Iris Doily

Pattern: Beatrice from the book Tatted Doilies by Iris Niebach
Thread: (Lizbeth 40, col 683, leaf green light)
Technique: shuttle tatting

I quite liked making this doily. It was a pig to pin out when it came to blocking but that's possibly because I did it at 1am.

12 of 25 Originally uploaded by michl_007 on 3rd April, 2010

Almost half way through my challenge and still enjoying it. I'm still in search of a really good sized pattern to get my teeth into, one that I have a chance of completing.

International Tatting Day

Happy Tatting Day!

I've hidden away from the elements today because it was pretty stormy out at times but even so I was unable to complete the motif I started this evening due to mismatched colours. Still, at least I've exercised my tatting muscles.

Doh!

I couldn't even manage one repeat of this pattern without messing up. Those two picots in the middle were supposed to be joined. Still, better than not noticing till I completed it. I've cut and restart and will try to pay more attention.

Doh! Originally uploaded by michl_007 on 31st March, 2010

I hope to crack on and get this completed this evening. I need to complete SOMETHING this evening in recognition of International Tatting Day which is tomorrow, April 1st.

11 of 25

Pattern: Motif 13 from the book The Tatted Artistry Of Teiko Fujito by Teiko Fujito
Thread: (Lizbeth 40, col 613, golden yellow medium)
Technique: shuttle tatting

It took blocking to get this to lay completely flat but I think I could have avoided that by making the picots slightly larger. This one measures about 5cm across.

11 of 25 Originally uploaded by michl_007 on 28th March, 2010

I really want to get my teeth into a larger project but I can't seem to find one that's within range of the skills I have. Rather, I can't find one that I like.

Book: Tatting Patterns And Design

I proper hate this book. I started this edging because it seemed to be one of the few patterns in the book that made sense. But then you look closely and it's all wrong. The pattern doesn't specify where to make the joins between segments but rather refers you to the image. This would be fine but for the fact that none of these joins seem to be the same. Grrr.

Rubbish Book Originally uploaded by michl_007 on 23rd March, 2010

If anyone has made anything following the patterns in this book or if anyone has any opinion on this book please share it as it might just be that I'm not getting something. Thanks!

10 of 25

Pattern: Eightsome Reel from the book A Pattern Book Of Tatting by Mary Konior
Thread: (Lizbeth 40, col 670, victorian red)
Technique: shuttle tatting

A little wonky as it's not yet blocked.

10 of 25 Originally uploaded by michl_007 on 20th March, 2010

This wasn't the project I had in mind when I wound on with this shade but I'm glad I did it now.

Clover Shuttle

My favourite type of shuttle. Anyone know why they come with that gold spot?

Clover Shuttle Originally uploaded by michl_007 on 18th March, 2010

M to Michelle

I was just reading a blog post by someone who had a giveaway. I was stunned to see that I'd won something that I'd not remembered signing up to and that was when I realised someone had STOLEN MY NAME! Okay, I don't own the rights to the letter M but still.

My Birthday Soon

Pattern: Minaret from the book Tatted Snowflakes Collection by Jon Yusoff
Thread: (Lizbeth 40, col 124, spring garden)
Technique: shuttle tatting

Cute little snowflake though I don't think it works with this shade.

9 of 25 Originally uploaded by michl_007 on 16th March, 2010

I was thinking of asking for a tatting book for my birthday but I'm not sure which one. So far I have the following:
(These are books I already own, sorry for the confusion)
24 Snowflakes In Tatting by Lene Bjørn
A Pattern Book Of Tatting by Mary Konior
Tatted Doilies by Iris Niebach
Tatted Handkerchiefs by Kirstine Nikolajsen & Inge Lise Nikolajsen
Tatted Snowflakes by Vida Sunderman
Tatted Snowflakes Collection by Jon Yusoff
Tatting Doilies & Edgings by Rita Weiss
Tatting Farm Animals by Christel Weidmann
Tatting Patterns And Designs by Gun Blomqvist and Elwy Persson
Tatting With Visual Patterns by Mary Konior
The Complete Book Of Tatting by Rebecca Jones
The Tatted Artistry Of Teiko Fujito by Teiko Fujito
The Tatter's Treasure Chest by Mary Carolyn Waldrep

Any recommendations?