Oh my, what is this, a small mouse has been created and now I fear the house may become overrun.
His body is a bit rough but the eyes ears and legs ended up on the correct side so I am pleased with this first attempt. I had many tips and assistance from my friend Jane K in Ontario. Jane gave an impromptu lesson in making these baubles and a few of us took up the thread and shuttles after the Fringe Element Tatters Conference last month.
I used a size 20 thread and the completed mouse body is 1.5 inches (4 cm) long. The mouse can be found in the book Tatting GR-8 Baubles, Bugs, and Blossoms by the Shuttle Brothers, Gary and Randy Houtz. This type of tatting was first shared by Bobbie Demmer of Montana.
Love the mouse. I have the book and want to make the mouse I just haven't had the courage to give it a try yet.
ReplyDeleteRead the first part of the book and the rest will come easily for you.
DeleteWhat's this, Jane K is encouraging the proliferation of mice?
ReplyDeleteYou can never have enough friends named Jane who tat. Yes she does encourage mice proliferation.
DeleteWay to go!! My barely started mouse is still in the bag. I have been busy tatting earrings and working on knotting projects. I must get busy and make a mouse!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I am still working on all the projects from the conf. It was a fun weekend.
Deleteche bello il tuo mouse sei una grande artista ciao un abbraccio
ReplyDeleteHello Maria, thank you
DeleteGreat mouse!
ReplyDeleteVery cute ! and good time of year mice are coming in houses with the cold weather :)
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