forward to seeing everyone!</div>
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<span id="goog_1221920137"></span>TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-77924815970284089952019-03-09T13:11:00.002-07:002019-03-09T13:11:27.082-07:00Ruth's InspirationI have always enjoyed tatting patterns by Ruth Perry (aka Rozella Linden) whether they are the easy ones with emphasis on negative space or her artful and fun Celtic Knots. Here is a picture of a snowflake that I did by changing up some of the counts from her "Open Hearts Doily 2018" pattern (file found here: https://tatting.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/heartsdoily2018.pdf). She sent me a picture of the snowflake that she had actually designed but I haven't tried it yet; Ruth said that she hadn't plans to do anything with it on her site.<br />
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The picture looks a bit strange because 1) the piece has yet to be blocked and 2) the piece was draped across the arm of my recliner. I used BDS (aka double-<br />
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It was V-E-R-Y cold last weekend and we have had 4-5' drifts around the house. In fact, last Sunday (3-Mar-2019), Ennis set a record for the lowest temperature for several years ... -27⁰F (or ~-33⁰C). Our log home was a toasty 63⁰F (or ~17⁰C). We did turn the propane stove on to help knock off the chill in our great room as the vaulted ceiling makes it seem cooler than it really is. We do though get some fantastic sunrise pictures toward Fan Mountain (this one does have cloud cover obscuring the "fan" portion of the mountain but it is really nice shot).<br />
TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-16119833888835645142019-02-26T13:54:00.000-07:002019-03-04T15:40:34.925-07:00Finally finished!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAM53fZL8B_o1QkmjZ9uentk62iQRlWRd_FJgq6BWZ5ABbPgJVRhOC0tvIodY319sAS_59dMfjl8iKtNh1_t5i6Yqza3a-_acuhAzAr1j0g81wRK2DGdE4HPDdApB5SpF3z3-Boo0oA8/s1600/IMG_0335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAM53fZL8B_o1QkmjZ9uentk62iQRlWRd_FJgq6BWZ5ABbPgJVRhOC0tvIodY319sAS_59dMfjl8iKtNh1_t5i6Yqza3a-_acuhAzAr1j0g81wRK2DGdE4HPDdApB5SpF3z3-Boo0oA8/s200/IMG_0335.JPG" width="150" /></a>The 1940's knitted lace doily is finally done. We will not think about how many times I started over ... nor will I discuss that there are any number of mistakes. I used Lizbeth Size 20 on Size 4 (US) needles. It measures about 42 inches (~106 cm) across and hasn't yet been blocked. Should block out another 2-4 inches. I'm pleased with the overall look even with all the errors.<br />
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Staying snug and cozy inside our home gives me time to pursue crafts and learning that I didn't have time to do during all my years of working. I am currently working on snowflakes for our tree in December (we plan to stay in Montana this year for Christmas and New Years). I have completed all of the pieces from <b><i>24 Snowflakes in Tatting</i></b> by Lene Bjørn, a collection of Stars and Snowflakes from Randy Houtz, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Snowfall 2017</i> from AlenAleaDesign by Lea Rako and <i style="font-weight: bold;">Tatted Snowflakes</i> by Jon Yusoff. </div>
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TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-84976110814792818552018-02-05T12:51:00.000-07:002018-02-05T12:51:09.061-07:00Tatting Adventures and moreI love having time to do my crafting but I also have time for exploration both with DH and alone. Last week, after a lunch meeting with my oily friends, I went driving around Ennis Lake (which is still partially frozen over). One of my favorite spots is on the southeast side of the lake looking towards the Tobacco Root Mountains. There is a an old fireplace where a cabin once stood and it looked a bit strange. When I took a second look, I realized it was a Bald Eagle. I grabbed my cell phone and snapped a picture. Unfortunately the picture doesn't do the magnificent creature justice.<br />
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I also go exploring with DH and one day, we decided to drive over to West Yellowstone as our roads in Ennis were clear and US287 to the South was clear. HOWEVER ... when we made the turn towards the east near Raynalds Pass, the conditions changed somewhat abruptly with snow and ice on the highway. Both Quake Lake and Hebgen Lakes are frozen over completely. Snowmobilers were out on Hebgen and folks were ice fishing. The picture is of Quake Lake as we were heading back to Ennis after visiting Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone. The area with all the snow on the mountain side is the slide area of the Aug 1959 earthquake that created the lake.</div>
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Now to the important stuff. I'm participating in both an exchange and a tat-a-long in a couple of Facebook groups as well as JaneE's 2018 Tat It And See (TIAS). I've also done some edging pieces and small motifs for the PTG 2018 Fundraising Quilt and am sending back to Georgia Seitz today or tomorrow.</div>
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With the exception of the Tat-a-Long, all other threads are Lizbeth 20. I also have some pink threads on order from Tatting Corner. Pinks are not typically colors I have in my stash so it gave me an excuse to order for the TatAMonumentInPink initiative by Canarithy. It's a nice little motif that doesn't take all that long to do a single one. If I forget to put in magic threads or filament loops, it takes me longer to sew in the ends. I hope to get 10 or 15 completed before I need to mail to Belgium. There are three together in the center of the quilt block picture above.</div>
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TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-60337652593251447712018-01-21T14:46:00.000-07:002018-01-21T14:48:18.497-07:00Variation on a themePlaying with my block tatted heart pattern. I used DOUBLE-DOUBLE stitches (ala Elgiva Nicolls) in the heart center. This is also known as a balanced double stitch (BDS) as taught by Ruth Perry.<span id="goog_781601716"></span><span id="goog_781601717"></span><br />
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This piece is only one of the items I'll be sending back to AKTatter (Georgia Seitz) to decorate a patch for Palmetto Tatter's Guild 2018 Fund-Raising Quilt. I've completed a GR-8 inspired butterfly and a length of hen & chicks edging in the same thread. Since the piece of pieced fabric I have has lavenders, turquoise, oranges and yellows, I've also decided to include a length of edging in my favorite edging, Mary Konior's Curds & Whey. I'll grab a picture of the piece before I send back to Georgia. {Poor baby, she's had an awful case of influenza this season}.<br />
<br />TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-42733903263523677612018-01-14T13:22:00.000-07:002018-01-14T13:22:34.998-07:00WIP Spencer 1925 CenterpieceI love this pattern. This is the third time I’ve tatted it. The first one was in size 80 white and the second was in size 30 Cebelia. This one is size 40 DMC cordonnet and has been blocked yet. When completed, this will be placed onto the octagonal table that we have; the table was given to DH's parents around Christmas 1933.<br />
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I plan to add sorrento bars (sometimes known in lacemaking as spiders) in the open spaces between the medallions and the mignonette work of row 9. The picture shows the medallion round of row 10 in progress. I have “only” 3 more rounds after the current one. Then, joy oh joy, blocking will have to be done in earnest!<br />
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We had a visitor come into the golf village where we live the other day. It appears to me to be a yearling. A friend who lives in Ennis itself stated that she thought this one may be the older sibling to the calf and mother that are roaming around Ennis. I just haven't seen the mother yet.<br />
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TeresaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695049285742069779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443018144006250592.post-27284211782360057122017-11-03T18:33:00.000-06:002017-11-03T19:13:32.393-06:00New Tatting Item -- a Continuation of an Old RequestWorking to attempt to complete (by Christmas) a request from a former colleague. Doug has an antique smoking table that he inherited from his grandfather. His request was since the table is oblong that a doily be fashioned and NOT be round. I've been playing with this project for a number of years and it has gone through several iterations.<br />
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I'm happiest with this one (finished size must be just less than 12" x 15"). I'm well on my way. The pattern is Robin Perfetti's Garden Square from her Etsy shop. Since Doug's favorite color is green, I selected a colorway (Lizabeth 138-Leafy Greens) and a coordinating solid (Lizabeth 684 - Leaf Green Med). Here is a picture of the WIP:<br />
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The colorway reminds be of leafy camouflage and since Doug is an outdoors man, it seemed very appropo.<br />
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I still find time however for interruptions. I left a meeting Wednesday (Nov 1) and it was snowing and has been snowing off and on ever since. This one was taken yesterday out our dining room looking east. Ordinarily (hint, hint on a clear day) the Madison Range is clearly visible across the valley.<br />
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