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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Tuesday Tats June 21/11

I went looking for treasure at the second-hand shop in town. I found this book:
First published in 1973 by Octopus Books Limited, it has 21 patterns for edgings, doilies and runners, as well as a collar and cuff set. Basic tatting instructions are also given.



Do you have this book?
 I found this large 7" high spool of navy 'thread'. It's very stiff, 3-ply, and holds a tatted shape well. It feels like a very fine nylon cord. 2750 m on a full spool.

I began a coffee table mat from the above book as a  test tat.







 Have you tatted with nylon cord?

Hope you're having a sunny day.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz

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21 comments:

  1. FoxJune 21, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Yes, yes and I do like the look of the beginnings of a mat! I have seen that book around... do not recall anything from it, but do recognize it.

    We had that nylon cord at work - also in large cones and of course I had to tat with it! The one I tried was very stiff but sort of pleasing in its own way!

    Love the pic of the lake...

    Fox : )

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  2. EmmaJune 21, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    What beautiful garden shots & fabulous giveaway you won - just catching up here!Your next giveaway win will be in the post soon!

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  3. SuztatsJune 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks Fox! The cord I have is comparable to size 50, but I like it's firmness. I think I'll like the mat when it's finished. Was your cord as thin? What did you make with it? Hugs

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  4. SuztatsJune 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Thank you Emma! I have been so lucky to win lovely goodies. Looking forward to seeing the little book, and holding it, since I know pictures often cannot capture the real beauty and texture. I hope the postal strike is over soon! Wishing you sunny, creative days. Hugs

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  5. AnnetJune 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I just visited a second-hand store this morning and found some treasures too. One of them is a book with embroidery and macrame from the 70's. It even has clothing made of macrame! I'm looking forward to your tatted table mat.

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  6. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    That's a very large cone of thread to tat, Suz! It will keep you busy for months!

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  7. SuztatsJune 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Annet. Do you do macrame? I did a tiny bit many years ago, but I've never seen macramed clothing! It's going to take quite a while to tat the table mat, but I'll keep plugging away.

    Puppet Lady, do you think it will keep me out of trouble? Nah, probably not. It's a pile of thread, though.....
    Hugs

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  8. michelleJune 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    What beautiful work you do ! would love to learn tatting but it looks so hard !

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  9. JulieJune 22, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I love your tat. I crotchet, but tatting is a skill I haven't had a go at yet.

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  10. SuztatsJune 22, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    It's not that hard, Michelle. I've sent you an email. Hugs

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  11. SuztatsJune 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thank you Sesenarts. I sent you an email. Hugs

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  12. KarenJune 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I am having a rainy day!! Love your blue work, gorgeous!!

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  13. SuztatsJune 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    It's grey and raining here, too, today. My blue work is a start, Karen, thanks. Hugs

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  14. CreateologyJune 23, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Your "new" book looks intriquing. Love your blue tatting. It looks wonderful...

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  15. SuztatsJune 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks Createology! When I saw the word macame, I felt like it was a flashback! But then I zeroed in on the Tatting, and grabbed the book off the shelf. I hope to work further on th blue tatting. Hugs

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  16. ValJune 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    What fantastic find in the charity shop Suz - well done you - you must have a nose for treasures! Love the blue tatting, looks like a wonderful mat, in the making. I loved your last few posts too, especially that little paper shoe - magical!

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  17. SuztatsJune 25, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Thanks Val! I tend to get into the shop and poke into the deep containers.........I'm working on the blue tat, so I may have more to show next time. Like many of her creations, Judy's shoes are magical! Lucky me to win one!
    Hugs

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  18. JennyPennyPoppyJune 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Your blue tatted mat looks like it will be lovely. I purchased my first ever tatting shuttle from a wool shop in Calgary, AB while on a holiday there. Plan to try to take a few stitches today :)

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  19. SuztatsJune 26, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    WooHoo! That's great, JennyPennyPoppy! There are lots of tatting blogs and vids to help if you need any. Sorry I can't advise re the shuttle, since I learned only needle tatting. Happy Tatting.
    Hugs

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  20. My Creative House June 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Second-Hands shops are wonderful places to visiting, to find treasures, you was lucky to find some great things.
    Anni

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  21. SuztatsJune 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Yes, Anni, I love going. It's like a treasure hunt sometimes, and I've often been lucky. Have a good week. Hugs

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