Nita's Creations

#16 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-09-02T12:26:00.000-07:00

I love the color of this one is Ecru and will look good with any color.

I am having so much fun making these. Gotta get busy and put them on Ebay.

#15 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-09-02T12:21:00.000-07:00

This holder is a deep maroon red very pretty,

#14 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-09-02T12:16:00.001-07:00

Another cell phone holder, I sold the blue one to my Chiropractor. She just loves my tatting.

This one is a mint green.

These are really great so you can always have your cell phone handy,

I use mine like a purse and rarely carry a purse.

I have my phone and important cards, Id's and money in my little bag around my neck.

Safer than carrying a handbag too.

@13 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-08-31T10:39:00.000-07:00

I have not posted since June, as I had more medical problems, Hospital and etc.

I have tatted this cell phone holder, and I just love it. I can put my phone in it and many cards ,DL credit card , Id etc. Hope you will like it too. I may be selling them on Ebay soon. It takes a long time to make, but is fun when it is done.

2010-06-08T16:18:00.001-07:00

This heart is done with Lizbeth size 20 thread.
It is a bit tricky to do the second half.
It was fun to do once I figured it out.
Below is where I got the pattern.http://www.georgiaseitz.com/reviews/fullerpg16.jpg

#12 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-06-08T10:45:00.001-07:00

This Medallion is done with size 20 thread, could be done in any size.

Sorry I do not have a pattern, a friend charted it for me from somewhere on the internet.

I thought it was quite pretty with the hearts.

If anyone wants the pattern, I may be able to find out from her where she saw this.

#11 for 25 motif challenge

2010-05-10T15:37:00.000-07:00

This is Betsy Dempsey's design again only this time I usedVariegated Lizbeth thread in size 20, It is a pure red and burgundy mixture.And I added a teardrop bead in the center of the large ring of the beginning ring.I also added an extra picot on the outside chains so I could shape the heart better.

#10 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-05-10T15:30:00.000-07:00

I tatted several of these, but this one I used auroraborealis seed beads in the center of each ring is 3 beads added. Makes it a little sparkly.This is Ben Fikkert's design.

This one I did in a size 20 thread, the others I made are smaller in size 30 thread....

This is a good one for carry along, once you get the pattern down. A fun one ot do.

#9 for 25 Motif Challenge

2010-05-10T15:24:00.000-07:00

This is a wonderful pattern fast and easy to follow pattern designed byBecky Dempsey.

I used size 20 DMC Cebelia for this one.

This is a good project to take with you when you will be waiting , very easy to just pick up and go.

Yo can find the pattern here.

www.freewebs.com/blossomsandblessingsdesigns/heartone.htm

#8 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-04-30T18:10:00.000-07:00

This is the first design of Ben Fikkerts that I have tried.I think his designs are all unique , original, and lovely. I did have a little figureing to do to do the pattern.I am working on my 3rd one right now....... I used #30 Cordonnet thread to make this snowflake. I am using smaller picots on the second two, as I felt the size of the picot that I chose is a little overwhelming. I will post the other two when I am finished.
Posted by Nita's Goodies at 6:03 PM

I forgot to add the photo, so here it is.

#8 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-04-30T18:03:00.000-07:00

This is the first design of Ben Fikkerts that I have tried.
I think his designs are all unique , original, and lovely. I did have a little figureing to do to do the pattern.
I am working on my 3rd one right now....... I used #30 Cordonnet thread to make this snowflake. I am using smaller picots on the second two, as I felt the size of the picot that I chose is a little overwhelming. I will post the other two when I am finished.

#7 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE.

2010-04-30T17:33:00.000-07:00

One of mylatest tattings. I really enjoyed tatting this design in #80 DMC ECRU CORDONNET.

This is the doily that Georgia Seitz had on her website. I do not know the designer, it is from an old book, I think 1949.

#6 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-03-12T10:42:00.000-08:00

I am a bit late with this, but my pc blew up and I couldn't do anything for over a week, anyhoo, this is my Tee Shirt that I was making the hen and chicks lace for.

I cut the neck out and re-hemmed it by hand.

This is not the best photo but You can get the idea.

#5 for 25 motif Challenge

2010-03-12T10:36:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine gave me two boxes of #50 DMC Cordonnet. One in white, and one is Ecru.

I made this doily for her, it turned out really beautiful in sizr 50. This is my favorite doily pattern by Eileen Stafford. This is the 3rd one I have made, and I am working on a 4th one in different colors of Lizbeth size 20.

#4 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-02-23T05:03:00.000-08:00

I started this to trim the neckline of a red T-shirt and ended up in the hospital again for 7 days,

I just got home yesterday, and hopefully out of the hospital for a while. This is the 6th time since Sept.

The reason I decided to put this black lace on my blog, is I have been reading all the posts about black lace, and thought some may be interested in seeing what I am doing. The piece is as far as I got before I got sick.

I will finish this and when it is finished and added to my T-shirt, I will post it for all to see.

I love the hen and chicks, black lace,and I trim a lot of my clothing with tatting.

HOpe you enjoy.

#3 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-02-07T15:27:00.000-08:00

This is my design, a very simple necklace and earrings. Done in Opera size 10 which I will never use again.It is too soft, and rings are very hard to close.
I did 5 first half of the ds in between the pearl and crystal beads.

Tatting Patterns by Jane Eborall
The beads in my design are inside of split rings. Go to Jane's site to learn how .

#2 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-02-05T17:27:00.000-08:00

This earring design is by Marilee Rockley I did tweak the design just a bit.Lots of fun and fast to do for gifts .I give my tatting away all the time. I think I gave away about 25 bookmarks while I was in the hospital. I enjoy giving my work away , and to spread the beautiful art of Tatting.

#1 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2010-02-02T15:54:00.001-08:00

This will be my first Post for my 3rd 25 Motif Challenge.

This pattern is the same as the Dark Purple and pink. I enjoyed doing the pattern, so decided to do a second one. this one is in Purple and Lavender..The designer is Eileen Stafford. Tje tjread I used is size 20 in the new LIZBETH thread. I think the size 20 is a little smaller than the normal sixe 20, but I love the thread, it tats up very nicely.

JUST A NOTE TO SAY HELLO

2010-01-30T10:09:00.000-08:00

Hello Dear Friends,
It has been quite some time since I have posted anything. I had back surgery in September, and have had a lot of problems and complications since that time. I still have most of the problems I had before the surgery.I just keep on keepin on and do the best I can.
Thank goodness I can tat, and soon I will post a few things I have made since I last posted.
I also plan to do another 25 motif Challenge, it will be my third one. I have fun doing those.
Please come back soon and I promise to post a few things.
Thanks,Nita

12" DOILY LIZBETH THREAD

2009-11-15T14:09:00.000-08:00

I have had a lot of medical problems, and haven't done much tatting in the last 3 months . I was in the hospital 3 times in those 3 months, I had back surgery, and then had a lot of complications after that.
I did manage to make this doily in between hosp stints. I used Lizbeth thread in size 20 in a very dark purple , and lavender.If anyone is interested in the color numbers, just e mail me at unitabear2@aol.com

I copied and pasted the pattern into e mail and printed it off. went back to get the name of designer, and the pattern was no longer on the net. I thought it was a very plain looking doily until I decided to use the two colors. everyone just loves this doily . I enjoyed making it and just sorry I didn't copy the designer's name down. if anyone knows please let me know.

thanks,

Nita

#25 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-09-08T18:46:00.000-07:00

Last , but not Least. I promised to publish this when I finished, so here it is. I used size 80 Dmc cordonnet thread in ecru color.

This is an old old pattern.Designed by Adeline Cordet. The Pattern was missing the whole bottom part, everything below the row of roses and wheels. Thank goodness I have a great teacher that figured it out from the photo we had that was in an old book.

I had a lot of frustrating times, but am very proud of the final outcome.

#24 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-09-08T18:36:00.000-07:00

This little angel is a Lenore English design.

Tatted with size 20 Flora white thread.

fun to do and great directions.

#23 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-09-08T18:27:00.000-07:00

This is Penny without her cute tatted hat She is a Needle Felted(by me) bear and I designed her dress.She is a pincushion.

She won a Blue Ribbon at the Los Angeles County Fair. I entered her in the tatting division.

I won another blue ribbon, and one red ribbon for a doily I tatted and framed.

Penny's dress is made of size 13 dmc perle cotton.

I will list her again when I get her back with her cute hat.

#22 for 25 motif challenge

2009-08-24T17:26:00.000-07:00

This motif is a class project in designing lead by Sharon Briggs,She is really a great teacher.

The second row is my design.It is quite difficult to try and come up with anything that has not been designed before.

I am learning a lot in this class, and really enjoy it,

#21 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-08-15T15:08:00.000-07:00

This is a plain black T-Shirt that I decorated with tatting to make it a lovely blouse. I just cut the ribbed part out of the neck, then hemmed by hand. The piece around the neck is from Rebecca Jones book. The heart is from Patti Dunn's Mini Tats book.I used size 10 DMC Cordonnet thread.You can just take an old rag of a T-shirt and make a lovely blouse .

#20 for 25 Motif Challenge

2009-07-31T16:58:00.001-07:00

Maybe this is not fair, but this is something I am working on, it is quite a large project for me.

I am using size 80 Dmc Cordonnet

Sure doesn't go very fast, but is very interesting,

I will post the finished project, but it will be a long time before I finish.

#19 for 25 Motif Challenge

2009-07-31T16:55:00.000-07:00

I Like this design so much I have tatted a couple more. I used #20 Flora thread.

#18 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-07-04T09:35:00.001-07:00

I saw this bookmark on a website, and looked all over for the pattern and to no avail! I fell in love with the design , so this is my attempt at charting the pattern......... I take no credit for the design , give full credit to the designer, unknown to me.

This was lots of fun to do , and I learned a lot as usual, Thank you for allowing me to tat this design.

2009-07-04T09:34:00.001-07:00

#17 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-07-02T10:12:00.000-07:00

I have had a lot of medical problems, and have not been very active, I did finish this doily that I started many moons ago.

Each rose has a 3d rose in the center, and is tatted with size 80 DMC Cordonnet threads.

I have made lots of bookmarks, that I give away to promote the wonderful art of tatting.

I am entering this doily in the Los Angeles County fair in Sept.The design is from an old book, an sorry I don't know the designer.

#16 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-05-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

I haven't been as active as usual, but I do have a few new ones that I have tatted.Health problems has slowed me down for now..I am still having a bunch of tests prior to surgery in the near future.

I love this Angel, It is designed by Lenore English. I used size 20 Lizbeth thread. The thread is nice to work with even tho, I think it is not as crisp as some of the other 6 cords. such as dmc,Flora and etc.

Sorry , I don't have the URL handy, but you can google it to get the pattern.

#15 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-04-20T16:15:00.000-07:00

This design is by Tina Neudorf. I used Flora green, and Pink Variegated Flora.

This is a fun and quick motif to do. I enjoyed it.

You CAN GET THE pattern hereTina Neudorf - Rose Heart

#14 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-04-18T09:53:00.000-07:00

This is Linda Davies new Heart design, I used # 20 dmc cordonnet. I love this pattern, but I did tweek the clover leafs, Hope you dont mind Linda.I am pleased with the way it turned out.

#13 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-04-14T19:05:00.000-07:00

#13 for 25 motif challenge
This is my favorite bookmark to tat........... the smaller ones have the last row left off. I carry this with me and when I am waiting , it is an easy one to pick up.This is the design of Nancy Tracy, and you can get the pattern here.http://www.be-stitched.com/

#12 of 25 Motif Challenge

2009-04-11T16:24:00.000-07:00

This is a little angel that was in an old old publication, I do not know the designer, but someone charted it and I tatted it.I thought it was too frilly, so I changed it all around .

It still could have some changes, but for now this is all I will do. I am very busy in the design tat class, trying to figure out a complicated program.

The photo in the center is the one that I changed to the one on the right.

#11 for 25 Motif Challenge

2009-04-05T18:04:00.000-07:00

This is my play cluny piece I have added two more rows since the last post. I am not super pleased with what I have done, but at least I have tried, and learned a lot

I am open to ideas as to how I could have made it a better design. This is all new to me and I struggle a lot with my ideas.

#10 for 25 motif Challenge

2009-03-27T10:16:00.000-07:00

I am still playing with clunies, and for this motif, I have used the center part of the design class. and added clunies around it....

I haven't decided what comes next, I have to do so more playing with stitches to see what may look good with this piece.

I used size 10 thread, as when I am experimenting I use #10 a lot.

#9 for 25 motif Challenge

2009-03-20T10:28:00.001-07:00

This is my final design for the Design Tat class, I am using it for my challenge motif also, as I haven't had time to do anything special for the 25 motif challenge.

These are the same motif, but see how different they look when turned.

I am not sure yet, if I will continue on with this desin and make a doily.I have enjoyed Sharon's class , and have sure learned a lot.

I did not like the pink and white motif design, so this is what I came up with to change it, and I am very pleased with the outcome However, I can see some changes coming , even in the final.

My first attempt at the 2nd row. need improvement

2009-03-18T19:08:00.000-07:00

This is my attempt at designing, I am not pleased with this row, and am in the process of hopefully improving the design.
the two rings together do not fit properly in the negative space.
When I am somewhat satisfied with the changes, I will post it here.

2009-03-18T19:04:00.000-07:00

This is the second part of the design class. . Now we have to design the next row and add it to this piece.

DESIGN TAT CLASS AND SAMPLES.

2009-03-18T19:00:00.001-07:00

T hese are some samples of the beginning of the design tat class with Sharon Briggs.

I have been very busy with this . Tatting , cutting out and doing over again and again;;; spend lots of time playing with different ideas. Hopefully as we go along, it will become easier to understand ,

I am learning a lot already and the class is very interesting.

#7 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-03-01T06:46:00.000-08:00

I am still playing with clunies, and this is my latest,I have others on the shuttles, but can't promise a finish. They may just end up as practice. I used plain ol' #10 bedspread cotton,I think aunt Lydia's.The clunies and body are orange, and the rest is variegated.

2009-02-21T17:16:00.000-08:00

This is the free pattern that Nancy Tracy sends out if you sign up on her web page.I used size 20 grey Cebelia for this one. This is done with one shuttle only.

This is quite interesting, and you have to know how to do the twisted picot join. The small ring, and the large ring are joined with this technique.The pattern can be found here www. Be-Stitched.com

#5 for 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-02-20T16:38:00.000-08:00

I have been playing, and practicing with Hanging Clunies, so please excuse the color of the flower. I was just practicing leaves, and didn't want to chang e shuttles, so used the green for the petals.
I promise that I will do another one in proper colors .I saw some of the photos of the bunches of clunies and was so impressed I thought I have to do this. .More to come later.

#4 for 25 Motif Challenge

2009-02-07T09:50:00.000-08:00

Hearts and Daisies. I think the Daisy Picot is a design of Jon Yusoff. The two smaller hearts is in an ebook I purchased from Riet. I used size 20 thread for all three hearts. The two smaller ones will make a nice pr. of earrings.

#3 for 25 Motif Challenge

2009-02-03T18:29:00.001-08:00

DIMPLED HEARTS. Tatted with #20 Cebelia.This design is by Patti Duff in her book of minitats.Lots of possibilities with this dedign.Thank you Patti.

#2 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2009-02-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

I made these with size 10 variegated cotton, you can't see it in the photo but I painted them with glitter nail polish for a little pizazz. you can find the pattern here.just simple split rings.

I put the link on my etatters page, but it is a broken link on Georgia Seitz site where I got the pattern.

The design is by Jeanne Lugert

#1 for 25 Motif Challenge

2009-01-27T17:44:00.000-08:00

I am experimenting with the interlaced picots, and came up with this little flower. I decided it would be a good place to start with the challenge, since I enjoyed the first one so much.

the directions and pattern is on Georgia's site with the internet classses.

I didn't feel comfortable with the form so I did my own, and maybe I will say how I did it later on if anyone is interested.

This is a fun thing to do, and I think it has a lot of hidden possibilities, so I plan to do more playing with it, as time allows.

Polly Bear and Thank you

2008-12-19T10:08:00.001-08:00

This is "Polly" I named her after my tatting teacher.

Polly is a Needle Tatted Mini bear that I did for a contest in the Piecework Magazine, I did not win except Polly was chosen to be displayed in the new Museum, I think it is in Kentucky for 4 months. I just got her back today.

The contest was for Pin Cushions. Polly is sitting on her pincushion, I tatted her outfit in size 80 Dmc Cordonnet thread. I got the idea for the dress and hat from a basket pattern I saw in an old tatting book , the patterns were by Carol Winandy. I wrote her and she gave me permission to do this. I just used my imagination and made up the pattern for her outfit.

The Card in the background is the Thank you I got from Piecework Magazine.

here is a photo of Polly by herself.

Celtic Snowflake design by Lenore English

2008-12-14T12:35:00.000-08:00

This snowflake was tatted with a Tapestry Needle, using it as a shuttle.

The thread is Flora #20 with the exception of the beautiful variegated HDT by Yarnplayer.I love her threads and also Lady Shuttlemaker's HDT thread.

This can also be done in Needle Tatting, but it will not be as tight, as the thread is wrapped around the needle. Being done with the Tapestry Needle as tho you are using a shuttle, you get the same tension.

I am not posting very much during the holidays, and also have had to slow down a lot , I have a very bad right arm and shoulder......

Happy Holidays to all.

Nita

#25 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-11-30T07:06:00.000-08:00

Here it is, My special piece for the finish of the challenge.This beautiful design is by Linda Davies. Thank you Linda for sharing the pattern.

It was so much fun to do, and I learned new things again.

I used size 20 Hakelgarn for the cream color, and Flora burgundy # 20

I think I will try to catch up on my to do list until after the holiday, then I will be ready for another challenge.

#24 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-11-14T20:33:00.000-08:00

Whoopee! almost there, just one more to go. I have really enjoyed this and hope to do another one soon.

This is a Lovely design by Ruth Perry, I love celtic tatting, it is always a challenge. This one is quite challenging, or at least it was for me. You really have to pay attention to what you are working on. I hope to do one of this pattern and add beads.

Now , I have to figure out a finale for the 25 Motif Challenge.

#23 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-11-10T16:46:00.000-08:00

I love this Celtic snowflake. The design is just lovely. It is designed by Ruth Perry.

I used #20 Flora Thread. Now that I know how to make it LOL. I want to do it in size 80 thread.

I had a few blips here and there, but got it all figured out.

#22 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2008-10-26T11:16:00.000-07:00

WOW! three more to go and I will be finished with this 25 motif challenge.

I did this snowflake by Ben Fikkert in size 10 cordonnet thread. Sorry I didn't get the URL down but the pattern is on his website.

I must say, for me It was really a great challenge.Of course, I am not the most experienced of tatters either.Lots of frustrations, and joys in this one. Not perfect but finished after many rippings.

#21 for 25 motif challenge

2008-10-22T18:50:00.000-07:00

This is a design by Jon Yusoff, she is a great designer, and has great patterns.

I thoroughly enjoyed tatting this doily, I plan to frame it. I used Olympus thread in pale pink Variegated, with lemon green .

You can find her patterns here.

http//:tatsaway-patterns.blogspot.com

#20 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-10-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

This pattern is a Nancy Tracy design www.be-stitched.com

the green one is plain, and the white one is beaded. It is much prettier in person and the beads show up better....... These are fun to do and make nice Christmas gifts or to hang on your tree.

She has other cute patterns on her site, and she also has supplies.

T.I.A.S. 4 DAY 1 THROUGH 11

2008-10-05T09:39:00.001-07:00

This is day 1 through 11. Sherry says one more day, and I haven't a clue what this is.Can't wait to find out.

#19 FOR 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE

2008-10-02T16:43:00.000-07:00

This Pineapple doily is designed by Teri Dusenbury. I used size 30 Cebelia thread. This was a lot of fun to do, and some day I plan to do another one in size 80 cordonnet.

This pattern reminds me of the old Crochet patterns in Pineapple design that I have crocheted many of.

I don't have the link to her site, but you can Google it if you would like the pattern.She has lots of beautiful designs.

TIAS 4 DAY 1 THROUGH 10

2008-10-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

Sherry is managing to drive me crazy trying to figure out what this will end up being. I don't have a clue..........

Tias 4 days 1 through 9

2008-09-29T19:08:00.000-07:00

I did a dumb thing , and left my other TIAS at my tatting class and did not want to get behind, so I did a new one, and this is it.

I still have no idea what it will be, getting very curious.

TIAS 4 DAY 7

2008-09-25T09:48:00.001-07:00

This is day 7 of the #4 TIAS.

still no idea what it will end up being......can hardly wait to the end.

TIAS 4 DAY 6

2008-09-22T13:41:00.000-07:00

Have no idea yet what I am tatting, it is a mystery for now.. lots of fun wondering what it will be.

#18 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-09-21T19:16:00.000-07:00

My very first cluny tatting. The one on the left is #1, and on the right #2. Now I have to learn the hanging Cluny.Sue Hanson's design on #2 and Saundra Hameed design on #1

Hot air Balloon with Needle Felted Bear

2008-09-16T12:20:00.000-07:00

Boo Hoo, we only got a red ribbon 2nd place for this piece. Everyone that saw it said they could not believe it only got 2nd place.

I am happy that I got 2 blue ribbons tho for my other tatting that I entered.... After all I have only been tatting for 2 1/2 years, so I am very pleased.

#17 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-09-16T12:14:00.000-07:00

Another blue ribbon for this Celtic doily. I used hand dyed thread from Marilee Rockley to tat the doily. I don't have the ribbons yet, as they are still at the Fair until next month.

OOPS this photo is when I was on the last row of the doily. It is a good sized doily I think around 11" and it is also framed, and I didn't get a poto of it framed yet.

#16 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-09-16T12:10:00.000-07:00

I just won blue ribbons at the Los Angeles County Fair for this little bear that i Needle Felted, and dressed in tatting. I entered her in the tatting catagory.

#15 for the 25motif challenge. TIAS #4

2008-09-16T11:57:00.000-07:00

Lady Shuttlemaker has put on the 4th Tat It and See Challenge Here are some of the photos of my efforts.

Day 1,2. and 3

The next photo is day 4 added to day #2

#14 for 25 Motif challenge

2008-09-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite patterns,The one I use the most for bookmarks.
it is designed by Nancy Tracy of http://www.be-stitched.com/ It is a very easy pattern and one that you can carry with you to tat when waiting for Dr's and etc.
The tan and Ecru is made with #20 DMC cordonnet. the purple one I used HDT by Yarnplayer the variegated part, the purple is #20 Flora.

#13 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-08-26T10:10:00.000-07:00

I made this bookmark as a thank you to a friend that goes to the gym I use.

She and her husband have a garden, and bring fresh tomatoes almost every day to share with all of us.

I want to let them know that they are appreciated.

This bookmark is the design of Terry McGuffin.I used #40 DMC cordonnet.

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Hope you are not getting tired of my Lilies.

I just had to try one in size #80 DMC. It worked up really nice. I think I will stop here for now with the Daisies, but as you can see I have thoroughly enjoyed doing them.I used the revised version of Linda Davies Design... Revised by Terry McGuffin. A super way to tat this Lily.

Making stamens

2008-08-22T16:31:00.000-07:00

Wicked Tats made a comment on my pink Stargazer Lilies, and wanted to know how I made the stamens, I tried to answer her question but there was no place to leave it..... so here is the answer.
I used commercial stamens and cut the heads off. Formed the new heads with sculpey clay , in the shape of the real stamens for the Stargazer ,added them where I cut off the old heads. Baked them in the oven fo 25 min, at 250 deg.
Hope you see this Wicked, or someone can tell you perhaps.
Hope this helps

#12 for 25 Motif Challenge

2008-08-20T10:39:00.000-07:00

This is my Hot Air Balloon , tatted in size 10 thread. The pattern os from an old White Birches book.I do not know the designers name.
I designed and Needle Felted the little Mini Bear, she is about 2.5" tall and has a tatted flower on her head. I thoroughly enjoyed making this.
This item will be entered in the Los Angeles County Fair next Month. Sept.

2008-08-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

#11/25 Motif Challenge

2008-08-13T13:43:00.000-07:00

A boquet of three Variegated pink Stargazer Lilie's.des igned by Linda Davies.

I used #20 Flora thread.I Hand made the Stamens,the commercial stamens didn't get the job done.I designed the leaves myself.I had so much fun doing these, but very pleased to be finished, so on to my next project.

#10 OF 25 MOTIF CHALLENGE Stargazer Lily designed by Linda Davies

2008-08-02T17:30:00.000-07:00

This is a version of Linda Davies Stargazer Lily. The leaves I made up myself.I used Manuela variegated orange/yellow size 20. with light yellow chains running down the middle, made of #40 Olympus. I Tatted it from the bottom up,and added the wire in the chains per Terry McGuffin, fun and easy to do this way.

#9 for 25 Motif Challenge Clock decorated with tatting.

2008-07-26T19:07:00.000-07:00

This pattern is from a 1962 workbasket I believe, I do not know the designer.This pattern was given to me by a tatting friend. I made the edging with DMC #80 variegated yellows.This is a fun pattern to do.

#9 of 25 motif challenge.....Clock decorated with Tatting

2008-07-26T18:57:00.002-07:00

This pattern is from a 1962 workbasket I believe, I do not know the designer.This pattern was given to me by a tatting friend.
I made the edging with DMC #80 variegated yellows.This is a fun pattern to do.

2008-07-26T18:57:00.001-07:00

#8 25 Motif Challenge~Glass Bell with tatted cover

2008-07-10T17:42:00.000-07:00

I did this bell in a class with Terry McGuffin a couple of week-ends ago....... so much fun
This is one of Terry's 13 bell designs.She is a great teacher, and I learned several new techniques from her.
This tatting is done with DMC perle size 12, and #11 seed beads.

#7 25 motif challenge.Rose snowflake designed by Diane Munoz

2008-07-03T16:39:00.000-07:00

This is another snowflake from the little book of rose snowflakes by Diane Munoz.

There are 9 rose snowflakes in this little book. I tatted 8 of them, and on the 9th ran into trouble closing the dimpled rings, don't know if my hands were moist or ?? but worked very hard on trying to close... I used size 80 Dmc on all of them.I love doing the rose patterns.

#6 for 25 motif challenge

2008-06-21T09:34:00.000-07:00

This is an Entry I Needle Felted and tatted the outfit for Piecework Magazine. I just got the news that I did not win, but this entry was one of 29 chosen to be displayed with the winners in the new EGA museum in Louisville KY. for 3 months, through Nov 30th. I really was not planning on winning, and am quite pleased that mine was chosen for display. I think that is a feat in itself, I have only been tatting for 2 years.

The Outfit I tatted in Dmc #80 thread. I got permission from Carol Winandy to revise her pattern for a basket, and I made them into a floppy hat, dress, and panties.

Another Motif by Diane Munoz........#5 for 25 Motif challenge

2008-06-10T13:29:00.001-07:00

TIAS DAY 11 FINISHED

2008-06-10T13:24:00.000-07:00

This is the finish of Jane's TIAS.

It was a lot of fun to do, and I learned some new techniques.Here is the photo of the finish.

The two beads in the front are too large, but I did not have the in-between size to use.

TIAS DAY 10

2008-06-09T13:34:00.000-07:00

This is day 10 for TIAS one more day to go. Still don't know for sure what this is.

I thought it was a doll or girl, but Jane says NO.............

TIAS DAY 9

2008-06-07T20:19:00.000-07:00

The mystery continues.I am really curious about what this will be.I have guessed several things, but no luck.I think it looks like a little girl with pigtails or a doll with pigtails.

Funny how many different things each person sees.

Wont be too long now and I am sure a lot of us will really be surprised.

TIAS DAY 8

2008-06-06T17:59:00.000-07:00

This is day 8 of Jane's TIAS I am leaning toward a doll of some kind, or maybe a Kitty......

anxiously waiting for next installment.

Another Rose motif for 25 motif challenge

2008-06-03T10:53:00.000-07:00

This is another rose motif from Diane Munoz book.

Made with sizd 80 dmc cordonnet.I wasn't very careful when I photographed this. Please excuse.

TIAS DAY 5/6/7

2008-06-03T10:45:00.000-07:00

Still trying to figure out what this will be in the end. Each day I get new instructions, I change my mind. It is still a mystery to me.

2008-05-28T19:19:00.000-07:00

DAY 5 OF TIAS............. Trying to figure out what this is going to be.............. maybe a Poodle??

TIAS DAY 4

2008-05-25T17:31:00.000-07:00

DAY 4 of Jane's TIAS
This is a lot of fun to do these, but sometimes curiousity kills the cat!!

CELTIC DOILY

2008-05-25T10:07:00.000-07:00

Just finished this Celtic doily. it is made with Yarnplayer's hand dyed thread "Tourmaline"
It is size 20 dmc cordonnet. My favorite thread.
So much fun to do, I am almost sorry it is finished! Well, Not really :))

TIAS DAY THREE

2008-05-23T16:25:00.000-07:00

Day three TIAS,

Very curious as to what this will turn out to be. I think it is some kind of critter.Knowing how Jane love's critters. Can hardly wait until next installment.

I love the new technique that Jane added. How to hide tails in the first ring. You can also do this with adding new thread for a chain..... so much better than tatting over two tails.

2008-05-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

This Rose Heart snowflake is done is size 80 dmc cordonnet thread

My second entry for the 25 Motif Challenge.

Design by Diane Munoz

TIAS DAY 2

2008-05-20T16:12:00.000-07:00

Day 2 of the new TIAS

I can hardly wait to see what this will turn out to be, I told Jane as of the 2nd day it looks like a Centepede to me. I am sure I am way off the mark.

More fun to come.

Thank you Jane for all your hard work and help in promoting the beautiful art of Tatting.

TIAS #3 WITH JANE EBERALL

2008-05-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

I started doing Jane's #3 TIAS on May 17th.

here is the first part. I am having so much fun doing these, and always learn new things.

This photo is a little fuzzy, but I think you can see the first day of the new TIAS.

Tatted Daisy with block tatted leaf.

2008-05-16T10:17:00.001-07:00

I made this Daisy with Flora variegated thread in size 10. it is a pattern by W.M.Odum. printed in 1929, I am not sure if it was in a workbasket magazine.

I am sure someone out there knows. I tatted this in April, 2008

I made the leaf with size 10 Flora thread. I revised a tatted butterfly pattern and made it into a leaf for the Daisy....

I love this pattern and have made a couple more in size 80 thread.

I will post them later on.

I am new to blogging, so please bear with me, I will get better as time goes by.

Nita

2008-04-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

This is a block tatted snowflake made with #20 cebelia thread in lavender.

March 08

Nita's Creations

2008-04-29T14:59:00.000-07:00

I love doing all kinds of arts and crafts, but my favorite right now is Tatting, which I do more than anything else. My second favorite is Needle Felting. I do a lot of needle felting and combine it with my tatting a lot. I have created 8 felting kits that I sell on Etsy, and Ebay.
I am retired, so can do what I want , and spend a lot of time tatting. I attend a drop in class once a week which I thouroughly enjoy.
I have only been tatting for a little over two years, but my teacher swears I am much more advanced than most with two years experience..
Nita