Friday, September 30, 2011
Summer's over and Tat days have passed
It's been a while. I've been lurking and watching your posts. You all have been very busy!
I have been tatting....just nothing really different than you've already seen. I completed another hanky edge (the same as Marlene's hanky) from the Mary Konoir 'Tatting with Visual Patterns'. I really enjoyed tatting this pattern for the first hanky and seemed to need more. So, I did another.
Then, it was off to Tat Days. I became so engrossed in the learning and socializing I forgot to take any pictures. But, I did learn alot. Here are a few projects from the classes I took with Martha Ess. What a privilege to study tatting with such a gentle soul and proficient tatter. Martha displays herculean patience as she answers all my questions. Here is the Sunrise, Sunset bookmark.
It's a wonderful lesson in lock join.
I also tatted two snowflakes in her classes. The first...Not blocked yet...is a bit sloppy. BUT, I love the pattern!! It's Martha's Broomstick Picot Snowflake. According to the directions I will wet the center ring and place it over a conical shape. Martha's were so round...I hope for the same with mine.
And then there was the 'Martha's Mrs. Mee's Snowflake
Both snowflake patterns called for the Josephine knot; something I had never done. So, these are practice tries. Something that was very nice for me this year...Each of the classes seemed to utilize similar techniques but added to the learning throughout the weekend and reinforced the learning along the way.
Now, I've got to get working on the two patterns I started in Sharren Morgan's classes. Sharren is also a wonderful presence in the classroom!! Her ability to tell a story as she teaches is a true talent. More on that later.
In the next post I have to show you all my exploits from the silent auction and the merchandise exhibits....I need not tell you...I have a bunch of tatting to do. I'll show you the purchases over the weekend.
Until then, happy tatting!
John
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I am impressed! These recent pieces are delightful.
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You have done a marvelous job completing your class projects. They look terrific! It was so nice to see you again and I hope to see you there next year for the 10th anniversary.
ReplyDeleteIt was GREAT to see you at Tat Days. Wish I'd been in class with you, but I was too busy teaching. The tatting looks lovely! And I enjoyed seeing the stoles you brought.
ReplyDeleteAh, I missed out again but get to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. I hope to attend myself next year. Love the bookmark! I haven't tried that one yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing some of your projects from Tat Days! Oh, how I would love to attend! Going to lace events is a very strong incentive for retirement... five more years!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hanky edgings, and lovely snowflakes, I love your bookmark I have not seen this pattern, looks beautiful and not too hard to tat.
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Oh John, I am so jealous! You have finished so many projects! I have still got to get that book mark done and didn't get very far with Mrs. Mee's snowflake. I really enjoyed Tat Days -- my first one. It really gave me a boost to have folks to tat with and learn from. It was great to meet you and tease you about hanging around the pattern books so much (of course, I was there, too). Please keep posting your work -- you do such a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteHave enjoyed looking at all your tatting things again. I always look at the work of others for inspiration. Glad you picked up on the Josephine Knot. I have done it a few times, and really like the looks of it. You are quite inspiring...!
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