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.