Holiday Craft Fair

 

Our local Senior Center had a craft fair this past weekend.  I signed up for a table earlier this year and got busy tatting.  Some things I had been collecting ( as I finished things, I would put them in a shoe box) and some new items were added.  I did okay and it was a nice experience.  Heard a lot of “my Grandmother did that” along with so intricate and you must have good eye sight.  The best part:  I was interviewed for our local newspaper.  She had never heard of Tatting and was intrigued.  May do it again next year!

Beaded Tea Candle Holder

Another WIP complete.  Pattern is from Sabina Carden-Madden.  Easy ring/chain with a split ring every once in a while.  Will be added to other projects for a craft fair at our senior center in November.  Thread is Lizbeth size 20.

Palmetto Tat Days 2025

 Well another year at the Palmetto Tatting Guild Tat Days is over.  Tired in a good way.  It was nice to catch up with fellow tatters and see many friends again.

Live auction was filled with nice items and several competitive bids.  It is always filled with laughter and comic relief.

Classes completed were the Celtic Owl, Pearl Tatted Earrings and Dragonfly wings made in Lizbeth Metallic.  The bracelet was a class I taught made with Superduo and seed beads.  I have one more project (a tatted Iris flower) but it will be a bit before completed as there are several parts that need to be tatted and assembled.  

Next year’s conference is scheduled for Sept 24-27, 2026 at Ridgecrest Conference Center just outside Asheville, NC.  If your able to plan and attend, you will be welcomed with open arms, have a great time, meet new/old friends and learn from fantastic teachers.

Jan Stawasz Doily Finished

 

 Started this little beauty last September.  Just finished.  It is Doily XVIII from his Tatted Treasures (red) book.  Made from Cebelia size 20.  

Onto next unfinished project.

Snowflakes for Tatting

 

I made some of these ornaments with family names for Christmas.  I decided to made some for Palmetto Tat Days.  I used a script font for Tatting.  These measure approx 3.25 by 3.5 ish inches.  The center is approx 1.25 inches.  A small tatted motif could easily fit inside.