Spring

(We are grateful.  The storms in our area were south of us & we have no damage.)

Had this out at the public library & didn't get much weaving accomplished.   Did not find any mistakes tho ...

The kit has fiber; however, I'm using Lizbeth, Size 20, Col. 159 & Col. 646 -- the kit comes with white fiber to complete four patterns.

Traditional Teneriffe Lace Patterns.

Pattern 2:   Spinning Star

c.2019 Heirloom Arts

Joan Brash kit & instructions.  

Kit includes custom loom, needle, fiber, + four patterns/instructions.  

This is an incredible book.  82 pages - and spiral edge.  Clear diagrams & lovely projects.  Charming cover!

 I have had our 16mo old granddaughter here q o week.   Wow.   Never a dull moment! Lots of closed doors, putting things higher up!  Overtired once she is back home.   She will be back here on the 23rd.  Not much tatting to report.    Did manage one angel wing -- and will launch the 2nd wing!   One day I will have a completed angel.

Lizbeth 20, Col. 601 and 11/0 Glass Seed Beads.

3 D Angel pattern & instruction

c. 2024 Patti Duff

from 2025 I.O.L.I. Convention 2025

IOLI Dallas

3D Angel

Pulled this out & finished the circle, lots of cupping - not sure it will make a difference once assembled.   The 2 wings are next -- Using Lizbeth 20, Col. 601 and 11/0 Glass Seed Beads.

3 D Angel pattern & instruction

c. 2024 Patti Duff

from 2025 I.O.L.I. Convention 2025

IOLI Dallas

 

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 . . . . 

IOLI Dallas: Tatted Oraments

 

 Class One:  3D Angel

 Class Two: Log Carrier

 Class Three: Star/Flower

 Class four was for finishing.   This photograph is from the convention web page - shows what the tatting I've started will look like (maybe by the holidays!)      Once I complete the tatted elements will assemble into the three ornaments.

Patterns + Instructions c.Patti Duff

 

Mini Tats: ( Modified ) Motif #58

 

I used Lizbeth, Size 20.

Col. 614 Lemon Lt.

Modified Motif #58 from

Mini Tats, 69 Petite Motifs by Patti Duff.

 Of Course!   I should have

used folded cardboard or this tatting tool (which was hiding in my tool box).

Bare Thread Space Tool / Picot Tool.

Would have made This Motif, #56, easier.  I thought I had

the thread lengths ok - yet, once tightened the rings,

threads stretched longer.

 This one (with bare threads) looks better.    Motif #40 from Mini Tats book.

Lizbeth Fiber

Color #170 Pineapple Parfait, Size 20.

These are some of the Mini Tats I've done (so far).  Have a few holiday patterns which I plan to create this Fall or Winter.

Face Book Album Link

Mini Tats: Motif #57

I used Lizbeth Dusty Rose Lt.

Size 20, Col. 621

Motif #57 from

Mini Tats, 69 Petite Motifs by Patti Duff.

 

Mini Tats: Motif #56

I used Lizbeth, Size 20,

Color 170 - Pineapple Parfait.

The bare threads!  This needs a do-over.

Lots of cupping --

Motif #56 from

Mini Tats, 69 Petite Motifs by Patti Duff.

These bare threads look better.

Motif #40

Lizbeth Fiber

Color #170 Pineapple Parfait, Size 20

 

Mini Tats: Motif #55

I used Lizbeth, #670

Victorian Red - Size 20

Motif #55 from

Mini Tats, 69 Petite Motifs by Patti Duff.

 

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

Tatting: Comparing fiber sizes

Blue Square Motif - Size 80 (lost label)

Dark Red Butterfly - Size 20, Lizbeth color 670

Round Motif - Size 40:   Lizbeth color 622

My trial(s) were created by me - to find a finer fiber that I could tat in order to complete a button.   Usually, I choose a size 20 fiber.   Wanted to try finer fibers.  I found the size 80 a challenge to control.    The 40 was easier for me to manage.   I wanted to tat a small motif and apply it to a covered button.   (without it looking clumsy.)

Pattern/Video for blue square motif:

Needles and Beads Sweet as Can Be Blog link HERE

Motif #54 from

Mini Tats, 69 Petite Motifs by Patti Duff.

Butterfly pattern given to me 

by my friend Carolyn R.

 

Motif #54

I used Lizbeth size 40, Color 622 Pink Med

Pattern from:

 

Motif #53

Motif 53 - I used Flora 20.  Color 09, Lot 201

Pattern:

c.1999 by Patti Duff