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!

.:Sparrow

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

The first tatting class is scheduled to start Tuesday, August 11th!!!

The first Beginner's Tatting class will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm beginning on the 11th and ending on the 27th.  Due to space, class size is limited to 4 people, so register now!  

.:Classes will be held at my apartment, in St. Marys, Oh.  

.:Class price is 40$, and this includes a kit with everything you will need. 

.:To register, email me at starstrucklace@gmail.com by August 1st.  

Private lessons are also available upon request.  Email me for more information.

Tatting School to open soon!

Tatting is fun.  Tatting is NOT lost.  More people should learn it.  So instead of complaining about how few people do it, I teach it.  Hence the idea behind Lady Lace Tatting School, scheduled to open sometime this fall.

My name is Sarah, aka Sparrow, and I've been tatting for more than 10 years.  Three years ago, I started to teach tatting at my local library.  I enjoy doing it so much, I want to do it more often.  It's means a lot to me to be able to share my love for this craft with others, and to prove that it's not just an 'old person' craft after all!

Hopefully we'll have a house very soon, where I can teach tatting (and possibly other crafts) out of our home.  As the house search is still ongoing, there's no set date for classes to begin.  But as soon as we get the word, I'll be making plans!  So if you're interested in lessons, feel free to email me at starstrucklace@gmail.com for more information.  :)

I'll use this blog to keep you updated with class information and fun stuff, so be sure to check back often!  Until then,

.:Sparrow; Headmistress