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!
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
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!
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 :)
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 : )
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
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?
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:
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
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!!!
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!
ReplyDeleteI think it is an HDT ( maybe Kerry Solomon's #30), but I forget!
DeleteFox : )
Oh, these look like I need to spend some time tatting! I love the button center idea for Athalia.
ReplyDeleteThanks, N. Maria! Hope you like tatting these!
ReplyDeleteFox : )
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
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bookmonger!
DeleteYou 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 : )
Thanks..!! I just had a birthday and again, I like the presents to myself the best..!! Shuttles, thread, books etc. Will do and did..
ReplyDeleteHi, Barbara!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good one and are still enjoying all your "just-for-me" goodies!
Fox : )
grazie per quello che ci offri . Sono capolavori . la tua รจ arte . ciao
ReplyDeleteI'm new at all of this, I really like your work. Thank you for the patterns.
ReplyDeleteHi, Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteGlad 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 : )
Thank you so very much Fox.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI 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 :)
Hi, Carol,
DeleteThere 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 : )
Hi Fox,
ReplyDeleteWhere do you source your findings from?
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.
ReplyDeleteFox
Hello
ReplyDeleteThank you for your beautiful patterns and the added instructions which will be most helpful.
Linda
Hi Linda,
DeleteYou are welcome! Enjoy!
Fox : )
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?
ReplyDeleteShelley
Hi Shelly,
DeleteThat 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 : )
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
ReplyDeleteHi Fox, Lovely patterns, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi 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!!!
ReplyDelete