tatting . . .

Butterfly tatted edging pendant (kit),

c. 2020 by Gretchen L. Miller.

Tattered Armadillo

 This butterfly is edged with metallic fiber - and some delica beads.   Will see how it turns out.

These copper/enamel pieces are a delight to tat -- 

I used Marilee Rockley's HDT 

& some delica blue beads.

 

Ñandutí Patterns for Christmas

 Ñandutí Patterns for Christmas

Instructor:  Dawn Loving.

The  Ñandutí sessions are

thru Virtual Education via The Lace Museum.  

I've been using perle coton fiber to create the patterns.  Putting finishing touches on the snowflake.  (where needle is).   Will try to get the 'edge' of the circle / knots, done tonight.

Ñandutí is a traditional Paraguayan needle-woven lace.

Nanduti patterns for Christmas

Creating the large circle (2.5") with knots.   Pattern is an Avati poty inspired design to make a snowflake.  I'm using DMC coton perle 12, Color 3823.  I made two of the 6 snowflake spokes.  And I'm wondering if I should make the outside rim in the same color - or use one of the greens or red.   Decisions.

Ñandutí Patterns for Christmas

Instructor:  Dawn Loving.

The  Ñandutí sessions are

thru Virtual Education via The Lace Museum.  

Ñandutí is a traditional Paraguayan needle-woven lace.

Nanduti Patterns for Christmas

 

Creating the large circle (2.5") with knots.   Pattern is an Avati poty inspired design to make a snowflake.  I'm using DMC coton perle 12, Color 3823.

As for the other two smaller (1.5") circles:

 I added an edge of red knots 

using DMC Coton Perle No. 8, Color 321.   This is an Arapaho Joaju pattern - made to create a ring of holiday leaf.

I added an edge of green knots using DMC Coton Perle No. 8, Col. 890 - which is similar to the Anchor evergreen color (0218).  This was on the little flower design.  The petals remind me of a french manicure.

Christmas Nanduti (3 sessions)

Instructor:  Dawn Loving.

The Nanduti sessions are

thru Virtual Education via The Lace Museum.

 

Nanduti Patterns for Christmas

I added some leaf designs in one circle (evergreen)

Anchor Pearl Cotton 12, Col. 0218, Lot 3079.

Also added petals to little flower in Red.

DMC 321, No. 8 Perle Coton.

Both will have knot edge in either red or green / both / white???

The white larger circle is for a snowflake which I haven't started yet.

DMC coton perle 12, Color 3823.

Sounds like next group of sessions will begin in Feb/March 2026.

Christmas Nanduti (3 sessions)

Instructor:  Dawn Loving.

The Nanduti sessions are

thru Virtual Education via The Lace Museum.

Point de Gaze-Inspired needle lace ornament

Here is a start:

 I like needle lace. have had a few classes from this instructor; however, it is something I've not perfected.    For this stitch sometimes my twisted stitch ends up an OYA knot.    I have to remind myself for OYA the thread is over the needle, for NL the thread is under the needle.    

This twisted stitch will grow into 3 rows -- and then a center.   Will grow up to be a needle lace wheel -- created on a ring (2 3/4" bangle) for an ornament.  Or for me, a practice piece.    The kit has a red fiber, gold-tone ring, stabilizer - which I will use on my 2nd attempt.   This is practice - argh - should look a lot better.

Daisy Wheel Ornament pattern Loretta Holzberger c.2025

Kit & instruction Loretta Holzberger.

thru Virtual Education, The Lace Museum.

One of her books (on my shelf).   She is a much better instructor than my projects show.   Needlelace is a challenge for me as the fiber is small - using a larger fiber makes learning easier.   And still pretty (I think).

https://www.facebook.com/LorettasCustomStitchery/ 

Maybe 2026 will be the year to get my NL projects out again.   Maybe use a larger pattern and fiber?   Will see.

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Meanwhile -- a tatting pattern I'd like to try:

 Yarnplayer offering pattern and video for her 

One Small Candle pattern.  

 visit her blog here &/or link to post:

https://yarnplayertats.blogspot.com/2025/12/one-small-candle-tatting-pattern.html

I have a few tatting pieces, WIPs, too.   Maybe 2026!!

 

Nanduti Patterns for Christmas

 I'm used DMC Coton Perle 12 - Color 3823 for the spokes and diamond 

knotted shapes inbetween the petals.

DMC Coton Perle 8 - Color 321 for the petals [(Daisy / Margarita (flor de)] & woven necklace pattern (Mbo'y o collar) - rim of circle.  (Circle is 2.75")

DMC Coton Perle 8 - Color 3345 (green) for knotted circle edges.

Ñandutí Patterns for Christmas

Instructor:  Dawn Loving.

The  Ñandutí sessions are

thru Virtual Education via The Lace Museum.  

 Ñandutí is a traditional Paraguayan needle-woven lace.

Circles started, DMC Coton Perle 12, Color 3823 

- large snowflake pattern

-small flower pattern

 Thought she was watching me -- she was watching Taylor Swift on t.v. (last night).

 

Nanduti Patterns for Christmas (2nd session)

 I'm using DMC Coton Perle 12 - Color 3823 for the spokes and diamond 

knotted shapes inbetween the petals.

DMC Coton Perle 8 - Color 321 for the petals [(Daisy / Margarita (flor de)] & woven necklace pattern (Mbo'y o collar) - rim of circle.

DMC Coton Perle 8 - Color 3345 for knotted circle edges.

The knotting w/3823 is a challenge - pretty though.  Should be the last part of this circle.   The next circle - snowflake pattern .... stay tuned.

Ñandutí Patterns for Christmas

Instructor:  Dawn Loving.

The  Ñandutí sessions are

thru Virtual Education via The Lace Museum.  

 Ñandutí is a traditional Paraguayan needle-woven lace.

In addition to the sessions, I've been using:

 

 

Nanduti patterns for Christmas

This is a start -- I'm using DMC Coton Perle 12 - Color 3823 for the spokes

and DMC Coton Perle 8 - Color 321 for the petals [(Daisy/Margarita (flor de)]

I have some 'green' knots to add on the outside rim, and a woven center inbetween the knots. (Mbo'y o collar / Necklace).

Ñandutí Patterns for Christmas

Instructor:  Dawn Loving.

The  Ñandutí sessions are

thru Virtual Education via The Lace Museum.  

 Ñandutí is a traditional Paraguayan needle-woven lace.

 Close up (WIP).  The outside rim fibers are laced with the spoke fibers. 

and needleweaving six petals.

 Medicinal Plants in the Nanduti.

Winter Park, FL

For me, I found the lace in these

two paintings interesting .... from the

Manner of Dress Exhibit

(13 Sept 2025 to 4 January 2026)

Imagine wearing all this!!

If you are in Winter Park, FL -- free to visit.

https://www.rollins.edu/rma/

BONUS:

Don't skip the lovely Rose Garden in the Park.

 Festive