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Pattern found on Ninetta's Blog,  Chiacchierino facilissimo.

Aunt's Collar

I tatted the square in Lizbeth fiber, Size 20, Col. 631.

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Thank you for asking, yes, I did sew down the tatted edge, and I have been using the roll-up.   So far, the tatting has been ok on the felt.   The tatting pattern is from Jeanette Baker's book, Learn to Tat [Book w/DVD] - Fiber:  Lizbeth, size 80, color 168 Latte Foam.    

These were the 4 samples I tatted - and I liked the Jeanette Baker edge pattern for this project.

I purchased a pre-made roll-up & stitched the linen banding above the felt [now surrounded by tatting].  The needlework is from Homespun Elegance, Ltd. pattern.    More photos and Info in THIS POST.

Tollway Tatters: Diane

This is the beginning of a spinning wheel, design from Tatting with Visual Patterns by Mary Konior.    Started by Diane, who blogs as Lace-lovin' Librarian, using Omega fiber.

 And, before we packed up all our tatting tools, this is what it looked like:

So interesting to see how the different colorways in fibers create a secondary pattern!!!   This fiber and design will be a winner once finished.

In addition to the lovely tatting, Diane is weaving bags!    Her Mom gave her a saori loom for her birthday ... when she arrived at the Tollway Tatters gathering, she brought a large shopping-bag size FULL of woven bags.   Each creative and special - all made with an original pattern designed by her Mom.     And, yes, she is selling them.   Not sure how she can part with all her lovelies ... but, there you have it .... look at the bags:

  

  

Haven't seen enough bags?   Take a peek - HERE, for more photographs !!!   See one you just HAVE to own?   Contact Diane.   I had such a good time pulling out her bags and taking pictures.    I ended up with my tatting in a knotted HEAP - oh no - oh yes, but, with patience, all became unknotted + I have become closer to finishing my edge.

This pattern is from Learn to Tat

by Jeannette Baker

Never leaving empty handed .... or, shall I say, 'so spoiled I stink' ....     

 What cool blue HDT do you see?    Yes, gifted by Marilee, aka Yarnplayer.   I have ideas for the blue.   Her colors are fabulous.   What inspiration for tatters.  

And Diane brought along a container of blinged shuttles for all of us to choose favorites!!!   Diane has that eye for embellishing shuttles, all so colorful and fun.   Want to see more?   Look on Diane [Lace-Lovin' Librarian]'s blog under shuttle bling or blinged shuttles .... very festive.  

 
 Both of the shuttle sides are decorated + have a sparkle, glitter in the seal.   These bad Boyes are in tip top shape.  

 Thank you!  Thank you!  

Tollway Tatters: Barbara + Sue Anna

 Barbara [Link HERE for Barbara's Blog + Barbara's web site] tatting from Jon Yusoff's books .... Barbara has many more motifs from these books on her blog.    Beautifully tatted!

Sue Anna also tatted from Jon Yusoff's books.   Different sizes of fibers + colors showcase Sue Annas tatting talents.   [check out more at Sue Anna's blog - Link HERE].

 

Such a delightful afternoon tatting, chatting, flipping thru books, sharing, and once we all depart and go our separate ways, look forward to NEXT TIME.

Tollway Tatters: Marilee

 While I'm chatting away -- Marilee tatting this little sample.    Frankly, I have no clue how it is constructed and I was next to her watching!!!    Along with two other books, Marilee had this one, New Dimensions in Tatting.   What an impressive book ; )    Are you following her fine blog?   Link HERE.   Facebook page?  Link HERE.

You say its your Birthday!!!!  A song and cake - my kind of party.   

 

And ... look at this beautiful HDT, Peace ... selling FAST out of Yarnplayer's ETSY.   Interested - get over there - link HERE.














Check out the lovely tatted flower!!!   So creative and colorful.   Happy Birthday and many more ; )

tatting + weaving

T a t t i n g

Myra Piper's design No. 10
Tatted with Lizbeth, size 20, Color 170.

From the book:

W e a v i n g

 A few more squares done ...

 Storage via 1/2 off Hello Kitty latch lid container.   Should help keep my 'pins' on the loom from bending.

From Palmetto Tatters:

Announcement from Palmetto Tatters Guild:

Donations to the Palmetto Tatters Guild Tat Days Scholarship are being accepted (Link here) and at Tat Days.   

ALL donations go directly into the Tat Days Scholarship Fund. Tat Days Scholarships are estimated at $260 for a Full and $125 for a Partial. 

Online donations will close 

Monday, Sept 1, 2014. 

Please consider a donation of $5 towards the Tat Days Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your generosity.

 Flowers and Vines Quilt

 Tea Party Quilt

Wall Hanging Quilt



Drawing will be around 9:00 Friday evening at Tat Days 2014 in Georgia.
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Tat Days Scholarship information,  direct link:   http://tatdaysscholarship.info/index.shtml

From the cover ....

   This is motif #21.   I tatted this motif with Marilee Rockley's lovely HDT.   This color reminds me of Hello Kitty and hearts.    

It is from Myra Piper's book Tatting.   This is one of 2 motifs that are on the front cover of her book.   

My new book:

Went to Mitsuwa Marketplace earlier today - for the Summer Bon Dance Festival.   Had a delightful time.  Kinokuniya Books is in the marketplace - there were other tatting books; however, I really liked this one.  DS has a discount card - which was helpful!    I thought the linen pieces with edges so attractive.