My Patterns

23 comments:

  1. Maeve is at first glance a complicated tangle of work! Yet, as I look again, I see it is not that hard. What type of thread did you use? Wonderful design!

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    1. I think it is an HDT ( maybe Kerry Solomon's #30), but I forget!
      Fox : )

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  2. Oh, these look like I need to spend some time tatting! I love the button center idea for Athalia.

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  3. Thanks, N. Maria! Hope you like tatting these!
    Fox : )

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  4. Stumbled upon you on Pinterest. My Grandmother tried to teach me tatting 10+ years ago, and as I approach my 65th b'day, I've decided to teach myself, out of honor to her. I love your work and I'm very inspired again. Thank you for sharing. Blesses be. Sandi

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    1. Thanks, Bookmonger!
      You are so lucky to have re-discovered this fine old art form!

      Just imagine the birthday presents you can give to yourself - thread, shuttles, books! Endless possibilities! And the best gift of all is the tribute to your Grandmother!

      Happy, Happy 65 and Happy Tatting!
      Fox : )

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  5. Thanks..!! I just had a birthday and again, I like the presents to myself the best..!! Shuttles, thread, books etc. Will do and did..

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  6. Hi, Barbara!
    Hope you had a good one and are still enjoying all your "just-for-me" goodies!
    Fox : )

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  7. grazie per quello che ci offri . Sono capolavori . la tua è arte . ciao

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  8. I'm new at all of this, I really like your work. Thank you for the patterns.

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  9. Hi, Cheryl,
    Glad you like them! They are not really difficult ones for beginners, but should you have a problem don't hesitate to email me.

    Welcome to Tat-Land and

    Happy Tatting!
    Fox : )

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  10. Hello,

    I am learning how to tat and so far, I'm liking it. Is there an easy book out there that is good for a beginner? And your items are very beautiful!
    Carol :)

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    1. Hi, Carol,
      There are so many!

      I suggest you join InTatters:

      www.intatters.com

      Then poke around the site and you will find tone and tons of info, help and ideas about what books you would like to read. I started there and would never have learned tatting without the help from the women there. it is a marvellous resource for a committed tatter!
      Good luck!
      Fox : )

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  11. Hi Fox,

    Where do you source your findings from?

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  12. Couldn’t really tell you - lots were given to me and I get some from a little bead store in my city. i don’t have a large supply at all. There are online stores as well, but I have not used them for findings.
    Fox

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  13. Hello
    Thank you for your beautiful patterns and the added instructions which will be most helpful.

    Linda

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  14. Hi Fox. I just inherited my grandmother's metal "Boye" shuttle with a bobbin in it. I would love to learn how to tat but don't know where to start. Is this a good shuttle to use? Also what kind of thread do I use? The nearest cities to me are all an hour's drive away-Waterloo and London. Any store recommendations?

    Shelley

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    1. Hi Shelly,
      That is how I learned - from nothing!

      No store carries what you really beed. All my stuff was bought online - except for some Cebelia which you can find at Maty Maxim if there is a store near you. There is one in Toronto and it is online as well.

      You can learn on that shuttle, but a plastic Aero is better , also with a bobbin. A lot of people like the Clovers to learn on but I prefer bobbins.

      If you read through my posts you will learn about thread, shuttles and lots of stuff - that is how I learned - reading everything! There are lots of YouTube videos as well. Also InTatters - see button on tat-ology for the link.

      You have to read, search and really want to practice... it is a wonderful addiction, if you find you like it.

      Get some Cebelia thread and a learn to tat book or watch a video on You tube. Karen Cabera:

      http://entrelanzaderas.blogspot.ca/2010/10/clases-de-frivolite-tatting-lessons.html

      She has a whole lot of videos there.
      Good luck!
      Fox : )

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  15. You are beyond generous to share these gorgeous patterns!!! Thank you so much!!! I am in love with Athalia and am going to have to give it a try. I only do needle tatting, but I'm hoping there is a way I will get through it. I just recently started to feel like I 'get it' and am building up my confidence to step out a little more. Thank you, again!!! be blessed~Shelley

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  16. Hi Fox, Lovely patterns, thanks for sharing

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  17. Hi Fox, I just found your patterns and my fingers are just itching to try them!!!! Thank you for sharing them. Your scans are flawless, hope I can manage similar quality when I get to that point!!!

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