Of the many colors offered in
Lizbeth brand cordonnet cotton thread, # 115
"Springtime" is one of my personal favorites. These earrings were tatted from my own
"Carnival" pattern, found in the
Tatted Jewelry book.
I was too eager to take the photo before blocking the earrings, but that's next. My favorite method for blocking tatting is to steam it with a hand held steamer with a plastic sole-plate that doesn't get hot. Mine is a vintage "Steamstress II", but a search may turn up something similar.
I was too eager to take the photo before blocking the earrings, but that's next. My favorite method for blocking tatting is to steam it with a hand held steamer with a plastic sole-plate that doesn't get hot. Mine is a vintage "Steamstress II", but a search may turn up something similar.
Lovely earrings! I used to have a Steamstress II. I have no idea what happened to it, but it worked great.
ReplyDeleteThose earrings make those colors even prettier!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour earrings do look great in that color (I'm not sure they wouldn't look great in any color!) I've been tatting quite a bit in "Springtime" as well. Haven't done any of it with beads yet, though I have some that would look good with it.
ReplyDeleteThose earrings are so pretty! I love looking at them. They are very springy.
ReplyDeleteQué hermosos colores, yo hice estos aros, siguiendo tu patrón. Muchas gracias por compartirlo. Saludos desde Chile :)
ReplyDeleteThese earrings are gorgeous, as usual! I don't know if I've asked before - What kind of camera do you use? Your photos are perfect and highly professional, as is all your work, including your tutorials and your blog. And apparently you're not having a problem with the new Blogger interface?
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued about the 'steam iron'. I guess I didn't think that would be possible - to get an iron that close to tatting, even with a special sole-plate!
Beautiful! I love how your color choices are always so perfect! The beads go so well!
ReplyDeleteVery nice color, Marilee!
ReplyDeletebeautiful earrings,pretty colours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earrings! Colours are great :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earrings love the colours
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Thanks for all the info
ReplyDeleteon the iron and the camera! I do have macro capability and I'm generally pleased with my now 6-year old camera (my first digital) but it has only 5mp. I also want a more powerful lens for zoom shots for birds, especially the blue herons at our local lake! I like knowing what cameras to look for and also software. But you're being modest about your photography skills!