I have watched Karen’s YouTube #77 a gazillion times to no avail. So frustrating. : (
Then, I tried to add a hook from a brand new Aerlit that I bought to a brand new Pym shuttle. It never got hot enough (the hook) and I ended up melting the end of the shuttle and ruining it without getting the hook to adhere.
Not a good tatting day.
Hours spent on a new technique are never wasted. I'm sure it will all click when you least expect it.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a drop of epoxy would help the hook adhere? I'm no expert, but it's something Denise's husband suggested.
Warren’s wonderful words are TOO LATE! I already ruined the shuttle and threw out the little hook! Of course, I should have just used Crazy Glue or epoxy... but of course I did not think of it. : (
DeleteDon't worry Fox, you'll get it. Right when you stop trying it will 'click' and you'll marvel on simple it really was. ^-^
ReplyDeleteOh phew! I'm sorry!
ReplyDeleteThe tatting looks ok to me! :)
ReplyDeleteAt least you tried, on both! I've been watching the video whenever I have the thought of giving this technique a shot, but have only been 'looking' so far. It'll come to you. This attempt is not looking too bad. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Val!
DeleteIf only that were true. I have the Ruth Perry book. I have a piece of thick rope to practice the knots. I have spent literally days over the past year trying to “get” it. Perhaps it is just not in the cards for me. *sobbing heavily*
I wish there was someone to show me in person. That usually helps when one is a visual learner.
Thanks for the encouragement. : ))
Fox
I have always noted your frustration with the interlocking rings, and I want so much to help you and other shuttle tatters do them. I have developed what I call 'interlocking rings with a shuttle - without tears'. Please know that I give all the credit to Karen Cabrerra for her video, and, of course, to Rachel (Piney Woods Tatter) for her amazing inspiration. I just do a different maneuver with the thread, and I tat with the slip and slide method. The last ring does require unwinding the shuttle, but I do rewind it again as I prefer not to finger tat. I've been tatting several of them recently to test them out. Now I need to get pictures taken and posted in my blog , which I have sadly neglected. I can't promise before Easter, but I'll do it as soon as I can!
ReplyDeleteMy hero!!!
Delete: )) Fox
Fox, in sharing your frustrations with interlocking rings, you've helped to inspire Kathy to post help for all of us shuttle tatters. Thank you. I know I'm looking forward to seeing her tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSo nicely worded, Eliz. Thank you.
DeleteFox : )
Those interlocking rings are tricky alright! I think your example here looks good. I did eventually do some interlocking rings in a circle like these, but then didn't know what to do with them! So I liked Frivole's motif the other day. I hope Kathy's instructions will do the trick for you.
ReplyDeleteHave you studied Jon Yusoff's blog post for 29 July, 2012? The diagram and comments may help, especially the comment added later re: the direction the shuttle is passed through the rings. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Fox
ReplyDeleteThere is a great chart on Jons blog, it's a great little picture of how the rings are done, I use it to make mine and to shows where the thread goes.
I don't add hooks to shuttle can't tat with those hooks joined on, I poke my fingers too much so it's shuttle without hooks for me.
Love to Gian
Margaret
NN just needs to get the tatting needles out and come out to my neck of the woods!!!! I could teach you in no time flat how to do interlocking chain rings! Just saying!!
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NN is pigheadedly determined to learn this on her hooked shuttles. : ( That's her story and she is sticking to it!)
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Thank you Tatters!
ReplyDeleteI await Kathy's efforts with great enthusiasm!
Yes, I tried to follow Jon's diagram, to no avail. I am a very slow learner needing a lot of help on this one. : )
Hope your bad tatting day turns around.
ReplyDeleteI so wish I was closer to you. I used Karen's video for the most part, and the drawing from Jon's blog to understand the last ring. Sounds like Karen will be doing a tutorial on her method. I will be interested in seeing it.
ReplyDeleteAs for the shuttle and hook. I can't help, sorry.
Thanks, Ladytats! : )
DeleteYour interlocking rings look great! YOU CAN DO IT! :)
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