Sunday, August 1, 2021

Sunday tatting

Saturday was a day that was too busy for tatting. I spent about a half hour on the Tollway Tatters Zoom meeting, and then the rest of the day was spent doing things with our grandchildren. Sometimes priorities change!


After reading that Dorset buttons were traditionally stitched with linen thread, I decided I needed to give it a try. I love using the linen thread for the button, but I'm not sure I like it for the tatted portion of the ornament The thread is Londonderry Linen #5063 "Dandelion" 50/3.


I decided to try one more ornament in linen thread. I do enjoy using the linen thread for the button, but I think future ornaments will have the tatted element in cotton. Again, I used a 1/2" brass ring, which seems to be the perfect size for my ornaments. The thread is Londonderry Linen #5065 Evergreen 50/3.

School will be back in session in a couple of weeks. I'm not sure what I'll be doing, if anything, but I do know that I need to get serious about sorting through craft supplies. Maybe I'll get started tomorrow!


6 comments:

  1. These have worked out well in linen thread, Diane. There seems to be a slight patina to the thread.

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    1. The thread is beautiful! I purchased a packet of eight colors, so I may decide to do one in each color. I do like the look!

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  2. The tatting might not have been easy but these are absolutely wonderful!

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    1. I think it was more a matter of paying attention to make sure slubs were covered, and I do tend to let my mind wander when I tat. If you were to look closely, I think you would find places on both linen ornaments where I needed to pay closer attention!

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  3. Those are great!! :)
    I am not sure, but I think the color of the second one gives it a wonderful elegance!!! :)

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  4. The Dorset buttons with tatting are amazing.

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