tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post8177183587122153938..comments2023-10-29T09:37:39.628-06:00Comments on TattingChic: A Note of ComparisonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-59999239795336093692009-08-20T18:33:20.371-06:002009-08-20T18:33:20.371-06:00Well, IMHO, this is one case where smaller actuall...Well, IMHO, this is one case where smaller actually IS better....Susan Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094024834053351944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-17684497540151836612009-08-20T16:26:09.888-06:002009-08-20T16:26:09.888-06:00Hi TC (just kidding),
My goodness, your work is j...Hi TC (just kidding),<br /><br />My goodness, your work is just so lovely.<br /><br />Thank you for entering my giveaway.<br />I appreciate it. Maybe they will be traveling to CA.<br /><br />happy Thursday.<br /><br />hugs,<br />BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994497495485079152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-4708114732840108972009-08-20T09:08:16.372-06:002009-08-20T09:08:16.372-06:00Hi there, Carrie May! I'm glad you stopped by....Hi there, Carrie May! I'm glad you stopped by. Yes, your mask you tatted is beautiful! I have been ogling Totus Mel's masks for some time and here you go and just tat one up for yourself! Good for you. You're doing well for someone who "has a lot to learn" when it comes to tatting. I'd say you're doing just fine!<br /><br />Hi Kathy,<br />Thank you for your very sweet comment. You are always so generous with the compliments and I appreciate that!<br />That is so nice of you to want to reassure crocheter's of that, however, if you are in my class and you try to "crochet" your tatting I WILL correct the hand positioning (in the kindest way possible) in order to have uniformity. If someone wants to change to their own hand positioning when they're done with my class that is certainly up to them. I've just noticed that when someone keeps dropping the shuttle and tangling their threads and they look at me and say "what am I doing wrong?" 9 times out of 10 they're holding their tatting like a crocheter (forefinger up). So, and I mean this in the nicest way possible, Kathy, I stand firm on the positioning of the hands; don't crochet your tatting!<br />Now, that said, I have seen ONE person be successful at this and she was in my lace guild, she isn't a student of mine so I don't tell her what to do because she's not asking me what to do, LOL!<br />I always enjoy your comments so keep them coming, Kathy! I'm so glad you started blogging. Your visits are always welcome here ♥ dear!<br /><br />Thanks and "Hi!" EGunn, good question. I have to say, to answer your question, the short answer is "no".<br />However, (there's always a "however" isn't there?) I know a LOT of tatters who tat up samples (much like you've seen in this post) to see how the thread sizes compare. Since we don't really tat up a lot of garments the gauging really isn't an issue. Sometimes people want a motif to be bigger so they'll simply tat it in larger thread, but there's no stitch per inch "standard". Some people have made one up for themselves, but it's not a universal standard like it is more in knitting. I think tatters mostly tat embellishments. I hope I have answered your question rather than just confused you more. Feel free to let me know, LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-53240550423148932122009-08-20T08:11:35.453-06:002009-08-20T08:11:35.453-06:00How pretty! And small!
Do tatters swatch like kn...How pretty! And small! <br /><br />Do tatters swatch like knitters to get the right gauge?EGunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941668303286640744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-45143911247913199252009-08-19T22:03:08.490-06:002009-08-19T22:03:08.490-06:00Hi TattingChic -
Again, another very educational...Hi TattingChic - <br /><br />Again, another very educational tutorial - and adorable hearts! I love that ruffled chain! I'm also delighted to know that Lizbeth comes in size 40 now. Marilee's colorways simply amaze me. Thanks for the info! <br /><br />It's great how many non-tatters you are reaching and inspiring! <br />I wish to assure crocheters, though, that they can easily do the tatted chain holding the thread exactly as they do when crocheting. (I'm assuming they hold their forefinger up, with the thread coming over the finger from back to front.) In fact, I do all my tatting, knitting (continental style) and crocheting with my left forefinger up. I'll be touching on this subject in one of my future posts.<br /><br />However, I'm not skilled at crocheting with the finer threads -sizes 30, 40 and 50, not to mention 80 - because the hook has to match the thread, which is why I was so thrilled to learn to tat. It's definitely easier on the hands and eyes (for me) to tat with the finer threads.<br /><br />Always enjoy your posts!Kathy Niklewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471658272689112787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-7605793494774446572009-08-19T20:41:14.195-06:002009-08-19T20:41:14.195-06:00Wow, these are amazing. I have so much left to lea...Wow, these are amazing. I have so much left to learn with the tatting!<br /><br />Also: thank you so much for the comment on my blog today. :)Carrie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-91577282859880725642009-08-19T17:48:07.424-06:002009-08-19T17:48:07.424-06:00Hi Paulette! Thank you. Funny thing is...I have te...Hi Paulette! Thank you. Funny thing is...I have terrible eyes! I am very near sighted...but it's a blessing because I have to hold things close up to see, LOL! That helps when tatting with tiny thread...I can only see it close up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-59896776860106204232009-08-19T16:42:58.383-06:002009-08-19T16:42:58.383-06:00OMG!!! Such a teeny tiny little thing to have so m...OMG!!! Such a teeny tiny little thing to have so much detail. I'm so impressed at what you do! You must have really good eyes! They are all beautiful little hearts indeed! Hugs, Paulette :o)Beedeebabeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245249753637268186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-36282268014587188202009-08-19T09:39:33.753-06:002009-08-19T09:39:33.753-06:00I know, what you mean about the thread breaking......I know, what you mean about the thread breaking...it's horrible. New threads can break, too, but certainly not as often as with the old threads. I had a bunch of vintage threads that I bought at an antique store...after tatting with a ball or two of it I decided it was best to just leave threads like that at the antique store, they're really not a "bargain" after all! I hope you do get some new size 80 threads and I look forward to seeing your pieces you tat up with them...oh, here's some (unsolicited) advice...I recommend DMC brand size 80. Majestic brand has some beautiful colors, but they tend to knot up easily (and not in a good way) and break easily, too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-69434153938482677752009-08-19T09:28:39.403-06:002009-08-19T09:28:39.403-06:00Thank you for responding to my question so quickly...Thank you for responding to my question so quickly! (big smile here)...hmmm, I have LOTS of vintage threads...varigateds that are so pretty. I will try an edging with new thread and see how it goes. #80 is so dainty when tatted...I had a lovely piece of green and lavender going when ..gulp...it broke while I was standing in line at the Verizon store tatting happily away in my own little world. Thanks for your help!Maggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-1106967638138435242009-08-19T09:21:53.908-06:002009-08-19T09:21:53.908-06:00Thank you, Maggie Ann!
To answer your query, I hav...Thank you, Maggie Ann!<br />To answer your query, I have noticed when tatting with "vintage" threads that they do tend to break easily. The problem is that they're just so old they are too dry and brittle. Treat yourself to some new threads and tat some vintage patterns...the only thing chic about "vintage" in tatting are the old tatted up pieces and shuttles and patterns...the vintage threads themselves, might make for a nice display, but they're terrible to tat with! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-38591857415475947152009-08-19T09:08:32.895-06:002009-08-19T09:08:32.895-06:00What an interesting post! You know what? I have a ...What an interesting post! You know what? I have a lot of vintage threads and when I started edgings with them they invariably break on me...size 80...and even with buying 'new' thread...to pull my rings shut and all...sooner or later they snap off. Any advice I wonder? glad you liked the grocery cart grill...it made me laugh long & hard...smile.Maggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-85734962158852385552009-08-19T07:54:52.994-06:002009-08-19T07:54:52.994-06:00Thank you, Farm Chick Paula. Glad you like 'em...Thank you, Farm Chick Paula. Glad you like 'em!<br /><br />Hi Rue! Thanks for stopping by. Lot's of people say that. I guess if you have eyes that are having trouble with little things and you REALLY want to tat you get a magnifying glass...at least that what some tell me!<br /><br />Thank you, Natasha! Sorry if the gauges talk went over your head, LOL! Glad you like the ♥s, though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-34360263400816891012009-08-19T06:34:18.092-06:002009-08-19T06:34:18.092-06:00Well I know nothing of tatting other than what you...Well I know nothing of tatting other than what you create is so beautiful and amazing, and I love all three hearts! The rest about the guages when way over my little head!heheheNatasha Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954070531490399099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-89040591935801179752009-08-18T13:00:15.122-06:002009-08-18T13:00:15.122-06:00Those little hearts are so beautiful! I don't ...Those little hearts are so beautiful! I don't think my eyes would be able to handle them though ;)<br /><br />xo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-26122086696657136652009-08-18T12:16:03.820-06:002009-08-18T12:16:03.820-06:00My goodness- they are all gorgeous no matter the s...My goodness- they are all gorgeous no matter the size!! You do such amazing work, Sweetie!!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693565002250035794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-34697008784425051612009-08-18T10:12:43.272-06:002009-08-18T10:12:43.272-06:00Thank you, Tattycat. I'm glad you appreciate t...Thank you, Tattycat. I'm glad you appreciate that I'd show that for our blog friends who either don't tat or are new to tatting and haven't yet learned about thread sizes. Thanks on the hearts, too!<br /><br />Hi Cel Mar! I think it is wonderful that you appreciate tatting. That would be so cool if you did decide to learn to tat someday! There are so many fabulous resources out there that I think it is possible for tatting to be more widespread these days!<br /><br />Thank you, Amy! I used to think it was really wierd, too (the higher number for the smaller thread). It makes sense to me now, though!<br /><br />Hi Vickie! You know, you are the third person to say (within the last two posts) that the hearts would look good with earrings. <br /><br />Hi Diane, thanks for stopping by! There is a book out now with a DVD that shows you how to tat. It's only 10-14 US dollars on Amazon at handyhandstatting.com or lacis.com. Good luck! I hope you do learn to tat. You have some cute baby booties at your Etsy shop.<br /><br />Thank you, Constance!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-70073864444220382172009-08-18T09:41:20.675-06:002009-08-18T09:41:20.675-06:00You have fairy fingers Tatting Chic!!
xox
Constanc...You have fairy fingers Tatting Chic!!<br />xox<br />Constancerochambeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142325813293645555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-42311147772627440932009-08-18T06:19:49.676-06:002009-08-18T06:19:49.676-06:00Your hearts are absolutely gorgeous! I have never...Your hearts are absolutely gorgeous! I have never really learned to tat. I have tried but just can't seem to get the hang of it. Maybe it is because I need someone to actually show me even though I learned to knit from a book and most of the crochet I know from a book. These hearts make me want to get out my tatting shuttle and book and try again!<br />Have a Blessed Day and please check out my ETSY Store:<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=82557<br />Thanks, Dianecrafty dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071469435959091830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-3337688434101617162009-08-18T00:25:44.981-06:002009-08-18T00:25:44.981-06:00Hmmm, I think the hearts would look great on earri...Hmmm, I think the hearts would look great on earring wires. Very cute. I don't think I'm up to such small thread yet. Love the pattern!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832241599210438101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-35982307663633565282009-08-17T22:10:34.001-06:002009-08-17T22:10:34.001-06:00That is weird that the higher number is smaller! ...That is weird that the higher number is smaller! I think they are all gorgeous. I have always loved tiny things :)<br />Hugs,<br />AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729179669767436353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-83474588699249188032009-08-17T19:44:34.591-06:002009-08-17T19:44:34.591-06:00Hi Tatt Chic,
It is amazing how the different size...Hi Tatt Chic,<br />It is amazing how the different size threads make the sizes vary.<br />I enjoy learning these bits and pieces from you. Even though I do not tatt I find it so interesting and maybe someday I will have the time to attempt this beautiful artform.<br />The hearts are gorgeous, no matter what the size. So much detail.<br />Love it.<br />Have a good week.<br />Hugs, Celestina MarieCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-52144806792503093142009-08-17T17:40:21.641-06:002009-08-17T17:40:21.641-06:00Nice post. It is good of you to show people who d...Nice post. It is good of you to show people who don't know the sizes of thread. The hearts are very pretty!Tattycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238301423279573743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-74067848267062161262009-08-17T09:19:52.350-06:002009-08-17T09:19:52.350-06:00Hi Yarnjourney! Thanks!
Hi Andrea! It's okay ...Hi Yarnjourney! Thanks!<br /><br />Hi Andrea! It's okay if you haven't been able to learn to crochet. That actually can work to your advantange. Some people who are great at crocheting actually find the mannerisms used in crochet to get in the way of their learning to tat. They want to hold the thread in tatting the way they do in crochet and it doesn't work that way. I was not a great crocheter and learned to tat just fine. If you love tatting I would encourage you to learn it...it's the DESIRE to learn that counts not the ability at all the other thread arts...believe me on that one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2316800257788156424.post-45341676330096603192009-08-16T21:18:40.150-06:002009-08-16T21:18:40.150-06:00You make those look so easy! I can't crochet o...You make those look so easy! I can't crochet or anything and I have tried! I love that tatting!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01416744679037294044noreply@blogger.com