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.

Umi & Tsuru October 2010 Blog Giveaway

Tatted in Lizbeth 20 Mountain Breeze with gold Delica beads onto a bronze-tone metal filigree. Swarovski crystal pearls in olive green (5mm) sewn into the centre. About 3cm across and hangs approx. 5cm down.

If you would like a chance to win this, just leave a comment before 27 October 2010. I will use the random number generator to pick a winner.

Thank you for all your comments. I am so glad you like them. I found the filigree in our local bead shop. Thanks to TattingChic, I have new visitors. All are welcome to participate, even past giveaway winners. There isn't a pattern to these earrings, I just tatted a simple edging around the filigree, added some beads and picots. The pattern of the frame I tatted for TattingChic is Maids of Honour from Mary Konior's Tatting with Visual Patterns (pg 41). See the post of it here. I hope this will encourage you to tat too.

Princess Umi and Tsuru

When the pillowcase is changed, she is the first to notice and sit on it. She has a nose for fresh linen. This pillow is not her bed but you cannot prevent her from lying on it, when she feels like it.

And . . . . when Umi is not looking, see who invades the pillow and gets comfy. Tsuru is in deep sleep. She loves to bury her face.

Mimosa Earrings

This is a pattern called Mimosa from a Japanese book called Peikko by Takako Kitano. The patterns in this book are all very simple but I love the photography and the items created.

Above is my interpretation of the pattern tatted in Milford Size 40 in taupe.


And in Milford Size 40 in white.

The book cover (above) and the original mimosa necklace, earrings and bracelet in the book (below).

Noir Fleur and Leaf Necklace

This is a shorter lariat with leaves and flowers tatted in black accompanied by little filigree butterflies. Knot it close to the neck or much lower. Wear it to the front or to the back. More photos in my Etsy shop here.

Mail from England

Who doesn't love receiving mail? Especially when it comes in such lovely handwriting on handmade paper with flower petals and wax sealed. Thank you Joelle for the lovely letter and beads. I love the little tatted leaf which wrapped around the package. You did not have to but I do appreciate the gesture. Thank you so much!