At Palmetto TatDays this year, a few of us talked about favorite patterns from past years. I think Erin Holloway Moseley's patterns always have a lot of personality. When I got home, I pulled out my pattern CD's and found the instructions for these two.
This is Dinky the Cat from 2012. I think it is as cute as can be. The legs are floating chains that make it a little challenging. (long bare thread, later worked over split chain style)
And here is Doodle the Poodle from 2010, I think. I've admired this one for a long time. I wasn't paying attention and used beads a little too big, so the feet and tail are a bit lumpy. I would recommend this one for experienced tatters only. And do use a bead spinner. You need a bazillion beads, but they are all on the ball thread.
Palmetto pattern CDs may be ordered here: http://palmettotatters.org/items/
In the CD and video section, if you click on the year, you can see the projects on that CD. This year's CD has just come available. I know some of you have been waiting for it.
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Oh, Ruth wore the cat during Fringe weekend and the eyes seemed to follow me wherever I was in the room!!! It's a wonderful pattern and I've got it on my 'to do' list. As soon as I've got the TIAS sorted I'm going to make one for myself.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Martha!!!
ReplyDeleteKatie V in NC
That cat would be a good one for Halloween in Black, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely cat, great pattern, and the poodle looks great
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Fabulous cat and dog!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat fun!.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I love about tatting! The design possibilities are so versatile. I've always admired the cat - so modern and stylistic! This is the first time I've seen the poodle, as I recall! Wonderful imagination!
ReplyDeleteBoth are adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! Martha those turned out wonderfully! I haven't gotten to keep up with my blog reading of late and I only now saw this. I love the cat- he looks like my Nedsel! And can we ever really have too many beads? Heh.
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