Saturday, May 7, 2016

Tatting and Minature Blacksmithing?

Here is my latest round of the "Make it up as I go along".
Directions below.
It is 2 rings  of 5 double stitches separated by 3 picots and a chain of 10 double stitches ,connect  to previous chains picot and 10 double stitches, and repeat all way round.
My son gave this to me for Mothers Day, he is trying out "Miniature Blacksmithing"
below are pictures of how he made this from a nail
along with other works.










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33 comments:

  1. Eliz Davis aka TatknotMay 7, 2016 at 8:33 PM

    The doily is looking great, and your son's work is impressive.

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  2. Robin PerfettiMay 7, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    Making it up as you go along seems like a great way to practice designing large doilies. I had no idea miniature blacksmithing was even a thing!

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    1. Madtatter80May 8, 2016 at 4:15 AM

      I didn't either, It was on you tube :) maybe under a different name :)

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  3. Jane McLellanMay 7, 2016 at 10:56 PM

    Love how your doily is developing. Wow, miniature blacksmithing sounds more fiddly than tatting. Good for him.

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  4. kaziaMay 8, 2016 at 1:21 AM

    Carollyn , doily is charming. and the work of his son - precision :)

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  5. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 8, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    Your doily looks so pretty! I can't imagine learning blacksmithing in miniature. Just think of the control needed... amazing!

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    1. Madtatter80May 8, 2016 at 4:18 AM

      Thank you. I know it is something I never thought of and with a nail too, just need a miniature dragon to slay :)

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  6. Margarets designer cardsMay 8, 2016 at 5:12 AM

    Your doily is looking lovely,
    I like his miniature sword, just need the miniature dragon, perhaps a Welsh dragon, The minature world of dolls houses would go mad for his sword, all things minature hold a high price.
    I should say happy Mother's Day, in the uk we have our Mother's Day in March, we like to be different from the rest of the world.
    Have a good day
    Margaret

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  7. Madtatter80May 8, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    Thank You Margaret, I wonder the time of year other countries celebrate a Woman's Day.

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  8. MarjaMay 8, 2016 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful doily, I like its colours.

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  9. mikaMay 8, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Frywolitka piękna ale miecz, piękny. Cóż za precyzja. Brak mi słów. Gratulacje

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    1. Madtatter80May 9, 2016 at 6:56 AM

      I will tell him, your complement, thank you :)

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  10. Jeff HamiltonMay 8, 2016 at 4:23 PM

    Your doily is coming along really nicely Carollyn. Love the miniature sword!

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    1. Madtatter80May 9, 2016 at 9:11 AM

      Thank You, I wondered what you would think:) maybe a chain mill mesh suit to go with it :)

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  11. muskaanMay 8, 2016 at 6:48 PM

    Very pretty doily round !
    And Gosh !!! Such fine work on the sword!

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  12. Dorota ma kotaMay 9, 2016 at 2:44 AM

    nice sword...good... because not for war ;-D

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  13. God's KidMay 9, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    I love your guesses doily!!! You seem to be coming up with a wonderful pattern!! :)
    That is interesting about the miniature blacksmithing! :)

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    1. Madtatter80May 9, 2016 at 9:14 AM

      Thanks, I thought you all may be interested in something I know I had never heard of :)

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  14. macramè modenaMay 15, 2016 at 9:46 PM

    Very good artist your son! Compliments! Beautiful also your work!
    regards
    sabrina

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  15. Madtatter80May 16, 2016 at 4:15 PM




    thank You Macrame Modena I will tell my son!

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  16. Madtatter80May 16, 2016 at 4:15 PM




    thank You Macrame Modena I will tell my son!

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  17. il mio chiacchierinoMay 17, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Il centro è stupendo complimenti

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  18. il mio chiacchierinoMay 17, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    Il centro è stupendo complimenti

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  19. Grace TylerJune 6, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    My dad is a blacksmith too and he makes those little nail swords too!! My nieces and nephews love to bang on them and make their own as well. He gets these double head nails for theirs so it has a handle and guard built in.

    I love your doily and may have to make one!

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  20. Madtatter80June 20, 2016 at 8:24 PM

    I will let him know that, thank you we will have to search for some, great tip thanks

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