The adventures continues completing round 1

 

I like the way this is working up. I was skeptical using a variegated thread. But, this is working so far. I must puzzle more on that as I complete the pattern.

I also like the many, many programs that IOLI is offering. The member’s only events on the surface looked a bit, well one-sided, focusing on topics those who work bobbin laces would be interested in. As I’m not head-over-heals into bobbin lace, I was prepared to be bored or worse yet put off by snootiness. Occasionally, there is still a comment or phrase that implies if you don’t want to devote your life to bobbin lace, you’re not a “real” lacer. But, for the most part, the programs have been accessible and interesting. I now have a list of museums to explore. I hope to start on that list next month….at least virtually!

Off on a new adventure

Rd 1 color 1 of Interwoven Picot
Medallion adapted by Cajah Reed

Because I like contrapuntal* music, I like tatting patterns that weave into 3-D pieces. Being able to work them in different colors is just what the organist in me wants. So, I’m off on a new interwoven pattern:

I found this in the summer 2021 issue (Vol. 41, No 4) of the Bulletin published by IOLI. The name is very descriptive: Interwoven Picot Medallion and Ornament. Thank you to Cajah Reed for adaption this from Serena Watson’s Twirly. 

* Contrapuntal: A piece of music with two or more independent melodic lines. 

I invite you!

 To sample a trunkful of lace techniques. Most are closer to a bobbin lace pillow or needle than a shuttle, but it will be fun and beautiful!!

IOLI UnCon virtual convention: The Silver Lining

This link will take you to the list of events open to the public.

See you there!

Posted on IOLI

 Here’s a link to the posting of the Biscornu on the International Organization of Lace, Inc. website. 

They have been encouraging lace making for many, many years. Recently, there have been more tatting resources available through IOLI. I encourage you to check out their website and consider joining in the Virtual Convention July 25-August 1, 2021.

The next 2 weeks, I will be attending a class on Church Music & Hymnology. While it is virtual, I will not have unlimited time at the computer outside class. I will be sketching future designs for tatted pieces, perhaps a new ornament collection. Please forgive if I miss a blog post. June 2021 will be an exciting time for me!

Happy tatting!!

Biscornu finished

 I finished my tatted biscornu.

Tatted biscornu

biscornu tatted with beads

Thank you Muskaan for the pattern that inspired it all: Hidden Rose. I have ideas for more pieces!

I'm making progress

 

I decided to tat this pattern by Mimi Dillman to practice my Cluny technique. I remembered trying it out many years ago, but couldn’t find my sample. I doubt it was given as a gift. You can see my technique is not up to that standard! Nothing for it but to start a new one. I’m happy with the way the center section came out. I still need practice, but adding the outer row is helping to straighten things out.

I’ve already chosen the next pattern to tat again. I’m having great fun going back into my stack of patterns I’ve tried and retatting some of them. Yes, I’ve filed some away again without tatting them. Some of them were just not my “style” and didn’t grab me the first time.

To be continued…..

Here fishy, fishy, fishy

 

Beaded Fish designed by Jane Eborall

I tatted this up over the weekend. It was fun!! Thank you Jane for another pattern that makes me smile!

Honing skills in 2021

I’ve been on an adventure in fiber lately. Nothing new, I know, but this adventure is designed (pun intended) to stretch my tatting skills. I prefer tatting in tight twist cotton. I have tatted in paracord, and boucle yarn. I decided to tat using a silk/bamboo yarn.

That’s the larger butterfly. The smaller butterfly is size 10. I tried several different movements of shuttle with the yarn. Some paths worked better than others. I tried tatting using my trusty size 5 needle. That worked, but again, I needed a different technique.

Now, if I channel Muskaan, I would meticulously post about it all. I’m not up to that task. Muskaan, you have the stage.

 I’ve decided to pull together my thoughts, observations, and recommendations for a future class. If you’re signing in to the Tatting Tuesday group, you’ll get the preview. If you are interested, but not part of the study group, watch the class listings on the Lace Museum website. I hope they’ll be interested in sponsoring a class exploring these fiber options.

Dissent finished and submitted

 To see what other lacers have created out of their stash, visit this link:

IOLI lace challenge 1: stash

To see my quick photo of the necklace, you can scroll down almost to the bottom or just search for my name.

Now for earrings to match. I have 4 great ideas. I usually try to come up with 5 sketches before I start putting the ideas into thread. I can’t wait this time!! One is a crackin’ goodun.

In the meantime, here’s my Day 7 of Jane’s TIAS:

Registration is open!

The Lace Museum of Sunnyvale is offering classes next week. They are scheduled to coordinate with

UnCon 2020 of IOLI.

I will be teaching a beginning tatting series on 7-22 through 7-24 (Wed, Thurs and Fri) from 9 AM – 11 AM Pacific time (4 PM – 6 PM GMT). We will cover both needle and shuttle techniques. This is a real bargain for $35. Register on the Museum Shopify page here .

If you have mastered the basics, consider joining us the following weekend Sat 7-25 & Sun 7-26 from 9 AM – Noon Pacific time (4 PM – 7 PM GMT). We will be recreating a portion of the pretty mat (below) in the collection at the Museum. The inset works nicely as a coaster or ornament. The borders of the mat consist of repeating a portion of the inset worked with a lovely edging on both sides. We will be exploring several different paths to execution, designing with color, and adding embellishments. Come join us for a lively discussion and tat up a surprise. Offered also at $35 for the two morning sessions. Register here

I look forward to greeting IOLI members attending the UnCon sessions. Treat yourself to a morning of tatting fun sponsored by the Lace Museum of Sunnyvale!