Irene's Cross

 

I call this little cross Irene's Cross as she taught it to me.  She said she tatted them up to give away. (you can easily do 3 or 4 in an evening) Irene always added a little tassel.  I've tatted a few but not many left as I tie a ribbon to them and pass them on as fast as I make them.

Sometimes I can't decide what to tat but always have this one in my head ready to go. If you know whose cross this is please let me know and I can give them credit.

This little dolly hangs on my ID badge and was gifted to me from Irene.  Irene always had a little gift when we got together to tat.  I miss her dearly as do many of my tatting friends.  

Irene Morgan 1940 - 2024

Gwiazdka 1 Star

 

And so it begins.  This is the first pattern in a book gifted to me this year. (Thanks again JK)

It is a beautiful book called "Frywolitkowe Ozdoby Choinkowe or Tatting Christmas decorations.  When the book was ordered it had a personal greeting to me from the author Laura Bziukiewicz from Poland. There are 26 star or snowflakes, 6 Christmas Baubles, 5 Angels and 3 bells.

With a choice of  40 patterns I've started at the front of the book.  You can use the diagram or follow the written pattern to create the designs in the book.  I chose the diagram and pre-planned so as to climb out to additional rounds using split rings and split chains.  

This star was done using a vintage Coats size 30 thread and measures 4 inches or 10.5 cm across.  I'll try to block these better next time.

Paprika, Habanero and Poblano

 

Paprika, Habanero and Poblano all designed by Martha Ess found in her book Whimsical Tatting, 

Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year 2024 falls on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 24th, 2024. Celebrations last up to 16 days, but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday. 

 

These are just a few of the dragons I have tatted.  I also tatted Jane E. TIAS dragon and a little Paprika.

Bobbie's Pincushion

There is a lot going on here. The pincushion was designed by Sharon J. She designed it after "Bobbie's Pincushion".  Bobbie Demmers original pincushion had a crochet center but Sharon started with a SCMR in honor of Gary H.  Sharon taught her design at the fall 2023 Camp Wannatat workshop.  

Kits were provided to complete the cushion.  I started that center so many times and in the end finished four pincushion tops.  The thread used for this one is a  Hakelgarn size 20. I love how the Hen and Chicks edging sits beyond the cushion.  

I don't sew much or well but am pleased with how this one came out. My plan is to use it in a gift exchange later this month.