Applique Flower - Success at Last

Remember this? I finally realised what went wrong. I followed the instructions in the pattern to use a 17mm picot gauge. What I did not know was how the picot gauge was used. I usually use it horizontally but in this pattern the gauge was used vertically so my picot was half the size it should have been. Imagine me trying the weave the picots into a space half the original.




Well, here it is. A pattern called Applique Flower in Rosemarie Peel's book "Tatting for Pleasure". I used Flora Size 20 threads in three colours #208, #234 and #246.

Shuttle for Exchange - Pink Butterfly

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I sent out all 3 giveaway packages yesterday to Tara, Robert and Grovenore. I'm hoping that it will arrive safe and without any huge delays.

Now, this little pink shuttle with white butterflies is up for an exchange. You can send me one that is blinged/decorated or unblinged. If you have a Sew Mate pointed tip shuttle, that is preferred. I love those shuttles.

If you like to take part in this exchange, just leave a comment here and contact me via e-mail with your mailing details. First to indicate will get this shuttle.

I will bling more shuttles for exchange. So even if you are not the first to indicate, at least I will know how many people are interested to do another shuttle exchange. Do note that comment moderation is activated.

Fuchsia Spray

This pattern is from Rosemarie Peel's "Tatting for Pleasure" book. Tatted in Flora Size 20 threads in variegated green and variegated pink. I love this plant but Singapore is just too hot to grow them. But now, I could tat a whole lot of them.

Winners of 1000th Post Giveaway

Thank you for all your kind words and participation. Your ideas for use of the magnolias were wonderful. I hope you had fun and even if you did not win, do try the magnolia pattern. However if you do not tat, just send me an e-mail and I will see what I can do. I do love to do exchanges for thread, shuttle or anything handmade by you.

I know some of you left kind wishes and asked not to be included in the giveaway, but the unwritten rule here is that if you comment on a giveaway post, you are in the draw, I'm afraid. And . . . all past giveaway winners are encouraged to participate and win, again and again.

First winner - Tara

Second winner - Robert

Third winner - Grovenore

Winners, please e-mail me your mailing details and these will be sent off to you as soon as I can.

Little Teapots

My favourite from these set of three is the small red teapot - fat and stout. These are from Martha Ess' "Tea is for Tatting" book. I am currently tatting the Antique Rose Tea Set from the same book. Will post it when I'm done. In the meantime, this is what I have so far.

P/S

The 1000th post giveaway is now closed. I will announce the winners in tomorrow's post. Do look out for it.

Magnolia Blooming

The magnolia petals fold spirally into a bud. It is a blooming magnolia. This magnolia is a little larger about 2.5 inches across, I tatted it again using a larger sized thread. In this colour, it could also pass off as a lotus bud.

Need To Try Again

"I give up! . . . . .

No, let's give it another go"

After another 10 minutes of tatting,

"I give up again, and what a mess I made . . . .

No, I am going to try to do this"

After sleeping on it and trying again, I really gave up this time.

I will have to try this all over again . . . Hmmmm maybe next week.

Tatted Butterflies - Iris #2

I have tatted this Iris butterfly before here. It is in the same colour scheme using Lizbeth 20 Tropical Punch and Azalea Medium; but this time the variegated thread is used in the lower wing, outer edges of upper wing and body. I like the shape of this butterfly. It measures about 7.5 inches across.

Dragonflies Galore

These were also included in Judy's package. The pattern for the dragonflies are here for the Falaisie Road Dragonfly and here for Debbie Arnold's Little Beaded Dragonfly.

Flurry Snowflake

This post is especially for Fox of Tat-ology. She wanted some inspiration and how could I refuse her. So here it is!! Just finished and not even dry yet (top).

The Flurry Snowflake is Jane Eborall's pattern and you can get the pdf file from Jane's pattern page. It is a pretty and amazing pattern. Thank you Jane.