Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The new tatted collar
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Collar designing in progress
Still in the rough draft stage, I'm finding some elements for my new pointed collar that I really like but putting all together is a challenge. I'll keep going!
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Sneak peek at my design work in progress |
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Celtic Mardi Gras and Working on a Collar
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Monday, January 2, 2023
New tatting pattern "High Gear"
New pattern! High Gear
Thursday, December 8, 2022
More Poinsettia, Jane's Peace Dove
There's been some progress on the "Gear" earrings pattern. After much experimentation, I finally succeeded in designing a gearless version! No picture yet (I'm keeping it a surprise). The pattern will probably be ready in a few weeks - January, or next year, however you look at it.
The picture below shows the ornament I tatted from the dove pattern designed by Jane Eborall. Old picture, since I haven't decorated anything yet, but leaving it here in case I don't have anything to blog about until after the holiday season. Wishing you peace and joy!
Friday, November 18, 2022
Hand dyed "Snowflake" is back
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Hand dyed thread "Snowflake" |
Just a coincidence that the weather around here brought the first snowfall the same week that I listed a batch of hand dyed thread "Snowflake" in my Etsy shop. (By the way, more "Poinsettia" will be the next batch.)
The snow covered the last of my late autumn flowers. This picture of purple "Sweet Alyssum" reminds me of the colors of spring crocus in the snow, so I will look forward to spring! (No worries in Wisconsin climate about Alyssum becoming invasive, as our cold winter freezes it out.)
I ran across this photo of my pattern of "Gear Earrings" and I decided to continue work on the pattern. I'm in the process of designing a variation with a tatted "gear" center in place of the metal one. This will make the pattern do-able for tatters who don't have access to, or don't want to use the metal gear finding. Hoping to finish this pattern before the end of 2022, otherwise it will be ready to list on Etsy in early 2023!