The second class I took actually encompassed two sessions, and I know I needed both sessions to get started!
I have been fascinated with beaded tatting for ages, but I needed a jump start to get me going. Boy, did I jump in!
This gorgeous Interlaced Necklace kit was part of the class,
which was taught by the talented Nina Libin! Yes, the pattern takes concentration, but thanks to Nina, I think we all walked away realizing that it's really not difficult.
I don't know who this lady is wearing glasses. ;-)
During the second session, I sat with J.B. Locke (the lady in blue and NO glasses!), Karen Parent, and Sandra Eichelberger. There was a lot of storytelling and laughter, with Nina gently shushing us every now and then.
Mimi Dillman was helping Nina. I feel very lucky that I met so many famous tatters!
I had to take pictures of all my classmates.
However, I was not good about learning all their names,
and we were so busy, there really wasn't time to wander from table to table and get to know each other.
I took a picture of Sandra's progress in gold and black.
Mine is in blue and clear/silver. I should have made much more progress, but when I went to join the silver ring to the first blue ring, I realized I had too many picots in the first ring. I'll bet you can guess what I did! After I closed the first silver ring, I realized that I had tangled the threads and my shuttles with blue beads were on the wrong side of the ring. Once again, you know what I did!
I know when I work on this, I will need to be sitting at the table. I don't want to wait too long. I want to keep going while I'm motivated!
I have been fascinated with beaded tatting for ages, but I needed a jump start to get me going. Boy, did I jump in!
This gorgeous Interlaced Necklace kit was part of the class,
which was taught by the talented Nina Libin! Yes, the pattern takes concentration, but thanks to Nina, I think we all walked away realizing that it's really not difficult.
I don't know who this lady is wearing glasses. ;-)
During the second session, I sat with J.B. Locke (the lady in blue and NO glasses!), Karen Parent, and Sandra Eichelberger. There was a lot of storytelling and laughter, with Nina gently shushing us every now and then.
Mimi Dillman was helping Nina. I feel very lucky that I met so many famous tatters!
I had to take pictures of all my classmates.
However, I was not good about learning all their names,
and we were so busy, there really wasn't time to wander from table to table and get to know each other.
I took a picture of Sandra's progress in gold and black.
I know when I work on this, I will need to be sitting at the table. I don't want to wait too long. I want to keep going while I'm motivated!
Hi Diane, I actually got to be a student in this class. I had been helping in a previous class and she asked me to stay there to keep the middle of the room easier for her to navigate. I got to listen to the hilarity at your table, so the position was great! I would have been happy to help, but no one needed it much, and Nina kept up admirably.
ReplyDeleteHaha! And here I thought you were working for Nina! It was an enjoyable class.
DeleteYour work is lovely and very sparkly too didn't know you could add so many beads :) I love it and you are very lucky to see so many wonderful tatters, once again wish I was there :)
ReplyDeleteThere are a ton of beads in this necklace. I forget how many, but I'm sure it was over 1,000. Maybe we'll get to meet there one day!
DeleteI can see you'd need an expert to get you going on this! But now you're on your way, I look forward to seeing your progress.
ReplyDeleteOnce Nina explained what to do, it seemed very simple. The hardest part is keeping the shuttles straight, which is why I will only work on this at a table... with the t.v. off!
DeleteGorgeous colors on your beads, blue... You know you are a famous tatters too, right?
ReplyDeleteHaha! I don't know about that!
DeleteIt's over 2100 beads on the pattern. Nina is a genius.
ReplyDeleteLOVED sitting across from you! I hope I wasn't too noisy....
That's a lot of beads, and Nina is a genius! I LOVED sitting across from you, also! No, you weren't too noisy... you were a hoot!
DeleteBeads, tatting, and hoots of laughter-- sounds like a great class.
ReplyDeleteI think this gathering will be on my "must attend" list. Your colors are very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh, I would have loved to have learn that necklace too!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of the 2 starts!! :) Can't wait to see yours finished!!! :)
I would love to see a close-up of your lanyard!!! :)
Now this is interesting. My Grandma used to crochet beaded necklaces very similar to this. I would think it takes lots of concentration! BLUEtiful bead colors dear.
ReplyDeleteThat necklace is very pretty and both versions are lovely
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