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.

Oh, look, a feather!

A pretty motif. Now what to do with it?

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... ;)

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Coming Soon!

The first Lady Lace publication will be coming soon! The Basic Tatting Handbook will be available from Handy Hands sometime in the near future!

This simple booklet contains notes about the most basic parts of learning shuttle tatting, including holding the thread and shuttle, the double stitch, the flip, and rings and chains. All illustrated with color photos. It also has four very easy patterns for beginners to practice with. It is based off of the curriculum for my tatting classes, and works well as a companion to a class.

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Success!

The Tea Party at Yarnique on Saturday was a huge success! We had a great time, and enough people have signed up for a class to start! We'll be starting on Saturday, Oct. 3, if all goes well. Look for more events to take place at Yarnique in the future!

Also, I just received copies of Rozella Linden's two newest books, Things That Go "Tat" In the Night and Celtic Tatted Leaves and Flowers. Definitely a treat worth checking out!

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Lady Lace @ Yarnique!

Yarnique, in Fairborn, Ohio, will be hosting a Mad Tatter's Tea Party on September 26th, from 1:00 to 3:00!

Come enjoy refreshments and crafting fun! I will be there to demonstrate tatting, and help anyone with questions about the craft. Sign up for classes or just enjoy the company! You will also be able to purchase supplies for tatting, not to mention all the wonderful yummy yarns and fibers Yarnique has to offer! Bring your friends too!

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September Tatting Class: Register Now!!!

Here we go again! Anyone interested in learning the wonderful art of tatted lace is welcome!

September Beginner's Tatting Class

Starts Tuesday, Sept. 7, ends Thursday, Sept. 24

Classes will take place Tuesday and Thursday nights, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Class fee is $40, this includes a kit with everything you will need

To register or get more information, email me at starstrucklace@gmail.com!

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Playing with Patterns

I've been haphazardly working up the purple and teal square doily from ds9designs free patterns page. It occurred to me that the center of the doily would look exceptionally nice with beads. Here's the result:

FREE PATTERN: Square Motif

This pattern was originally given away at the 2009 Finger Lakes Tatting convention, under the name "Tea Party Coaster". I'm posting it here for everyone to enjoy.

Square Motif:

Ra: 4 - 2 - 2 -2

Ch: 3 - 4

Rb: 4 + 3

Rv. Ch: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 [3 picots]

Rc: 3 - 4

Ch: 4 + 3

Rd: 2 +2 - 2 - 4

Ch: 3 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 3 [5 picots]

*Ra: 4 + 2 + 2 -2

Ch: 3 - 4

Rb: 4 + 3

Rv. Ch: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 [3 picots]

Rc: 3 - 4

Ch: 4 + 3

Rd: 2 +2 - 2 - 4

Ch: 3 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 3 - 3 [5 picots] *

Repeat from * to * once

R: 4 + 2 + 2 -2

Ch: 3 - 4

Rb: 4 + 3

Rv. Ch: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 [3 picots]

Rc: 3 - 4

Ch: 4 + 3

Rd: 2 +2 + 2 + 4

Ch: 3 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 3 + 3 [5 picots]

A Note On Reverse Chains:

A reverse chain is a chain that curves in the opposite direction of a “normal” chain. There are two simple ways to do this. The first is to use a reverse double stitch, as is used in a split ring. The second is to make a half knot, or Shoe Lace Trick, at the beginning and end of the chain, which switches the position of the shuttle and ball threads.

© 2009 Sarah Kelley