InTatters http://www.intatters.com/ Free discussion forum dedicated to the art of tatting and tatted lace and other crafts. en Thu, 17 May 2012 09:07:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.intatters.com/images/misc/rss.png InTatters http://www.intatters.com/ Broken hooks http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8401-Broken-hooks&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:13:19 GMT These are Aero shuttles. I got them a long time ago. As you can see I've, inadvertently broken the hooks. I only like shuttles with a hook on the end.
Anybody want to trade these three for one with a metal hook on the end?
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8401-Broken-hooks Tatting Coretta Pendant By Jarmila Kršková http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8400-Coretta-Pendant-By-Jarmila-Kršková&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:17:32 GMT I am so thrilled with this. I have attached Frakira's pdf file she sent me. She has left it to me whether or not to share the pattern.
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Thanks again! I love it.
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]]> Member Patterns coretta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8400-Coretta-Pendant-By-Jarmila-Kršková Am thinking of ordering this book.. http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8398-Am-thinking-of-ordering-this-book..&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:57:43 GMT Tatted Bookmarks..Lene Bjorn * cross-shaped Does anyone have this I know its all diagrams,wondering if it would be worth getting.Thanks Tatted Bookmarks..Lene Bjorn
* cross-shaped
Does anyone have this I know its all diagrams,wondering if it would be worth getting.Thanks ]]> Tatting Talk Chessie http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8398-Am-thinking-of-ordering-this-book.. Tension question http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8396-Tension-question&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:17:16 GMT I apologise in advance if this question makes very little sense. I am a shuttle tatter (I rather like saying that!) but I have noticed over the... I apologise in advance if this question makes very little sense.

I am a shuttle tatter (I rather like saying that!) but I have noticed over the last couple of pieces that my tension is a bit... shall we say, all over the place?!

I know that generally I need to be tatting a little tighter but I am struggling to find a comfortable way to hold the non-shuttle thread or the ring around my left hand that is consistent. So I was wondering if people in the group would be able to either describe how they hold the thread or point me in the direction of pictures or video that shows that part of the process so I can compare differences to how I hold my thread. (most videos seem to concentrate on where the knot is happening rather than the whole hand.)

Thank you for any help in advance. ]]> Tatting Talk CreatingMeUK http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8396-Tension-question Romantic Heart http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8394-Romantic-Heart&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 04:43:48 GMT This was designed by Birgit and written by Beelizabeth. The thread is Lizbeth "Girly Girl."
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8394-Romantic-Heart Occhi Peacock http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8393-Occhi-Peacock&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 02:00:38 GMT I got my book today from crochetaustralia yay!!! May I ask for some help with the abbreviations please? On page 30 i am trying to understand... I got my book today from crochetaustralia yay!!!


May I ask for some help with the abbreviations please?

On page 30 i am trying to understand them but abit confusing to try and match them with the visual pattern ]]> How do I...? kittytat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8393-Occhi-Peacock Front/back tatting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8392-Front-back-tatting&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:24:25 GMT Could someone please explain the differences and why one technique might be preferred over the other? Could someone please explain the differences and why one technique might be preferred over the other? ]]> How do I...? Loretta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8392-Front-back-tatting Help me pick a color! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8390-Help-me-pick-a-color!&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:22:41 GMT I can see colors, but I have no idea which ones go together better. I kept hoping that I would learn in time... But the truth is that I often like... I can see colors, but I have no idea which ones go together better. I kept hoping that I would learn in time... But the truth is that I often like combinations that most others don't. :ermm:

So, here are my 2 motifs. The green is Lisbeth 138, Leafy Greens. The orange is from South America and came as a gift with no label. The Medium Pink is Lisbeth 621. Do you have a preference? Or, would you suggest another color?


Motif is from Priscilla No. 2, Figure 47 on Page 21.

Thank you all!
Linda R. ]]> Tatting Talk stringydogs http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8390-Help-me-pick-a-color! More Black Magic http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8389-More-Black-Magic&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 22:02:14 GMT I am just having a wonderful time with Mary Konior's Black Magic pattern. This bookmark is tatted with size 30 crochet cotton with a Lock Chain for the tail. Now that this one is finished, I can devote more time to getting the Black Magic Necklace finished now....almost to the center point of the first time 'round the pattern for the necklace. :thmbup:
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]]> Show and Tell carolivy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8389-More-Black-Magic <![CDATA[Oh Dear! I've Done It Again!]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8387-Oh-Dear!-I-ve-Done-It-Again!&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 15:38:59 GMT Last time I did this, I purchased 2 Pop-A-Bobbin shuttles and found I never used them, so I offered them for sale and thankfully they quickly found a... Last time I did this, I purchased 2 Pop-A-Bobbin shuttles and found I never used them, so I offered them for sale and thankfully they quickly found a very happy home in Tat-land. Much as I wanted to use them I them, I could not handle their bulk.

Now, I have gone and bought 2 GR-8 shuttles, one in a lovely lilac, the other white with green, and I LOVE them, but they are too deep for my small hands and I am very clumsy tatting with them. I have to stick to my LaCossette Aeros exclusively, I’m afraid. Live and learn...

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I have tried all week since I got them to make it work, but I am finally ceding defeat. I would be so relieved if someone wanted to purchase them (I will pay for any shipping costs) because I do not accumulate shuttles that I do not always use, as I am not a collector.

Anybody interested?

Just post me a message and we can talk.

Fox the Frustrated : )
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]]> Tatting Talk Fox Tats http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8387-Oh-Dear!-I-ve-Done-It-Again! Thread Heaven http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8385-Thread-Heaven&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 02:18:20 GMT Would a bit of beeswax work in place of Thread Heaven? I have lots of bees wax.:cry: Would a bit of beeswax work in place of Thread Heaven? I have lots of bees wax.:cry: ]]> How do I...? Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8385-Thread-Heaven Easy Split Chain http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8384-Easy-Split-Chain&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 15:38:23 GMT Jane Eborall gave me this site to learn the split chain. It is the best. I've watched it several times and my first tries were a little messy. But you soon learn that you want to keep the ds over to the left. And you leave the first half a little loose. Then you pull the second half to tighten the first then pull the shuttle to tighten the second half.
The next row is going to be a heart. I'll show it again when I'm finished.
Here's the site for Maire Smith's instruction on the easiest way to do split chains. I am so psyched and delighted that I've finally got it.
If you still have questions, on this demo, you can PM me. If I don't know, I'll try and find out. :yahoo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx5AMqmPxoA
]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8384-Easy-Split-Chain Your favorite Tatting Book? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8383-Your-favorite-Tatting-Book&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 14:51:15 GMT I was curious, what your (everyone's) favorite tatting book was, and what patterns you found in them that you love the most and enjoy making. Is that too big a question? lol ]]> Tatting Talk wistarria http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8383-Your-favorite-Tatting-Book 25 motif challenge http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8382-25-motif-challenge&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 13:48:18 GMT Hi Can anyone help me, I thought it might be nice to join the motif challenge I see and hear a lot about it, I have tried two e-mail addresses and... Hi
Can anyone help me, I thought it might be nice to join the motif challenge I see and hear a lot about it, I have tried two e-mail addresses and never had a reply, who do I get in contact with to join


Margaret ]]> Tatting Talk tatting margaret http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8382-25-motif-challenge cotton blanks for edging http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8381-cotton-blanks-for-edging&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 12:01:53 GMT can any point me to a supplier that sells the cotton that is overlocked ready to receive an edging. i have tried google but dont know what they... can any point me to a supplier that sells the cotton that is overlocked ready to receive an edging.

i have tried google but dont know what they are called so can't work the search correctly:blush: ]]> Tatting Talk paperlace http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8381-cotton-blanks-for-edging New colors at Tatilicious on etsy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8378-New-colors-at-Tatilicious-on-etsy&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 01:35:44 GMT Image: http://selvam4win.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/peacock.jpg and Image: http://img0-ec.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.336360084.jpg look similar to... and look similar to me. If you want some lovely peacock tail feather colors, Jess! has made them! ]]> Tools of the Trade susiearnholt http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8378-New-colors-at-Tatilicious-on-etsy HH Needle Tatted heart http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8376-HH-Needle-Tatted-heart&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 21:21:30 GMT I finally managed to finish Handy Hands free pattern for the needle tatted heart. Took a couple of tries but I finally managed it. Yeah!! I didn't get it quite right but it looks like their picture so I didn't screw up the joins to badly. Sorry for the crappy pic. Apparently I need to invest in a better camera. I didn't attach it to the frog. It's just that every table in the house apparently reflects light. :doh:

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]]> Show and Tell MzBanKai http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8376-HH-Needle-Tatted-heart Has anyone ever ordered from bumblebee linens? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8375-Has-anyone-ever-ordered-from-bumblebee-linens&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 21:08:43 GMT I'm finding myself all wrapped up in hankerchiefs to tat around, and today found this source. They seem to have a great assortment of hankies at very reasonable prices. Has anyone ordered from them?

http://bumblebeelinens.com/wedding-h...s-c-21_54.html

I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. Or is there another source from which you have purchased hankies? ]]> Tatting Talk jamlover http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8375-Has-anyone-ever-ordered-from-bumblebee-linens Tatting Black Magic Necklace Pattern http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8373-Black-Magic-Necklace-Pattern&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 00:35:56 GMT Here is a copy of the pattern I have made using an adaptation of Mary Konior's Black Magic with a bit of inspiration from Vickie Reynolds Black Magic Cross. Please let me know if you see any problems...would love to see someone make this up. :innocent:
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]]> Member Patterns carolivy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8373-Black-Magic-Necklace-Pattern another rosary http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8370-another-rosary&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 06:18:47 GMT Having given the last one to my friend, someone at work spotted it and asked if I could make one for her daughter's first communion. I managed to finish it the same evening and give it to her the following day! The colours aren't true in this, as I took the picture with a flash as there was no daylight :-(
It is made with Ladytats pattern, and Yarnplayers HDT cloud 9-the colours are really pretty IRL-white to pale lavender, pink and green.
TFL
Carole x
]]> Show and Tell Mogs http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8370-another-rosary New Buy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8369-New-Buy&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 01:20:43 GMT I happened to see this doily in an opportunity shop here in Australia, tell me if you think it is hand made??? Thanks in advance Joy ... I happened to see this doily in an opportunity shop here in Australia, tell me if you think it is hand made???
Thanks in advance
Joy

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]]> Tatting Talk Joy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8369-New-Buy Help me name my new celtic motif... http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8368-Help-me-name-my-new-celtic-motif...&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 23:09:00 GMT And help me figure out if someone has already published it before, too. :happy: I copied a celtic knot design from a piece of pottery that was... And help me figure out if someone has already published it before, too. :happy:



I copied a celtic knot design from a piece of pottery that was gifted to me ages ago, replacing some loops by rings (I find the all long chain style celtic boring and fiddly)

The weaving is *much* simpler than it looks (it all takes place after the third ring is tatted!), and I took progress pics so I can make a tutorial style post. But, I would really like to give it a nice name - does anyone know if celtic knots have names? Or can you just help me brainstorm something to make it recognizable before I publish it?

Thank you all very much!
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]]> Show and Tell soyloquesoy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8368-Help-me-name-my-new-celtic-motif... Opinions requested please..... http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8367-Opinions-requested-please.....&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 19:46:26 GMT I have been working with MK's Black Magic pattern and I got the idea of making it into a necklace. :blush: I wanted to add pearls, but using size 20 made the piece toooo large...fit the beads though. :huh: Sooooo, I went to size 40, pearl doesn't work now, but I have some real pretty Swarovski Crystals in a pretty Aqua AB that will work...now, thread....
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]]> How do I...? carolivy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8367-Opinions-requested-please..... It might be my first hanky!! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8365-It-might-be-my-first-hanky!!&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 12:44:46 GMT And it will be one of my first all front side projects!!

I wanted a light blue hanky but couldn't find one that was plain. (Where besides Handy Hands do you find them?) So after too much strong coffee at 6 pm and still awake at 2 am I pulled out this white one and using the Eliz size 40 thread that the edging is made from I worked around the design on the corner.

My question is I suppose I should wash the edging and the thread before attaching it. Correct? Do I need to use pretty hot water? And will the red thread on the corner design fade onto the white hanky???

I prefer not to crochet around the hanky but instead use a white sewing thread to attach the edging.

I've got two sides completed___made one corner___ so it's decision time. Or do you think it would look better after removing the flower outline in red? Or still look for a very pale blue hanky? I'm not real happy with the present looks. Suggestions appreciated.
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]]> How do I...? jamlover http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8365-It-might-be-my-first-hanky!! <![CDATA[Tatting Birgit Phelps' Romantic Heart]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8363-Birgit-Phelps-Romantic-Heart&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 03:12:43 GMT A number of years ago, I found this tatted heart pictured on “Birgit’s Tatting” web site. I have recently written down the instructions. Birgit... A number of years ago, I found this tatted heart pictured on “Birgit’s Tatting” web site. I have recently written down the instructions. Birgit has given me permission to share my directions. When I learn to draw diagrams, I will share an amended version. This is the link to the PDF: http://freepdfhosting.com/3734468b46.pdf
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]]> Member Patterns Beelizabeth http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8363-Birgit-Phelps-Romantic-Heart Another Hat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8362-Another-Hat&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 22:44:15 GMT I've done another cap
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8362-Another-Hat 3D skunk http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8361-3D-skunk&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 20:21:30 GMT I did it - finished my 3D skunk. He is based on Bobbie Demmer's bauble technique and based partly on Gary Houtz's possum pattern and Randy Houtz's hedgehog pattern. He was lots of fun to make. I can see making a little family of these guys.
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]]> Show and Tell f10wer http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8361-3D-skunk Tatting Sturdier Flower Edging http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8360-Sturdier-Flower-Edging&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 17:28:48 GMT The Occhi book on page 128 has a double flower insertion, where the second side stabilizes the rings on the first side. I just wanted an edging that... The Occhi book on page 128 has a double flower insertion, where the second side stabilizes the rings on the first side. I just wanted an edging that could be sewn on. The same basic picture, single ring, chain, 5 ring flower with graduated petals, chain, REPEAT that is working for me is:

(Single ring) R 6 -(or +) 6 - 6 - 6
C 6 - 10 - 3
(Flower, 5 petals, middle largest)
R 10 + 4 - 6
R 6 + 6 - 6 - 6
R 6 + 8 - 8 - 6
R 6 + 6 - 6 - 6
R 6 + 4 - 10
Chain: 3 + 10 - 6 REPEAT from top. ]]> Member Patterns susiearnholt http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8360-Sturdier-Flower-Edging Tatting SIMPLE labyrinths http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8359-Tatting-SIMPLE-labyrinths&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 10:20:17 GMT Hi, Everyone, I was commenting on another thread when I was suddenly struck with the notion of tatting the famous Chartres labyrinth. Some people... Hi, Everyone,

I was commenting on another thread when I was suddenly struck with the notion of tatting the famous Chartres labyrinth. Some people were interested in the idea, so I decided to try and make it a reality.

At first, I thought of using advanced techniques like half-ring tape or block tatting to represent the labyrinth path. But finally I decided that it would be best to use simple rings and chains. I figured that, working outwards from the centre, it would be best to have the chains (labyrinth outline) lie outside of the rings (labyrinth path). So, where the path makes a U-turn, I would do an SSSR to move the chain to the outside once more.

So, here are the results so far.
Here's a spiral labyrinth:
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And here is the beginning of a three-circuit classical labyrinth:
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This is what the three-circuit labyrinth should look like:
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Since labyrinths don't have mirror symmetry, I decided I had to freehand it. I didn't know where the joins would be. Initially I thought that if I had picots after every two ds, it would be frequent enough. But later I decided that it would be better to make rings and chains without many picots, and just use my Clover pick to create a picot where needed.

I started with a very small ring (2-2-2-2 or 8), then a chain (2-2-2 or 6), then a larger ring (10 or 12). Chains about 8 ds to wrap around. The aim was to get to the working ring size (4-4-4-4) when coming around to the beginning of the spiral again. As you can see, you can start the 4-4-4-4 ring by the fifth or sixth ring.

Once you are going around the spiral with 4-4-4-4 rings, I find it takes 5-8 ds chains to get to the next one. Longer chains at the beginning, when the curve is tighter.

Okay, it's dinner time! I'll talk later about the U-turn and the SSSR. Let me know if the above makes sense.
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]]> Tatting Talk GraceT http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8359-Tatting-SIMPLE-labyrinths Tatting Suggestions for Bridal tatting with pearls http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8357-Suggestions-for-Bridal-tatting-with-pearls&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 06:47:15 GMT I am a new tatter and wil be a second time bride and 50 in July. I have bought a string of coffee coloured seed pearls for bead work and I am looking... I am a new tatter and wil be a second time bride and 50 in July. I have bought a string of coffee coloured seed pearls for bead work and I am looking for inspration for using them to make something special to wear ffor the day.

Any suggestions? ]]> Pattern Detective Raven1962 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8357-Suggestions-for-Bridal-tatting-with-pearls Magnifying Lamp shopping http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8356-Magnifying-Lamp-shopping&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 04:55:07 GMT Back in my drafting days I had a big fluorescent magnifier attached to the drafting table. with an articulated arm that let me move it everywhere . ... Back in my drafting days I had a big fluorescent magnifier attached to the drafting table. with an articulated arm that let me move it everywhere . Life changed priorities, and I gave it away to a friend's dad when he needed something like that to read books when he got macular degeneration.. Now that I'm tatting and have older eyes, too, I'm shopping for a light magnifier combination. I've bought inexpensive models that clamp on with about a 4" lens... clamp broke on one, bulb burned out on the second and I couldn't figure out how to install and get the new bulb to work, so I bought two more.... figuring they wouldn't last.. last night the fourth one melted the housing for the bulb and it blinked off. I think I'm done with the cheap clamp ones. Anybody out there use a magnifying lamp? Any reviews? I'm almost ready to go back to the old reliable drafting style, but I don't have a good spot to clamp it to. Really would like a floor model. ]]> Tools of the Trade Judy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8356-Magnifying-Lamp-shopping Black Magic Mary Konior http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8355-Black-Magic-Mary-Konior&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 03:49:05 GMT How do I make a minimal picot over a join? I am trying to tat MK's Black Magic but I seem to have a dent at the point where I have to join the chain to the previous picot and at the same time make a ring.

Thanks
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]]> How do I...? BeeBee http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8355-Black-Magic-Mary-Konior <![CDATA[Mother's Day Card]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8353-Mother-s-Day-Card&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 02:15:23 GMT This is a Mother's Day card, I made this for my mom. It's from Pam Palmer's Tatting Treats Two.
]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8353-Mother-s-Day-Card What did I do wrong http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8352-What-did-I-do-wrong&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 02:01:05 GMT A few weeks ago I taught a tatting class at a local yarn shop. It was a three hour class with three students. At the end of three hours only one... A few weeks ago I taught a tatting class at a local yarn shop. It was a three hour class with three students. At the end of three hours only one student had grasped the flip. I demonstrated using a black and a white shoelace so that the flip would be easily seen. Then I spent the rest of the time doing one on one with each of the ladies. These ladies were all experienced in other forms of handwork. At the end of the class I offered them their lesson fee ($30) back but none of them would accept it saying it wasn't my fault they couldn't get it. I am so disappointed in myself. I've been tatting for almost 20 years and have successfully taught a couple of friends to tat. What did I do wrong? I did provide them with a handout with loads of Internet resources about tatting so I am hoping that they will take a look at them and perhaps find something that will help them. I can't figure out what more I could or should have done. What did I do wrong? Has anyone else had this experience? ]]> Tatting Talk dmvtatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8352-What-did-I-do-wrong Tatting Test tatters wanted http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8350-Test-tatters-wanted&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 00:44:53 GMT I have been working on tatting this pattern:
http://pwp.att.net/p/s/community.dll...eid=260613&ck=
I've had a few problems and had to start over a couple times, and then I thought how much easier this pattern would be to tat if I had a diagram.(thank GOD there was a photo) So, I made one. Attachment 16604
This was my first time ever making a pattern diagram, and boy was it a pain. It took me three days. Of course that was probably because I was using software that I was extremely unfamiliar with.(Inkscape) It will probably get better the more I use the program.

But back to my diagram. What I am asking is for some people to take a look at it maybe tat it. Then let me know if I forgot anything, what I could do to improve it. I know I could do some tweaking to make it LOOK better. I'm just wondering how effective it is as a pattern. Thanks.
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]]> Pattern Detective prissylou1217 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8350-Test-tatters-wanted Shuttle comparison http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8349-Shuttle-comparison&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 23:33:26 GMT Many of my students ask about shuttles and which ones are the best to buy. I finally did a comparison of shuttles in pdf form so I could print it and... Many of my students ask about shuttles and which ones are the best to buy. I finally did a comparison of shuttles in pdf form so I could print it and pass it out. I am sharing it here with you. The opinions in this comparison are the sole opinion of myself(Rachael Mohler) and not those of InTatters or any otherperson or group. All of the shuttles pictured are from my collection. I worked hard on this and hope you enjoy it.

I had to save in minimal form to upload here. If you want the full copy with clearer pictures send me a PM with your email addy and I will get it to you when I get home from our trip.
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]]> Tools of the Trade xstchntat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8349-Shuttle-comparison 9 thousand + is done! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8348-9-thousand-is-done!&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 20:15:54 GMT :ohmy: I am so relieved! That was bothering me not to get it done! And now the weather is nice, and I won't bother wearing it. lol

Here's the inspiration I got from a crocheted scarf at Ravelry.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...et-chain-scarf

Here's my tatted scarf version completed:

http://zengardenangel.files.wordpres.../wooltatt2.jpg

And since this was picture day, I went ahead and took a picture of the tatted caplet I made in thread, last summer. :)

http://zengardenangel.files.wordpres...ttedcaplet.jpg ]]> Show and Tell wistarria http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8348-9-thousand-is-done! <![CDATA[Mary Konior's Curds & Whey bracelet]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8347-Mary-Konior-s-Curds-amp-Whey-bracelet&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 09:01:40 GMT Remember this post http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?5611-Mary-Konior-s-Curds-amp-Whey-in-progress I love this pattern so I did a bracelet... Remember this post http://www.intatters.com/showthread....ey-in-progress
I love this pattern so I did a bracelet with blue thread (size 40 I think, I don't have size on thread) and gray pearl beads:
]]> Show and Tell ladybird http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8347-Mary-Konior-s-Curds-amp-Whey-bracelet darn diagrams http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8345-darn-diagrams&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 18:52:25 GMT Iim a new tatter and have been doing fine with the written out patterns, its the ones in diagrams that get me, there are some written instructions,... Iim a new tatter and have been doing fine with the written out patterns, its the ones in diagrams that get me, there are some written instructions, but its reading the diagram and joining in the right spots I'm having a hard time with, please help, advice wanted ]]> Tatting Talk webbylpn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8345-darn-diagrams Help with an earrings pattern http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8344-Help-with-an-earrings-pattern&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 11:46:08 GMT Hi to everyone!:biggrin:

I need help with this pattern: http://yarnplayertats.blogspot.it/20...-earrings.html

So... I'm arrived at this point:
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But I don't understand this part...:

.... Complete this join by pulling back on the ball thread until the join is hidden inside the bead. You'll have to pull and wiggle both threads to get the bead in place.

...to obtain this:
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I'm from Italy, and I tried to translate the instructions, but I didn't understand what to do... how can I block the bead to the right side of the "flower"?

I hope I was clear... can anyone help me? :ermm:
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]]> How do I...? Jody http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8344-Help-with-an-earrings-pattern How do I trim baby socks? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8342-How-do-I-trim-baby-socks&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 21:42:12 GMT I saw a picture on line of some baby socks that were trimmed in tatted lace. It was a simple pattern so I thought that I could do it. So I off and... I saw a picture on line of some baby socks that were trimmed in tatted lace. It was a simple pattern so I thought that I could do it. So I off and purchased 12 pairs of plain white baby socks. I tatted the simple pattern and attached it as I went. The problem came when I joined the tatting after tatting the circumference of the top of the sock and well duhh - there was no way to stretch the sock open to get the foot in the sock.

I have 2 friends with babies on the way and 12 pairs of socks. Does anyone know of a pattern with instructions on how to do this. I see a lot of books out there and would be more than willing to purchase if I could find this pattern. ]]> How do I...? Rubeania http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8342-How-do-I-trim-baby-socks Loop Leader? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8341-Loop-Leader&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 18:47:22 GMT When attaching a thread to a bobbin, does anyone use a loop leader (like one might with fishing)? I was thinking that sort of thing might save a bit... When attaching a thread to a bobbin, does anyone use a loop leader (like one might with fishing)? I was thinking that sort of thing might save a bit of the expensive hand dyed/metallic/etc. thread if anyone knows of how to do this. I seem to remember reading about it in one of my tatting books, but I can't remember which one. Also, this seems like it might make changing threads faster for those shuttles that have lots of parts (Silent Tatters, especially).

Any fisher-folk out there with advice on a loop leader, especially to attach thread to a bobbin shuttle? ]]> How do I...? susiearnholt http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8341-Loop-Leader waste threads http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8340-waste-threads&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 10:33:58 GMT Hi I have only been tatting for a few weeks and made quite a few small motifs. What I would like to know is what do all you experienced tatters do... Hi
I have only been tatting for a few weeks and made quite a few small motifs. What I would like to know is what do all you experienced tatters do with the bits of thread left on the shuttle when you have finished? Sometimes I have a yard or two left over, is there a way to better estimate how much thread I am going to need on the shuttle?
I tend to go for quite a generous amount as I don't want to have to join in new thread if possible.

Thanks for any suggestions!
Best wishes
Kate ]]> Tatting Talk username http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8340-waste-threads <![CDATA[Chiacchierino Black and Lame' Bookmark small motif]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8336-Chiacchierino-Black-and-Lame-Bookmark-small-motif&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 16:46:49 GMT
The colors were on bobbins last week and I was taking a break after finishing all the bookmarks for Viv. Lizbeth size 20 jewels, victorian red and the other is Christmas red.

I actually quit and pitched the first half of small motif I did. This pattern frustrates me cause I cannot get the rings smooth, even on the second one. Blocking helped and took out all the ruffling that would not let the motif lay flat when I finished tatting. I have looked at this pattern for awhile thinking about it (cause it is pretty). The color sample at HH says it is this pattern, but I can't see how she changed it. Love her interpretation, too.

PS: changed size on picots, thought that might help, but it did not really.

Chiacchierino's Black and Lame' Bookmark pattern is here: http://digilander.libero.it/chiacchi...lbookmark.html ]]> Show and Tell MercyPres http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8336-Chiacchierino-Black-and-Lame-Bookmark-small-motif Mary Konior Black Magic http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8334-Mary-Konior-Black-Magic&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 13:13:10 GMT
The black bookmark came inside Tatting with Visual Patterns when I ordered the book. (I think it came from Handy Hands) I have put off making this pattern and have tried many others from the book, but this one intimidated me for some reason. Still not happy with tension on all the chains. Except for having to retro tat a lot cause I would forget to make the small ring where needed or forget to do a small picot over a lock join, the pattern is not difficult.

I am still fighting with tension to get the side by side chains to lay flat :ermm: ]]> Show and Tell MercyPres http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8334-Mary-Konior-Black-Magic Pop a Bobbins on Saturday http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8333-Pop-a-Bobbins-on-Saturday&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 12:50:44 GMT Jane has announced on her blog that she'll put pop-a-bobbin shuttles in her Etsy shop at 20.00 BST. I think that is 3 p.m. EDT (which is what I am in NC). ]]> Tools of the Trade susiearnholt http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8333-Pop-a-Bobbins-on-Saturday Test-tatters needed! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8331-Test-tatters-needed!&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 18:14:20 GMT Hello! Test-tatters needed to try out a very simple edging. If interested, please PM me or email me at kcabrera74 @ gmail.com. Thanks! Hello! Test-tatters needed to try out a very simple edging. If interested, please PM me or email me at kcabrera74 @ gmail.com. Thanks! ]]> Tatting Talk kcabrera74 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8331-Test-tatters-needed! Split Chain Doily Pattern http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8330-Split-Chain-Doily-Pattern&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 16:44:46 GMT I have been asked by quite a few members for the pattern to my latest doily and so here, as promised, is the pattern for my split chain doily. I have... I have been asked by quite a few members for the pattern to my latest doily and so here, as promised, is the pattern for my split chain doily. I have not checked it....so if someone would like to test-tat it for me, I would be delighted.
Here is the link to the PDF, but you can also find it in the Free Pattern section of my blog. ]]> Tatting Talk Linda S Davies http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8330-Split-Chain-Doily-Pattern I found these bits and pieces http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8329-I-found-these-bits-and-pieces&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 09:57:58 GMT From years ago! :) not sure what the plan was but I'll be using the patterns for other things I'm sure.



]]> Show and Tell siikibam http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8329-I-found-these-bits-and-pieces New loot! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8327-New-loot!&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 07:47:03 GMT I know I said I wasn't buying anymore books...

But these were on special!! Anyhoo, what crazy person can't pass up the opportunity for heavily discounted books, aye? Aye?

It all cost me less than $40 dollars! I know I know... youtube, online tutorials etc can teach me these things. But you know, sometimes I don't feel like sitting in front of the computer searching for obscure patterns and what not. I like to curl up with some books and take my time browsing them for ideas!

The little green tatting book has some patterns very interesting patterns, for beginners too.
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not done tatting before but looking forward to giving it a go.
What should I start with? ]]> Tools of the Trade Georgia http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8325-Newcomer Have I got this right? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8324-Have-I-got-this-right&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 03:40:32 GMT Rather new to front/back side tatting so am asking if what I am doing on this would be correct. Notations on photo. I thought this reversing of... Rather new to front/back side tatting so am asking if what I am doing on this would be correct. Notations on photo.

I thought this reversing of the double stitch would be more difficult to make happen than it really seems to be. Guess that's why I'm wondering if this is right or not.
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]]> How do I...? jamlover http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8324-Have-I-got-this-right insertion vs. edging http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8323-insertion-vs.-edging&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 20:05:48 GMT Hi there! Can anyone tell me the difference between an insertion and an edging? They look the same to me. Hi there! Can anyone tell me the difference between an insertion and an edging? They look the same to me. ]]> Tatting Talk Holly Ann http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8323-insertion-vs.-edging 2 new books http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8322-2-new-books&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 18:42:46 GMT I got two new books from hubby.
This one: To Boldly Go Where No Shuttle has Gone Before (Dyer)
and The Joy of Split Ring Tatting (Kuhn)

The first is an awesome book with many wonderful ideas of different tatting techniques. The square rings look interesting and she gives directions for doing wrought iron work in tatting, some celtic work and many other interesting things. A few patterns but more ideas. I did find it interesting that she calls a split ring a mousehole ring. I want to spend some more time reading through this one and practicing some of the techniques. She states she hopes readers use it to expand their tatting and designing.

I have not got to read the second one at all yet. I am not sure where her got them but put the links to Handy Hands because I knew they carried both books.

I cannot stay on the computer long this morning as I have to go see the lung specialist to make sure all is OK for our trip. ]]> Tatting Talk xstchntat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8322-2-new-books Adding beads to a ring - shuttle tatting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8320-Adding-beads-to-a-ring-shuttle-tatting&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 02:15:07 GMT Hi hi,

I'm just learning to shuttle tat now and having finally gotten the flip, I'm having trouble adding bead to the ring.

The beads are loaded onto the shuttle thread. I can make a picot just fine, but when trying to put a bead where the next picot would be, it doesn't come out at the top of the ring (where I want it). It ends up between the ds stitches on either side, but not sticking up and out like a picot does.

Hope I'm making sense... I haven't found any videos demonstrates shuttle tatting with beads and how you do it. If anyone has links, that should help me lots. Really confused at this point.. ]]> How do I...? DreamInSymmetry http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8320-Adding-beads-to-a-ring-shuttle-tatting My first, and with practice hopefully not my last. http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8319-My-first-and-with-practice-hopefully-not-my-last.&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 01:06:01 GMT Attachment 16518
I've done a few rings and I realize that I have a looooonng way to go.
But for fun I thought I'd "freehand" so to speak a little something.
I welcome any input. Sorry in advance for the grainy cell pic.

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]]> Show and Tell Deacon http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8319-My-first-and-with-practice-hopefully-not-my-last. Finishing Spirit http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8318-Finishing-Spirit&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 00:19:03 GMT I've been feeling lucky! I've also got the finishing spirit. Yesterday, while my son played at the Zoo, I put the finishing touches on my Lucky Clover doily, then steam-blocked it this morning.

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Now I'm working on my Springtime, Springtime, Springtime! Doily and then I'll finish the crown.

So I have the finishing spirit, how about you guys?
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]]> Show and Tell delseylynne http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8317-The-second-peacock-with-resting-tail Needle tatting knots http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8316-Needle-tatting-knots&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 22:06:04 GMT I have just changed from shuttle to needle tatting and would really appreciate some advice. The patterns I have used give the instruction "reverse work and tie a knot" at the end of each chain and/or ring. Should this be a single knot? It seems to slip if I do this & I have been tying a double knot. Thanks in anticipation, Gill ]]> Needle Tatting Gill Colthart http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8316-Needle-tatting-knots Hand tatting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8315-Hand-tatting&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 20:33:18 GMT Image: http:///C:Users/owner/Pictures/Tatting/DSCN3961.JPG Remember the old peg rugs our Grandparents used to make? Well I tryed a new take on them... Remember the old peg rugs our Grandparents used to make? Well I tryed a new take on them and hand tatted a rug. I used old T-shirts cut into 2" strips and machined together. You cannot put to many together as you have to pull them through by hand to do the joins. The core strip I used a heavy duty old woven table cloth. It took approx two months on and off. I have sewn the back and covered the back. Now its in the caravan and looks good. ]]> Show and Tell connaught http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8315-Hand-tatting I made some bookmarks + other stuff http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8314-I-made-some-bookmarks-other-stuff&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 19:57:15 GMT
I finally finished the Sweeheart Set bookmark I started in July of 2010. I'm not sure why it took me so long to finish but I have a feeling that I set it asided one of the times I was sick and didn't find it again until last week when looking for something else. It is done now at last. Lizbeth size 80 Wildflower Garden and Spring Green. Jon sells the pattern set on her blog.



I also did 2 bookmarks to empty shuttles and I may make some more of them to give away when we are on our trip. I started like my Easy Cross and just continued up around the end and back down. Both are Lizbeth 20-one is Vineyard Harvest and the other in Jelly Bean.

I have been working on the issue with my shuttles that causes the tips to come apart when I send them somewhere that the climate is more humid. It is so dry here that when I steam the wood it bends really easy, but in a humid climate the bend does not stay. Sort of like curling your hair and walk outside when it is humid(I remember that from living in Colorado). I think I may finally have it figured out. I am making 2(Oak & Mesquite) and trying it out. As long as my health holds out while we are gone and this idea works I may be able to sell a few shuttles again by September or October. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that this works.

I have also been working on making a chatelaine to take on the trip that is not thread so that it won't get dirty and might be a little sturdier while driving that far. I am putting it on a retractable clip so I can hook it on my shirt instead of having thread around my neck since I tend to sweat under my hair when I travel(side effect of my medincine). I took it with me to my chemo appointment this morning(1st time after being sick)and it worked great. ]]> Show and Tell xstchntat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8314-I-made-some-bookmarks-other-stuff Student Looking for teacher in Boston, Massachusetts; will travel. http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8313-Looking-for-teacher-in-Boston-Massachusetts-will-travel.&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 13:59:02 GMT I'm eager to learn tatting. The women in my family a couple of generations ago tatted, but it's died out. Videos just confuse me; I learn with my hands, not my eyes.

I'd be happy to travel to lessons. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give me. ]]> Teachers and Learners irish_undaground http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8313-Looking-for-teacher-in-Boston-Massachusetts-will-travel. Tatted on the train this morning http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8312-Tatted-on-the-train-this-morning&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 11:55:54 GMT I've been solidly knitting for three weeks, but finished my project last night and decided to bring my doily with me this morning. As a new tatter, I really need to do it regularly so that I remember the skills and I spent the first several minutes of my journey looking at my work and trying to figure out what to hold where in order to do a chain.

I eventually worked it out and did a chain with three picots, a nicely-formed Josephine ring and another three picots. By then, the train was getting near to London Bridge and I didn't think I would have time to get all the way through the ring which came next in the pattern, so I put my work away and enjoyed a bit of a Regency romance on my Kindle instead.:biggrin:

When I've blocked the knitting project, I might put up a picture. It is lace...:biggrin: ]]> Tatting Talk HelenEdith http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8312-Tatted-on-the-train-this-morning Sock yarn suggestions http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8309-Sock-yarn-suggestions&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 03:24:03 GMT I need some advice about sock yarn. My DH has recently developed a allergy to wool, so none of his socks are any good to him anymore. I found some... I need some advice about sock yarn. My DH has recently developed a allergy to wool, so none of his socks are any good to him anymore. I found some cotton yarn that seemed nice enough, but after knitting one sock, I've decided it won't work. The cotton doesn't hold it's shape and there's no way to make it fit properly. So, I'm wondering what kind of wool alternatives you are familiar with that will hold it's shape and fit properly. It has to have a bit of "give" so his feet can breathe. Oh, and it has to be white. He suffers from athlete's foot, and can't wear colors. Thanks for whatever direction you can give. ]]> Knitting Lynn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8309-Sock-yarn-suggestions Tatting Ballet Shoe http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8308-Ballet-Shoe&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:39:37 GMT Does anyone know if there is a ballet shoe tatting pattern out there?? Does anyone know if there is a ballet shoe tatting pattern out there?? ]]> Pattern Detective conductorchik http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8308-Ballet-Shoe Finally got around to the Seahorse Dragon ... http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8307-Finally-got-around-to-the-Seahorse-Dragon-...&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:59:51 GMT ... and of course did something different, one on purpose and one accidentally. I made the little guy in Oliver Twist variegated thread (slightly... ... and of course did something different, one on purpose and one accidentally.
I made the little guy in Oliver Twist variegated thread (slightly larger than size 80) in two shades of mostly turquoise, with the darker, bluer thread on the outside chains.

The other alteration was missing the right picot to start attaching the wing, so the dragon looks a little different, but not much.

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]]> Show and Tell PattyD http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8307-Finally-got-around-to-the-Seahorse-Dragon-... Tatting Bees http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8306-Bees&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:26:03 GMT I am looking for patterns for tatted bees. Does anyone have a site? I do have Jane Eborall's. ]]> Pattern Detective Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8306-Bees Bees http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8305-Bees&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:24:34 GMT Does anyone have patterns for bees? Does anyone have patterns for bees? ]]> How do I...? Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8305-Bees Japanese Tatting Hooks on Etsy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8304-Japanese-Tatting-Hooks-on-Etsy&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:38:25 GMT http://www.etsy.com/listing/87578297...earch_type=all

in case anyone is interested, these are less than they usually are in "standard" shops. ]]> Tools of the Trade susiearnholt http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8304-Japanese-Tatting-Hooks-on-Etsy first medallion http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8303-first-medallion&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:17:00 GMT Here it is, I've been crocheting for years so i wanted a new challenge


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...&type=1&ref=nf ]]> Show and Tell webbylpn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8303-first-medallion 5 mm buttons http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8301-5-mm-buttons&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:05:41 GMT Does anyone know where I can buy some 5mm buttons that will ship to ew Zealand? Does anyone know where I can buy some 5mm buttons that will ship to ew Zealand? ]]> Tools of the Trade kittytat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8301-5-mm-buttons New Tatter Having Problems http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8300-New-Tatter-Having-Problems&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:41:09 GMT Hi Everyone, I have just started tatting and think it is really neat. I have a dvd and have watched Videos on the net. My stitches look great. My... Hi Everyone, I have just started tatting and think it is really neat. I have a dvd and have watched Videos on the net. My stitches look great. My problem is that when I pull the shuttle thread to close the ring I just tightens up the last stitch and wont close. If I pull the end thread the ring will close. This seems backwards. What am I doing wrong.:sad: ]]> Tatting Talk mknight http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8300-New-Tatter-Having-Problems Need help joining two medallions http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8299-Need-help-joining-two-medallions&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:17:38 GMT When I started tatting last year, I had no idea the joins we're going to be the most challenging part! :)

I'm working on the Alexandra pattern from "Tatting Patterns" by Lyn Morton, and trying to join two medallions together to make a table topper similar to the "mat" depicted in the book. The second medallion needs to join in the midst of a chain to a picot on a chain on the completed medallion, so there will be one "above" and one "below". I hope that was a clear enough description...

A link to a video would be really great, because I have a hard time figuring out diagrams.

Thanks so much!

Tink ]]> How do I...? Tink http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8299-Need-help-joining-two-medallions finally tatted something! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8298-finally-tatted-something!&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:16:08 GMT I tatted this rosary for a friend from Ladytats pattern Image: http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j437/Mogs26/my%20tatting%20efforts/S1050806-1.jpg... I tatted this rosary for a friend from Ladytats pattern

I can safely say that I do split rings now lol!
Carole x ]]> Show and Tell Mogs http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8298-finally-tatted-something! Tatting wedge doiley http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8297-wedge-doiley&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:17:29 GMT My interpretation of a vintage pattern. I just hope the instructions are right. So please let me know if they are not and i will do something about... My interpretation of a vintage pattern. I just hope the instructions are right. So please let me know if they are not and i will do something about it.
a PDF reader can be downloaded for free
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some of you will remember my search for a pattern that i had seen in one of my books. We after searching the internet i found it believe it not even though it is public domain material it is being sold. My first reaction was to buy it. but after having problem with setting up a pay pal account i had a cooling off period.

It was then that i decided that it is wrong to make a profit on public domain material. So i tried making it and succeeded so i have written the pattern down and am now offering it free of charge. but i need people to test the pattern for me to see if my written instructions are correct. It is in PDF format attached to this post if i have done it right:blush:
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]]> Tatting Talk paperlace http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8296-vintage-Wedge-pattern-reborn Texas Flag http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8295-Texas-Flag&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:17:50 GMT I've seen several American flags tatted and they are lovely, but being a "Texas gal," I'm wanting to tat a Texas flag. Most of it will be quite straight forward except for figuring out how to tat a white 5 point star in a field of blue. Any ideas? ]]> Tatting Talk janet6567 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8295-Texas-Flag The state of grace in tatting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8294-The-state-of-grace-in-tatting&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:56:48 GMT In my youth when I first learned to tat, I remember hop scotching with my new “tosser”. All my little girlfriends wanted one too, so I made a few of... In my youth when I first learned to tat, I remember hop scotching with my new “tosser”. All my little girlfriends wanted one too, so I made a few of them. That was my very first tatting. A tosser is that object you throw out onto a square and hop to, pick up and go back. lol (For any of you who never learned to “hop scotch”). Mine was a tatted clover with a ball chain attached to it for weight.

I made little doily's for my tea set then and when I was a teenager I made little bags and sachet’s from tatting. I made edgings and put them on my socks and blouses. When grown, I made some jewelry and bigger doily's and loads of bookmarks, all to be given away.

Now in my later years, I tend toward the simple bits of tatting. I kept a stash of butterflies I made with end threads and still pop one into a hand written letter or card. I don’t concentrate like I used to, so I quit complex patterns. And projects that take too much time, I save for the winter time.

I seem to like the very simple and instant or nearly instant gratification with tatting. I’ve moved to yarn instead of thread for the most part, I’ve re-examined what is simple and what I can create with “simple” tatting.

So tatting for me at this stage of life, has been gracious and kind. My eyesight from years and years of close small work, now enjoy bigger. Even my beadwork has gone to bigger beads. Tatting stayed with me all my life and gave me many moments of satisfaction in creating beautiful delicate things. It moved with me as I grew older and still brings me moments of joy.

I don’t tat like I used to. And that’s fine. I find myself, enjoying the tatting of other’s as much as I did my own in the day.

Being here and apart of this wonderful large community of tatters, gives me a daily dose of tatted treasures, and for that, I’m very grateful. ]]> Tatting Talk wistarria http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8294-The-state-of-grace-in-tatting Student student looking for teacher cape cod ma http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8293-student-looking-for-teacher-cape-cod-ma&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:31:36 GMT Hi there, I have been crocheting for 13 years now and have just started to teach myself needle tatting. Amy way I'm hoping someone in my area would like to be my teacher. ]]> Teachers and Learners webbylpn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8293-student-looking-for-teacher-cape-cod-ma Tatting: attaching old thread to new thread http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8290-Tatting-attaching-old-thread-to-new-thread&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:43:35 GMT Instructional video posted to Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn7v66Xjvbk Instructional video posted to Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn7v66Xjvbk ]]> Tatting Talk Halibut04 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8290-Tatting-attaching-old-thread-to-new-thread <![CDATA[Mary Konior's Posy ~ Beaded]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8289-Mary-Konior-s-Posy-Beaded&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:10:44 GMT I've been making stuff for other people for a a fairly long time and I decided to make something purely for myself. And since I have been enjoying playing with beads, I decided to do this:

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]]> Show and Tell PattyD http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8289-Mary-Konior-s-Posy-Beaded Tatting Green Knots rewriting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8288-Green-Knots-rewriting&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:48:32 GMT This the English version of the pattern published here: http://mitglied.multimania.de/fodografinshp/galerienanleitungen.htm in German, shared with... This the English version of the pattern published here: http://mitglied.multimania.de/fodogr...nleitungen.htm in German, shared with permission of the original author.

For an interesting (and long!) discussion on this, check here: http://www.intatters.com/showthread....attempted-this

Thanks to Rachael (xstitchntat) and Carol (Carolivy) for making the file (I only corrected a typo).
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]]> Member Patterns soyloquesoy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8288-Green-Knots-rewriting Tatting Mystery Lace edging http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8287-Mystery-Lace-edging&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:44:29 GMT Viv and Squeeky went to the Stitches fair in Atlanta last weekend and found this lovely tatted lace being sold by the yard. As the stall owner wound... Viv and Squeeky went to the Stitches fair in Atlanta last weekend and found this lovely tatted lace being sold by the yard. As the stall owner wound it off, there was a corner in our yard. I would like to find the pattern, if I can.

]]> Pattern Detective MercyPres http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8287-Mystery-Lace-edging Student progress http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8286-Student-progress&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:54:13 GMT I spent about two hours teaching a friend to tat this afternoon. She is having great difficulty making her fingers do what her brain understands. Not... I spent about two hours teaching a friend to tat this afternoon. She is having great difficulty making her fingers do what her brain understands. Not sure what the problem is there, but she is tenacious, so I think she will eventually get it. We used two colours thread and she practiced the first half of the DS over and over. Sometimes it worked. Eventually, I had her practice both halves of the DS, but that didn't improve things at all. We're going to have lunch together after Church tomorrow, and hopefully do some more work. She really wants to do this. Oh, one more thing. I started her off using the slip and slide technique that I've always used, but she had so much trouble with that, I showed her Karen Cabrera's sewing machine method. Then she finally understood the basic construction of the DS. It's funny. I've taught one little girl who did perfect rings and chains after watching me once - literally. Then there have been others who seemed "all thumbs" and took a few days. This friend, though, has been working on it off and on since last August! Like I said, she is tenacious, but she has very little time to devote to tatting.
Thanks for letting me share. I felt pretty frustrated, but there's really no reason for me to feel that way. My friend laughs at her mistakes, tells me what she's done wrong, and gamely presses on. ]]> Tatting Talk Lynn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8286-Student-progress Been out bush!! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8285-Been-out-bush!!&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:24:13 GMT My husband and I and some friends have been out bush, someplaces being quite remote, having nothing more than fireplaces where we could have an... My husband and I and some friends have been out bush, someplaces being quite remote, having nothing more than fireplaces where we could have an evening fire to keep the bugs away and sit and watch for satelites, falling stars.
Generally enjoying the peace and quiet.This is the only time I just sit and enjoy! to just sit at any other time is a waste of time for me.
While we travel in the car I crochet rugs and when sitting enjoying the scenery I have been practicing my tatting, by doing motifs, bookmarks for the 25 motif challenge.I have added photos to my tatting album.
I have posted some photos on my blog if you want to have a look.Probably wont be log on again for a couple of weeks as we wont have any internet where we are going. ]]> Show and Tell Lynette http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8285-Been-out-bush!! shuttle envy o.O http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8283-shuttle-envy-o.O&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:18:07 GMT Found this link on pinterest, a major shuttle collection. I am green with envy. http://tattingcollector.weebly.com/ Found this link on pinterest, a major shuttle collection. I am green with envy.

http://tattingcollector.weebly.com/ ]]> Tatting Talk Deb13b http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8283-shuttle-envy-o.O Thread Heaven http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8282-Thread-Heaven&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:18:17 GMT After paying insane amounts ($6+ for that tiny cube almost made me think twice about buying it because I could get a shuttle and ball of Lizbeth... After paying insane amounts ($6+ for that tiny cube almost made me think twice about buying it because I could get a shuttle and ball of Lizbeth instead) for those tiny blue cubes, I was elated to see Thread Heaven in a recent Atlanta Thread & Supply / WAWAK Sewing Supply catalog:

http://www.wawak.com/products/product.cfm?pID=4465

http://www.wawak.com/atlantathread/

Buying up to 3 it's only $2.49 a cube, but if you buy 4 or more, it's $2.19. Granted, that's a lot of TH, but at that price I'm considering ordering a couple because I keep losing mine. ]]> Tools of the Trade squeeky http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8282-Thread-Heaven Treasure Trove Trial - opinions, please http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8281-Treasure-Trove-Trial-opinions-please&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:53:57 GMT Here is the end of Norma Benporath's "sandwich tray d'oyley" from 1936

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/23389006?



The little two ring piece at the bottom left is supposed to join the motifs along the bottom to help sew it to the cloth. The instructions read

"Pairs of picot rings are worked to straighten the inner edge of the lace... join to 3rd p of 2nd last chain on lower inner right side of left-hand medallion"

I would have thought this refers to the chains that are closest to where the little piece is placed in the photo but, obviously, it doesn't fit there! It does (sort of) fit between the next chains up but this doesn't really straighten up the edge.

2 questions to ask the forum:

1. how would you interpret the instructions?
2. what do you think would be the best way to "straighten up the edge"

(Of course, you can comment on other things, too!!:smile:) ]]> Tatting Talk shindeco http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8281-Treasure-Trove-Trial-opinions-please Tatting Peacock feather bookmark http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8280-Peacock-feather-bookmark&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:59:59 GMT May I please ask if anyone has a copy of this bookmark? I went to download it but it has been removed? My email is kittytatty@gmail.com if anyone... May I please ask if anyone has a copy of this bookmark? I went to download it but it has been removed?

My email is kittytatty@gmail.com if anyone is willing to share this pattern please?

I love tatting bookmarks :heart: ]]> Pattern Detective kittytat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8280-Peacock-feather-bookmark W.I.P. http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8279-W.I.P.&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:14:52 GMT Attachment 16394

So this is what I am working on. As you can see, I had a bit of trouble with the Split Chain. Other than that, for my first piece (I always need to try the complicated ones) it's coming along well. I am shuttle tatting it, and so far it's lots n lots of fun!


Tika
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]]> Show and Tell Tika http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8279-W.I.P. Directions for stiffening a project? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8278-Directions-for-stiffening-a-project&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:06:28 GMT I finished my hearts 70 of them. Now I think I read to use half glue and half water to stiffen the ones that will go on picks over the bouquets. ... I finished my hearts 70 of them. Now I think I read to use half glue and half water to stiffen the ones that will go on picks over the bouquets.

I tried dunking them in the glue/water mixture, but must have been too much as all the picots and rings filled up with glue. I settled for brushing the glue on both sides making sure the rings and picots were not filled. Laid the brushed hearts___my test group___ out to dry on plastic.

If this doesn't work out tell me how you stiffen tatting that needs to be stiff. Is 50/50 glue water enough? I've never stiffened anything before.
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]]> How do I...? jamlover http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8278-Directions-for-stiffening-a-project Honest opinions needed ! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8276-Honest-opinions-needed-!&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:37:08 GMT I thought I would show you some of the stuff I have been practicing with, I would like some honest opinions ! I haven't been tatting long, a couple of months, and I'm basically learning from this site and youtube videos. I don't know anyone who tats, and I haven't found any local groups, so I really could do with some experts taking a look at my stuff to judge my progress ! This is one I did a few weeks ago, and I've uploaded some others in my album if any of you have time ( and the inclination ! ) to have a look. Tips / advice would be very appreciated.

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]]> Show and Tell Deb13b http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8276-Honest-opinions-needed-! Trying to wrap my head around instructions..... http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8274-Trying-to-wrap-my-head-around-instructions.....&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:23:01 GMT So I know I"m new and I'm really trying to figure this pattern out, so far I"ve been doing well... but now... I"m stuck. The pattern is Emmy Leibert fig. 37 bk1 pg2 - reprint pg 18. PAttern rewrite by Jennifer Williams... will have to dig around for the link. I've done well but now I"m confused.

I just finished "mock picot to climb out then large cloverleaf ring is a split rin: 6-5/1+6-5 RW"

Now it says

"SH2 5+5-5-5 RW
Split ring: 5+5/5-5; repeat once.
Clover leafe large ring; 5+6+1+6-5, Split ring; 5+5/5-5; repeat once"



I'm confused on how this attaches to the previous round and which way I'm supposed to start. the whole SH2 part throws me off and I can't see where in the diagram where it would fit in either... Gee I hope I'm being clear... anyone able to help?

Tika

http://www.georgiaseitz.com/public/e...eprintpg18.pdf

is the link... not sure if I can link here ]]> Tatting Talk Tika http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8274-Trying-to-wrap-my-head-around-instructions..... <![CDATA["Making" your own pattern.....]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8272-quot-Making-quot-your-own-pattern.....&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:47:17 GMT How do you make your OWN pattern? How do you know what size ring or chain is best when connecting elements? Do you draw and plot it out first?? How do you make your OWN pattern? How do you know what size ring or chain is best when connecting elements? Do you draw and plot it out first?? ]]> Tatting Talk conductorchik http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8272-quot-Making-quot-your-own-pattern..... Ochhi Book? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8269-Ochhi-Book&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:07:22 GMT What is this Ochhi Book everyone is talking about? Tika What is this Ochhi Book everyone is talking about?

Tika ]]> Tatting Talk Tika http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8269-Ochhi-Book Tatted Heart (Valentine) 2 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8267-Tatted-Heart-(Valentine)-2&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:11:53 GMT This is Tatted Heart (valentine) 2 from "Free Tatting Patterns" It was a pretty strange pattern. I wish it had said to use two shuttles, in the first place and the numerical order could have been done, (in numerical order). Thank you Patty D for explaining it for me, as I was very confusseled.

]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8267-Tatted-Heart-(Valentine)-2 <![CDATA[Tatting featured by Annie's Attic!]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8266-Tatting-featured-by-Annie-s-Attic!&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:30:19 GMT I received a little catalog from Annie's Attic today, and there was an entire page dedicated to tatting! They featured Marilee Rockley's Tatted Jewelry book, the Learn to Tat book with the DVD--both of which have been heavily featured lately--BUT they also listed two older books now available as PDF downloads--The Big Book of Tatting and The Ultimate Book of Tatted Doilies! I was just so excited to see so much tatting at a "big" shop like Annie's Attic. I also bought the two downloads. I already have the Tatted Jewelry book, and I know how to tat...though maybe I should buy that book for lending out.

Link to a search for "tatting" results on the website: http://www.anniesattic.com/list.html?criteria=tatting

Also, I'm a member of CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) and we get a discount from Annie's Attic...if you're a member, don't forget to take your discount. Saved me $2.99 on the two books. Not to be sneezed at. That will almost pay for a ball of Lizbeth. ;) ]]> Tatting Talk geek_girl http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8266-Tatting-featured-by-Annie-s-Attic! Two-colour Lock Joins http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8265-Two-colour-Lock-Joins&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:03:59 GMT Is there any way to hide the "blip"? I've tried Jane Eborall's instructions for joining rings of two colours without showing the join, but couldn't get it to work with lock joins.It's bothering me because it's on the right side of the pattern.
I might have to resort to hunting down a pen of the right shade and colouring in the mark - except that it's bright orange...... ]]> How do I...? Maureen L http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8265-Two-colour-Lock-Joins Help for vintage thread http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8264-Help-for-vintage-thread&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:28:30 GMT My daughter was given some vintage tatting thread in balls. The manufacturer card reads: "J&P Coats Tatting-Crochet 60 yds boilfast with red chainlink around the outside of the card. On the other side of the card visible by looking through the ball is "color 18". The thread is one of a dozen or so balls she got. They belonged to an elderly family member who passed and they wanted someone to have them who would use them properly. The thread seems to be somewhat brittle and breaks easily. Is there any hope for this thread? My daughter was hoping to tat with it. ]]> Tools of the Trade firewife3041 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8264-Help-for-vintage-thread Searching for Pentagram pattern http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8262-Searching-for-Pentagram-pattern&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:50:07 GMT Hi everyone, I have been searching for patterns for a tatted pentagram or other protection symbols or reiki symbols but so far I am mostly coming... Hi everyone,

I have been searching for patterns for a tatted pentagram or other protection symbols or reiki symbols but so far I am mostly coming up short.

If I can't find one I'll have a go at coming up with something myself (I'm getting ahead of myself as a beginner :wink: ) ]]> Tatting Talk CreatingMeUK http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8262-Searching-for-Pentagram-pattern my first try on tatting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8260-my-first-try-on-tatting&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:19:07 GMT my first try on tatting ;)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

and

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater ]]> Show and Tell ergoxeira http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8260-my-first-try-on-tatting ribbon embroidery http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8258-ribbon-embroidery&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:03:13 GMT I am sorry, I know nearly nothing about this embroidery type and I don't plan change it in the nearest future, but today I saw pages which I MUST share with you.. I am totally amazed!
Here you are: http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/455...ubric/2339113/
(scroll a little bit down) ]]> Needlework frakira http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8258-ribbon-embroidery Cluny leaves http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8257-Cluny-leaves&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:19:39 GMT What is a good source for learning cluny tatting? (I'm a very visual learner) ]]> How do I...? janet6567 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8257-Cluny-leaves <![CDATA[Another Take on Gina Brummett's Beginner's Brooch]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8256-Another-Take-on-Gina-Brummett-s-Beginner-s-Brooch&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:23:16 GMT Okay, so I did it again at the request of a friend who wanted it in red.

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I only changed the beading pattern and this is how I did it.

The brooch is essentially a chain rose with 8 petals. Each row adds another bead to each segment in the row.

Gina originally only specified beads on the core thread (for beginners) but I did it a different way altogether.

Each segment of a row is worked 2 DS, 1st half DS, slide a bead from the ball, 2nd half DS, slide a bead from the core thread. The count of beads from Gina's pattern gets beads from the ball thread before, in between and after the specified number of core beads are worked. Essentially the ball thread beads are worked in the middle of a normal DS.

BB = Ball thread bead and CB = Core thread bead
1st is the first half of a DS, 2nd is the second half of a DS

Row 1 segment = 2 DS, 1st BB 2nd, CB, 1st BB 2nd, 2 DS Lock join

Increase 1 BB and 1 CB for each added row.

Since the Ball Beads have some thread surrounding them and there is always one more Ball Bead than the originally specified Core Bead, this beading pattern automatically makes curves.
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]]> Show and Tell PattyD http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8256-Another-Take-on-Gina-Brummett-s-Beginner-s-Brooch Slide show http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8255-Slide-show&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:22:46 GMT I just went through the slide show at the home page. I haven't looked at it for awhile. WOW! Everything is so wonderful! Makes me proud to be a tatter! Take a look through the entire thing (takes less than a minute) and you will be awed. Way to go everyone! ]]> Tatting Talk Holly Ann http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8255-Slide-show Peacock with full spread from the Occhi book http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8254-Peacock-with-full-spread-from-the-Occhi-book&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:31:34 GMT I have posted my peacock from the Occhi book. I had entered him in the contest at shuttlebirds this year and won in the wild animal category. ... I have posted my peacock from the Occhi book. I had entered him in the contest at shuttlebirds this year and won in the wild animal category. Technically he isn't a wild animal, but I bet if you tried to pull a tail feather out - he would get wild.
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I purchased some hand dyed thread from Karey Soloman and I am looking forward to doing the peacock on the front cover with that thread. It is much brighter and not so dark as the lizbeth thread. I used #663 Turquose and #117 Countryside for this one.
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]]> Show and Tell delseylynne http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8254-Peacock-with-full-spread-from-the-Occhi-book Needle Tatted earrings http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8252-Needle-Tatted-earrings&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:09:05 GMT Well....here are my first official needle tatted earrings....I'd love to hear thoughts. This is not my pattern. Many thanks to Anna B!!! I had to shorten it a few rings because I was using size 10 thread instead of 20.
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]]> Show and Tell conductorchik http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8252-Needle-Tatted-earrings Looking for Patterns that have a Wild Rose in them http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8251-Looking-for-Patterns-that-have-a-Wild-Rose-in-them&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:53:11 GMT I have some patterns, I have the one by Jon Yusoff on her site, but I'm looking for others. If they're online, for sale or free, if they're in books, doesn't matter. If you could just let me know what books have them or what sites and it would be even better if you happened to have a picture of one that's been made that would be wonderful! I've looked online, googled wild rose tatting patterns, almost nothing came up, tatted rosette patterns didn't yield anything either.
thank you for any help you can give me! :smile: ]]> Tatting Talk CarolBe http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8251-Looking-for-Patterns-that-have-a-Wild-Rose-in-them Peacock Tail colored thread http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8250-Peacock-Tail-colored-thread&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:32:26 GMT Does anyone know of a site with thread that is close to the colors in a peacock's tail? There is a Sulky blendable with that color, but if someone who does "hand dyeing" had some done, I'd love to find it. ]]> Tools of the Trade susiearnholt http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8250-Peacock-Tail-colored-thread Last SSSR on Celtic Curly Wreath http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8249-Last-SSSR-on-Celtic-Curly-Wreath&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:50:04 GMT I have been working on Paradise Treasures' Celtic Curly Wreath (http://www.paradisetreasures.com/curlywreath.html) and I am confused by the last SSSR. How do I form the ring around the chain of the first curl?

Thanks for the help. ]]> How do I...? twinsor http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8249-Last-SSSR-on-Celtic-Curly-Wreath My Latest Project http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8247-My-Latest-Project&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:43:27 GMT I would like to share with you my latest project with you. It took 6-8 weeks to complete and I found the pattern on Tatting Patterns Central. The... I would like to share with you my latest project with you. It took 6-8 weeks to complete and I found the pattern on Tatting Patterns Central. The original pattern was from www.be-stitched.com and was designed by Nancy Tracy. It was tatted in Altin Basak 50, colour number375.:blush:Attachment 16301
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]]> Show and Tell Rayma http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8247-My-Latest-Project wrapping question http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8244-wrapping-question&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:22:13 GMT I am trying to do Victat's bangle bracelet. It is sooo cute! But I'm having problems with the wrapping around a bangle (bracelet). I went to Tat-a-Renda's site (as was suggested on an earlier post) but I still can't get it. I get the concept, but something is wrong. Can someone help? ]]> Needle Tatting Holly Ann http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8244-wrapping-question UK Event: Sovereign Lace Fair, Bromley, Kent, May 12th 2012 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8243-UK-Event-Sovereign-Lace-Fair-Bromley-Kent-May-12th-2012&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:27:09 GMT This promises to be a good day. I have an idea that the local tatting community are supporting this with a display and that there will be... This promises to be a good day.

I have an idea that the local tatting community are supporting this with a display and that there will be suppliers there with products relevant to our craft.

]]> Tatting Talk HelenEdith http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8243-UK-Event-Sovereign-Lace-Fair-Bromley-Kent-May-12th-2012 Tatted heart (valentine) 2 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8242-Tatted-heart-(valentine)-2&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:24:09 GMT I just read the pattern for the Tatted heart (valentine)w from "Free tatting patterns" I like the design, but I'm confused. For each little flower inside the heart there are numbers for the sequence of each petal. But, on each flower there is one number that's on there twice. On the first one, the number 2 is there twice. On the second flower there are two 6's. And on the third flower there are two 11's.
I understand the rest of it. But what am I doing when there are two of the same number?
The site is http://free-tatting.com/?cat=21 ]]> How do I...? Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8242-Tatted-heart-(valentine)-2 Designing http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8241-Designing&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:37:37 GMT For a long time I thought I could never design my own pattern, and wondered how the designers mande new patterns. Then some years ago and with a good... For a long time I thought I could never design my own pattern, and wondered how the designers mande new patterns. Then some years ago and with a good help from Sharon's Design Challenge and Design Class I started designing.

Now I want to share some of the design process with you to show those of you who are not designing yet, that it is not a too difficult task

First example: I have been thinking on making a small blue poppy as a fundraiser for the local Botanical Garden - which is famous for growing blue poppies at sea level (being at 70 degrees norht helps). I was aiming for a motif that could be used as an earring and I wanted rather solid petals. I have been using the Catherine Wheel Join a lot lately, and realized I could use it for the poppy. Adding some beads at the centre, I started playing with stitch numer and size. The same kind of ring as Anitra Stone uses for her birds made a nice bud and ancor for encapsulation which I did to hide ends. One leaf can be joined to an earring, the other is a single shuttle earring made to hide the final end.



Without the Catherine Wheel Join, I would still be pondering on this.

Now I'll need to talk to the Friends of the Garden and then make more if they want me to.

Second example: I - or rather my Mum - needed a new runner to replace the runner she got for Christmas a while ago. I wanted something using squares and quick to make. I used a square of split rings that I made when reconstructing an old pattern. I wanted to fill it using the tradiotional wheel of rings pattern that I used with my Christnas hearts, but needed to adjust it some as the space was a bit cramped.

The squares alone was too small so I added wedges. I needed to make some tests on the wedges before getting what I wanted. The larger wedge voud hide the squares and the smaller wedges had too many picots.



By going for the smaller wedges and removing some picots - and tattig for a while - I got a new runner for my Mum. Now she can save the Christmas Hearts runner for Christmas :happy:



This design was rather straight forward using pattern-items I already knew, and this is how designing often is. Using what you know to make something new.

Now, the later design needs to be tested using colours - doesn't it? Also; I need to make a wider version with two or more rows of squares and I need a motif between the squares as the wedges would not fit except for the ecges ...

This is the danger of designing: new ideas keeps derailing you. :whistle: ]]> Tatting Talk AnneB http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8241-Designing Making lace in the Ozarks! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8238-Making-lace-in-the-Ozarks!&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:24:04 GMT Spent about 4 hours at a demo for the Commemoration of the Battle of Fayetteville, AR (US Civil War) today. I was there with 3 other members of the... Spent about 4 hours at a demo for the Commemoration of the Battle of Fayetteville, AR (US Civil War) today. I was there with 3 other members of the Dogwood Lace Guild but was the only one tatting. Demos are always fun and I may have some people contacting me about learning. :smile: Now on to the house work that is waiting for me, :sad:

Glenda
ozarklace@gmail.com ]]> Tatting Talk glendalee http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8238-Making-lace-in-the-Ozarks! good or bad idea? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8237-good-or-bad-idea&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:16:51 GMT Has anyone tried to use an electric eraser to speed wind a bobbin? Here's a pic to show what I'm talking about.
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As you can see, I stuck my bobbin on the eraser shaft (which spins). The orange you see is just a small sliver of a jar lid gripper that I wedged in the hole of my bobbin so that the eraser would actually grip it.

I have actually tried this trick a couple of times and it works really well as long as you hold the thread very close to the bobbin as it winds. If you hold the thread more than an inch away from the bobbin, it will jump off the bobbin and either wind around the eraser or unravel the thread depending on which way it jumps.

Using this method, you can wind a bobbin in less than ten seconds. I'm just wondering if this is as good an idea as it seems. Am I likely to experience any issues down the road? Any major issues that is. I can deal with extra twist in the thread.
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]]> Tools of the Trade prissylou1217 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8237-good-or-bad-idea <![CDATA[Kirsti's Bookmark]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8235-Kirsti-s-Bookmark&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:15:39 GMT I have been tatting with the Sulky thread cotton weight 12 and 30... I thought I would take Kirsti's bookmark pattern to make a couple to see if I could bling a shuttle with the efforts.
Here is a photo for you to see, the cotton is the finest I have ever tried but tats up beautifully
Apologies for the skew wiff photos.
Hugs
Joy
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]]> Show and Tell Joy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8235-Kirsti-s-Bookmark Pinterest http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8234-Pinterest&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:10:58 GMT I don't know if you all are familiar yet with Pinterest, but it's a really cool site to organize your tatting. We all have our "Favorites" tool bar with all our tatting patterns sites. The only thing wrong with that is, I forget which site has the pattern I'm looking for.
Well, Pinterest solves that problem because it post the picture of the pattern and the website it's from. You can also "Repin" something from someone else "Board" to one of your "Boards".
Here is the link to get to my Pinterest...click on the "Tatting Patterns" to look through the patterns. Unfortunately, Pinterest doesn't find all of my favorite patterns, so I couldn't "Pin" all of my favorites.
The link: Pinterest :w00t: ]]> Tatting Talk mmccurry http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8234-Pinterest Doily http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8233-Doily&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:14:37 GMT I started on this 'doily' today. I'm meant to be doing my hair :ermm: but couldn't resist!! Try and ignore all the thread ends! I've tried editing the pic so it's a bit clearer. Not the best as its night-time.



There'll be a little black to match the chairs. If it looks nice I'll make more, or it will go on the side table(s) :smile: ]]> Show and Tell siikibam http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8233-Doily Another little tip http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8232-Another-little-tip&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:15:35 GMT For those that use removable bobbin type shuttles:
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I thought of this while getting ready for my trip to Minnesota. We were at the dollar store getting little containers for traveling and I bought some small silicone pony tail holders (500 for $1). I am prewinding different colors onto bobbins and placing one of these over the bobbin. I don't have to carry a big bag with balls of thread, they stay in place really well on metal and plastic bobbins, and 2 can even be wound CTM if you want to. This then takes up less space when traveling and you can take many colors. I am taking the LaCossette shuttles and Pop A Bobbin shuttles with me and have 20 bobbins wound so far with different colors. This way if I am staying with someone and want to make them a little something they can choose the color they want it to be in. ]]> Tools of the Trade xstchntat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8232-Another-little-tip Now what? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8231-Now-what&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:49:12 GMT I am making a simple 4 clover motif.....but what I can't figure out is when I get to the end, how do I close off/finish the work?

My last element is a chain.

Please help! ]]> Needle Tatting conductorchik http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8231-Now-what <![CDATA[I'm stuck! I need help with a pattern]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8230-I-m-stuck!-I-need-help-with-a-pattern&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:46:47 GMT On page 13 of Inga Madsen's "Tatted Animals" is a cute kitty. I've seen him tatted up someplace else, but I don't recall whose album. Inspired by Handy Hands invitation, I decided to use the autumn leaves varigated thread and make her a calico cat. Here's where my plan went "tilt". I finished the leg- hip ring-chain wreath starting at "A" in the lower left, then did the leg/foot along the bottom, to where it curls back to the hip "ring-chain wreath" and comes to a dead end at a T. Now where? Cut and tie? Ok, on to part B, which is the head, another ring-chain wreath. Returning to B you go where next??? Inga has Down?? Looks like there's a chain missing. and another T. There are three rings with a 4 in the center The rings with arrows in both directions look like they might mean split rings or split chains, but no dashed or dotted lines. You can't get to the kitty's right leg without a split ring or two. After the toes, its back up to the chin --two chains and other T split chain and you can do the left front leg. Last question for the moment. Should I have done the eyes and nose before the rest of the head? :doh::sad::cry: ]]> How do I...? Judy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8230-I-m-stuck!-I-need-help-with-a-pattern Shuttle patterns with a needle? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8229-Shuttle-patterns-with-a-needle&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:52:45 GMT I've been finding patterns online I really want to try, but they are written for a shuttle(s). What is the best way to attempt shuttle patterns with a needle?

The specific pattern I want to try is the Wintery Tree by Tat-Man. I made some progress on it, but what I was doing seemed much more complicated than it needed to be. I had a core thread, an "A" thread, and the "B" thread I was working from the ball. I had my needle on the core thread for the pearl chain and would move it to the "A" thread to make the rings. Is that right? ]]> Needle Tatting nikki http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8229-Shuttle-patterns-with-a-needle Combination of different lace techinques on a card http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8228-Combination-of-different-lace-techinques-on-a-card&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:41:53 GMT Attachment 16251
The german laceguild celebrated 25th anniversary last year and asked their members for greeting card entries (see all here). This is my entry in which I tried to combine some lace techniques. Unfortunately I took no step by step fotos this time, grrrr, because I was in a hurry to finish in time for the show ;-)) And please keep in mind these are my very very first steps in needle lace ;-))).

As such a card is a nice trial to play with techniques, I would like to inspire you and here's the information how I did it:

1. row: tatted an empty heart out of chains with picots,

2. row: tatted rings and chains

3. row: tatted chains with joining beads

4. and 5. row: crocheting the surrounding

Next steps: filling the totally emtpy heart in the center with several needle lace stitches, separate parts through 2 lines, spider filling, wheels).
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]]> Show and Tell perlnaofee http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8228-Combination-of-different-lace-techinques-on-a-card Tatting Bridal Horseshoe http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8226-Bridal-Horseshoe&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:04:20 GMT I am looking for a pattern for a Bridal Horseshoe, one of my grandsons gets married next year and I want to tat a horseshoe for his adorable... I am looking for a pattern for a Bridal Horseshoe, one of my grandsons gets married next year and I want to tat a horseshoe for his adorable wife..Please can anyone help?
Hugs
Joy ]]> Pattern Detective Joy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8226-Bridal-Horseshoe new album http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8225-new-album&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:59:10 GMT I uploaded some pics of what I did today. It is in Wander Woman's tatting album. I could not figure out how to add a description. Could someone tell me. The top two things in the picture are practice pieces and then the big butterfly and small one. I have to try and get my stitch sizes even. I am done for the day. Need to work on somethings that don't require so much thinking. I will tackle another practice piece tomorrow. All feed back is welcome, good or bad. I need a glass of wine now.:w00t: ]]> Needle Tatting Wander Woman http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8225-new-album Two Froggies http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8224-Two-Froggies&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:01:28 GMT These are from Pam Palmer's book, Tatting Treats 2. The little dragon flies are my own creation. The frogs needed something to eat.
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8224-Two-Froggies State fair entry http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8223-State-fair-entry&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:24:45 GMT Hello all! I want to enter this in to my state fair - this is the smallest thread I have used so far. I will continue to add on to it until it is... Hello all!

I want to enter this in to my state fair - this is the smallest thread I have used so far. I will continue to add on to it until it is a size I like. Any recommendations on how to make it better? Also, suggestions for effectively hiding the end threads would be appreciated! I can see the spots where I "sewed" it back in.
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]]> Show and Tell butterflystomper http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8223-State-fair-entry Sometimes you are lucky http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8222-Sometimes-you-are-lucky&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:06:02 GMT Attachment 16237
A few weeks ago we were in the computerlessons for seniors. We were talking about your hobbies and what you could find on internet. (A lot of women dont know what to do with a computer, thats why I talk about it). We all know better. This week came a woman with a big bag. She told me her mother passed away and she had a lot of lace-doilies. Nobody in the family wanted them. She gave them all to me. At home I looked what she gave me and I was very happy. Nine doilies were tatted, two were knitted and the rest (about 20) were crochet from 10 to about 60 cm.
This tatting I liked very much, with the Josefine-chains in the middle and outsite.
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]]> Show and Tell Sonja http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8222-Sometimes-you-are-lucky Frustrating first day http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8220-Frustrating-first-day&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:31:30 GMT I finally got started practicing last night. :w00t: I got the ds down and can do it pretty quick, but my picots are not even, my joining is a real... I finally got started practicing last night. :w00t: I got the ds down and can do it pretty quick, but my picots are not even, my joining is a real joke :thmbdn: and I've got to Learn the shorthand so I can stop looking back at the first few pages. I am going to work on it again today and hope to take some pics and start an album. Is needle tatting easier than shuttle tatting? I also get confused as my work turns and I think I join to the wrong side of the previous ring. Oh well, practice, practice, practice. I think I will love doing it once I learn.:blush: ]]> Needle Tatting Wander Woman http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8220-Frustrating-first-day Tatting TerriD http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8218-TerriD&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:01:25 GMT I am looking EVERYWHERE! For her tatted pineapple butterfly but cannot find it! I have found many links to her free pattern but keep getting a dead... I am looking EVERYWHERE! For her tatted pineapple butterfly but cannot find it! I have found many links to her free pattern but keep getting a dead end. I have seen the butterfly tatted up and asked them where to find it with no reply.

Does anyone know where I can find it?

I thought it was in her two books so ordered them but the butterfly is not in there grrrr :furious:


Help please? ]]> Pattern Detective kittytat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8218-TerriD just an idea I use http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8217-just-an-idea-I-use&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:55:26 GMT I have seen time and time again the things that people do to protect the hook on their shuttles from "poking through" their tatting bag.
My simple solution is I bought a small package of plastic earring backs and slide one onto each hook tip until just before it goes all the way through. I have never had one poke through anything. And if I am using 2 shuttles with hooks I will use one and give a quick switch when changing shuttles so they don't catch on my clothes or my tatting. The only free hook is the one on the shuttle I am tatting with. Be it small or big hook they just slide right on and off. I started this when my son found a few in an old house they were clearing to get it ready to sell. It works wonders and so easy too.

The little bit of tatting is Mary Konior's Convolvulus from her book Tatting in Lace
The thread is LadyShuttleMaker's HDT Plum Tickled size 100 and DMC Cordonnet White size 100
The 2 tops shuttles are from LaCossette's Etsy Shop
The 2 bottom are Pop A Bobbin shuttles from JaneEborall's Etsy Shop ]]> Tools of the Trade xstchntat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8217-just-an-idea-I-use <![CDATA[AnneB's dragon]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8216-AnneB-s-dragon&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:31:35 GMT I am having so much difficulty trying to tat the wings on her minor dragon. I have lost count on how many times I have tried. There is no... I am having so much difficulty trying to tat the wings on her minor dragon.

I have lost count on how many times I have tried.

There is no reverse work so I follow pattern but it looks terribly wrong sigh..

What am I doing wrong?:ermm: ]]> How do I...? kittytat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8216-AnneB-s-dragon Need help with pattern please http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8215-Need-help-with-pattern-please&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:30:04 GMT Good morning!

I'm going to try this pattern for a tatted necklace:

http://free-tatting.com/?p=10

Note she never says to "Turn" or "Reverse Work" anywhere. Does this mean that I should or shouldn't?

Would appreciate advice as soon as possible. Making this for my bestie. :heart: ]]> How do I...? DreamInSymmetry http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8215-Need-help-with-pattern-please Handy Hands has new Lizbeth colors http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8214-Handy-Hands-has-new-Lizbeth-colors&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:57:20 GMT The new Lizbeth colors are out! I am a little disappointed with the fact that a "bright rainbow" wasn't in the "new" colors, but the yellow that changes from bright to light is pretty. I'm not excited about the "marbles" either, but that is because I like to tat with BRIGHT colors. I'm sure some will appreciate the gray with purple or gray with pink blends. ]]> Tools of the Trade susiearnholt http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8214-Handy-Hands-has-new-Lizbeth-colors Help with Needle Tatting Please - Fleurette Necklace http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8212-Help-with-Needle-Tatting-Please-Fleurette-Necklace&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:52:22 GMT Inspired by Angeleyes and DreaminSymmetry's versions of TotusMel's fleurette necklace, I decided to have another go at needle tatting and attempt this necklace too. I don't like using size 10 with shuttles and I thought it might be easier with a needle.

I am completely inexperienced with needle tatting and I have a question for those in the know: why is it that the thread twists so much when I pull it through (especially on those long spiral chains)? I find this quite difficult to manage and end up in a tangle of threads which I find slightly discouraging! HELP!



I'm still pleased with how the necklace turned out but I would like to know how to do it more easily... I thought maybe it was the thread but I tried it both with Lizbeth and DMC and had the same problem. The thread coming off the ball got really twisted too as I worked and I kept having to stop to untwist it - is that normal?

Thanks for your help! ]]> Tatting Talk Frivole http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8212-Help-with-Needle-Tatting-Please-Fleurette-Necklace Looking for a tatted baby buggy pattern http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8211-Looking-for-a-tatted-baby-buggy-pattern&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:31:48 GMT Does anyone know of any? Does anyone know of any? ]]> Tatting Talk Leeanne http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8211-Looking-for-a-tatted-baby-buggy-pattern HH Tatting Gallery! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8210-HH-Tatting-Gallery!&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:20:50 GMT I got a wonderful email from HH. I'm sure many of you did as well, but for those who didn't... They have a new website set up and one things I'm already loving is the Gallery! http://www.hhtatting.com/artgallery-new.cfm

Perhaps we can help them out by sending in pics we have of their thread used in glorious ways. :w00t: ]]> Tools of the Trade Antiquarian http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8210-HH-Tatting-Gallery! My Headache Celtic Rings http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8209-My-Headache-Celtic-Rings&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:58:58 GMT by Fodografin Juni http://mitglied.multimania.de/fodografinshp/Anleitungen/Lesezeichen-GreenKnots.pdf I had a difficult time weaving the celtic... by Fodografin Juni
http://mitglied.multimania.de/fodogr...GreenKnots.pdf
I had a difficult time weaving the celtic rings, tatting with the netting shuttle and I do not read German, so I depended on google translate. :ermm:
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]]> Show and Tell BeeBee http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8209-My-Headache-Celtic-Rings My Favorite Bookmark http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8208-My-Favorite-Bookmark&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:47:26 GMT Floral Bookmark by Kersti Anear http://www.kersti.com/2009/04/floral-tatted-bookmark-pattern/ :flowers: Floral Bookmark by Kersti Anear
http://www.kersti.com/2009/04/floral...kmark-pattern/
:flowers:
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]]> Show and Tell BeeBee http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8208-My-Favorite-Bookmark My First Heart http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8207-My-First-Heart&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:40:05 GMT Designed from Learn To Tat by Janette Baker :innocent: Designed from Learn To Tat by Janette Baker :innocent:
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]]> Show and Tell BeeBee http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8207-My-First-Heart First show here http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8206-First-show-here&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:50:41 GMT My first post since joining yesterday. I was just practicing hiding thread ends and adding beads. Here's what came out of it. (sorry about the bad picture)



I aim to make a doily, preferably of my own design. The last ring wasn't joined properly to the first - I hid the thread inside the last rather than the first ring oops! ]]> Show and Tell siikibam http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8206-First-show-here T.A.T. Proficiency Program http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8205-T.A.T.-Proficiency-Program&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:48:39 GMT Well not showing off my tatting yet but I am bragging a bit because I reached a major goal I set for myself regarding tatting. I have completed... Well not showing off my tatting yet but I am bragging a bit because I reached a major goal I set for myself regarding tatting. I have completed Master Phase III with Tatters Across Time. It was a goal I had set for myself a few years back and I finally made it through all three phases. It was a great way to learn lots of different techniques and have completed projects to show for it. I received helpful feedback on each project to help me improve my skill. I encourage anyone interested to check into it: http://www.tattersacrosstime.org/

Now onto some playful endeavors.

I am currently working a 3D skunk. I'm basing it on Gary Houtz Possum pattern and Randy Houtz Hedgehog pattern (the Shuttle Brothers). I'm combining parts of each to make my skunk. I have finished his head and front legs and am into the middle body now.

After that I hope to complete a collage frame and fill all the compartments with different types of leaves in all colors. I had completed some them before working on the T.A.T. program but it fell by the wayside while I worked on that.

Once these are complete I will post pictures.

Shelly ]]> Show and Tell f10wer http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8205-T.A.T.-Proficiency-Program closing second ring http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8204-closing-second-ring&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:44:39 GMT hi , im new at tatting and am having trouble closing the second ring after closing the first ring ,making 3ds, after doing a picot join.cll. hi , im new at tatting and am having trouble closing the second ring after closing the first ring ,making 3ds, after doing a picot join.cll. ]]> How do I...? shuttler http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8204-closing-second-ring Student Looking for tatters in Taipei, Taiwan http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8203-Looking-for-tatters-in-Taipei-Taiwan&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:08:56 GMT This evening I got a friend started with the double stitch (but she hasn't got the flip yet), and tomorrow she's flying home to Taipei, Taiwan for a month. Does anyone know someone who could meet with her and help her get properly started?

Grace ]]> Teachers and Learners GraceT http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8203-Looking-for-tatters-in-Taipei-Taiwan Getting started http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8202-Getting-started&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:41 GMT Good morning everyone. :smile: I just joined a flew days ago, and wanted to say that yesterday (with my 40% off coupon I bought the needle tatting... Good morning everyone. :smile: I just joined a flew days ago, and wanted to say that yesterday (with my 40% off coupon I bought the needle tatting book that comes with the needles and some yarn. I can't wait to get started. I took everyones advice about what size thread to get. Since I do a lot of hand embroidery and punch needle I have lots of DMC and pearl cottons, bit got some size 10 and 20. Also bought one Lizbeth since they were on sale. I have a needle punch piece to finish, which I hope to do today, and then I can start to learn needle tatting. Am hoping to be good enough to make some ornies and things to put on Christmas cards. I will start an album as soon as I make something to show. Thanks to all that welcomed me, and for the advice you have given. I'm sure I will have a hundred more questions.
Wander woman (I chose that name because we live in a motorhome and travel) ]]> Needle Tatting Wander Woman http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?8202-Getting-started