Thursday, October 17, 2019

Anatomy in Bookmarks with Tatted Lace

Well this is how it started with the "The Lovely Marthas" Tatted Skeleton (click to go to here free patterns)  I was making for my grandson for Halloween. 

 Tip: I like to (with delicate size 80 thread) pin and spray with hairspray as I go.

I thought I would like to add gold beads and Face Book friend Amritha P. mentioned using fluorescent beads, but don't have them on hand  but have seen them, but the second time around I decided to add one gold tooth.
Tip: the tooth helps keep right side wrong side
Tip: I hate split chains so I just added two tiny Picots and hide ends
Tip: the neck is where you add a long tail to do pearl tatting so this worked out well to do this for me :)

More friends reminded me that this makes a great gift for Medical Professionals.  Then, Diane whom we all follow too, well I bought the bookmarks long ago with her cool ideas...…. 
And this little guy fits in the plastic covers PERFECTLY (done in size 80)
I will also mention that Lisa Adams at Tatting Corner sells the book mark covers too!

The pelvis and coccyx are done with giant rings, which I felt was too hard to pull through and decided to... Tip: change to a chain and a make a mock ring out of it I do recommend trying the ring so you will be able to figure out where you start and stop. this makes less stress for me  :) 
By for now :)

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28 comments:

  1. God's KidOctober 17, 2019 at 6:31 AM

    Awesome job on your skeletons!!! :)

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  2. Robin PerfettiOctober 17, 2019 at 7:35 AM

    Wonderfully tatted! This looks like a very challenging pattern!

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    1. Madtatter80October 17, 2019 at 9:25 AM

      It's not bad and explained well I did omit the split chain and is much better 💐

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  3. Jane McLellanOctober 17, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    Wow, you’ve done a great job! Love the gold tooth!

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    1. Madtatter80October 17, 2019 at 9:27 AM

      For some reason I think of my dad and that gold tooth he didn't have a front one but always filled with gold

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  4. Jane EborallOctober 17, 2019 at 9:03 AM

    Looks great and well done making it work for you. Must have a chat with you about split chains sometime!! Remember that the more you do the easier it gets and the ‘easy’ split chain is much - well, easier!!!

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    1. Madtatter80October 17, 2019 at 9:28 AM

      I struggle playing with what threads to pull and I want to go faster. We need to meet in person someday😀

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  5. MichelleOctober 17, 2019 at 9:14 AM

    I have never been able to figure out what I would do with this but the bookmark is perfect! Thank you! And your tatting is of course lovely as ever!

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    1. Madtatter80October 17, 2019 at 9:31 AM

      I know what you mean I wouldn't have made it at all if it wasn't for my grandson and grandkids they love reading about bones and I still thought of just sticking it into an envelope but when I held it to book mark it was perfect.

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  6. BerniceOctober 17, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    So clever to add the gold tooth. these are awesome.

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    1. Madtatter80October 17, 2019 at 7:08 PM

      Thanks this project just kept developing and getting better and better for me.

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  7. Barbara GordonOctober 17, 2019 at 11:56 AM

    I love it hanging on the lamp. At least for the Halloween season. Looks so cute..!

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    1. Madtatter80October 17, 2019 at 7:10 PM

      Well, I sent the two out today and just finished one for myself I liked this so much

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  8. Nova55October 17, 2019 at 6:14 PM

    Always love your work, but these skeletons are terrific! And the gold tooth is just genius!

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  9. Madtatter80October 17, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks for the compliment, when I looked at the one on Martha's blog I didn't have my glasses on and thought I saw little white beads for teeth but I was mistaken and thought to add them anyway. Then the next one I just tried a gold one it was next to me in a dish :)

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  10. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeOctober 18, 2019 at 3:58 AM

    I love the gold tooth! Thanks for all the tips!

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  11. macramè modenaOctober 18, 2019 at 4:23 AM

    Wow it's very nice! I like this project so original!
    have a good Halloween!
    sabrina

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  12. muskaanOctober 18, 2019 at 5:24 AM

    You are pure gold :-D Amazing how the skeletons are tumbling out of your shuttles ... good thing you've embalmed and encased them again!

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  13. Madtatter80October 18, 2019 at 6:49 AM

    Yes they needed to be in cased and posing 😀

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  14. Margarets designer cardsOctober 20, 2019 at 7:47 AM

    Love them and with the gold teeth, yes they should be encased they are very delicate.

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    1. Madtatter80October 20, 2019 at 4:36 PM

      Yes, I love then encased but my daughter wants to hang them like snowflakes😀

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  15. MarliesOctober 20, 2019 at 10:31 AM

    Das ist eine grosse Kunst und Begabung was du machst einfach so schön . Liebe Grüsse Marlies

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  16. Madtatter80October 20, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    You are a sweet pea thank you ♥️😃♥️

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  17. CasaERBAOctober 22, 2019 at 7:11 AM

    That's really cool. And their poses are cute too!
    Have a nice Halloween!
    erba

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    1. Madtatter80October 24, 2019 at 3:13 AM

      Thanks I have been out of town and replaced the skull with a pumpkin head it looks great can't wait to post it, when I get back🎃

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