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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

"Eternal" tatted cross with 3-D rose center

The pattern is now available as pdf! Click here.

The structure of the 3-D rose in the center was inspired by Sharon Morgan's Jessica Rose, but I didn't use the "dimples" in mine, just plain tatted rings. The design of the cross itself is very simple, only vintage-style rings and chains.

I tatted the rose first (from my own "Roses" hand dyed thread), then lock joined the white thread at a picot between petals on the back. I opted to use lock joins (shuttle joins) at the places where the cross joined into the rose. Not sure if this is "right", but it's what I chose to try this time. I guess I thought "locking" each of the branches of the cross separately this way would give them more stability.

Eager beavers who want to try making these can probably figure out how it's done from the photos - go right ahead! It's fairly simple.
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    What a delightful pattern, Marilee! So elegant, but fairly simple to tat.
    Thank you!
    Katie V in Creedmoor NC

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  2. ValerieFebruary 4, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    love this, marilee. a very attractive tatted centrepiece. i'm sure the wearer will get all heads turning on her... :)

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  3. TattycatFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    This is sooo pretty! Thank you for sharing it with us. It makes a beautiful pendant.

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Very pretty, Marilee! I love the Roses set on white. It really sets off both the color and the design.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful pendant Marilee. It is going to be a sure fire winner with the jewelery crowd.

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  6. ChristineFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Marilee - what a stunning cross!! I have not tried any 3D tatting, but I think I might just have to now!!

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  7. connieFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    WoW that picture stopped me in my tracks. Beautiful idea, beautiful colors.
    Connie

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  8. DonnaFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Amazing. So beautiful. I would end up with a mess. Thank you for sharing your work.

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  9. Marilee RockleyFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Thanks, everyone! I can see that I'm going to have to write up a pattern and tutorial for this! First, though, I'll make a couple more, so that I can figure out the approach that seems to make most sense.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    What a beautiful rose! It looks lovely on the cross. Beautiful work. Thank you for posting it! It would be lovely to have a pattern to refer to someday! :)

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  11. SingtatterFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Very striking piece, especially the colour combination. What thread size did you used, Marilee?

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  12. Marilee RockleyFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Ok, folks, I've finished writing the Eternal Rose tatted cross pattern! It's now available in pdf format, just click on the link I've added to the original post. If there are any problems let me know.

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  13. TattycatFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Ooh, thanks. I'll go have a look!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks for sharing such a attractive piece of work. I can't wait to make this cross for my dear mom who has been cancer free for 2 years. She'll love it.
    Again thanks.
    Bonnie Vancover Island B.C.

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  15. KrystleFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Oh how pretty! My list of things-to-tat is getting longer....

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  16. TAT19540February 10, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely rose. I could see it done in smaller thread with a small crystal on it and three of your cross pieces making a 'leaf'. If done in small enough thread it would make a nice pair of earrings! Thank you for sharing!

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  17. Carol Schockling LaweckiFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Marilee, Stunning! I think your Roses HDT looks beautiful on the white cross. Thank you for sharing the pattern.

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  18. TatskoolFebruary 11, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Lovely!

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  19. ChristineFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Oh Thank you so much for the pattern!!! Let's face it, I was NEVER going to figure out the rose on my own, I'm 100% sure I still get it after reading the pattern - I'll have to give it a try.

    Thank you for so generously sharing your patterns!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 22, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Thank You Marilee, knew could count on you for a pattern :) I am working on something and should be able to share soon. Lovely HDT too. Hopefully will be able to place an order in the future.

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  21. Marilee RockleyFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Thank you all for the nice comments! I'm glad you are enjoying the pattern.

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  22. CarolivyFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your patterns!
    Hugs
    Carol

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  23. RidgewomanApril 25, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    This was a fun pattern to do; but, I was fortunate to have one from your ETSY shop, so I could compare what I was doing with what you had done! LOL
    I used Nectarine for my rose as I didn't have any of the 'roses' (how did that ever happen? LOL)
    I made this for the In Tatter's exchange and it went to Judith Conners. I didn't have a nice satin cord, so used a complimentary ribbon.
    Thank you for the pattern. bj

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  24. UnknownJune 2, 2018 at 2:28 PM

    I love your patterns. Thank you so much.

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