As part of the OnLine Tatting class, we’ve been discussing
Vintage patterns as rewritten using modern tatting techniques and notation. As
a musician, this seems such a natural process. Baroque music was frequently
written with just a bass line and numbers that we call Figured Bass. Guitar
players use Tablature rather than Grand Staff. But, I digress…..
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| Chicks with Beads |
Hen and Chicks is a beloved pattern many, many tatters have
used to create yards and yards of lace. Many years ago, I create a bookmark
pattern using beads based on this simple Vintage pattern. I have found teaching
it to be quite rewarding. Now, it’s a very simple pattern. As tatting patterns
go, there’s not a lot to distinguish it. But, it seems to fit the bill for
requests of a pattern to tat from knitters and crochet fans.
All this is to say that I’ve gone back and dusted off the
file and added a picture. I just may propose this as a class for my next
adventure at a tatting conference. Mmmm….when is the deadline????
Beads on bare thread is a practical and fun way to measure and add colour 'n' texture. What's not to like 😃😄
ReplyDeleteYou can even create a "picture" or "design" with beads. Or use all one color beads and variegated thread!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your digression. Makes sense that music notation has to be updated, but I’ve never considered that before. I think simple is often good, especially for teaching and there’s plenty of scope here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me that teaching is about passing on skills to make new ideas possible. Perhaps this digression could be the new purpose. If it's simple enough!
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