Keeping Balance

I met a kind person who happens to love flamingos so I tatted this to put on a Thank You Card.

The pattern for this flamingo can be found for free on Jane Eborall patterns page and you have the option of tatting with two straight legs or one bent.  

I used a Manuela size 20 thread and two shuttles for all those split rings.  

 

TIAS 2022 Day 1, 2, 3

 

If you haven't begun there is still time to start.  Link to the TIAS blog is here. 

Day 5 TIAS 2021

 Many projects in tatting are small in compared to other crafts (IMHO) and is meant to be looked at in detail  That is why tatters spend so much time making sure we don't cross our threads and keep the picots neat and tidy.  WELL that didn't happen here.  

If you look closely which I hope you do, you will see and extra picot on ring #3.  Did you find that pink picot sticking our from the half white ring?  I didn't discover it until I was too far along to back up so I just carried on.  

In the whole scheme of things (so I've been told) this will not make a difference.  And I don't care.  I'm in it for the fun factor.

 
If you don't know already, Jane E is hosting another TIAS and you can join in at any time.  You will find instructions and sequenced pattern bits on the TIAS blog here. 

 You are encouraged to send in your tatting and gave a go at a guess to the final result.  You can even go back to prior years and do those too. 

On a more positive note you will see that I have successfully been able to complete frontside/ backside for this mystery tat.  I don't usually bother with that but this time I did. At least so far. 

 

Day 1 TIAS 2021

 Shuttles wound, here is Day One

 So if you have never heard of TIAS it stands for Tat It And See.  It is a tatalong with a twist because we don't know what the product will be at the end.  A tatter called Jane Eborall from the UK gives us the pattern to tat in pieces and we are encouraged to send in our tatting.  There is no cost and guesses are encouraged. 

It is wonderful to see all the threads and shuttles from around the world.  I often see tatters I have met or know only from facebook or instagram.  Sometimes someone guesses but Jane never lets on if they do.

Eventually we will all find out what the mystery TIAS is.

If you can do Split Rings you can do the TIAS and lucky for you she keeps all of the previous years on the TIAS blog so you can go back and play the game again.

So, any guesses?

Copy Tat

I am posting today to encourage you to read a blog by a tatter who shares the same opinion as I do on "Copy Tat".  Please take the time to visit Jane Eborall's blog.  

I don't COPY TAT.

Day 14 was a fluke

Day 14 was a fluke, well we added a fluke and had confirmation that this is a mermaid.  I see lots of picots on the head so hair is expected and Day 15 we added long locks of flowing hair.   I took the liberty of creating a bra with some rose beads.  I am pleased with the results.

I first tatted a few rings to make a bra but it just didn’t look right, then I found the perfect sized star bead but I only had the one.  Searched my stash and found these rose beads; brought back from the Philippines. 

Just another reminder that it is never too late to tat up the TIAS from this or previous years. 

When I first started following Jane's blog and found out about the TIAS I couldn't wait for the new year to arrive.  I had recently learned to use two shuttles and had made at least five split rings.  That first TIAS I was to make a split ring my friend as Jane always seems to have a lot of them in her patterns.  I like them now. 

I tatted with a size 20 Lizbeth Grape Pomegranate, and the fluke with Lizbeth Turquoise Lt.  The hair is a mix of the turquoise and some lilac and lt green DMC Cebelia.

Day 10 TIAS 2018

 Around the top of the head and another bead put in for some eyes.  Remember those two little picots at the bottom will need something attached to them. 

Many guesses including mine are that this is a little mermaid.  And I am not a stranger to them. 

I give you a picture of my niece who makes a lovely mermaid.  You can see more of her on Instagram @mermaid_amatheia.

Day 9 TIAS 2018

We must be past the halfway mark at Day 9. One of the beads has been used and my guess is that Jane will continue around and put the other bead on another split ring.

A lot of people on the TIAS blog are guessing that this is a mermaid but Jane won't give it away. We find out when we are done.

It is never too late to tat a TIAS (tat it and see). If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat It and See (TIAS) blog.  You can see what others are doing and look back to what was tatted in previous years.

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth Grape Pomegranate. 

Day 8 TIAS 2018

Here we are at day 8 about half way through.  I have put a guess in that this is a mermaid and we need to finish up the head, another arm and the fluke or tail fin.  I have never guessed correctly, perhaps this time. 

It is never too late to tat a TIAS (tat it and see). If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Day 7 TIAS 2018

  My split rings in this last installment have curled up, not like the diagram at all.  I am not worried as Jane always has surprises in the Tat it and See. 

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years. It is never too late to start.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Day 6 TIAS 2018

Day 6 still does not bring us any closer to knowing what this will be.  I still have those two little beads on my shuttle so I know we still need to make the eyes. 

My most recent guess is that this is a cone shaped had and there will be a pompom tatted for those two picots on the end of the curled part.  Jane never tells us if we are right until near the end.  There will probably be another ten installments so more chances to guess 

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years. It is never too late to start.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Renata has provided Row 1 of the Wiosna 2018 on her blog and will post every Thursday.  You can also purchase the complete instructions on her Etsy page.

Day 5 TIAS 2018

If you are tatting along, Jane says tomorrow will be Day 6 but I am always a day behind.

I could stay up very late and catch the post as it appears but I am more inclined to tat in the evening which means by the time I sit down to tat, Jane has already posted and received many entries, updated the blog and off to bed.  So when I send in my tatting she is sleeping and it will be posted the next day.  No need to rush.

This is not a contest of time, rather joy in participation.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years. It is never too late to start.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Renata has provided Row 1 of the Wiosna 2018 on her blog and will post every Thursday.  You can also purchase the complete instructions on her Etsy page.

Day 4 TIAS 2018

Jane has only given us a few more rings so I don't have a guess yet. But that last ring is so small it looks like one big knot.

Keep watching as a new set of instructions arrive every few days.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  you can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years.

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate. 

Day 3 TIAS 2018

Just an update on the progress. Still guessing what it could be.

Keep watching as a new set of instructions arrive every few days.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years. 

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate.  

Day 2 TIAS 2018

Part of the game is to give a guess as to what it could be along with your progress.  Since Jane loves to tat animals, I guess a penguin.  As this row of split rings has picots on both sides it makes sense that we have started in the middle.

Keep watching as a new set of instructions are due tomorrow.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years. 

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate.  

Day 1 TIAS 2018

If you need a little pick me up just follow along from tatters around the world as they tat together.  Jane Eborall will give out a few stitches at least once a week and we send in pics of our little bits and guess what it will be.  So much fun to see all the shuttles and threads used and of course to see who will be the first to correctly guess.

Here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years. 

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate.  

Fringe 2017 continued

At the conference I had a class with Jane Eborall and purchased a beautiful  bag and pink brooch.  I did tat her little heart  which she called "My Heart is in Canada". Jane gifted me with a bit of her tatting, thanks again Jane.

Randy Houtz was teaching three classes and I took two of them.  I also purchased two more of The Shuttle Brothers books.  He had lots of shuttles and samples of his work which I thoroughly enjoyed.  He has a great sense of  humor is an excellent teacher.

Much to my delight Martha Ess was also attending the conference and brought some of her books to sell.  I bought home two.  Martha also brought her amazing tatted collar and to see it in person was a real treat, it is spectacular. She modeled it for us and I have pictures but best you visit her site to see it. Then if you have any questions she can answer them for you.

Now what tatting adventure is next?

Tat it and see 1 2 3

Another year of Tat it and See has come to an end, I share my progress and the resulting tatting with you.  Of course I never guess what it is but many had it figured out early. This was done with size 20 Lizbeth 109 Wild Flower and measures 2.75 inches or 6.5 cm finished.  So much fun seeing all the tatting threads, shuttles and needles from around the globe. If you'd like to see what others have done and join in next year here is the link. 

I have a few repeats of round 17 completed on the Monster Doily and it continues to be my main focus. Happy Tatting. 

Tat It And See 2017 Links

Get Ready for 2017 Tat It And See (TIAS).  The fun begins on Wednesday January 11, 2017 and what you need for this year can be found here.    The TIAS is a pattern that is given out in bits (every few days)  and your progress and your guess is collected and posted by Jane Eborall. Tatters participate from around the world. Jane  provides instructions in English, French and Dutch.

Last year we created this bunny complete with carrot and teeth.  To see others from 2016  and visit the Tat it and See page go here.  I have my shuttles, thread and bead ready.

Fairy and Tardis

This Fairy, pattern by Jane Eborall, found its way to another's tree as part of an ornament exchange. I used Lizbeth 101 Spring Flower size 20.  The legs are added separately.  I really liked how the beads gave this pattern sparkle. The exchange partner has a little girl and I thought she would like a fairy. 

I also sent along this Tardis.  The Tardis is made with Hakelgarn 20 navy blue. I made it right after the US election but sadly it's not big enough for anyone.

The Tardis is designed by Anne Bruvold and a free pattern is available here. This pattern uses split rings  to move on from one row to the other. and a split chain to finish.

 As it turns out the recipient  of these ornaments is very interested in tatting and wants to learn, sadly she is many miles away but I'm here to help in any way I can.