Planning ahead

I bought some beautiful fiber from Marilee.   If you have not tried her HDT, head over to her etsy and see the lovely colorways!   A dream to tat with, too.   If Simon wasn't loose, I'd get it out of the safe place and take pictures ; )    As Simon is into everything, it is n't a good idea right now!

Marilee's Beaded Tatting Finery

Boutique Tatting; Jewelry and Gift

Designs + Patterns

Up and Tat 'Em

Jewelry + Gift Tatting Patterns

I brought a few tatting books with me to a recent gathering of creative friends.   My GFs are so talented and delightful to be around.   They teach classes, take classes -- bead jewelry, publish books -- crochet-bead jewelry [more on that in another post], knit, needlepoint, neeedlework on linen, etc.    My GFs seemed to enjoy Marilee's books and tatting projects.    I had them select something they would like, in the future.    Seems Marilee has a little bit of everything, in lovely colorways, and seems to be varied enough for all jewelry tastes.    I brought all four of her tatting books and GF, Sue, brought a Bead + Button magazine which featured Marilee's designs + an earring pattern..    They chose patterns from the three books shown above.

Currently,  I'm in the planning part of gathering up my fibers and beads.  These will be made with Marilee's HDT and Lizbeth fibers.  I have some beads, and GFs will pitch in with beads from their stash, too.  I want to use some fiber in my stash to test-tat some of the skills needed in the patterns.   Tho, am looking forward to creating something unique!    I'm hoping to get a few jewelry-things tatted this year and Wish me Luck!!!   I hope they will turn out as lovely as items shown in the books!   

Gathering of Tatters [Part Two]

Continued from previous post ...

Diane aka Lace-lovin' Librarian

made origami bags for each of us.

I have seen her bags when she

would share photos on her blog +

am over-the-moon to own my own.

Aren't they wonderful??

Cheerful color, well constructed,

and really .... just too kewl.

Isn't this a fantastic origami pouch?

When you lift up the flap, there are outside pockets

on each side -- wonderful to protect

the tatting inside from poking shuttles and scissors.

The bottom is rectangular + three balls of

fiber are a perfect fit.

If you are interested in sewing

and bag construction, there are a couple sites

on-line with patterns ... please visit:

Quilts a Lott:  Origami Pouch (tutorial)

Thx Diane!  Your kindness and generosity

overwhelm me!

Do you visit Yarnplayer's blog?   Was really happy

to meet Marilee + she was gracious, agreed to autograph my books.

She brought her bracelets which she has up on her blog.  

They are so stunning!!!!!

She even had a gift bag which included

some stunning hand dyed fibers which she sells

on her ETSY site.  

She also brought some skeins if we were

interested in purchasing.

IMO, the photos don't do the colors justice.   They are quite lovely.

I felt like a kid in the candy store going thru Marilee's bin of fibers --

 each skein rich in color,  and top notch in quality.

I continue going thru the lessons from Marilee's

Craftsy Course.   It is easier for me to learn

by listening and watching vs. diagrams and photos.

Somehow, watching tatting in motion 

makes my brain happier ; )

I enjoyed going thru Diane's tatting books, and Barbara's lace book.  What fun to see the variety of tatting shuttles, and tools.    A terrific opportunity to learn new skills and 

share tatting with enthusiastic friends.

Thx for the invitation - I look forward to getting together again.