Monday, October 5, 2009

Actual Tatting!

Yes, it's true! I do actually tat things occasionally! And sometimes I even finish them. What's that? You need proof? Ok.

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Oh, look, a feather!

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A pretty motif. Now what to do with it?

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I know! How about a cute little amulet bag?

I might just write up the patterns for these. They both turned out much better than expected. The feather is tatted in size 20 Lizbeth, and the motif in size 50 Flora.

The motif was what came out of my shuttles while I was "doodling" with tatting. Isn't it nice when patterns work themselves out like that?

The feather was a "I wonder..." moment. I did a little searching and couldn't find anyone else having attempted anything like it, so of course I just had to give it a try. I'm very pleased with the results, though I have ideas to refine it more. And just what does one do with tatted feathers? Stay tuned... ;)

.:Sparrow

8 comments:

  1. that feather would make a cool hair barette...

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  2. lol, I do have plans... :)

    .:Sparrow

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  3. Love the feather and the Motif. Hope you write up the pattern for both.

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  4. Oooh, the feather is really pretty. Is that pearl tatting? I must learn.

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  5. Sort of. It's pearl tatting with my own technique and a few tricks. :)

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  6. Hello Sparrow. Did you ever get to write up this Feather pattern? Sevrral people on tbe Facebook Tatting page are really interested.
    Please let me know if it's available anywhere.
    Thank you!
    Debbie

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    1. No, I haven't gotten around to it yet. I will try to put together a quick little something explaining how I did it for you. :)

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