At Christmastime I ordered myself a little present, the Scottish Heather collection of Oliver Twists hand-dyed machine thread from DS9 Designs.
I really didn't know what I wanted to make with these lovely threads, so I just left them sitting out in my sewing room to be admired.
Then, about a week ago, Erin at The Shuttle Shop contacted me about tatting some motifs for some of Chris's "Tatted Shuttles," which are epoxy shuttles with tatting embedded in them. I like using Kersti Anear's "Stumpy" for these shuttles.
I'm very pleased with the way these turned out, although I think a little bit of blocking is in order. : )
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WOW, those really zing. Stop leading me astray!!!
Oh my goodness those are so gorgeous! WOW! The threads are pretty too!
Hugs,Pat
These stumpies will add loads of colour to the epoxy shuttles! Woooo, now I'm tempted.
They are so pretty! You did a GREAT job!
Creo que te han quedado hermosas.Besos.
REALLY pretty, Diane! The shuttles will be gorgeous!
Fox ; )
Wowie-zowie! Drooling over these stumpies are my highest compliment. Outstanding color in complimentary progressions...
I will second Jane's comment: stop leading me astray! (Hee, hee)
Gorgeous colors!!! :)
Wow! Guess who needs MORE thread now?
Gorgeous colors! I might have to buy one of those shuttles . . . .
Those look so wonderful. I love the colors you used!
Just love the colours and they are gorgeous!
Such wonderful colours. Great idea to use machine thread to tat. The colours coordinate so well together.
Gorgeous threads, lovely pattern
Margaret
So pleased to see that these threads can be used for tatting, when I saw the reel in a charity shop I had no idea that it would be suitable. Your colours are stunning.
You certainly do know beautiful threads. Your shuttle inlays are gorgeous. Serene tatting...
I am impressed how those have turned out, I must check out those threads.
Really tatting with sewing thread?? However do your eyes handle it? ... They are lovely by the way, and will make super Tatted Shuttles.
Really tatting with sewing thread?? However do your eyes handle it? ... They are lovely by the way, and will make super Tatted Shuttles.
These are going to make gorgeous shuttles Diane!
Ooh, I love those colors. You made this with sewing thread? I've thought about that, looking at my mom's beautiful "Lava" line of quilting thread, but it seems so tiny! How big did it come out to?
That thread is eye catching! Me thinks I have to try that one day. Nice job, Diane! Now you have to do a dozen or two Spinning Wheels with it. ;)
Gorgeous thread colours! I haven't progressed yet beyond the two small rings I tatted last month! Visiting your blog certainly inspires me once again to tat!!
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