Tatted Calaveras

When I saw this sugar skull pattern by Victats, I could not wait to tat it. The pattern she shared looked easy to tat and I really had fun with it. I like the layered look and how the eyes and nose were attached to the base. Thank you Vicki.

Shuttle Exchange with Tatting Goddess

Isn't she a truly rare beauty? A red Clover shuttle embellished by Tatting Goddess with sparkling gems. It looks so luxurious and it tats well too. The gems did not get into the way too much. I love it . . . and the story that came with it.

Also included the in the package (besides a string of red crystals, two wire circles and a teatime postcard) was this little pin keeper. The bead in the centre is magnetic and the pin is securely attached. On the retractable end you could attach your crochet hook. I decided to attach my picot gauge because I lose it very often in the folds of my clothes when tatting. This is ingenious. I have seen this retractable card holders before but never thought of using it this way. The tatting which Gina put on is such a clever personalisation and it matches my self made picot gauge. I am really going to enjoy this. Thank you so much.

Shuttle Exchange with Typstatting

This green Clover shuttle was decorated by Typstatting. It came with a tatted phone charm and a card with the most adorable Siamese cat. I showed Tsuru the card but she couldn't be bothered. I have on more than one occasion seen her react to birds on the television. No reaction here.

These threads which Typstatting sent were in exchange for shuttles too. It was most generous of her to offer to get me some Altin Basak variegated threads. The Lizbeth is #115 Springtime (one of my favourite Lizbeth colours). I have this colour in size 40 and now one in size 20. This plus two other sample threads. One is labelled L101 which looks like Lizbeth Springflowers and the other is not labelled. Thank you so much. I love the shuttle and the thread colours, and the extra goodies you included. Thank you for agreeing to do the exchange.

October Giveaway Earrings . .

goes to Valerie. There were 45 entries, which is a first since I started the giveaways. Thank you to all who participated and look out for the next giveaway which may be sooner than expected. I hope you had fun.

Pearl Tatted Bracelet

An example of pearl tatting using Lizbeth 40 Leafy Greens (#138) with charlotte beads size 11 (Col. 359). Matching the beads to the thread was fun. I usually buy colours I like and then try to match them later when I am about to start the piece. Just added a green crystal pearl as the bead and loop clasp.

Shuttle Exchange with Val

This is the shuttle I received from Valerie for the shuttle exchange. Could it be coincidence that she chose the same colour shuttle as the one I sent her and that it is my favourite of all the 5 Clover pastel shuttles. I do appreciate that Val took time to get these pastel Clover shuttles and the nail decals to decorate it. As soon as I received it, I started tatting with it. Isn't it pretty. Thank you Val!!

Grand Aura Necklace

I started this necklace by tatting the edging. A pattern from Anne Orr's Tatting Book #13 on page 6 Plate 14. Tatted in Lizbeth 20 in Vineyard Harvest (#131) with Miyuki Delica beads in pearl pink (DB210). It measures about 24 inches.

I added this antique silver-tone flower clasp in the front and then looked for a pendant to accompany this. I was browsing through Yarnplayer's 'Up and Tat 'Em' book and thought that the Grand Aura pattern (pg 7) would make a nice pendant to match. I looked for my focal beads and found a pink amethyst briolette and a Swarovski pearl.

This necklace is a belated birthday present for a dear friend. Did she like it? I hope so.

Cappuccino

This was the perfect end to a lovely lunch. It went well with the desserts that were offered. A beautiful heart design which I had to destroy but not before I took a photo. Outside the restaurant, in the hotel lobby, we had live songbirds serenading. A lovely touch.

Pearl Tatting

I thought it was about time I tried some pearl tatting. This is made into a simple necklace. It is for a friend who may want to wear it as it is or with a focal pendant. This is about 24 inches in length. I think I may make another one slightly shorter in a different colour thread and beads.

I love shopping for supplies and trying to match bead colours with the different variegated threads. This one is tatted in Lizbeth Berry Burst Size 40 with pearlescent Miyuki Delica beads (DB628).

Progress of Rose Garden

It is now half way done. I was not sure what shape I wanted when I first started this but I finally decided and hope it will turn out okay. I am blocking as I go along but I may have to use the steam iron for the final piece. I am tatting this in between other small pieces.