First Attempts ...

Several months ago,

I visited LaPorte, IN

and found a Workbasket Magazine

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with this tatting pattern ---

called Summertime means Butterflies

by Mary H. McCarthy

And, I made a couple attempts.

I think with the pearl beads - will need to use a different size crochet cotton (maybe size 10)

Or, I may need to use smaller round beads ... but, after messing it up the first time around,

I did manage to get the blue butterfly tatted!

I also tatted this lovely pattern by   Jon Yusoff

(made a few hearts using this pattern)

I enjoy making up this heart!