InTatters http://www.intatters.com/ Free discussion forum dedicated to the art of tatting and tatted lace and other crafts. en Mon, 20 May 2013 18:26:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.intatters.com/images/misc/rss.png InTatters http://www.intatters.com/ Relapse of an addict....... http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10365-Relapse-of-an-addict&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:38:36 GMT Well....after nearly 3 years it looks like I have relapsed in my tatting addiction with the addition of not one but 7 shuttles to my collection on... Well....after nearly 3 years it looks like I have relapsed in my tatting addiction with the addition of not one but 7 shuttles to my collection on the weekend....
For this of course there has to be someone to blame...Jane Eborall firstly for putting a gorgeous, irresistible bag on Etsy.....then Ben Longden for encouraging me to buy it (lol...enabling me to tat....oh boy...he's gunna learn quick what that means!!) and finally the pesky vendors on eBay and Etsy who just HAD to sell shuttles when I was looking......my excuse and I am sticking to it!!
My gorgeous man bought me a wooden tatting box last year and there was some room left to display more shuttles so off I went. Started with a couple of small purchases of Aerlit shuttles....blue and purple of course....moved on to a matching pair of wooden ones with clover shaped inlays....found a Lydia Pinkham (and don't care if it is a fake)....then..........then........yipeee......... 2 from my wish list.......a plastic closed end old bobbin shuttle with no hook to kill me. and finally.......an old Clover that looks like a red and white Milward (the black and white ones) but has a built in pick end!!!!!!!!!
So off to limber up the decrepit fingers, find a pattern and get back into it.......This will be fun!!! ]]> Tatting Talk Liyarra http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10365-Relapse-of-an-addict Tatting butterflies http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10363-butterflies&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 00:35:10 GMT if you google tatted butterflies on pinterest, there is a black butterfly there, does anyone know where the pattern can be found? if you google tatted butterflies on pinterest, there is a black butterfly there, does anyone know where the pattern can be found? ]]> Pattern Detective joyceaw4 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10363-butterflies UK suppliers for size 60 - ish threads in dark colours ? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10362-UK-suppliers-for-size-60-ish-threads-in-dark-colours&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:41 GMT I am trying to get my hands on some size 50 or 60 threads and not having much luck ! I can't afford the shipping for suppliers outside of the uk.

I usually use roseground.com or tatting.co.uk to buy my lizbeth 20 / 40 but I want to try something finer. I've been using some old ecru coats size 60 I was given and it is a little difficult to close rings but I love how delicate it looks. I have found a couple of sites in the uk that sell the finer stuff but they only carry white / ecru. It's colours like black, red, purple, pink etc that I want. I just don't know where to find them, at least in this country. Roseground do venus size 70 but after reading some posts on here I don't really want to try it, it seems to be considered twisty / tangly etc.

I know handy hands have loads but I have already priced the shipping, there's no way I can afford it, and there's nobody I could share it with. ]]> Tools of the Trade Deb13b http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10362-UK-suppliers-for-size-60-ish-threads-in-dark-colours Transporting tatting to fairs ? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10361-Transporting-tatting-to-fairs&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 21:18:54 GMT I have got a couple of craft fairs coming up but I'm stuck on how to transport my tatted jewellery. I have been putting it in a box but they always end up tangled. I don't have a car so what ever I use has to be easily carried / transported on a bus.

I have a large holdall which fits in everything I need for the fairs I have already done, but I really need to figure out a way to transport my jewellery without it getting all messed up ! It takes me ages to untangle it when I'm setting up.

All ideas gratefully received ! ]]> Tatting Talk Deb13b http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10361-Transporting-tatting-to-fairs starting questions http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10360-starting-questions&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:09:04 GMT I'm trying my very 1st pattern. Page 25 in the book: The Bobbin Lace Manual by Geraldine Stott. Do the passive pair ever move? It doesn't look like it, so how does it get woven into the pattern? Active threads go over, under, split? Any helpful hints before I start on this new adventure? :blush: ]]> Bobbin Lace Holly Ann http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10360-starting-questions Close a second circle - Complete Newbie!! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10359-Close-a-second-circle-Complete-Newbie!!&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:45:22 GMT Hi I am a complete newbie here and having mastered circles and picots this week, i thought i would attempt joining picots, i follow all the... Hi

I am a complete newbie here and having mastered circles and picots this week, i thought i would attempt joining picots, i follow all the instructions but when i try to close the 2nd circle it wont close, the only way it will close is by pulling the thread thats ajoining it to 1st circle? (not sure if that makes sense!!!), i thought that it should close by pulling the thread thats attached to the shuttle.

Please help me

Thanks ]]> How do I...? Beejay http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10359-Close-a-second-circle-Complete-Newbie!! Grizzly Mountain Arts Picot gauge for sale http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10357-Grizzly-Mountain-Arts-Picot-gauge-for-sale&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:06:00 GMT I recently bought a beautiful Brass Picot Gauge Set with Redwood Burl Case from Grizzly Mountain Arts and find that due to my Reumatoid Arthritis and... I recently bought a beautiful Brass Picot Gauge Set with Redwood Burl Case from Grizzly Mountain Arts and find that due to my Reumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia I cant use it. Its just too difficult for me to hold it and tat at the same time. I paid $55.00 for it a few weeks ago and would like to sell for best offer. If anyone is interested please let me know. Thank you! picot gauge.jpg
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]]> Tools of the Trade Mad Cricket http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10357-Grizzly-Mountain-Arts-Picot-gauge-for-sale About hooks http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10356-About-hooks&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 20:07:19 GMT I'm wondering, when you are looking for a particular crochet hook do you refer to them mainly via the mm size or by the letters (US), numbers (US) or numbers (UK)???

Given that hooks exist in sizes between the letters and numbers, which system makes the most sense to you? If only the metric system was given in patterns would this be a problem for you??


Metric US system US numerical UK system
2.00mm - - 14
2.25mm B 1 13
2.50mm - - 12
2.75mm C 2 -
3.00mm - - 11
3.25mm D 3 10
3.50mm E 4 9
3.75mm F 5 -
4.00mm G 6 8
4.50mm - 7 7
5.00mm H 8 6
5.50mm I 9 5
6.00mm J 10 4
6.50mm K 10.5 3
7.00mm - - 2
8.00mm L 11 0
9.00mm M/N 13 00
10.00mm N/P 15 000
]]> Crochet Chat Kersti http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10356-About-hooks Tatted Snowflakes by Vida Sunderman - Is this book worth buying http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10352-Tatted-Snowflakes-by-Vida-Sunderman-Is-this-book-worth-buying&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 10:17:17 GMT Hi. I would like to know whether this book is worth buying. Are the instructions easy to follow? I understand that there are some 3D snowflakes... Hi. I would like to know whether this book is worth buying. Are the instructions easy to follow? I understand that there are some 3D snowflakes patterns and I would like to try them (to improve my skill). So I need a book with easy to follow instructions.

Thanks. ]]> Tatting Talk Sook Yi http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10352-Tatted-Snowflakes-by-Vida-Sunderman-Is-this-book-worth-buying <![CDATA[Tatting I am looking for the "Tatted Lady Bug Split Ring".]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10351-I-am-looking-for-the-quot-Tatted-Lady-Bug-Split-Ring-quot&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 18:36:25 GMT I think it might be a Martha Ess pattern. I have tatted one but cannot find the pattern now that I want to tat more. Caroline H I think it might be a Martha Ess pattern. I have tatted one but cannot find the pattern now that I want to tat more.
Caroline H ]]> Pattern Detective lettie4241 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10351-I-am-looking-for-the-quot-Tatted-Lady-Bug-Split-Ring-quot Blomqvist and Persson Book available http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10349-Blomqvist-and-Persson-Book-available&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 02:34:28 GMT There are several available still. This is not a bid item, but straight out buy :smile: I just received my copy and do like it. NEW Tatting... There are several available still. This is not a bid item, but straight out buy :smile: I just received my copy and do like it.

NEW Tatting Patterns and Designs - Blomqvist, Gun/ Persson, Elwy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...E:L:OC:US:3160 ]]> Tools of the Trade MercyPres http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10349-Blomqvist-and-Persson-Book-available Tatting Pattern by Linda Davies http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10348-Pattern-by-Linda-Davies&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 01:55:47 GMT I am looking for some info on this pattern,http://toptattyhead.blogspot.com/2012/01/oval-doily-in-ecru-now-finished.html. I know she was giving the... I am looking for some info on this pattern,http://toptattyhead.blogspot.com/201...-finished.html. I know she was giving the pattern for the palmetto tatters. I found the palmetto tatters site where you can buy Linda's patterns. It is 7 books. I don't want to spend the money if that pattern isn't in one of those books. If its not in one one the books, do you know where I can get a copy of the pattern from? Thanks for any info. ]]> Pattern Detective ravingscissors http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10348-Pattern-by-Linda-Davies Alabama National Fair http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10347-Alabama-National-Fair&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 17:26:53 GMT I know there quite a few Alabamians on this link and I was wondering if any of you have ever seen tatted pieces at the Alabama National Fair? They... I know there quite a few Alabamians on this link and I was wondering if any of you have ever seen tatted pieces at the Alabama National Fair? They have a nice exhibit of quilts, knitting, crocheting but I've never noticed any tatting?

Just curious.


Shirley ]]> Tatting Talk spkil http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10347-Alabama-National-Fair <![CDATA[Two Jane's bookmark]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10345-Two-Jane-s-bookmark&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 23:46:15 GMT I've been having lots of fun making this. I had to share before I'm even done. It's from Jane Eborall and Jane McLellan. They got it from a Anna Burda magazine in 1984. I'm planning to put it on a cap rim. It's Lizbeth #20 Raspberry Frappe.
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10345-Two-Jane-s-bookmark Tatting Help with this pretty pattern please! http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10344-Help-with-this-pretty-pattern-please!&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 20:09:30 GMT Hello Everyone, I just found this image on Pinterest and it really appeals to me. Unfortunately, clicking on the image only takes you to a page... Hello Everyone,

I just found this image on Pinterest and it really appeals to me. Unfortunately, clicking on the image only takes you to a page with the image on it and no further information.

Has anyone seen this anywhere else? Does anyone know anything about it?

esagono-giapponese.jpg

Thank you!
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]]> Pattern Detective Frivole http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10344-Help-with-this-pretty-pattern-please! Could I dye this old coats thread ? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10341-Could-I-dye-this-old-coats-thread&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 10:50:19 GMT Last year I was gifted a bag of old Coats thread in ecru / cream colours. ( Well I think it's old. ) It's in sizes 40 and 60. It isn't the easiest to tat with but I like the daintier look. However there is probably over 20 balls of it and I was wondering if it would be easy enough to dye some of it black ? It says Coats Mercer Crochet.

I usually use lizbeth size 20. I have been looking for some finer black thread for quite a while, without much luck. I don't have any local shops that sell thread so I tend to buy online ( Roseground are quick ! ) It seems overseas stores have a much better range but shipping is too much money to make it viable. Hence the idea of dyeing some of this thread. But I don't want to waste this thread if the dyeing process doesn't work !

Any tips / ideas would be appreciated ! ]]> Tools of the Trade Deb13b http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10341-Could-I-dye-this-old-coats-thread Looking to buy tatting shuttles http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10340-Looking-to-buy-tatting-shuttles&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 23:05:10 GMT Can any one tell me where I can purchase Jan Stawasz' tatting shuttles? ]]> How do I...? pellotminion http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10340-Looking-to-buy-tatting-shuttles Dragons and dragon flies http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10338-Dragons-and-dragon-flies&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 02:57:09 GMT Attachment 23577 (http://www.intatters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23577) Been having fun making dragonflies and seahorse dragons. Attachment... Dragony+pair+001.jpg Been having fun making dragonflies and seahorse dragons.
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10338-Dragons-and-dragon-flies Tatting 1960s motif?? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10337-1960s-motif&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 23:11:19 GMT More choir costume stuff! This spring's concert is devoted to music from the 1960s. They want us to make a big, dangly 60s necklace to wear for part of it (think a big peace symbol on a chain or the like). It needs to be large enough to be seen from the audience. I, of course, immediately thought I should tat something -- but what?? Not sure on this one...

Murray ]]> Pattern Detective shindeco http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10337-1960s-motif Tatting need simple ideas http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10336-need-simple-ideas&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 22:19:42 GMT I need to make some small items. I was thinking of something small that I can put on the end of a ribbon to make a bookmark, or anything else small... I need to make some small items. I was thinking of something small that I can put on the end of a ribbon to make a bookmark, or anything else small and quick. I would prefer it to be a shuttle tatting pattern though I could try needle tatting, I do have the supplies. My thing is that I am a beginner so the patterns need to easily followable and for now just chains and rings, I will move onto other challenges later.

Thank you ]]> Pattern Detective mthb http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10336-need-simple-ideas <![CDATA[Student Looking for a Teacher in Orlando, FL---> or fairly near orlando]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10335-Looking-for-a-Teacher-in-Orlando-FL-gt-or-fairly-near-orlando&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 14:26:21 GMT I'm not afraid to drive to take the lessons. I have been learning needle tatting and want a teacher who can help me develop my skills. I can do rings and chains and even connect them but there are a couple things I still don't know how to do. I am willing to learn shuttle as well, but I prefer needle. ]]> Teachers and Learners kbarre1227 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10335-Looking-for-a-Teacher-in-Orlando-FL-gt-or-fairly-near-orlando bookmark mothers day http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10334-bookmark-mothers-day&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 04:26:29 GMT first off I just learned to tatt about a month ago, so it's far from perfect, I also made it up as I went

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...psc543b770.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps5dca084e.jpg ]]> Show and Tell mthb http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10334-bookmark-mothers-day Tatted Bracelet http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10332-Tatted-Bracelet&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 01:23:46 GMT I got this pattern here free but unfortunately did not keep track of the creator. If you happen to read this ...thank you so much for this gorgeous... I got this pattern here free but unfortunately did not keep track of the creator. If you happen to read this ...thank you so much for this gorgeous pattern.
My first attempt was not long enough so I added some split rings and a bead to close it. My next one I will adjust so it goes around my wrist better.
Thanks again!Tatted Bracelet.jpgJoan
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]]> Tatting Talk Joanlab http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10332-Tatted-Bracelet 25 Feb 1937 - another edging by Norma Benporath http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10330-25-Feb-1937-another-edging-by-Norma-Benporath&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 02:02:25 GMT I am working on another edging by Norma Benporath, as published in The Queenslander, and shared in digital form in The Trove site... I am working on another edging by Norma Benporath, as published in The Queenslander, and shared in digital form in The Trove site.
In this link, Ms Benporath wrote a little about the history of tatting and how it spread to other parts of the world. There is also a pattern for a doily in that article but it is not what I am going to share here.

The one that I am attempting was published on 25th Feb 1937. The edging is made up of several motifs joined together. Following the pattern exactly as written, the instruction is to cut the thread after each motif and starting over. However, I have substituted the last ring of each repeat with a split ring so that I can continue to the next motif without cutting the thread.

Ms Benporath has included a corner for the edging which, in this case, was added later and not tatted in one pass.

There are two other patterns published in this article, a square insertion and an oval doily edging. I will be tatting them out as well and will share the photos when they are done.
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]]> Trove Patterns Jon Yusoff http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10330-25-Feb-1937-another-edging-by-Norma-Benporath <![CDATA[Question About Yarnplayer's Ripple Necklace--So Pretty!]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10329-Question-About-Yarnplayer-s-Ripple-Necklace-So-Pretty!&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 19:54:06 GMT I know that some of you have tatted Yarnplayer's Ripple Necklace: http://yarnplayertats.blogspot.com/2...e-pattern.html

I love this pattern! Instead of using two different threads, however, I'm tatting the whole thing in Lizbeth #10 Razzle Dazzle.

I just wanted to ask if I'm joining the rings on the second row right; when I do, I end up kind of tatting awkwardly and having to slip the shuttle behind the work to tat the large part of the ring--then I bring it forward again to join the last picot. Is this right, or am I doing some simple thing completely wrong and making it more difficult? ]]> Tatting Talk Keely http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10329-Question-About-Yarnplayer-s-Ripple-Necklace-So-Pretty! A few items I have made.. http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10328-A-few-items-I-have-made&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 03:10:36 GMT Attachment 23517 (http://www.intatters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23517)Attachment 23518... DSC02785.jpgDSC02793.jpgDSC02652.jpgDSC02772.jpgDSC02779.jpg
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]]> Crochet Chat Chessie http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10328-A-few-items-I-have-made Edging--outer row first? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10327-Edging-outer-row-first&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 06:01:29 GMT I'm looking through the Ring of Tatters "Tatting 2000" book that I received recently. The first edging, on page 38, is intriguing. It is a two-row edging designed by Mary Konior. There are two two-row edgings, and I'm talking about the first specifically.

The instructions say to work the outer edge first. Is that really necessary? The inner ring is just a simple row of rings and chains.

Or is there just a concern that the outer row might not work out properly if there are too many rings on the inner edge, or not enough? Can that be got around by doing some math, and making sure one has the right number of rings on the inner row?

I was wondering if any experienced tatters who have attempted such an edging had any advice. I know there are edgings in Mary Konior's books that had the same instructions, but I haven't tried them yet. ]]> Tatting Talk Mags http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10327-Edging-outer-row-first Sea Horse by Debi Aronold and Anne Bruvold http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10326-Sea-Horse-by-Debi-Aronold-and-Anne-Bruvold&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 19:19:11 GMT Debi Aronold and Anne Bruvold originally created a Sea Horse then from there the sea horse dragon was created. I'd like to make just the sea horse again. Did it ever have a fin on it's back? I'd like to make it that way. ]]> How do I...? Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10326-Sea-Horse-by-Debi-Aronold-and-Anne-Bruvold Lizbeth size 3 thread http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10325-Lizbeth-size-3-thread&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 14:06:05 GMT Hi! Anyone tat with Lizbeth size 3 thread? How thick is it? Post a pic of the thread please. Is it the same thickness as 3ply crochet cotton? Hi!

Anyone tat with Lizbeth size 3 thread? How thick is it? Post a pic of the thread please. Is it the same thickness as 3ply crochet cotton? ]]> How do I...? Ireneho http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10325-Lizbeth-size-3-thread Inspirational video of an Australia artist http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10323-Inspirational-video-of-an-Australia-artist&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 16:49:04 GMT Have a look at this video: http://www.colourinyourlife.com.au/t...dith-woolnough

It's not tatting, but I found it really inspirational. She creates art — quite big pieces — from machine stitching on a backcloth which she then dissolves away. She then mounts her pieces so that they're raised from the backboard and the shapes cast shadows on it. ]]> Tatting Talk GraceT http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10323-Inspirational-video-of-an-Australia-artist <![CDATA[1920's era Tatted headdress]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10322-1920-s-era-Tatted-headdress&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 00:43:52 GMT I'm helping Sherry, aka ladyshuttlemaker, spread the word. If you haven't seen it on her blog, you can check it out on eBay.

Hi everyone,
I am selling a gorgeous tatted headdress on ebay and all proceeds will go to the 2014
Shuttlebirds tatting scholarship.
Would you please help me spread the word? The listing is located here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=130901146710

Thank you so much for your help,
Sherry ]]> Tatting Talk frazzletat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10322-1920-s-era-Tatted-headdress Sea Horse Dragon #2 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10321-Sea-Horse-Dragon-2&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 22:58:44 GMT This time I did the wing backwards so I could attach it to the seahorse first. Attachment 23477... This time I did the wing backwards so I could attach it to the seahorse first.
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10321-Sea-Horse-Dragon-2 Scenes under glass domes... http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10319-Scenes-under-glass-domes&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 21:22:10 GMT I am working on a mothers day project. I have tatted various things to create a scene and I want to put them in an apothecary jar or a bell jar with... I am working on a mothers day project. I have tatted various things to create a scene and I want to put them in an apothecary jar or a bell jar with dried / preserved florals. Has anybody else done anything similar to this? ]]> Tatting Talk TiaLD77 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10319-Scenes-under-glass-domes <![CDATA[My Mother's Day Present]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10318-My-Mother-s-Day-Present&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 20:44:02 GMT This morning my hubby gave me my Mother's Day present early A Boye shuttle with the swing out bobbin holder. What makes it really special is that the little instruction card is with it! :shock:
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I have never seen the little instruction card before and am amazed that it is as well preserved as it is.

There were two other old shuttles as well. They are plastic or bakelite. They both have pins holding them together. The black one has the tiniest blue thread on it that I tatted a little ring with. feels almost like silk.
new shuttles1.JPG

I am still not sure where he finds me these wonderful treasures. I love the fact that he finds me things that make me feel like he cares about the things I am interested in.
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]]> Show and Tell xstchntat http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10318-My-Mother-s-Day-Present Needle Tatting book on APL http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10314-Needle-Tatting-book-on-APL&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 00:56:34 GMT Perusing the books on the Antique Pattern Library site and found a wonderful book on needle tatting called *Die Schiffchen-Spitzen* by Eleonore... Perusing the books on the Antique Pattern Library site and found a wonderful book on needle tatting called Die Schiffchen-Spitzen by Eleonore Endrucks-Leichtenstern. It's in German, but easy to figure out when it comes to the patterns.

It's a free download here.... http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org...rm/catalog.htm You have to scroll down the find it...the page is sorted alphabetically by author.

Enjoy!!!!

Peg
in Fairview Park OH ]]> Needle Tatting wtchywmn9 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10314-Needle-Tatting-book-on-APL Tatting Jewelry by Lyn Morton--Do You Recommend it? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10313-Tatting-Jewelry-by-Lyn-Morton-Do-You-Recommend-it&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 21:59:54 GMT I've been contemplating buying "Tatting Jewelry" by Lyn Morton, because I love to tat necklaces and earrings, and I do like to use thread with tinsel. Do any of you have this book, and do you recommend it? How are the patterns?

Also, I'm wondering what kind of gold/tinsel thread she uses. I use the standard size 10 brand you find everywhere--I think it's Lydia's or Cro-Tat, I can't remember--but I heard that DMC makes a similar thread? Do they, or does anyone else? The stuff I use is so horribly twisty, and the tinsel breaks and unravels easily--nasty stuff, that. :yuk:

Wish Lizbeth's would come up with a tinsel variety (note to Barb!)

Any help here would be much appreciated, as I'm deciding whether or not to order the book... ]]> Tatting Talk Keely http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10313-Tatting-Jewelry-by-Lyn-Morton-Do-You-Recommend-it Student Looking for teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10312-Looking-for-teacher-in-Cincinnati-Ohio&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 21:05:07 GMT Student would like a teacher in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Near northern Kentucky. I am inquiring on behalf of someone. Student would like a teacher in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Near northern Kentucky. I am inquiring on behalf of someone. ]]> Teachers and Learners coretta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10312-Looking-for-teacher-in-Cincinnati-Ohio 2013 Shuttlebirds Weekly Challenge http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10311-2013-Shuttlebirds-Weekly-Challenge&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 18:00:18 GMT Each week the Shuttlebirds Tatting Guild blog will be featuring a link to a free pattern. We encourage our reader's to try the pattern and send us a picture of the completed work which will be featured, along with their name, on the next Weekly Challenge blog post.

This week's challenge is a butterfly diagram pattern: http://puntoypunto.myblog.it/archive...cchierino.html (fourth image down).
butterfly.jpg
This is one I tatted.

I'd love to see several tatter's join the challenge. I'd also love suggestions for free patterns to feature. Thanks a bunch! I look forward to seeing your creations and providing another challenge next week.
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]]> NataLekku http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10311-2013-Shuttlebirds-Weekly-Challenge Tatting The Miracle pattern - where can I find it? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10310-The-Miracle-pattern-where-can-I-find-it&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 13:28:17 GMT Dears, I have found pattern in one book called The Miracle and I copied it, but I forgot which book it was. Does anybody know? Thanks for any... Dears, I have found pattern in one book called The Miracle and I copied it, but I forgot which book it was. Does anybody know?

Thanks for any help.

Johana ]]> Pattern Detective Anahoj http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10310-The-Miracle-pattern-where-can-I-find-it Need advice with vintage pattern http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10307-Need-advice-with-vintage-pattern&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 03:06:53 GMT Hi Everyone! I'm a fairly new shuttle tatter and so far I've had success with patterns written in the last 40 ish years. There is a beautiful, quite large " table centerpiece" on page 12 of the Feb. 1925 issue of Needlecraft Magazine that I would love to make. After getting through the center ring, I found myself in a mess that I cannot resolve. There's no instruction re: how to handle the thread. I can tell I should use CTM, but I ended up with a mess trying ball and shuttle, and as big a mess with 2 shuttles, since I wasn' t sure which to use and kept ending up with rings unwilling to line up.There are also no instructions for RW, or turns, just rings and chains. Is there a manual anywhere that explains how to deal with these kinds of patterns? Or perhaps someone has already recreated this lovely piece and would be willing to fill me in with some badly needed information? Thanks in advance for any help. Judith, Illinois, USA ]]> Pattern Notes and Help Fiberlvr http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10307-Need-advice-with-vintage-pattern Tatting Looking for pattern http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10306-Looking-for-pattern&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:16:17 GMT Could anyone help me find Lenore English's Baby Booties Pattern? Please. I would appreciate any help.
Thanks so much
Iowa Girl :smhelp: ]]> Pattern Detective Iowa Girl http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10306-Looking-for-pattern <![CDATA[Tattabugg's Owl for Needle Tatting]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10304-Tattabugg-s-Owl-for-Needle-Tatting&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:39:47 GMT With Tattabugg's permission I am reposting her owl pattern for us needle users. It's essentially the same, but I am just clarifying where you need to draw the stitches off the needle to make sense.

TATTABUGG’S OWL FOR NEEDLE TATTERS
You will need:
size 80 thread in desired color
2 size 11 seed beads for eyes
hook for joining picots
3-5 seed beads
2 earring findings

----- very long picot
---- long picot
--- picot
-- small picot
- very small picot
b bead
R ring
ch chain
rw reverse work
+ join
ds double stitch

Note: I used size 10 thread with 6/0 beads. Adjust bead sizes according to your thread size.

1) R: 2ds, b, 2ds, -, 2ds, -, 2ds, b, 2ds CR+RW
2) CH: 1ds, -----, 5ds, --, 9ds, draw CH from needle, + to 1st picot of ring, 2ds, ----, 1ds, ---, 1ds, --, 1ds, -, 3ds, -, 1ds, --, 1ds, -, 2ds, -, 1ds, --, 1ds, ---, 1ds, ----, 2ds, draw chain from needle, + to 2nd picot of ring, 9ds, --, 5ds, + to base of ring and tie off. ]]> Needle Tatting Bklyngal http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10304-Tattabugg-s-Owl-for-Needle-Tatting Closing Large Rings? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10301-Closing-Large-Rings&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:21:30 GMT Does anyone have any tips on how to close large rings without the stitches scrunching up like crazy? Thanks! ^_^ Does anyone have any tips on how to close large rings without the stitches scrunching up like crazy?
Thanks!
^_^ ]]> How do I...? kb7640 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10301-Closing-Large-Rings Converting a Cro/tat pattern to just Tatting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10300-Converting-a-Cro-tat-pattern-to-just-Tatting&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:34:15 GMT When a cro/tat pattern is done in just shuttle tatting, does the stitch count change? (I want to do Edging#4 from Lily Design Book No.70 pg13) I can... When a cro/tat pattern is done in just shuttle tatting, does the stitch count change? (I want to do Edging#4 from Lily Design Book No.70 pg13) I can wing it if necessary, but any advice would be appreciated! IMG_20130429_183234_307.jpg Here are the instructions for round 1.
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]]> How do I...? Mandatory http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10300-Converting-a-Cro-tat-pattern-to-just-Tatting Hyperbolic earrings and few new projects http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10299-Hyperbolic-earrings-and-few-new-projects&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:50:08 GMT Well I was busy past few days.

First of all...tnx to PattyD's pdf...I made pair of earrings to to match with Monedido's bracelet:


Then some more projects but most of them are still unfinished...
And I have to say thank you to yarnplayer, I followed instruction on her blog to put bead in the middle of the flower (first time I tried that).
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]]> Show and Tell Kvarta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10299-Hyperbolic-earrings-and-few-new-projects Sorta OT: Can HDTs be substituted for embroidery floss in counted cross stitch? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10298-Sorta-OT-Can-HDTs-be-substituted-for-embroidery-floss-in-counted-cross-stitch&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:43:16 GMT I have read through thread comparison charts and understand how three strands of embroidery floss can be used for tatting. I have been wanting to... I have read through thread comparison charts and understand how three strands of embroidery floss can be used for tatting.

I have been wanting to try my hand a stitching a pretty "biscornu" pin cushion. Embroidery floss is two-ply, so I hesitated before using a 6-ply tatting cotton for cross stitching. Has anyone else tried it? Does cross stitch require the softer floss? ]]> Tatting Talk IsDihara http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10298-Sorta-OT-Can-HDTs-be-substituted-for-embroidery-floss-in-counted-cross-stitch Question about thread sizes... http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10297-Question-about-thread-sizes&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:06:09 GMT When I first started tatting my aunt and grandmother had tried to find my great grandmothers shuttles for me, they did not succeed. :( However, my... When I first started tatting my aunt and grandmother had tried to find my great grandmothers shuttles for me, they did not succeed. :( However, my aunt did happen to have a garbage bag full of tatting thread and cotton that she gave to me (How lucky for me!)!!! Here is my dilemma, most of these threads have been opened or rewound and so I don't really have much way to tell what size they are. I was only able to bring a few back with me right away and will get the rest in a few weeks, but I do have a few that I can identify... like a coats mercer-crochet that is marked 30/cord 6 and I bought a few DMC 80's with my new set of tatting needles. Is there a chart, or site or something that can give me a good size reference? Thanks! :) ]]> Tools of the Trade Bex.84 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10297-Question-about-thread-sizes Seahorse Dragon http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10296-Seahorse-Dragon&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:08:49 GMT I seem to be on a Dragon roll. This is Debbie Arnold and Anne Bruvold's Seahorse Dragon. He's done in Lizbeth "Falling Leaves"
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10296-Seahorse-Dragon Teacher Happy to teach in the Central Florida area http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10295-Happy-to-teach-in-the-Central-Florida-area&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:50:09 GMT I shuttle Tat. I shuttle Tat. ]]> Teachers and Learners coretta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10295-Happy-to-teach-in-the-Central-Florida-area Student looking for a teacher near Mountain Home, AR http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10294-looking-for-a-teacher-near-Mountain-Home-AR&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:45:50 GMT I am requesting on behalf of a fan. If you are willing to teach let me know and I can get you in touch with her. Thanks! I am requesting on behalf of a fan. If you are willing to teach let me know and I can get you in touch with her.
Thanks! ]]> Teachers and Learners coretta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10294-looking-for-a-teacher-near-Mountain-Home-AR Student Looking for a teacher upstate of SC (Greenwood, Laurens, Greenville area) http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10293-Looking-for-a-teacher-upstate-of-SC-(Greenwood-Laurens-Greenville-area)&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:44:11 GMT I am requesting on behalf of a fan. If you are willing to teach let me know and I can get you in touch with her. Thanks! I am requesting on behalf of a fan. If you are willing to teach let me know and I can get you in touch with her.
Thanks! ]]> Teachers and Learners coretta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10293-Looking-for-a-teacher-upstate-of-SC-(Greenwood-Laurens-Greenville-area) Tatting Little Fleur de Lis http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10291-Little-Fleur-de-Lis&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:28:44 GMT Does anyone know of a little - earring size - Fleur de Lis pattern? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!! Lynne Does anyone know of a little - earring size - Fleur de Lis pattern? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

Lynne ]]> Pattern Detective im4michigan http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10291-Little-Fleur-de-Lis Pointed ring http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10290-Pointed-ring&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:10:35 GMT I've been trying to find a tutorial on how to make pointed rings, but all I can find is pointed chains. Since you use two shuttles in the chain and only one shuttle for a normal ring, I cannot see how to use that technique. Do any of you know how to make pointed rings, is it even possible, with just one shuttle? Are there any tutorials out there that I missed? ]]> How do I...? Melifera http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10290-Pointed-ring Socks http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10289-Socks&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:31:21 GMT I feel so totally inadequate and frustrated right now. It's hard to believe that I've been successfully knitting socks for years. Here's my dilemma. I use dpns for my socks, knit cuff down, obviously. I've always knit from cones, so knitting two at a time just so I don't run out of yarn has never been an issue. But I've recently acquired two balls of very nice sock yarn, so my cone knitting mentality is out the window. Besides, I'm very curious about knitting two socks at once. It seems like it could have certain advantages, so here I go. Or so I thought.

I was following Liat Gat's instructions for two at a time with magic loop. I quickly discovered that even though I can do magic loop, I really hate it. So, I transferred my partially done toes onto two needles. Here's where the frustrations pile up. Nothing I did made the needles line up properly. Finally, I frogged the toes, thinking that there must be a difference in the cast on between magic loop and two circs. I've watched multiple videos on how to cast on and how to use both needles in a circle. It makes no sense to my tired old brain. If the needles aren't tangled then my cast on throws me into knitting the first row on purl bumps instead of the nice smooth Stocking knit side. If my cast on is spot on, my needles refuse to line up properly, so that I wind up with too many sock halves on one needle and no way to knit off the fourth half.

Does anyone have any suggestions for either instructions or a video? What I'm ready to do is start my toes on magic loop and work them just far enough to get my dpns in, then knit sensibly! It will work. But it won't get both done at the same time.

Okay. Now I feel better. But I'm still just a little bit stupid. ]]> Knitting Lynn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10289-Socks Paprika http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10288-Paprika&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:27:06 GMT Martha Ess' dragon, Paprika. I didn't do it justice. Will have to give it another try.
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10288-Paprika Delicacy Doily Progression http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10287-Delicacy-Doily-Progression&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:40:56 GMT I thought my fellow members would like to see my design progression of my latest doily that I have called Delicacy Doily. Attachment 23378... I thought my fellow members would like to see my design progression of my latest doily that I have called Delicacy Doily.
Blue Ice.jpgThis was my first attempt but I wasn't satisfied with the stitch count...there were too many repeats and too many stitches.
Lilac.jpgThis lilac one was my second attempt and although it is much better it is still not perfect.
Full.jpgThis is my third and final attempt. I am much happier about the amount of repeats, number of stitches and number of rows.
The link to the PDF is here. ENJOY!
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]]> Tatting Talk Linda S Davies http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10287-Delicacy-Doily-Progression <![CDATA[Monedido's Bracelet :)]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10286-Monedido-s-Bracelet-)&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:53:18 GMT Well, I made one too. Initially this should be a garter but my friend changed her mind so I made a bracelet instead. Attachment 23376... Well, I made one too.

Initially this should be a garter but my friend changed her mind so I made a bracelet instead.

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Thank you Monedido for sharing this wonderful pattern with us :flowers:
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]]> Show and Tell Kvarta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10286-Monedido-s-Bracelet-) Mastering Tatting by L.Rogers http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10284-Mastering-Tatting-by-L-Rogers&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:28:35 GMT Does anybody know "Mastering Tatting: Advanced Designs Using Basic Techniques" by Lindsay Rogers? I found this book on Amazon and I'm thinking about buying it but I'm not sure if it is worth. ]]> Tatting Talk IzabelkaG http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10284-Mastering-Tatting-by-L-Rogers two colour needle tatting http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10283-two-colour-needle-tatting&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:59:13 GMT Hello to everybody there Question : is there someone can tell me if there is a video on two colour needle tatting? i found only one but is not very... Hello to everybody there
Question : is there someone can tell me if there is a video on two colour needle tatting? i found only one but is not very clear.
Also i would like to get a very complete book on needle tatting, any good suggestion?Thank you to all of you ]]> Needle Tatting daniela ambrosi http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10283-two-colour-needle-tatting My tatting with polymer clay http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10282-My-tatting-with-polymer-clay&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:31:39 GMT Hi, These are some of my first tatting with my polymer clay roses and beads that I make. Sorry but I don't know how to put the photo's onto this page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55579877@N02/ ]]> Show and Tell maxabears http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10282-My-tatting-with-polymer-clay Clever, Woven Neck Scarf, very pretty. http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10281-Clever-Woven-Neck-Scarf-very-pretty&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:40:04 GMT I just found this on facebook. It's from the Crochet Guild of America. Crochet Guild of America shared Heidi Sunday's photo.


 ]]> Crochet Chat rsmre http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10281-Clever-Woven-Neck-Scarf-very-pretty rose cross bookmark http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10280-rose-cross-bookmark&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:45:34 GMT I am looking for a pattern for a tatted rose cross featured in Workbasket March 1989. Understand this is still in copyright, but am looking to buy... I am looking for a pattern for a tatted rose cross featured in Workbasket March 1989. Understand this is still in copyright, but am looking to buy that issue of Workbasket. sandyfield ]]> Pattern Notes and Help sandyfield http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10280-rose-cross-bookmark Stawasz question http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10279-Stawasz-question&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:53:31 GMT I've noticed many people say they are tatting "Doily VI" or such from the Stawasz books. After finally getting my hand on Tatting Theory and Patterns, I realized they aren't labeled that way in the books. Are people simply counting the doilies in the book and the 6th one is Doily VI?

I feel stupid asking that question, but it's bugging me! ]]> Tatting Talk pluto1415 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10279-Stawasz-question <![CDATA[It's here!!! My first paper back tatting book!!!]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10278-It-s-here!!!-My-first-paper-back-tatting-book!!!&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:17:44 GMT Friend of mine gave me a link to book sight, they had option "free shipment to Serbia, no customs". So I bought one book (other friend had online pay card, she placed the order I gave her money for the book).

Today my book arrived!!!:yahoo:
Easy Tatting by Rozella R. Linden

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]]> Tatting Talk Kvarta http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10278-It-s-here!!!-My-first-paper-back-tatting-book!!! Tatting Anyone know where I can find the pattern for this? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10277-Anyone-know-where-I-can-find-the-pattern-for-this&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:33:11 GMT It is a pattern by Ruth Perry. It is a celtic heart with a rose and leaf. It was on her old blog dated jan22,2008. I have looked everywhere!! It was... It is a pattern by Ruth Perry. It is a celtic heart with a rose and leaf. It was on her old blog dated jan22,2008. I have looked everywhere!! It was tatted in red and green all one piece. Anyone know of a way to contact her?
Attached is a pic.
thanks
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]]> Pattern Detective KerryDawn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10277-Anyone-know-where-I-can-find-the-pattern-for-this Fun With Tatted Motifs http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10274-Fun-With-Tatted-Motifs&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:39:14 GMT I just received "Fun with Tatted Motifs" by Irene Yeow and Lilian Cheong. It only took a week and a half from Singapore. It's a delightful book. Especially good for someone just learning to tat. There are very good instructions and loads of demo pictures. Then some adorable patterns. I can't wait to make the daisies. Also, included with the book, they sent me a pretty cloverleaf bookmark. This just made my day.
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10274-Fun-With-Tatted-Motifs Large Spinning Wheel http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10273-Large-Spinning-Wheel&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:14:39 GMT This "glass mat" spinning wheel originated from Mary Konior's book "Tatting with Visual Patterns" I've had it in my head to make the rows longer to make it a larger mat. It's 8 1/2 inches across. The thread is #10 Cro Sheen. I was hoping it would turn out so I could give it to my mom for a Mothers Day present.
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]]> Show and Tell Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10273-Large-Spinning-Wheel IS it possible to do Mignonette stitch strait? http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10271-IS-it-possible-to-do-Mignonette-stitch-strait&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:47:54 GMT I'm working on a steampunk costume for a convention in the near future. I'd like to have some hand tattted elements for the costume. A friend of mine told me about the mignonette stitch, which I would like to do for a veil. I know how to do the stitch in the round in a sort of extended doily action, but I'd like to make it in a panel that I could just sew to the inside of a hat or to the top of a hair band. Any ideas? I don't really want it to cover my whole head.

Thanks in advanced :D

<3 Snowshoes ]]> How do I...? Snowshoes http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10271-IS-it-possible-to-do-Mignonette-stitch-strait adding beads to split rings http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10270-adding-beads-to-split-rings&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:02:52 GMT is there a currant video on how to add beads inside a split ring then add a bead between each split ring? I only needle tat, and I can not find how... is there a currant video on how to add beads inside a split ring then add a bead between each split ring? I only needle tat, and I can not find how to add bead in center of split ring or between each split ring. Could some one please help me, or at least try.? Thanks in advance. my email address is joyceaw4@gmail.com, or you can private message me, if you'd like. ]]> Needle Tatting joyceaw4 http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10270-adding-beads-to-split-rings A Gift for my sister. http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10269-A-Gift-for-my-sister&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:50:49 GMT Attachment 23334 (http://www.intatters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23334) My sister loves red and brown so when I saw this thread I knew I had... image.jpg

My sister loves red and brown so when I saw this thread I knew I had to make her something with it, so I made a pair of amusement doilies. She loved them and didn't want them covered up under something like a vase ect so she framed them and put them up on the wall in her newly renovated kitchen!! And now her daughter wants a pair in red or white.:smile:
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]]> Show and Tell Lynette http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10269-A-Gift-for-my-sister <![CDATA[Tatting Jane's Bookmark Cross]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10268-Jane-s-Bookmark-Cross&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:16:00 GMT Here is the pattern for the cross I devised based on Jane's Bookmark (which is also posted in Member Patterns, here).

JaneBookmarkCross-GraceTan.pdf

And here are some examples. The three at left are pretty much according to the instructions. The one at right has three extra rings at the end of each arm (and I also had extra joins between the rings, for added stiffness). The Jane's Bookmark pattern as written lends itself well to the two-tone effect. Instead of starting CTM, you have two threads on two shuttles, and two extra ends to hide.
Three Jane's Bookmark Crosses.jpgTwo-tone Jane's Bookmark Cross.jpg

Update: This is also now posted on Jane McLellan's blog: http://janemactats.blogspot.com/. You can also find it on Jane Eborall's pattern pages:http://janeeborall.freeservers.com/J...s-GraceTan.pdf Thanks, Jane McLellan and Jane Eborall!
Another place where it's posted: http://tattinghomework.wordpress.com...rom-grace-tan/
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]]> Member Patterns GraceT http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10268-Jane-s-Bookmark-Cross OMGOODNESS-- size 70 thread http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10266-OMGOODNESS-size-70-thread&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:56:29 GMT I have always envied people who can tat with anything smaller than size 30..LOL.. i like mostly size 10 and 20. i have done a FEW things in size... I have always envied people who can tat with anything smaller than size 30..LOL.. i like mostly size 10 and 20. i have done a FEW things in size 30..BUT i found a ball of size 70 white cleaning my craft room from days when i did fine crochet on hankies. I thought i might try making a tiny littel cross with it for my grandson for his first communion next month... HA HA...lo and behold i have cut it off twice. wow...the thread was tangling so i got out my new little blue box of "thread heaven" holy cow...i am NOT gonna give up.. gonna try again in a few minutes... WISH ME LUCK....LOL ]]> Needle Tatting judypudy http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10266-OMGOODNESS-size-70-thread Tatting Very Simple Bird Patterns http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10265-Very-Simple-Bird-Patterns&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:03:28 GMT I was on FaceBook (I think) and someone posted a link to a foreign website with jewelry for sale. The earrings there were small, simple patterns for... I was on FaceBook (I think) and someone posted a link to a foreign website with jewelry for sale. The earrings there were small, simple patterns for birds. The birds were mostly in outline and used the folded rings technique.

I guess there weren't any patterns, but I did like the look of the birds and wanted to try to imitate them. Being silly at the time, I didn't bookmark the spot. And, of course I can't find it. Not to mention I have no talent for drawing. So, I am stuck unless one of you has seen this site or something like it.

Thank you!
Linda R
aka StringyDogs ]]> Pattern Detective stringydogs http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10265-Very-Simple-Bird-Patterns mercerized http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10264-mercerized&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:12:02 GMT Can someone tell what mercerized actually means? Can someone tell what mercerized actually means? ]]> Tatting Talk Batty Tatter http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10264-mercerized Twisting chain http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10263-Twisting-chain&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:38:23 GMT I'm trying a pattern that calls for a very long chain. Problem is when I finish the required ds and slide them off the needle it twists. I've tried doing them in sections and still same problem. Help? ]]> Needle Tatting KerryDawn http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10263-Twisting-chain <![CDATA[I'm alitle confused]]> http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10261-I-m-alitle-confused&goto=newpost Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:44:02 GMT Hi I am new here. I have a question...... I am practicing rings and chain and Picots. have this down. Now I am attepmting to make a easy medallion... Hi I am new here. I have a question...... I am practicing rings and chain and Picots. have this down. Now I am attepmting to make a easy medallion (flower) and I keep getting a gap of thread where the first ring and the first chain should connect. :ermm: I can not figure out what I am doing wrong. I will not tight up.....Any advise will be so appreciated. Oh this is in needle tatting not shuttle.

Thanks in advance ]]> Needle Tatting chrisboldo http://www.intatters.com/showthread.php?10261-I-m-alitle-confused