Ta Da - all four patterns

These are my pieces, 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.

 (To see the completed tatted pieces by designer, check out the webpage pictures:

  https://www.atwistedpicot.com/shop/p/wrist-body-strap-in-tatting?rq=pattern%20wrist )

Can also see my learning curve.   this way, that way, this size, that size, this fiber, that fiber, with beads, without beads .... LOL

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!!!

 

A pair of Beadable Lace Bobbins

  Ivy Leaves kit by Spangles

 The beaded piece is

a rectangle -- then "sewn" around the bobbin.

 

Beaded Lace Bobbin

 Sunflowers kit by Spangles.

Further along with the Ivy Leaf -- Beadable Lace Bobbin, only a couple rows of beads to add.   

Finished the Sunflower Bobbin.

http://www.spangles4beads.co.uk/Pages_Supplies/FrameSupplies_10_Bobbin.html

 

WIPs

WIP (works in progress)

Further along with the Beadable Lace Bobbin.

http://www.spangles4beads.co.uk/Pages_Supplies/FrameSupplies_10_Bobbin.html

small progress on Robin Perfetti patterns.

no progress on needle lace sunflower.

I've been enjoying caring for our grandaughter.

She is such a joy and a happy baby.

They grow and change so fast!

 

Beading kits for Lace Bobbins and Free Sunflower tatting pattern

Ivy Leaves kit by Spangles.

 Sunflowers kit by Spangles.

 This is what the Ivy Leaves bobbin looks like when finished.  I should have a pair soon.

 Sunny Sunflower tatting pattern.

https://needlesnbeadsnsweetascanbe.com/free-sunny-sunflower-tatting-pattern/

 

Beaded Lace Bobbin completed & Congrats to Battatter!!!

Contrats to Carol - check out her fair entries on her blog post:

https://battatter.blogspot.com/

 A challenge to roll the beads and sew on to the lace bobbin.   Pretty -- I purchased a 2nd bobbin and do not have enough beads for a "pair".   

It looks like Fire Mountain Beads & Gems sells the 11/0 Delica beads, temporary out of stock in the color needed, so will be able to purchase more beads and make the 2nd bobbin.   I have more kits for bobbins, thinking to count out the beads to see if there are more beads needed for "pairs".  They are easy to string and fun to make.

Pattern:  Ivy Leaves.   Lace Bobbin Kit by Spangles.

 Photo of Pattern - Ivy Leaves, before I wrapped on the bobbin for sewing.   Such a perfect fit.   Spangles - LINK HERE.

www.spangles4beads.co.uk

 

Beading my bobbins ....

 When I purchased the

kit - I wasn't sure how this would turn out.   I have a few rows to add - then will sew beads to the lace bobbin.  Kit is supposed to have enough supplies for two bobbins.   

So, I purchased the kit and a matching lace bobbin.   Now, counting all the beads, comparing with the pattern ... I will not have enough beads for a 'pair'.   Very disappointing.

This is the kit 

Ivy Leaves pattern

Company is Spangles

www.spangles4beads.co.uk

Chains, Rings + Joins: Second Session

Second Session:   Josephine ring (knot), Dimpled ring, 

onion ring (2 different ways), hiding tatted ends - adding fiber - encapsulation, Floating rings, Self-closing mock ring (SCMR), adding bead to SCMR, Split rings.

I really enjoy the classes/sessions with Kelli.  She has wonderful instruction booklets, seems so organized and knowledgeable of the topics she is teaching.

While much practice needed on my end - she has a nice way of demonstrating

the 'how to' and explains the 'why' - with original patterns to try.

She has another session (virtual education) in June

tatting a sunflower with a very unique 

center -- Yeah, of course I've already signed up!!!

Workshop with Kelli Slack via virtual education, Lace Museum.

Kelli Slack ~ Kelli Slack Designs ~ www.kellislackdesigns.com c.2022

Link Here.

 My supervisors.   I'm always interested in when they come into the room (while I'm on / in zoom session).   They seem to prefer listening to people on the zoom videos.   This session, they were pretty quiet.

 Callie gets really chatty when she brings toys into the room.   

 

treasures

 Nope.   Not a shuttle.   It is a plastic pin!  But I liked it and wanted it for my tatting tote.   A fun $5 find.

This lovely mug, with lace/button imprints was purchased at the Lubznik Art festival.   The maker said she uses crochet lace to imprint the pieces.  It is perfect in my sewing room.     https://www.undertheglaze.com/

 Lucky me with talented friends.   GF Beth made this delightful scissor holder -- The specialty stitches are stunning!!!

If you follow tatting blogs ... you will be familiar with Umi and Tsuru's blog.   She has hosted a few giveaways & I was one of the winners!   I know, right?   A beautiful pearl bracelet - and I've worn it several times.

 http://umintsuru.blogspot.com/2018/07/cream-pearl-bracelet.html.   Knowing you are familiar with the tatting -- don't hesitate to check out the jewelry, too!!! 

Not much tatting to share .... My sister was here for a visit (August) and we visited many vintage stores, antique malls, 2nd hand places.   The little clear box and drawers is fun for shuttles.    These 2 shuttles were spotted (and purchased) by my sister. 

 My sister is great to shop with.   She knows the good stuff from the not-so-great stuff, and has a good eye for value. 

  Isn't this cool? ($7 container)    It looks like it is made from the same plastic as some of my tatting shuttles.   

In the photo below, I made up some dish dresses for friends.   A spring cleaning sort of gift!!!  Knitting these charming dresses is a lot of fun.

gifts

A heart for a friend.

(It is one of Jon's Tat-a-Renda Pattern,

called Enchanter) 

Isn't this a beautiful bracelet?

A gift from GF, Beth,

who has a heart of GOLD.

I don't know a lot about beading; 

however, think this is memory wire.   

Too fun to wear!

Thx Beth.

gifts

I have friends who enjoy beading.
And they have so much talent!!!

They take classes - teach classes.

Recently, I was gifted with this
stunning blue + yellow crystal braclet
from GF Debbie (w/o blog).

It is stunning!!!

GF Pat gave me
these awesome hand dyed
silk ribbons
and a new silkie.

Don't you just love the
expression on the face???

Visit Pat on her blog
Pat Winter's Gatherings
for lovely textile gifts.

Her silk ribbon embroidery
and crazy quilting are
delightful eye candy!!!

thx so much!

I enjoy her silks as they
are a perfect weight and the colors
are spectacular.

She also sells her textiles in
art fire and
etsy
stores.

Lake County Fair

Handicrafts II (868) Bead GlassSecond PlaceMill Hill Jeweled Bar PinFiligree Victorian Rose

Jeweled Bar Pin

Mill Hill: Jeweled Bar PinFiligree Victorian Rose (kit)
I have had this kit in the closet a few years ... isn't it pretty when finished?

Bluestem Beads

Visited "The Most Amazing Shop" ... yeah, that is on the business card!!! I wanted something different for my blue blouse. This blue blouse changes colors -- it is the fabric. It is a combination of blue and red/pink. I swear. So, I found this awesome pink flower thingie -- and two strands of reddish beads & one strand of yellowish beads. And ... somehow, I'm going to combine the three strands with this pink flower. Wish me luck.

Bluestem Beads
300 Lincoln St.
Porter, IN 46304
219.926.9004

A few years back, I made this amulet
Perhaps I could use the darker red beads and space the lighter color ones -- similar to what I did with the amulet. Hmmm. Might be interesting.