Next round

 

I'm ready for my next round of Dorset button ornaments! These are all Dorset Crosswheel buttons in size 10 Lizbeth #181 Cranberry Bush. I love this color!

On a mission

Yes, I have another mission!

I'm making coordinated Dorset button ornaments from a Lizbeth thread pack! These are from the size 10 Cranberry Spice thread pack. I'm not sure if it's still available, but I sure do like the colors. 

I like the thread packs, because the colors are matched for me. I don't have to think. I can just pick a pack and start tatting!

Plugging away

 

Tollway Tatters met via Zoom today, and I was able to accomplish part of the project I'm working on, but I'm not ready to reveal it.

I'm still working my way through Dorset Ring Buttons by Gina Barrett. This pattern is Wide Flower - traditional. I really like the look of this one.

Time to get back to my project!

Variety

 

I decided I needed a little variety, so I tatted up a bottle cap Ice Drop with Liz Metallic #324. I didn't look at any of the patterns I've written up. Instead, I tatted front and back rings of 6-6-6 and tatted chains of 12... very simple!

This is one of the simplest Dorset patterns I've tried, Small Pinwheel from Dorset Ring Buttons by Gina Barrett.

The companion pattern is Pinwheel - traditional. 

Variety is the spice of life!

Thanks, Jane!

 

Jane M suggested I combine my December 6 button ornament pattern with the Nautical - traditional pattern from Dorset Ring Buttons by Gina Barrett. Jane said that she the December 6 pattern reminded her of a ship's wheel, and I agree!

Thanks, Jane!

Nautical - traditional

 

Today was a slow crafting day. I was having too much fun watching YouTube videos!

This is a Dorset pattern that I will try again. The spacing looked fine as I was working, but when I was finished I wasn't happy with the way it looks. It may be because there are five spokes. I always find it challenging to space uneven numbered designs so that they are pleasing to my eye. Still, I'm sure that this is a challenge I will enjoy. The pattern is Nautical - traditional from Dorset Ring Buttons by Gina Barrett.

This Japanese button book arrived in the mail today. The pictures are beautiful, but figuring out the patterns is going to take some brain power. I sure hope Google Translate helps out with this one!

December 6 button ornament

 

Today I played with my December 6 button ornament pattern. This one follows the original directions.

This one has a slightly different stitch count. I'm not sure it's worth the effort to play around with this one. There just doesn't seem to be much difference other than the size of the "rings" on each spoke. I think it's time to move on!