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. : )
WOW, those really zing. Stop leading me astray!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness those are so gorgeous! WOW! The threads are pretty too!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Pat
These stumpies will add loads of colour to the epoxy shuttles! Woooo, now I'm tempted.
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty! You did a GREAT job!
ReplyDeleteCreo que te han quedado hermosas.Besos.
ReplyDeleteREALLY pretty, Diane! The shuttles will be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFox ; )
Wowie-zowie! Drooling over these stumpies are my highest compliment. Outstanding color in complimentary progressions...
ReplyDeleteI will second Jane's comment: stop leading me astray! (Hee, hee)
Gorgeous colors!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Guess who needs MORE thread now?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors! I might have to buy one of those shuttles . . . .
ReplyDeleteThose look so wonderful. I love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteJust love the colours and they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful colours. Great idea to use machine thread to tat. The colours coordinate so well together.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous threads, lovely pattern
ReplyDeleteMargaret
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.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly do know beautiful threads. Your shuttle inlays are gorgeous. Serene tatting...
ReplyDeleteI am impressed how those have turned out, I must check out those threads.
ReplyDeleteReally tatting with sewing thread?? However do your eyes handle it? ... They are lovely by the way, and will make super Tatted Shuttles.
ReplyDeleteReally tatting with sewing thread?? However do your eyes handle it? ... They are lovely by the way, and will make super Tatted Shuttles.
ReplyDeleteThese are going to make gorgeous shuttles Diane!
ReplyDeleteOoh, 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?
ReplyDeleteThat 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. ;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous 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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