Because I spent six months tatting the large Renulek piece, I was worried that I might have forgotten everything other than rings and chains! So, I grabbed this book and started to tat this:
Using the thread from the last star I tatted and trying to empty the
shuttle I realized I was was going to run out way too soon.
Adapting the pattern, I added split rings and came up with this:
It is not pretty, but addressed my doubts; I can still tat!
Here is the beginnings of a mat I am tatting for one of my grandsons:
Love that blue and the beads are a nice detail! Give Mr. G an extra little pet for me!
ReplyDeleteAh! One of my favorite tatting books! I had no doubts that you could tat. Look at all you've been accomplishing! Love that shuttle!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and gold and I don't think you could forget tatting not after all you have done 😄💟😄
ReplyDeleteOf course you can still tat! Fun to experiment sometimes though.
ReplyDeleteI know you have not forgotten how to tat, of course once you learn it's like riding a bike you never forget, sometimes just a little refresher does wonders.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue mat with the beads, he's going to be one lucky boy
Love to Mr G
I love your little emptying shuttles tat!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful start to your new mat!!!! :)
Myra Piper's book is one of my fav!
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