Monday, January 7, 2008

Tatting-25 Motif Challenge #1

I have decided to join the 25-Motif Tatting Challenge and here is my first effort, Wally's tatted bluebird, done in vintage J. P. Coats #10 boil-fast cotton with a little glass bead added for the eye.

I have 12 months to do the other 24 motifs so I had better get cracking.

Those familiar with this pattern will notice there is a chain missing; a disconnect exists between Wally's instructions and my fingers. Note to self: do not mix tatting with brandy highballs again.
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5 comments:

  1. Jane EborallJanuary 8, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    Or red wine!!! Great start.
    JaneEb

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  2. ShayJanuary 8, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    I suppose I could say I was one chain shy of a full bird....

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  3. Not ImportantJanuary 12, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    That is impressive.

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  4. AnonymousJune 27, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    I love tatted work but I haven't learned yet. When I scrolled down to the bluebird, I immediately saw a fish, not a bird! But I can see the bird, too. Very pretty!

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  5. ShayJuly 3, 2008 at 5:06 AM

    I think this is one of those combinations of tatting and tatter that needs a little help in the identification dept!

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