Mail from Twisted Picot!!

I watched the video (above).

Ordered the book---this is a reprint of Tomoko Morimoto

book - which I didn't have.   Video-flip thru the pages.

Wow - a beautiful book loaded

with projects!

Gentle Tatting by Tomoko Morimoto.

A Twisted Picot

 

Another new book ....

 have I become a collector instead of a tatter???   LOL.    

 Look at this stunning butterfly.

... and heart ...

 ... and flower ...

These are photographs from the book.   

Fun Tatting Lace (Sugimoto)

Fun Tatting Lace (Sugimoto) (T495) - Handy Hands (hhtatting.com)

books!

GF, Denise, sent a nice e-mail telling me about Cathy Bryant's book, Tatting.    She had so many wonderful things to say about it --- that I looked on line & found on alibris site.    It is considered "complete beginner's guide to tatting" ; however, the information is very valuable (IMO) to those already tatting!    The nice step-by-steps, illustrations, and even a few patterns.   If you get the chance, give it a read.

Also, I recently acquired Tatting Lace 101 - Edging & Motif ideas 

(ISBN978-4-529-05695-3. )  80 pgs.    

Beautiful photos.   Excellent step-by-step & numbered diagrams.   

Printed in Japan c.NIHON VOGUE-SHA 2017

sorting

Hearts

pattern from Tatting Lace

"Asahi Original 424"    Printed in Japan

c.applemints 2013

Tatted with DMC Cebelia Crochet Coton

Ecru + #818 Baby Pink

          I was sorting thru my fibers to look for pastel colors.   I wanted to tat the patterns in the Japanese Tatting Lace book.    I'm so used to the LizBeth + have not used the Cebelia for awhile.     I hung the hearts up on a woven bag handle.   

After going thru fibers - and stash - I think I can gather up everything and put it away in one place!      

Lelia's 2014 movie

Tatting ... tatting ... well, not actually tatting - just news ....

If you didn't already know --- Fox has a new address for her blog Tat-ology.  Link HERE or Visit her at:   http://www.tat-ology.blogspot.ca/

I was delighted to have my name selected for Gracie's giveaway ... Needle Lace Flowers by Figen Cakir.   And, when envelope arrived, she enclosed a wonderful journal!   Isn't the cover pretty?   You may want to visit Gracie's blog, Needles, Pins + Dragonflies - Link HERE, to see her beautiful tatting, needlework, and more.   Don't forget to peek at her post - Rosie the Bear.   Too Cute!!!

 Notice a few shuttles hanging around the new books?  Yep, some round doilies and tatting shuttles arrived in the mail - from The Tatting Corner's recent sale.   I have not used the new shuttle with hook - pretty lime green : )  I bit larger than the Sunlit shuttle.    I thought I better start an 'edge' with a round piece, and not fuss with corners for my first try.

 

I saw this tatted edge on Tatlyn's blog, Tatting Treasures.    Then went on an on-line hunt!!!   I finally found the back issue of Old-Time Crochet (Autumn 1993)                   

 with the pattern.   It is Tatted Handkerchief Edging by Mary McCarthy.    I don't know if I'd put on anything - but was itching to give the pattern a try.

There are a couple more tatting related things in this issue:  Tatting Techniques by Rebecca Hollenbaugh  w/A Tatted Tab Collar in rose Motif and Picot Ribbon + Tatted Insertions.

Last load of laundry in the dryer - need to get the ironing started.   Enjoy!!!!!

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.

Planning ahead

I bought some beautiful fiber from Marilee.   If you have not tried her HDT, head over to her etsy and see the lovely colorways!   A dream to tat with, too.   If Simon wasn't loose, I'd get it out of the safe place and take pictures ; )    As Simon is into everything, it is n't a good idea right now!

Marilee's Beaded Tatting Finery

Boutique Tatting; Jewelry and Gift

Designs + Patterns

Up and Tat 'Em

Jewelry + Gift Tatting Patterns

I brought a few tatting books with me to a recent gathering of creative friends.   My GFs are so talented and delightful to be around.   They teach classes, take classes -- bead jewelry, publish books -- crochet-bead jewelry [more on that in another post], knit, needlepoint, neeedlework on linen, etc.    My GFs seemed to enjoy Marilee's books and tatting projects.    I had them select something they would like, in the future.    Seems Marilee has a little bit of everything, in lovely colorways, and seems to be varied enough for all jewelry tastes.    I brought all four of her tatting books and GF, Sue, brought a Bead + Button magazine which featured Marilee's designs + an earring pattern..    They chose patterns from the three books shown above.

Currently,  I'm in the planning part of gathering up my fibers and beads.  These will be made with Marilee's HDT and Lizbeth fibers.  I have some beads, and GFs will pitch in with beads from their stash, too.  I want to use some fiber in my stash to test-tat some of the skills needed in the patterns.   Tho, am looking forward to creating something unique!    I'm hoping to get a few jewelry-things tatted this year and Wish me Luck!!!   I hope they will turn out as lovely as items shown in the books!   

Local Quilt Show ....

Lovely finds in the "Garden Maze of Vendors".     Petals + Blooms web site link here.   I bought some 12 wt Sulky, needles, and a vintage hanky with tatted edge.  I probably should have picked up a spool of blue thread, too.   maybe next time.     Diane, blogging at Lace- Lovin' Librarian, was the first person I know who tatted with this Sulky fiber.   More on her post - link HERE

One of the vendors had closed a store 16 years ago.   Was an area of nostalgia!  I selected a charming sunbonnet sue pin.     Got to talking and she said she had a couple shuttles in a 'special bag'.  Not on display, under the table, behind the drape.    She gave them to me!   These shuttles are happy in their new home - Susan Bates [C J Bates + son Chester CT]and "Boye" improved.   [The Boye Needle Co. Chicago].

So many beautiful quilts - these were my favourite BLOCKS:

This, my favourite quilt - Ewe-Niquely Baltimore.   Sign said it was a Block-of-the-month - made in wool.  Very unique and lovely.   Also was given a special award from judge.  

 Thx Karol and Candy for meeting up with me.   I know I'm a snail when looking at everything.   You are both very patient and kind.

Additional kewl things found at the "Gathering Place Flea Market":

The books [above] are so BEAUTIFUL.   Both brand new, I paid $4/each

Bag of Buttons $3.   Plus one smaller bag for .50

More photos of quilts - if interested,

 Stitches of Life, link HERE.

For information on String-a-Long Quilt group, visit their web site - link HERE and Facebook page, link HERE.

Good Summer Reading

Caught up on reading while the storms were brewing ... 

Historical Fiction ...

[thx Sue D for lending me your copy!]

The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott

aka Patricia O'Brien

Knitting Mystery Series continues ...

Close Knit Killer

by Maggie Sefton

Both wonderful summer reads.    I went thru my book piles and want to finish 

 The Life of Objects by Susanna Moore 

[17 yo lacemaker in WW II]

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!!!!

misc

Jasper

(using cell phone)

He comes in - he wants out.

The night before last, he came in around Midnight + slept until around 5am

and wanted back out.

Last night, he came in around Midnight + slept until around 1am

and wanted back out.

I don't know where he goes - he keeps coming back!

Honey

(using cell phone)

Stays up on the desk and watches for Jasper's return.

They kinda ignore each other.

After seeing Diane's lovely tatted snowflakes,

I ordered the book - wow,

what a nice book of patterns!

A Veritable Tatted Blizzard

by Samantha Melnychuk

600th post GIVEAWAY

We have a winner ...

Beebee, blogging at

BeeBee's Quilts + More

Congrats!   Book will be mailed this week.

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Thx for stopping by my little blog -

hard to imagine 600 posts ; )

This book was from a giveaway.

It was offered on Beth's blog

Love, Laugh, Quilt.

I read it --- enjoyed it ---

and am ready to give it away to one of

my blog readers.

If you are interested in having this for your personal library - 

please leave a comment.

Please leave a way for me to e-mail you.

Drawing on Tuesday, April 10th

book store

Should I get this book:Review Here
OR
this book:
book review here

And, I must pick this up:

Art Doll Quarterly

I got it from the library ....

More information on the Web Site

Chapter One

Happy Valentine's Day

I just love flowers -- and these are especially beautiful from DHHappy Valentine's Day!
I heard the audio was outstanding & the book was a good read -- I opted for the audio from the public library. More information: Web Site Link Here.