Sapphire tatted earrings (in gold)

Still I like very much gold earrings with Swarovski crystals. This time I used the beautiful sapphire crystals. Effect exceeded my expectations. The result is jewellery that reminds me of the Victorian era, the beauty of flowers, gold, precious stones. This is my little tribute to femininity, romance and everything associated with that.I used antique gold thread (I don't know the name), sapphire Swarovski crystals and sterling silver (925) earwires plated 24 carat gold.

I'm trying to learn needle tatting, but I'm not satisfied with the results ... So for now stick to the shuttle ... Have a nice weekend!

Shuttle tatting vs. needle tatting

I am encouraged by the posts written by Agasunset and bought a tatting needle. I decided to learn this technique. Apparently tatting needle is much faster to do, which is the undoubted advantage. But at this stage I'm doing a lot faster tatting lace by shuttle. Now I would like to write about the differences that I see at first glance between the two techniques. Yesterday I did two flowers, the same pattern, same thread, the first made with a needle, a second with a shuttle. As you can see on the picture below the size of the two flowers are similar. The difference manifests itself in the thickness of the individual chains or rings. Next difference, which strikes the eye, is the distribution of colours on a multi-coloured, variegated thread. In needle tatting there is a continuity of colour both in rings and chains. In the shuttle type of tatting is a lack of this continuity. You can see very clearly the difference between colour of rings and chains. I must admit that generally I like more the final result in shuttle tatting, but the distribution of colour is far nicer if you are using a tatting needle. I used a sample of Lizbeth 40 (which was a pleasant surprise that I got along with purchased needles) and tatting needle size 7.

Elegant tatted earrings in gold with Jet AB Swarovski crystals

I have made another version of my gold earrings. This time I used a lot of JET AB Swarovski crystals. They match perfectly with this antique gold thread I used. Earwires are silver sterling and plated 24 carat gold. I like it so much, so I have made a matching pendant. Unfortunately I do not have a picture yet.

Shabby Chic Brooch

Hello! This is a simple shabby chic brooch I made few days ago. I used a white lace, tulle and a pearl to make this one. I really like the way it’s turned out.

Steel grey pendant

This is a tatted steel grey pendant (5 cm/2 inches long) with several dozens seed beads in Anthracite Black. The pattern comes from here. The thread is a Turkish cotton, a small 5 g ball, Oren Bayan Solmaz Koton Perle, colour nr 414, (This one is thinner than Aida 20 or Liezbeth 20). I was told few days ago that grey is a new black this season, so I think the pendant is very trendy just now.

Summer doily

I found time to make few small doilies during this summer

Summer reminds me of the blue, shells, water and pearls. It inspired me to tat the light blue doily. The pattern comes from Italian (I believe it is Italian) book, called “Course de frivolite”. Unfortunately I don’t know the author. I prefer making tatted jewellery, but I like this doily. It looks like waves for me and matches to a sea beach display… The thread is Stokrotka (Altin Basak) –variegate white, light blue and aquamarine (size 20 I suppose).

I am back

Hello!!! Good news! I am back after 2 months holiday without internet and computer! It was a great time to reset myself. Now I am back with new ideas, with an enthusiasm and a positive energy. I spent this holiday in a lovely countryside in Poland and enjoyed time with my children. But I really missed the whole blogging community and I am happy I am back.

I made few new items during this holiday. Today I would like to show you earrings I made from a golden thread with Swarovski crystals. This thread is very thin, so the result is delicate, but durable. Unfortunately my camera broke down (lenses error), so I have got only picture of one earring… I am going to buy a new camera, so there is a hope for better pictures on my blog.

It is difficult to show on photos how beautiful this golden thread is, so I present a few shots of the same earring.

Tatted set for Pati

Last time I mentioned that I was tatting a black set for my friend’s daughter. I am very pleased with this. I used black Liesbeth thread (size 20), jet AB Swarovski crystals (more than 50) and black classic dagger drops. Inspiration comes from an old insertion found here. I like the effect very much and definitely I will tat the same for myself!

New motif

Recently I have not shown too much of my tatting, but not because I am doing nothing. Yesterday I finished a black bracelet, and I am still tatting a gorgeous set of black earrings, bracelet and necklace (maybe choker) with a lot of Jet AB Swarovski crystals. I have to finish the necklace and the whole set will be ready. It will be a gift for my friend’s daughter. She is going to wear it on her prom ball this week. So you can see –I am busy with tatting. No complaint about this – I am really happy, that others like my tatting, not only me.

 

Here is a black bracelet I finished yesterday. It has found a new owner today. I used a black Aida 20.

In a meantime I made up a new motif, (which I have transformed into an earring). I found an interesting motif somewhere in the internet, modified a little bit. I think the result is quite nice.

I used an ecru Aida 20.

Folksy Friday

This is first time I am doing Folksy Friday. I love that idea and decided to do my own selections of gorgeous items you can find on Folksy.

Victorian Rose Mannequin by I love vintage

Blue Flower Bouquet Vintage Necklace - Limited Edition by Rose and Raven

PiNk BiRd CaGe NeCkLaCE........ by Josephines