Jul 03 2009

Some tatting…
Posted by teejtc in Knitting & Tatting, Religious
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I don’t actually do a lot of tatting these days; I’m currently “in” to hobbies that I can pretend are somehow practical and tatting really doesn’t fit that bill (albeit I’ll admit that I interpret “practical” VERY liberally!)

Sometimes impractical fits the bill though, and Sunday I have the privilege of baptizing two little girls in our congregation – sisters. Baptismal celebrations aren’t about being practical… they’re about extravagance and celebration – that God is gracious to us long before we have any clue who God is. So, I pulled out one of my shuttles, picked up a ball of Cebelia, and got knotting (technically tatting is knotting, not lace – although I usually refer to it as a type of lace). I usually don’t give tatting as gifts or sell it at shows/auctions since no one seems to quite understand how much work goes into it – even the small pieces. I figure that, between these two little bookmarks, it works out to about 3,500 two-part knots. It’s amazing how quickly they add up!

Details:

  • Patterns: Original (I didn’t write them out, but if you’d like one let me know it wouldn’t take long to scribble them out for you.)
  • Thread: DMC Celeblia (Size 30) 100% Cotton
  • Color: Blanc (White)
  • Size: The larger cross measures about 5 1/2 inches tall
    The smaller cross is about 4 3/4 inches tall

    • Have a great weekend; I plan on it!

    Grace and Peace,
    `tim

    One Response to “Some tatting…”

    1. kldavelaar Says:
      July 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm

      Ooooo — makes me want to get out those shuttles you gave me — just beautiful!

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