One PROJECT done
I have finally learned to tat!! Well, yeah I knew the basics and had been struggling for a while now but this time I have actually completed something without having to undo any part of it or even leave it mid way. It is from a book called Tatting Patterns by Lyn Morton. The pattern is Water Lily. The thread used is a viscose polyester blend silk type spun yarn that I have had for a few years now. It is used for a type of embroidery in India which is called ‘Kaadhi kamaan’. I don’t know what it is called in the west. The finishing is silk like.
The first time I made the motif yesterday evening, I ran short of thread on the shuttle. I had to leave it at that and start all over again. I completed the daisy and the two rings and chains on the outer ring yesterday evening and since it was too late, I had to retire for the night. I kept dreaming of getting up an to do it and today as soon as Hubby went of to work, I had my breakfast and sat down to complete it before BabyD got up. It is complete but all ruffled and I wonder what I need to do make it lie flat. Also, what do I do with the ends… where in the world and more importantly, how do you tuck them in?
With one project completed I feel like I can take up the 25 motif challenge too. I have no idea what i’ll tat but one thing is for sure I will always be interested in trying out all of what everyone else is doing!
Hi Ais, Looks like you are off to a good start on tatting. I like Lynn Mortons books. Don't worry about not having many books. There are so many beautiful patterns on the internet that it will keep you busy for a long time. Happy Tatting!
What you do about ends is hide them. I like to tie a knot first and then thread the end in a needle and weave it in and out through the tops of the stitches. You can also use the "magic thread" technique where you lay a loop of thread alongside the core thread at the start of your work and another as you end the work and then when you are finished you use the loops to pull the ends
Welcome to the challenge, Ais and I hope you will have a great time participating in it. I have found lots of inspiration and motivation with my tatting by joining the challenge.
Hi Ais, look at you go! Good for you. I am looking forward to many more posts about your tatting escapades! Carol is right there are so many free tatting patterns on the internet. Handy Hands tatting dot com is a reliable source for books when you are ready to build your tatting library.
I'm sure that you know this by now, but if that is the same flower pattern that I know & love, it's supposed to be 3 dimensional & not lie flat.