Monday, February 10, 2014

Setting an example

My mistake brought a bit of good fortune to Shelby. As the kids were showing me their accomplishments on Thursday, we all got so excited about everyone's progress that I forgot to have Shelby choose a motif as a reward. Lucky Shelby... there was an angel among the motifs from Sarah!


I know that several of the kids were really looking forward to coming in to the library after lunch today, but there was a special activity planned by our building principal, so they'll have to wait until tomorrow.

In the meantime, I figured I needed to show the kids what can be accomplished. Yes, they know that I tat snowflakes and other adorable motifs, but I thought it would be good to show them that with a little extra effort, they can create something really special. Unfortunately, I gave away the doily I tatted before Christmas. ;-)

I've been meaning to tat from Mastering Tatting by Lindsay Rogers, but somehow my book just kept moving to the bottom of the to-do pile. The kids were asking me what an edging is, so I took the opportunity to start one.


I'm using size 20 Lizbeth Twirlz, #402 Purple Berry. This is a very pretty thread, but I have to admit that in certain light I find it hard to count my stitches because of the way the color "twirlz". There have been a couple of times when I thought I hadn't pulled the stitch up close enough, but upon further inspection saw that it was just fine, again, an effect of the twirl. 

Next up... choose a hanky for this pretty edging! 

8 comments:

  1. Keeping up with the children is keeping you up to the mark! I like the edging. Sweet angel.

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  2. Lovely edging,
    The kids are keeping you on your toes, they are certainly enjoying tatting, lovely to hear about their progress.
    Margaret

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  3. Looking at the progress you have made with your students and the lack of such progress I have made with mine I do wonder if tatting is easier to pick up when you are younger. They have such enthusiasm

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  4. wow looks like you tat so fast and I know what you mean about the purple it gets very dark in some spots!
    Tat tiny angel is really cute too I wonder where is that from?

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  5. Your students are quite curious about tatting and that is such a good foundation for them. Love your edging. Blissful Tatting...

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  6. That's going to be a lovely edging!

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