Tatting: some of my pieces

 Shoal of Fish 

Pattern by Alexandra Stillwell

I put this together

for the DuPage County Fair.

Lace making demonstrations continue

Sunday until 3pm.

Link Here - Fair

(previous post for more info)

L.A.C.E. Website Link:   https://sites.google.com/view/illacemakers/home?authuser=0

 

Going to the Fair?

 

Thursday - Sunday

July 25-28, 2024

12 noon - 5p.m. (7/25-27)

12 noon - 3p.m. (7/28)

The L.A.C.E. Lacemakers and Collectors Exchange Guild

will be at the DuPage County Fair, Home Ec Building

held at the fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. USA

President, Malinda, says L.A.C.E. members will staff a booth in the Home Ec building (which is air conditioned)

Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, 2024 from noon to 5 PM.

So stop by and see what is on their pillows

Thursday-Sunday - This week end.

DuPage Co Fairgrounds Link

2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

Tatted edges

This is Fig.99* in the Complete Book of Tatting by Rebecca Jones.   I used Lizbeth size 40 Col. 646 and Flora 50 Col. 592.

This is Marguerite in the book A Pattern Book of Tatting by Mary Konior.  I used Flora size 50, Col. 592 and Anchor 40 Mercer Crochet, Col. 0893.  I really really (did I say really?) like the Anchor color of this fiber.  I'm not sure if any other fiber has this shade.   

*As the fibers were two different sizes, I added a few more DS and P to the green chains.

 

Tollway Tatters: Diane

This is the beginning of a spinning wheel, design from Tatting with Visual Patterns by Mary Konior.    Started by Diane, who blogs as Lace-lovin' Librarian, using Omega fiber.

 And, before we packed up all our tatting tools, this is what it looked like:

So interesting to see how the different colorways in fibers create a secondary pattern!!!   This fiber and design will be a winner once finished.

In addition to the lovely tatting, Diane is weaving bags!    Her Mom gave her a saori loom for her birthday ... when she arrived at the Tollway Tatters gathering, she brought a large shopping-bag size FULL of woven bags.   Each creative and special - all made with an original pattern designed by her Mom.     And, yes, she is selling them.   Not sure how she can part with all her lovelies ... but, there you have it .... look at the bags:

  

  

Haven't seen enough bags?   Take a peek - HERE, for more photographs !!!   See one you just HAVE to own?   Contact Diane.   I had such a good time pulling out her bags and taking pictures.    I ended up with my tatting in a knotted HEAP - oh no - oh yes, but, with patience, all became unknotted + I have become closer to finishing my edge.

This pattern is from Learn to Tat

by Jeannette Baker

Never leaving empty handed .... or, shall I say, 'so spoiled I stink' ....     

 What cool blue HDT do you see?    Yes, gifted by Marilee, aka Yarnplayer.   I have ideas for the blue.   Her colors are fabulous.   What inspiration for tatters.  

And Diane brought along a container of blinged shuttles for all of us to choose favorites!!!   Diane has that eye for embellishing shuttles, all so colorful and fun.   Want to see more?   Look on Diane [Lace-Lovin' Librarian]'s blog under shuttle bling or blinged shuttles .... very festive.  

 
 Both of the shuttle sides are decorated + have a sparkle, glitter in the seal.   These bad Boyes are in tip top shape.  

 Thank you!  Thank you!  

Four hours ...

The pattern is Marguerite by Mary Konior

from The Tatting Book of Patterns, p.29.

HH Lizbeth Size 20, Col 603.

I am a member of Lafayette Lacemakers & IOLI.   To keep the non for profit status, members keep track of volunteer time, which is submitted annually.   For tatting, it had always been a challenge to 'time' myself.   Recently, I found an on-line stop watch - link HERE, or in sidebar ... which has been a great helper for keeping track of time.    This edge is about 22" (I put as much fiber on the Lacis Shuttle that it would hold!)

Perhaps I will find another pattern for a 2nd edge to donate.   This one is easy to do as I have the pattern memorized.   

wee bit of tatting

Had some shuttles with beads loaded & made some doodles.   Grace Tan's heart pattern can be found on her blog - Grace Tats.   Carol's Butterfly pattern in the side bar or HERE.  I used Lizbeth, size 20 colors 139, 145 (pinks), 185 (blues/lavender).

While gathering with girlfriends, I tatted a familiar edge.                     

 The edge is called Marguerite
pattern by Mary Konior from A Tatting Book of Patterns.   Tatting for the Lafayette Lacemakers.    Not sure what event, but will be donated to the chapter for a Lace Demonstration event.   Using size 20 Lizbeth Color 603.    We were at the public library and after a test sample, I wandered upstairs to the book room.  The book with Johannes Vermeer's painting on the cover caught my eye first ... (The Girl with a Red hat, 1665/67).

 I found these five books, in five minutes, to total $4.50.   There are three books from a series called World of Art. Impressionism to Abstract Art has 207 illustrations, only 32 in color - but a nice book!  An AIC book about their collection -- and what I think a textbook with a beautiful photograph "Portrait of a Young Woman, called Mlle. Charlotte du Val d' Ognes"  1785.   Such a lovely image - says it is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.   So, I paid the $$$$ and am still awake browsing the art work instead of sleeping!!!   All are in good shape - and I didn't overpay per bookfinder.com prices.   Fun ness.

Tatting for Feast

Tatted with Lizbeth
Size 20, Color 603
for Lafayette Lacemakers.   

I have two lengths of trim completed  for

Feast of the Hunters' Moon.   

Pattern by Mary Konior

Marguerite

from:  A Pattern Book of Tatting

page 29

Marguerite

Marguerite

Tatted with Lizbeth
Size 20, Color 603
for Lafayette Lacemakers.   

I hope to get at least two lengths of trim completed  for Feast of the Hunters' Moon.   

Pattern by Mary Konior
A Pattern Book of Tatting.

Happy Tatting Day *

Thought I try something different, try to create a tatted edge.      I admit, I've never tatted an edge before.   Why?   I'm not sure!                                                                                                                                                   The top one is Mary Konior: Corn and Chaff, from Tatting in Lace (borrowed book from the IOLI Library ) - I adjusted the join picot size a couple times + I've got a good sample!      

The other one is from Handy Hands newsletter.    Old and New Designs in Tatting.   I think it looks terrible.   I like the way the edge looks in photo; however, mine is pretty twisted!   I'm thinking there must be an easier way to tat this edge.    Or, a way to tat without such a 'twist'.

However you celebrate - enjoy the day ; )     If you tat, tat well today ; )

*Per Holiday Insights web site:   

International Tatting Day

When: Always on April 1st

Tatting Day has been celebrated internationally for over 4 years now. 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. Often, they celebrate by eating chocolates and making tatted lace.

Mary Konior

It is HERE!!!   I ordered via 

bookfinder.com listing.   Our local library

was not able to find a copy thru Inter Library Loan.  

Mary Konior:  A Pattern Book of Tatting c.1985

I kept checking (almost daily) to find a seller who would ship to USA + 

not charge oodles of $$.    This copy is in excellent condition.

First up - the Hen & Chick edge (can see photos on Diane's blog

post:    In the Pink    )

Our local library was able to obtain 

Tatting Patterns by Mary Konior

thru the Chicago Public Library.

I have it until April 8th.

Both are wonderful books - I need to get over this

dreadful cold bug so I can be shuttle happy!!!!