West Pine Creations gave me courage and some directions (in books she sells) then I took it a little further. |
This was challenging for me, the shell was curvy and cut at angles. I found this on eBay here |
So I did what I call "freestyle tatting" where I just make it up and hope I add lots of picots. |
I made a padding for the back and sewed together and felt with stuffing inside, I used the brown to change the pink in the shell to match the lizbeth brown size 80 thread I am using. |
I finished the back and will be adding more tatting for the necklace part. I will be ordering larger thread to attach to this smaller to handle the weight. |
I like your idea to add a padding for the back, it is also a protection for the shell. Great freestyle tatting!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do feel better that it will not break!
DeleteLove the padding idea and your free style tatting, yes she has inspired me now everytime I see brooches on sale I am looking to see if I can attach tatting and do anything with them. I found two in the market the other day so now working in colours for them. She is great inspiration
ReplyDeleteMargaret
yes very fun to look at what she comes up with!
DeleteVery nice idea! I like it :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! :)
ReplyDeleteWeer zo mooi! Haakje eraan en je hebt een prachtihe hanger voor een ketting!
ReplyDeletemooi Carolynn
I just love it! Fantastic job! Love the way the tatting incorporates the flow of the hair.
ReplyDeleteThanks I had fun with this and going to keep working on it too.
DeleteThis is unique and very inspiring. I love the enormous diversity of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks I really wanted to try what I was imagining.
DeleteHi.
ReplyDeleteWow I admire your patience. You do wonderful work.
Marion
Thank you Marion!
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