Monday, April 18, 2022

New stuff!!!

They are HERE!   They are HERE!
New Clover (Japan) tatting shuttles.
They have different hook sizes to accommodate different sized fibers.  

They come with little plastic pieces to protect the hook.  Yes,
they seem to have thought of everything.   Regular shuttle next to them so you can see the size.

 Compare Clover to AERO ---



 
No. 8 (0.90mm) and No. 12 (0.60mm)

VIDEO:


 These I've had - and use all the time.



New tools, and new books ....

The one on the right, by sumie, was picked up while shopping with our youngest son, at Mitsuwa Market.  When we shop there, occasionally, I'll find a tatting book on the shelves.  
I like smaller motifs & this book has many.  Plus, a lovely cross (back cover).

The one on the left, applemints:  Tatting Lace accessory and motif, was a purchased 
It has pretty tatted jewelry.   And, if not made into jewelry, tat the small motifs (which I like).
I saw this book once, and didn't buy it at the time.  
Of course, kicked myself for not grabbing when I had the opportunity.   



 

Friday, April 01, 2022

International Tatting Day

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.



 
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Pattern:  Button Lamb c.Martha Ess 2008.  Pattern can be found on Jane Eborall's blog:  Tatting Patterns by Jane Eborall.    link here - http://www.janeeborall.freeservers.com/Animals.htm.

Pattern:  Two pink + ecru round motifs.  Pattern A Tat Different, by Betty Alderson.   The Needleworker (Magazine). Spring 1999 pg. 32.  http://web.archive.org/web/20090129072425/http://snowgoose.cc/friv/coasters.htm

Pattern:  Clover Japan, 79-881 Kit (Lavender)

Shuttles:  Butterfly shape.   Purchased from the Knotted Vine (Etsy).  TheKnottedVine | Etsy



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