Sunday, April 26, 2009

**Just an added note that the teapot bookmark is an adaptation of the square teapot in Martha Ess's new book which can be ordered here: on Martha's website!

I think I'm done playing around with this piece. If I decide to use it, I'll remove the blue/green flower and replace it with something more color coordinated. LOL! I'm ready to get started on the "real" ones for the exchange. JoAnn Fabrics had a great 50% off sale this week, including coupons for 50% off which I didn't even get to use because everything I bought was already on sale. I have tons of fabric already but I couldn't resist picking up a few fat quarters while ideas blossomed in my head.

I'm trying hard to declutter and made a small effort with it late last night by going through a stack of books and magazines. I bought this book from the Half-Price bookstore which is a birthday calendar book. I think I was going to use the pictures and quotes inside but it's in such great shape that I can't bear to cut into it so I decided to give it to a coworker who grows wonderful flowers and shares them with us in the office.

I also tatted her this teapot bookmark to go with it. It took me less than an hour and a half to tat the whole thing and I used 4 yards on each shuttle which included the tail. I kept track of all my changes, yardage and how long it took as a reference for future tattings. This is just such a nice quick tat gift and I like those.


This is a Monica Hahn angel from Christmas Angels and Other Tatting Patterns. I've never liked the pointy wings on her angels although I love the rest of the design. Someday I'll fit them with new wings. LOL! I used beads on this one too which don't show up all that well in the scan but they added a nice touch. The thread is Omega size 30.

10 comments:

  1. The beads show up well when you click on the picture. They're a very good match to the thread. I've got that book too but have never made anything from it - yet!!

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  2. Your puzzle piece looks really nice. I like your idea of making sure the tatting coordinates with the rest of the colors.

    How fun that you made a bookmark with that teapot! The angel is made in a lovely blue. I'm with you on the pointy wing things, too! I am kind of picky about angels! LOL! :)

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  3. I think I've never tatted this angel because of the pointy wings, but I didn't realize why until just now! I love the puzzle piece, but I'm not ambitious enough to try making one. The teapot bookmark is adorable!

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  4. This was one of my early tatting books and I've tatted quite a bit out of it. I got it for the flat butterfly which is what Sharon Briggs used in her bridal headpiece. I started it but didn't finish - I was still so new to tatting that it wasn't working out well for me. I need to try it again!

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  5. I am interested to see the puzzle when all the pieces are put together. I love the teapot bookmark! Super cute.

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  6. Love the teapot bookmark! It really caught my eye.

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  7. I'm a sucker for white..... I love the little doily. So pretty..
    Fox : )

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  8. Teapot bookmark! Must be the first, so cute!

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  9. That tea pot is a special cutie.
    I have been doing the machine sewing bit to try and finish off some quilts.
    Think I need some hand sewing too......mind you have lots of Dresden petals to applique on.
    Love that butterfly button, how it glows. Hugs
    Ps: my green !!! lawn is being mowed. It is really green.
    Autumn is lovely and cold this year.

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  10. I am in love with teapot bookmark.!! It sounds great that JoAnn Fabrics had a great 50% off sale.

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