tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post2441370498223932209..comments2024-03-17T20:19:35.363-06:00Comments on Bridge City Tatting: Handy Hands Purchases, Tatted Chainmaille, and a Pretty PictureJeff Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521350068442897265noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post-24043013032807874082009-05-10T23:03:00.000-06:002009-05-10T23:03:00.000-06:00Thanks for stopping by Tattrldy, Susanne and Marth...Thanks for stopping by Tattrldy, Susanne and Martha. As I said with the real Byzantine weave, it only looks complicated. <br /><br />I am glad you like the plant Susanne. I will post a quick review on Lizbeth soon. <br /><br />Thanks for the info Martha. I had wondered if I could use MTs for hiding the ends. I realize that some of the rings could be rotated to hide the glued knot, but it is so time consuming: tat, knot, glue, wait, tat, knot, glue, wait, etc. I would love to see your tatting from this class, if you haven't posted it already.Jeff Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521350068442897265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post-47082114657557431602009-05-10T21:36:00.000-06:002009-05-10T21:36:00.000-06:00I was in Anitra's Byzantine Chain class at Palmett...I was in Anitra's Byzantine Chain class at Palmetto and it was a lot of fun. I remember we talked then that a single unit would make a good earring. I don't often use glue, so for some of my rings, I used 2 magic threads instead. But knots and glue aren't such a bad thing with this pattern, since you can turn the loops so the knots are hidden in the links.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902036588224843966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post-43074772757631989012009-05-08T06:46:00.000-06:002009-05-08T06:46:00.000-06:00Enjoy your goodies and let us know how you like th...Enjoy your goodies and let us know how you like the Lizbeth thread, please.<br />Very nice plant by the way.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828409773716257127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post-42497406381302813472009-05-07T22:25:00.000-06:002009-05-07T22:25:00.000-06:00Your "mail" unit looks good but complicated. I do...Your "mail" unit looks good but complicated. I don't think I'd have that much patience! <br /><br />I also have that book, which I enjoy looking through occasionally. I'm like TattingChic, though, and haven't made much out of it. You may inspire me to do it soon. <br /><br />That is an interesting plant you have. I don't think I've ever heard of it before.tattrldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749374085792405962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post-76134375160838462622009-05-07T15:42:00.000-06:002009-05-07T15:42:00.000-06:00Thanks for stopping by Tattingchic and Diane. I wi...Thanks for stopping by Tattingchic and Diane. I will have fun with the new threads and book.<br /><br />To be honest Diane, I chose threads that many of you have used so I could see how well they work. I bought a couple just because they were blue. That was the main reason I wanted to try the no point SewMates. I have poked and cut myself with the pointed ones. <br /><br />I guess its true what they say, great minds think alike! In case you are wondering, the fabric doily I bought is 6 inches in diameter. I calculated that the pattern would require a 6.5 inch circle, but 6 is close enough. It might work, perhaps in a slightly finer thread. I would love to see your version of the full Spinning Wheel.Jeff Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521350068442897265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post-45628635787313649712009-05-07T05:09:00.000-06:002009-05-07T05:09:00.000-06:00It looks like you chose all the same threads I did...It looks like you chose all the same threads I did from Handy Hands! I love the SewMate shuttle without the point... much better than the one with the point. I like the balance, and I don't poke myself! I don't mind picking up a crochet hook for joins.<br /><br />I was just thinking of starting the Spinning Wheel attached to a circle last night! I just haven't decided which size circle to use, and I'm thinking of joining the tatting directly to the fabric rather than sewing it on later. Decisions, decisions!<br /><br />I look forward to seeing what you do with all your new goodies!Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032689683092213368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539677025266761617.post-52173779750482176242009-05-07T00:05:00.000-06:002009-05-07T00:05:00.000-06:00Have fun with your tatting goodies! The tatted cha...Have fun with your tatting goodies! The tatted chainmail sounds right up your alley! That pitcher looks cool. What a neat plant. <br /><br />Enjoy your book. I think I have that one, I just haven't indulged in any patterns it, though. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.com