Thursday, November 08, 2012

Time for Some Tatting

Yep, it's that time of year again.  My mom, the mad tatter, is busy getting ready for her holiday boutiques.  She has one this weekend and one in December.  I'm always tasked with helping prepare her tatted goodies which she will sell at the boutique to her admirers that come from far and wide to see her!

I've been busy making pincushions:



And putting together what I call "tatted tartlets" (smaller pincushions):


And a few pendants with tatted medallions:


The pictures are dark; photography is not one of my strong suits!  You now understand why there hasn't been much stitching in my part of the world!





21 comments:

Cindy's Stitching said...

really pretty. the colors are nice. You did a great job.

Anonymous said...

They are so beautiful!!

Ann said...

Hi Cathy,
I arrived on your page via a foreign blog that I just discovered.
Love the tatting you've done (something I've also tried but should dig deeper into it :-)
Kind greetings,
Ann from Belgium

Karoline said...

You & your mother have been busy, they are all lovely

Mrs. DillyDally said...

I treasure the tatted pincushion you and your mother gave me! It is a jewel amongst my sewing notions! Thanks again to you and your mother!

Keeper of the Crowes said...

I own a pincushion and it is lovely! Your mother does beautiful work, Cathy. Love the pendants!!!
Linda

Kathy A. said...

Your Mom's work is beautiful Cathy. She always does the most amazing pieces. Your finishes show them off so well. I have seen tatting done and so admire your mom's talent.

barbara said...

LOL @ the mad tatter! Those are all utterly adorable and irresistible - great job!

Siobhán said...

Your mom (and you!) do wonderful work! Best of luck to her at this year's craft fairs!

Deb said...

Oh those are just gorgeous!!! I have always wanted to learn tatting, but for some reason it scared me. But your pincushions - just drop dead gorgeous, so I might actually have to try it out!!

Giovanna said...

Very pretty - well done to you both.

Patti-Rocky Mtn Stitcher said...

they are beautiful. I got a shuttle years ago but never learned. I crochet and knit but for some reason havent mastered this art yet even with all the internet videos etc. Maybe one day :)

Lelia said...

They are all awesome + I hope they sell quickly!!!!

Beautifully finished - wonderful tatting.

msmartello said...

Hi Cathy,
I can see why they are loved so much. I surely love mine!

Gabi said...

Wow - these are beautiful . They will sell fast I'm sure

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

They're all beautiful!

Chris said...

They are all so beautiful. You guys make a great team!

Ranae said...

They are really really pretty

Denise L. Gregory said...

These are all beautiful! Do you guys sell on etsy?

Dani - tkdchick said...

those are beautiful and perfectly finished!

Lynn said...

This is the first time I see you do the medallions. They're quite lovely!
I always enjoy seeing your mom's tatting. Her work is wonderful.