Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Tatting To Order

I had an order for 6 crosses, Grace Tan's pattern Jane's Bookmark Cross. There's a link to the pattern on the right side bar. The thread is Anchor Freccia 3 ply. Only two of them are needed before Christmas, but once I started I decided to just get on with it. Interesting effect when I tat a pattern over and over - first cautiously checking on the pattern; then confidently tatting without looking at the pattern; and then so blase that I start making mistakes!
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  1. MichelleDecember 8, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    They look lovely! I do the same thing, overconfidence is dreadful! What is the color?

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    1. Jane McLellanDecember 8, 2015 at 7:10 AM

      Burgundy? It doesn't have a colour printed on it.

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  2. Pop Lenuta MariaDecember 8, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    I love this pattern.
    The same happens to me when I tat a pattern over and over , so I take a break and do something else.

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  3. Madtatter80December 8, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    like the pink!

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  4. Kathy NiklewiczDecember 8, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    I've always wanted to do this pattern! Good for you to be 'ahead of' the goal. And a perfect description of the learning curve and possible overconfidence!

    It's difficult to keep up with your projects and variety of skills! It almost seems that there are several writers rather than one person!

    I can't believe your weather right now! We're heading into the 'frosty' stuff for the next few months.

    I was surprised to learn our local yarn shop is closing its doors after 30 years! I haven't been there for quite a while so it was a shock, but the owner had rescued it 22 years ago and had a great run. Apparently no one wants to 'take it on', even though it's doing well. Many memories of my knitting years in the '80s and '90s (and monthly guild meetings/workshops, where I met Alice Starmore - twice!) But in 1990 I learned to tat, and the knitting obsession faded away!

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    1. Jane McLellanDecember 8, 2015 at 7:12 AM

      It's only me! What a shame the yarn shop is closing. Sometimes knitting dominates my life and other times tatting, but ideally I'd like to do them both. Lucky you to have met Alice Starmore!

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  5. Margarets designer cardsDecember 8, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Lovely bookmarks, and a gorgeous colour
    Margaret

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  6. CreateologyDecember 8, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely tatted crosses. These will make treasured gifts. Tatting Bliss...

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  7. God's KidDecember 8, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Those are wonderful!!! :)

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  8. crafty cat cornerDecember 8, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Beautiful, wouldn't they make lovely Easter presents
    Briony
    x

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  9. muskaanDecember 9, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Beautiful !
    I fall into a similar trap - ennui combined with overconfidence .... and if you mix in television or chatting distractions then un-tatting rule ;-P

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  10. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeDecember 10, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    Aha! I have fallen in to the same trap of becoming overconfident. It's nice to know I'm not alone. The crosses are lovely, especially in that beautiful burgundy!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 15, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Your crosses are very nicely tatted, it is very easy to get carried away when making lots of the same things.

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