tatting SCMR size 20 vs size 10

 Top size 10, Tourmaline, Marilee Rockley's on line  / Yarnplayer's HDT.  Lower one size 20, Lizbeth.   Col. 139, Fruit Fizz

These are my pieces, which will grow up to be wrist length or necklace length -- from Tatted Wrist On Line Class, pattern + instruction by

Kelli Slack ~ Kelli Slack Designs c.2023

www.kellislakdesigns.com

Previous post has practice piece pictures from patterns.

link here.

 All my 'stuff' side-by-side.  I just need to remember the two patterns are a tad different -- I started with the swivel on the size 10.   Will attach the swivel on size 20 once finished with the 'length' which may be a mistake/challenging.   Will see when I get there.   And, there is yet another pattern for me to try - interlocking.    Pattern is available on Kelli's web site.

https://www.atwistedpicot.com/shop/p/wrist-body-strap-in-tatting?rq=strap.   Nice photographs of all the finished pieces.   Plus a GREAT picture of the interlocking one which I have not tried (yet)

 

Tatted bracelets / straps

 A mess on my table.  I've got Marilee Rockley's HDT Tourmaline, in size 10 -- once I make practice pieces, planning to make a lanyard with "Tourmaline" - I have 2 skeins.  My friend, Beth, gave me some beautiful beads - should be attractive once completed.

These are practice pieces -- from Tatted Wrist On Line Class, pattern + instruction

Kelli Slack ~ Kelli Slack Designs c.2023

www.kellislakdesigns.com

I used my magnetic shuttles from Handy Hands - Dreamlit for the 1st & 2nd patterns.  Probably would have been easier to use a shuttle w/hook for the 3rd pattern - ie, Dreamlit.

 

The Beaded Bracelet & Charms pattern, is available on the Twisted Picot web site.    As are the Wrist and Body Strap patterns - there are FOUR patterns included.

After a little practice piece (pink fiber) I started a Self Closing Mock Ring (w/beads) using Lizbeth Size 20, Col. 139 with a large Clover Brand Shuttle.   The size 20 pattern is a tad different from the size 10 pattern; however, I wanted a narrow tatted piece --

Looks like the fourth pattern is an interlocking piece. Maybe later - will get thru that one. 

 Eventually, will choose one of the patterns for Yarnplayer's HDT.  These patterns are for swivel lobster claws.

 https://www.atwistedpicot.com/shop/p/intermediate-tatting-booklet?rq=intermediate%20tatting.   I took the Intermediate Tatting (zoom) sessions in 2023.   I learned SO MUCH!!!

 

Hearts (from Magic Square):

Magic Heart Pattern from

Muskaan's blog:  muskaan's TIPS - T*I*P*s Around the Home.

I used Marilee's HDT (Yarnplayer).    Left over on a shuttle.   

I might have enough fiber for one more heart.

https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2015/02/tatting-pattern-heart-patterns.html

Link here - re. Magic square:

https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2014/11/deconstructing-patterns.html

Link here - re. Magic Square bookmark:

https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2018/01/better-than-nothing.html

 

Year in Review - Part II

 

Anna McDowell

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Marilee Rockley's Beaded Path

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Loretta Holtzberger

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  Kaye B. Judt

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Beaded Lace Bobbins

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Patti Duff Mini Tats

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EGA Course

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 Kalofer Rose (OIDFA)

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Karen Thompson

 On to 2026 . . . . 

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.

 

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!!

 

Next

From the Netherlands, Fish shape tatting shuttle..

ETSY store:   https://www.etsy.com/shop/Banyek.

The enameled copper butterfly piece, 

from Tattered Armadillo, ETSY,

is Butterfly Tatted Edging Pendant.

Up next on my table.   The instructions in the kit, 

c.2020 Gretchen L. Miller,

encourages tatters to "personalize your butterfly as you tat".  Suggested adding seed beads - create bead picots for sparkle, change picot lengths.    So, I'm trying to be creative,

searching thru my beads - and I find this elegant HDT by Marilee, (Blog:  https://yarnplayertats.blogspot.com/) HDT fiber: Link to Marilee's new on line store.

https://goimagine.com/marileestatting/.   Thinking I may use

Marilee's HDT and see how it comes out.    

The little motif, in photo, from Motifs for Marie.

Motif #23.   Lizbeth size 20, Col. 185.

This charming book (copyright Kaye B. Judt 2009) has 

many small motifs.   As far as I am aware, can 

still be purchased thru tatting stores/vendors.

 

The Evening Star Quilt Guild of Anderson IN decided to use tatted motifs for flower centers in their quilt.

The "Marie" is Marie Webster - home in Marion, IN.  I

have not been there. https://quiltershalloffame.net/.

 I've been doing

well emptying shuttles of fiber left overs on the tatting shuttles.

Still have a few to go .... 

 I turn them into the Indiana Lace Chapter, https://lafayettelacemakers.blogspot.com/, Lafayette Lacemakers ... The lace samples are attached to chapter business cards and distributed at public events.

 

Bi-Color start ....

   This is a start of the 

Bi-Color Fringe edge.   I'm using Yarnplayer's Fiber, Size 10.

It is a lovely fiber to use.   For these sessions, suggested fiber is size 10, Lizbeth -- thought I'd give Marilee's HDT a try.   Was wonderful to use & beautiful color (IMO).

Pattern:   Bi-Color Fringe lace edging.

[aka party hats!!!]

Pattern & Instruction

c.2021 Victoria Ong

Victoria Ong's Website:   https://flowersinthreads.com/#home

She also has wonderful You Tube Videos on her You Tube Channel:

https://youtube.com/@flowersinthreads4168?si=PsNMxFks8CQshn4G

On Line Class/Education thru The Lace Museum, Virtual Education.

 

Tatting: Beaded Path Bracelet

I used Lizbeth Size 10, Color 627.

I had made a blue bracelet

a few years ago.   I like the #627 color,

made a nice piece.

Pattern:   Beaded Path

c. Marilee Rockley

Annie's Tatting:  Tatting

With Beads Jewelry.

ISBN:  978-1-59012-671-4

Yarnplayer's blog - LINK.

Endrucks 1920 Project

Monthly Challenge.

Endrucks pattern #43 reworked

by Maria Grazia.  

I used Yarnplayer's HDT Parakeet, size 20

and Lizbeth size 20, Color 170.

Endrucks 1920 Project Facebook Group. Link HERE.

Muskaan's T I P S blog, link HERE.

Marilee Rockley:

Yarnplayer's Etsy store, link HERE.

Yarnplayer's tatting blog, link HERE.

 

Small bobbin lace project + Marilee's Watermelon tatting pattern

 Pattern:  Heart Fans + Spiders.

   c.Karen H. Thompson, 2021.  

I used Gütermann thread. 

Colors 325, 391, 733.  100% Silk.  

3" long, 3/4" wide. 

Did you see the awesome Tatted Watermelon pattern on

Yarnplayer's Tatting blog???   Check it out.

 

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