Saturday 8 February 2014

My Jacaranda Tree



If I had a garden I would love to plant a Jacaranda tree.

Instead this will have to do. Using Helma Siepmann's tree design, I tried ot make it work with catwalk picots, reverse knots and picot rings. If you would like to try it yourself link here.

Now I have to find an easier way to attach these to the backing fabric. I was thinking of using fabric glue to fix the positions, then sew it in with invisible thread. 


Does anyone have an easier method?
Is it possible to use the fusible web?

On another note - The Book Depository is giving friends a 10% discount coupon to use by 26th February. 
Do let me know if you need a coupon. 
You will need to supply an e-mail address for the coupon.

13 comments:

  1. I'd love a coupon! - I think my email address is in my profile, isn't it? October is Jacaranda time here in Brisbane and it is stunning. Many people paired the planting with Flame trees, so that when they're all in bloom next to each other, the effect is very beautiful. Jacaranda time is also the start of exam time here for students - legend says that if a blossom falls on your head, you will fail the exam!
    But they are not always good - after rain, the blooms on the ground can be very slippery and frail older people have had bad falls.
    Yours looks nice and safe though!

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    1. Hi Maureen, Just sent you the coupon. Thank you for your comment. I bet students and the elderly stay away from them. They are beautiful though.

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  2. I have not used fusible web yet but sounds good to try! I have found when tatting these little things to leave the ends long and I use itself to attach it to fabric. If felt I would not use a hoop but if fabric I would use a hoop. I have used smaller thread in matching color too!
    Love the seen and the bees!

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    1. Thank you for the tip. I guess it would also be good to add some embroidery stitches while sewing it in.

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  3. There are a lot of jacaranda trees in Southern Africa. I like your version. What are catwalk picots? Never heard that term before.

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    1. The tree trunk is formed with catwalk picots. It is described in the book. Tat a chain with picots in reverse (as you would tat knots in a split ring).

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  4. That is very pretty.
    Thank you for the links

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  5. Beautiful, it's a pity they don't grow in the UK or I would have one. Love your design
    Margaret

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  6. Very beautiful tatted picture!!! :)

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  7. Thank you Ladytats, Margaret and God's Kid.

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  8. Love the composition! I'm amazed at how you can even read patterns in Dutch! You are very resourceful!

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    1. Hi Val,

      No I cannot read Dutch but I do have her book which is in English.

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  9. Thank you for forwarding the coupon to me!

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