2022 Tatting Game!!!

 

Tat It And See --- returns in 2022 ; )

Thank you Jane Eborall for hosting our favorite tatting game!   Jane provides detailed information in her 13 December 2021 post.   

 

Link Here:    https://janeeborall.blogspot.com/2021/12/tias-announcement.html

 

 starting date will be Wednesday January 12th 2022.

For those of you new to the game here are TIAS photos from previous years:

TIAS Foxy Bookmark 2021

 Mermaid TIAS 2018

Scissors TIAS 2015

 Crinoline Lady TIAS 2017

 Sailboat TIAS 2014

 

Blizzard of Mini (tatted) Snowflakes

I was catching up on blog posts .... and wanted to share.    If you haven't been to Sharon's Tatted Lace blog in the past few days, check out her blizzard of tatted snowflakes + patterns!   Sharon provided patterns a few years ago - and has worked up a few more : )

   Let the blizzard continue.  

http://sharonstattedlace.blogspot.com/2021/12/welcome-to-2021-blizzard-of-mini.html

Skill Building 7: Fantasy Bird

Pattern:     Skill Building 7:  Fantasy Bird.  c.Karen H. Thompson, 2021

DMC perle coton #8, Color 743

Such a delight ; )

Check out the other zoom sessions listed at the Lace Museum.   https://thelacemuseum.org/workshops/

 

Skill Building 6: Round Medallion w/Picots

Pattern Skill Building 6:  Round Medallion with Picots

c.Karen H Thompson, 2021

DMC perle coton #8.   Color  799.

This was a GREAT lesson in picots.   

 

Above:  During the zoom session.  Below:  Ready to un-pin and weave in the ends.

There are many nice zoom sessions/workshops listed at the Lace Museum site -- check them out!

 

  https://thelacemuseum.org/workshops/.   

Tatting: Picot Tool

Have you seen this video?   Such an interesting tool.

Made by Clover.

Check your tatting store for details.

 

Tatted edge (samples)

 

   

I tried this tatted edge (again).   I used two Lizbeth, Size 20 fibers.

#614 & #631.

Occhi Schiffchenspitze Frivolite

 Pattern on pg 47

.

ISBN 978-3-7020-1334-9

www.stocker-verlag.com

Book Review Here:   https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23929.asp  

I think I like the solid color better - 

It is a nice pattern to tat.  

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Lace Display

 Wednesday morning, I visited the Orland Park Public Library.    What a beautiful display of a variety of lace!    If you are in the neighborhood - check it out.    I put up a photo album on the L.A.C.E. facebook group page,  if you are interested in seeing more. 

   https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.lacemakersofillinois.org/

14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Orland Park Public Library display of the laces made by L.A.C.E. chapter.

http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/

July through August

         Library Hours:    Sunday 1-5 p.m.

                Mon-Friday 9am - 9 p.m.

               Saturday 9am-5pm

The Orland Park Library Lace Display

14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Please stop by the Orland Park Public Library to see the beautiful display of the laces made by L.A.C.E. chapter. July through August

Hours: 

Saturday	9AM–5PM
Sunday	1–5PM
Monday	9AM–9PM
Tuesday	9AM–9PM
Wednesday	9AM–9PM
Thursday	9AM–9PM
Friday	9AM–9PM

 

Tatted edge

 

Lizbeth Size 20 - color 621

This tatted edge was fiddly.   Took a long time to get a few elements tatted.   Unique edge ; )  

Pattern on page 58

Occhi Schiffchenspitze Frivolite

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ISBN 978-3-7020-1334-9

www.stocker-verlag.com

Book Review Here:   https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23929.asp   

tatted edge

Tatted edge pattern in Occhi Schiffchenspitze Frivolite.   

I used Size 30 or 40 fiber.  It might be HDT Fiber by Yarnplayer.  Had some fiber left on shuttles from a previous project.   

  

Size 20, Lizbeth Fiber.   Had some left on a couple of shuttles.    I think color 622 and color 683.

This tatted edge pattern looks different when I used two different colors.

Occhi Schiffchenspitze Frivolite

 Pattern on pg 47

.

ISBN 978-3-7020-1334-9

www.stocker-verlag.com

Book Review Here:   https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23929.asp   

 

Tatting

Pattern by Betty Alderson.

The Needleworker (Magazine).

Spring 1999 pg. 32.

I used Yarnplayer's HDT and Lizbeth size 20, Color 168.

I made another one of Betty Alderson's patterns several years ago.

Link HERE.

http://web.archive.org/web/20090129072425/http://snowgoose.cc/friv/coasters.htm

 

tatted edge

Tatted sample (edge pattern).   I used Yarnplayer's HDT.   Her HDTs are a dream to tat with.

 I may try this again with a different size fiber.   Maybe a size 40 or 50.   

Occhi Schiffchenspitze Frivolite

 Pattern on pg 46.

ISBN 978-3-7020-1334-9

www.stocker-verlag.com

Book Review Here:   https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23929.asp

 

This edge is about 30".   I'm not certain if I'll continue making it or not!  I'm looking to find a new edge to keep in my hand bag.    

(Sophie T. LaCroix:  Edging or Insertion No. 1143.     I use size 20 Lizbeth fiber.   Using Lizbeth 138 [greens] and 170 [yellows]. )  

Wood Lace Edge Keeper can be purchased here:  

 https://www.blacksheepfiberemporium.com/shop/c/p/Wood-Lace-Edging-Keeper-x40305785.htm

 

Finished

Such a challenge to photograph!

Skill-Building 4:  

Trails, Spiders, + Rose Ground Bookmark

Pattern c.Karen H Thompson 2021

DMC Col 553, No. 8  Perle Coton

Skill-Building 5:  Fun With Fans Frame pattern 

c.Karen H Thompson, 2021

Needlework:   Bent Creek 

The Little Bunny.   

 I used Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art:  

Pink Azalea, Willow, Oatmeal (blended with DMC 712), Evergreen; 

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art Harvest Basket, Grape Leaf; 

and DMC 3021.  Beads:  SJ Designs, Glass Seed Beads size 14, Color #1832

 

Skill-Building 4: Bobbin Lace Bookmark

 

Friday's Lace Session, Skill-Building 4:  

Trails, Spiders, + Rose Ground Bookmark

Pattern c.Karen H Thompson 2021

 

I used DMC Col 553, No. 8  Perle Coton.

I will finish the braids & then take out the pins. 

Pincushion progress

  I finished the bobbin lace pattern/frame.   Have it sewn to the linen.   Now to assemble into a pincushion.     I thought it would be easier to add the edge before assembly.  (see previous post)

Lace Edge:   Skill-Building 5:  Fun With Fans

Frame pattern c.Karen H Thompson, 2021

Needlework:   Bent Creek 

The Little Bunny.   

 I used Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art:  

Pink Azalea, Willow, Oatmeal (blended with DMC 712), Evergreen; 

Simply Shaker Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art Harvest Basket, Grape Leaf; 

and DMC 3021. 

 

Skill - Building continues ....

This is Skill-Building 5:  Fun With Fans

Frame pattern c.Karen H Thompson, 2021

During the session, Karen Thompson showed the participants, a pincushion with an edge of bobbin lace fans.   An a-ha moment as I remembered a Bent Creek pattern with Bunny that I stitched and hadn't finished into anything.   Also found some colorful fabric in my stash.   When I finish this bobbin lace edge, I plan to make a pincushion and add the edge --  (well, thats the plan).   I used DMC perle coton #8 colors 3823 & 3687.

 1 July 2021

 off the pillow, now to weave in the ends.

 This is the piece I started in the zoom session.   A few mistakes --- (DMC perle coton No. 8, colors 991 and 959).   

Once I found a stitched piece that would fit inside the bobbin lace frame, I started over with white card stock (photo above) and perle cotton No.8

I was asked about lace tools - not many are needed for bobbin lace.   The decorated tools I have with Autumn Leaves are from Alison Tolson.   If you sign up for virtual workshops, you will get a supply list - or you can purchase a kit with everything you need to get started.

The next Skill Building session I signed up for is to learn Trails, Spiders, and Rose Ground.   I struggled with trails in skill building 2, will practice them this week as the session is scheduled 9th of July!!  

If anyone is interested in sessions, check out the Lace Museum.    Workshops currently listed are for bobbin lace, crochet, knitting, tatting, etc.   In addition to bobbin lace sessions, I signed up for a Teneriffe workshop.

Am I still tatting?   Yes!   I have some portable projects.   Emptying shuttles (butterflys) and I continue on my edge.  I've got the pattern memorized.   (Sophie T. LaCroix:  Edging or Insertion No. 1143.     I use size 20 Lizbeth fiber.   Using Lizbeth 138 [greens] and 170 [yellows]. )      Maybe it is time to try a new pattern.   I seem to be spending a lot of time 'waiting' while my Mom visits her MDs.  She does not have internet in her apartment.   

 

Skill-Building 1

 

Skill-Building 1:  Coronet Fans + 3-Legged Spiders Session.     Pattern c. Karen H Thompson 2021

I used DMC #3348 No. 8 and DMC #340 No. 8

I plan to finish this week.   When taking classes thru the Lace Museum, participants have a link for a couple weeks to review the recording.     I find it helpful to look at it - or fast forward to specific parts.  This session had a new-to-me way to start the pins on the inside.   and the 3-leg spiders.    I continue to learn and practice!!!    

----------------  30 June 2021

I made a few mistakes on this project.   Decided to stop this piece and start a new one!

New ETSY store ....

Check it out

link HERE

 

Skill-Building 2: Trails

Trails

Pattern c. Karen H Thompson, 2021

I used DMC Col 518, No. 8

Next -- Coronet Fans & 3-legged Spiders

 

Endrucks’ 1920 Project

Have you been following along?

If not, catch up --- check out this blog post 

from muskaan's T*I*P*S

Then, look at the patterns ....

I have been following the progress of the Endrucks' 1920 project and am amazed & speechless with the outcome of the designs.   

If you are interested in vintage patterns, tatting, or just appreciate lace, check it out.

More information here

Happy Trails to You ....

 

Pattern:  Trails by

c.Karen H. Thompson, 2021

I used perle coton #8

Color 518.

This session was such a challenge.

I couldn't get the left side done correctly.

After our instructor walked me thru it, pin-by-pin,

there was an 'a ha' moment.   

Hope to finish it soon.   

And the 'future' class projects are so inspiring!

Yes, I just signed up for all of them ; )

Check out the lovely classes offered by

The Lace Museum.

You might find something you like!

Crochet, Bobbin Lace, Needle Lace, etc.