I like technical challenges, but sometimes the most beautiful is the most simple. I tat a lot of jewels lately because I would like to present it to a Christmas market. By making it, I noticed that the most hard to tat is not the most beautiful for me. For example, it’s long and rather […]
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That’ s it! The bookmark is finished. I do seven rosettes with a DMC thread size 80, and I used lapis lazuli pearls. I admit it is not perfect. The finishes are not really great. But, for me it was a challenge, and I put it all my heart: It’s a present for my husband!
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I began rosettes with a much finer thread. I began a series of rosettes for a bookmark. But I admit that I recovered in there several times to make the first ones. Fortunately, I believe that I found the good method now. And, fortunately, because I love so much rosette! That is what that gives, […]
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I thought in double central rosette for the center of a doily. But for the moment, it’s just the center of a necklace. I love it in white, don’t you?
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I would never have imagined to have so much difficulty!I continue to improve my technique. Well on Edwige Renaudin’s book is very useful!I try to realize a rosette. I really enjoy this motif… but it’s really difficult. Edwige Renaudin details several way of making the finishes. But I admit that I do not still understand […]
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I took over Edwige Renaudin ‘s book to improve my technique. I tried a technique called “double central rosette”. I did several tests, but I did not find it difficult. It might be a good idea to use it in the center of a placemat, maybe one day …
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To continue training at the cluny, I made this pretty pattern by Jennifer Williams: Cluny motif. I feel like it’s better, but it’s not perfect. It’s really a special technique!
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That’s it! My 19th century handkerchief is finished! I am rather satisfied with the result. But I already imagine another: I really like doing this kind of work! For those who do not know it, I let you discover the pattern of Thérèse de Dillmont that I used for this hanky. Is to say: First […]
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My friend Andréa asks me for a handkerchief in an old style. I was interested in a border by Thérèse de Dillmont during the 19th century. I was inspired by this pattern for this handkerchief. The fabric is a cotton batiste and I tatted with a single shuttle. Just a little more effort!
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