Complete Book of Tatting by Rebecca Jones

 

On the left, a butterfly pattern based on one found in Complete Book of Tatting by Rebecca Jones (p.71)  -- on the right Jon Yusoff's dragonfly pattern.    link to pattern HERE

I may have tatted more - from this book.   I am 100% sure I used it for reference many times.

I had to see if I had photos of the tatting I made from Rebecca Jones book.   And I do, have photos.  I think it might have been the first tatting book I ever purchased.   For information on any of these pieces, see the link below.

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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.

 

doodles ....

One of my GFs had some left over Delica beads, from her projects, and I was happy to take the beads off her hands!!!  I got them out this evening and used them with some tatting.   I mixed up a few colors.  Delica Bead (DB):   DB 625, DB 1107, DB 11, DB 133, DB 853.    I used Lizbeth size 20, Col. 131.

On the left, a butterfly pattern based on one found in Complete Book of Tatting by Rebecca Jones (p.71)  -- on the right Jon Yusoff's dragonfly pattern - Link Here.

Usually, I would put the beads on the fiber around my hand while making rings - and the beads would be in place of picots.   This time, I left the beads on the shuttle until I needed them - and made the picots.   A bit different for me [tho tatters who frequently use beads, probably will laugh!].   I also tried adding beads in the picots/joins with a crochet hook.   It was okay, once I got used to it.

Tatted up some butterflys too.   The beads add shimmer and extra color!   What fun.   

I had so much mending to do this past week.  Below, are photos of Mr. Katt (Simon).   I had some catnip in the cabinet - and got it out to make some cat nip toys (request by DD).   The cat was all over the cabinet.   Would not stop searching.   So, put him out of the room, made a cat nip toy for him and set it by the door.   Once he had his own NEW toy, I was able to finish the rest for tomorrow's mail!

tatting an edge

24" tatted edge.   I used Lizbeth size 20 - off white color.

Pattern from Rebecca Jones book, Complete Book of Tatting.  

I tatted this edge for a girlfriend.   She saw a stitched model, with tatted trim at House of Stitches.   I visited the LNS & realized, I actually had the needlework pattern in my 'stash'.   So, went on a hunt thru my tatting books, and found the pattern.   It was an edge with tatted rings, rings, rings, and rings.   I tatted a sample [or three] before I started the edge.   Tension pretty good thru the project!  

 (Above) this is the project with tatting ... (below) book where I found the pattern.   Both can be purchased in stores and on-line.   They are not out of print.

It is so pretty, I may need to stitch the project and tat another edge!!!

While sorting thru my stash, I came across a couple handkerchief packages - they are screaming for a tatted edge.   Perhaps my next adventure... 

butterflies

I made up a couple more butterflies from The Complete Book of Tatting by Rebecca Jones They are easier for me to tat now than the first try! These are size 20, LizBeth fibers

second tries

This is my second attempt & looks nicer than my first one: This is a first attempt & the picot + join was a challenge.At the bottom & the sides, there is a join and a picot. I was baffled by which fiber to use! How to join & how to get the picot to look nice. Eventually, I managed the join, then the picot. Why was that so difficult? IDK. I should have done a better job ending threads and the top 'v' of the heart. Looks sloppy to me. Maybe my next try at this motif will be with a solid color fiber instead of multi color fiber. I'm thinking there must be something to a practice piece & the final motif. The first time I try to figure out the pattern & the second time it seems easier - looks better. Perhaps that is why I am accumulating a stack of 'discards' or learning pieces! (Both motifs are from The Complete Book of Tatting Rebecca Jones using LizBeth, size 20 fiber.) ---------------- Visit The Textile Blog for a nice post on The Art of Tatting