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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Tatting for Texas

Some StitchMap members lost everything in the recent fires in Texas. StitchMap has organized stash replacement and requested Christmas tree decorations, so I've been tatting:

from Rosemarie Peel, this heart is a nice and easy tat. I've added beads for a little glitz and sparkle, and used DMC perle, #12. Each tat is ~ 2" square.

Oops, looks like I added an extra chain, too! The top chain below the hanger was an extra.







Here's how the heart should look.


I added a splash of red, and a crystal drop, as well as the beads for sparkle.










I was doodling, and this decoration was the result.




I do like the crystal dangle.









This is a wonky doodle, so I'll keep it for my tree, and tat a few more.



























Hope you have some time to tat or stitch today.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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20 comments:

  1. Margarets designer cardsOctober 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous little hearts, I hope they enjoy them.
    Not sure if I will be tatting later I dont feel that good with cold at the moment see how my eyes feel.
    Margaret

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  2. JennyPennyPoppyOctober 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    What lovely Christmas ornaments to give to those who've lost everything! Hope I have time to do some stitching tonight & maybe crochet a snowflake. Have a wonderful day :)

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  3. FoxOctober 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Good to see you tatting! Pretty little beaded bits, too!
    Fox : )

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  4. SuztatsOctober 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Thanks Margaret. I hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself.
    Hugs from Suz

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  5. SuztatsOctober 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Thanks Jenny. I sure hope they like them. I'll have to learn crochet one of these days, so I can make some snowflakes, too!

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  6. SuztatsOctober 25, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Hi Fox! Well, like you, I enjoy adding beads to tatting. Who doesn't like a little bling?
    Hugs

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  7. KarenOctober 25, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    so cute! and a very worthy cause.

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  8. ValerieOctober 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    such pretty little accessories for the xmas tree! the first one is my fav! have fun tatting.

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  9. DortheOctober 25, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Dear Suz,
    I don`t know how to tatter, and I think I`m also not going to learn...I have my sewing :)...
    but I love seing what you have done, and those are so sweet for the tree.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  10. Magpie's MumblingsOctober 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    These are so pretty and will be so welcome in Texas I'm sure. I have to get busy and get a few done to send off.

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  11. CreateologyOctober 25, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Your tatted ornaments will mean so much to those who have lost so much. It is your kindness that will touch their hearts. Happy tatting...

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  12. SuztatsOctober 25, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks Karen, I know I'd be devastated to lose all my handmade Christmas decorations. Just a little thing to give back.
    Hugs

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  13. SuztatsOctober 25, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Thank you Val! I imagine a tree with tons of white mini-lights creating lovely sparkles on all the beads, the white thread dancing against the dark green.
    Hugs

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  14. SuztatsOctober 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I sure hope the recipients like them, Dorthe. Are you having a good week?

    Yay Magpie! So glad you are participating, too! Thank you.

    It feel so good to give a little back in thanks for all my blessings. I know that I would miss the handmade decorations that grace our Christmas tree, and the memories that come with each. Thanks so much, Createology, and Hugs

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  15. mahiruOctober 28, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    So lovely!
    Gorgeous white thread and red beads are perfect for the Christmas tree.

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  16. SuztatsOctober 28, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Thank you, Mahiru. I do love white and red against the green tree. Have a good weekend. Hugs

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  17. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    These are really pretty and what a very worthwhile cause x

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  18. SuztatsOctober 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Thank you, Linda. It feels good to give back a little to someone in need, as you know well from all your charity work. Hope you're having a good weekend.
    Hugs

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  19. JillayneNovember 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Yay, yay, yay!
    I love that painting you did and kept meaning to email you about it - this is so much better. It reminded of Van Gogh's sunflower paintings in a way and seeing the process is terrific. Beautiful!
    I'm glad to be back...

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  20. SuztatsNovember 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Glad to have you back, Jillayne! I missed your comments.

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