We all have our favorites ....

and, we all have those patterns that never seem to be quite right.

This is from the On-Line Tatting Class.

April 2011 - to practice Joins in Split Rings.   I've tried to get this triangle done without any errors -

and have yet to succeed.   (came close last night).

It is Rosemarie Peel's pattern:  Three Point Star.

Fun time with shuttles - I may try it again in yellow fiber.   I used this color so

I'd have a better idea of what shuttle I had in hand + to get me thru the design!

Tatting with Honey Bunny

Yes, this is a motif from the On-Line Tatting Class,  (April 29th Class).     I made a practice piece,

and then tried a motif - which didn't want to lay flat.     I went over the pattern + realized I didn't have the center area tatted per pattern.    

Tried again with Lizbeth, Size 20, Col. 624 + think it came out ok!  This motif is

Sonnenschein by

Petra Tornack-Zimmermann

from her book Happy Occhi

square motifs in tatted lace

In addition to the on-line class homework, I tatted up a little motif

with Lizbeth, size 20, Scottish Thistle.    It is based on motif #31, a pattern

from MiniTats (by Patti Duff), motif with six points.    When I realized I had not joined the first point and 6th point, I added a little extra.

   

weaving squares

I bought some white yarn (same brand) to mix with the pink/orange and blue/green yarn.    Made couple squares with green/blue yarn.   Couple squares with pink/orange yarn.   Then, combined green/blue yarn in two directions, the pink/orange yarn in two directions.    With the white yarn, used pink/orange in two directions and white in two directions.    They are pretty squares.    Eventually, when I run out of yarn, I'll have to sew them together!    

Loom Fever

(Simon)

These are more squares, made on the Zoom Loom.    The dk grey/pink is Adrienne Vittadini, Nicole.   The brown is Queensland Collection, Dream.   The green, blue is Artful Yarns, Marine.  

While visiting Violet Rose blog, I noticed some interesting color combinations.   Check out
Yarn Explorations, part III.

I have some Baby Coordinates (Bernat) to use tonight.   These yarn colors are soft & make a nice woven square.  

so, anybody else have Zoom Loom fever???      Did I mention the loom is made in USA?

Playing with fibers on the Zoom Loom

Having very little knowledge of yarns + weaving fibers,

I used a wool/silk 50/50 HD fiber on the loom.

Was too thin with one strand, so tried with 2 strands.

The square is colorful and light!

The fiber was a gift from Marilee, blogging at Yarnplayer.

Will continue to experiment with some stash tumbling around the closet:

and, I'm so curious about this textured stuff ...

I have an order placed with WEBS (having an Anniversary Sale going on) + hope the yarn is as yummy in hand as shown on their web site.     I visited the Schacht site today, looking at their projects (newsletter + pdf files) and saw how they attach the squares together - on the diagonal, straight edge-to-edge, etc.     Right now, I'm just 'playing' with fibers, and ignoring the household chores.   Maybe some day will get an idea and actually complete a project using the squares!!!     

Curious?

Had a few e-mails ... so, here are links re. Zoom Loom:

The Zoom Loom (TNNA 2013) video

Diane sent this link to me:  eLoomaNation.   Tips, directions, projects .... a good plact to start.

Jane Patrick, blogging at  Violet Rose, has a few posts about the Zoom Loom.  The first project (in a series) designed for the loom is a lovely bag, nice instructions / pattern.   Follow this LINK to her post "Zoom Loom - the pin loom with a difference."

Michelle, blogging at Hooks + Heddles, has a few posts about the pin loom.   Check out the lovely bag on her blog post Weavette Bag.   

How about flowers?   Ah, yes.   Check out the post:   Where have all the Flowers Gone - Link HERE.    

Check your magazine library:    There is an article in the March/April 2010 issue of PieceWork magazine by Robin Hansen on making an afghan with weave-it loom; also, directions for pillow or chair pad to make.    Link HERE

Video - Link HERE
Schact Spindle:  Weaving on the Schacht Loom Loom

Video - Link HERE
Zoom Loom in Action + Zoom Loom Projects

Pinterest boards?   WEBS Pin Loom Weaving  - Link HERE



 

Oh, I don't know why .....

but, sure looked like FUN when I saw this on Diane's blog.

I started with wrapping yarn in three directions, and then

weave the fourth direction.    Makes

a 4"x4" square - and once i got thru the directions,

the 2nd square went much faster.

The Schacht 4x4 pin Loom was

purchased from WEBS.   Link Here.

Their FB page HERE.

I cannot say enough positive things about their customer service!

The practice yarn I have is BERNAT Baby Coordinates.

Pretty stuff.

This yarn is called Funny Prints.

Maybe some day, when I have a ton of little squares,

I might sew them together!!!

save the date ....

Announcement from Tatting Corner:

"TATTING CORNER'S 13th ANNUAL TATTING DAYS
We will be holding our own 13th Annual Tatting Days October 24-26 at our shop in Greenfield, Indiana. This year's event will feature the Shuttle Brothers in person. Be sure to save the dates!"

Web site link HERE

Facebook link HERE

New bags:

Not ONE ....

FOUR new origami bags for Saturday, 

each packed with a few goodies.

Tomorrow, they will be mailed to Lafayette, Indiana

and will be going home with a new owner on 

Lace Day

Saturday, April 13th.

Interested?   Come to Indiana Lace Day (free admission)

and participate in the opportunity drawings!!!

More information ..... link HERE.

Lace Day Flyer ..... link HERE.

Girls Night Out

Yes, the prize arrived.   I was one of the lucky winners of Girls Night Out contest & have received a lovely selection of fashion zippers, fat quarters, Coats & Clark thread assortment (which I am going to use today), and the Anniversary Tin.    Thank you Jessica (blogging at Sew Me Crazy and on FB) + Coats&Clark!!!

Happy Tatting Day *

Thought I try something different, try to create a tatted edge.      I admit, I've never tatted an edge before.   Why?   I'm not sure!                                                                                                                                                   The top one is Mary Konior: Corn and Chaff, from Tatting in Lace (borrowed book from the IOLI Library ) - I adjusted the join picot size a couple times + I've got a good sample!      

The other one is from Handy Hands newsletter.    Old and New Designs in Tatting.   I think it looks terrible.   I like the way the edge looks in photo; however, mine is pretty twisted!   I'm thinking there must be an easier way to tat this edge.    Or, a way to tat without such a 'twist'.

However you celebrate - enjoy the day ; )     If you tat, tat well today ; )

*Per Holiday Insights web site:   

International Tatting Day

When: Always on April 1st

Tatting Day has been celebrated internationally for over 4 years now. April 1st is the International Tatting Day.

Tatting is the skill of making delicate, elegant tatted lace. It is enjoyed by thousands of people.

On this day, "tatters" around the world have different activities, mostly educational, to celebrate their hobby, and introduce it to others. Often, they celebrate by eating chocolates and making tatted lace.