Anita invited me for a duo tat-along. Life
and time zones got in the way of simultaneous tatting, but it was still fun. Someone
had sent her the image. I traced it back to the original. Not difficult really
– look for some watermark or notation, such as MC…H in this case.
It struck a memory, and I typed “MC…H tatting” in Google. The search took me to pinterest, and after going round in circles for a bit (blame it on my Opera browser), I found her Instagram account. And am I glad for taking that time/effort. She’s the one who tatted the World Map! Check it out, if you haven’t – she has pics of the map taking shape. What an impressive project.
It struck a memory, and I typed “MC…H tatting” in Google. The search took me to pinterest, and after going round in circles for a bit (blame it on my Opera browser), I found her Instagram account. And am I glad for taking that time/effort. She’s the one who tatted the World Map! Check it out, if you haven’t – she has pics of the map taking shape. What an impressive project.
A one-pass motif using a split ring to climb out, hence 2 shuttles required.
Anchor
Pearl Cotton size 8 (shade 00297).
4
Crystal bicone
beads size 8/0. 4 Pearls 10mm (this should be smaller!).
12
gold seed beads in shuttle1. 5 gold beads in shuttle2.
Final
measurement : 2” wide x 1½” high.
My
notes -
- The middle row has
4 large Mock Rings – chain is lock joined at both ends to the same picot. It was
Anita who noticed it (thank you).
- I had a vague idea
of where I wanted some beads. Hence I had to unwind my shuttles before the
last row to string the gold beads. The others were loaded on a long loop
using #13 crochet hook.
- The pearls are too
large, causing the crown to become flatter and broader, besides stretching
out the rings. My apologies to the designer.
- An opportunity to practice beaded centers - 2 methods. I went through a lot of tuts/demos and liked a method I first saw in Carollyn’s blog for the crystal bicones. It had been done before by Maranta . Karen Cabrera has included it in her lesson 162 - Two ways of adding beads to center of a ring.
- Some elements got
stretched or misshapen - very unhappy, but if I make it again, I can
do better. Choose beads of right size, and make the row2 picots longer (the ones seen in the collage pic).
- I wanted to add a
single gold bead at the intersection between row2 rings. Problem solved as
follows – lock join chain as normal ; move bead from core thread ; make
Another lock join in same picot, but on other (right) side of bead.
Raised Beads (alternate method)
I
then remembered coming across Raised Beads in Jon Yusoff’s blog. Went hunting later
and found that she already has the bead within the joining picot.
In case we forget to add bead(s) to the picot beforehand, or decide later, the alternate method can be used.
In case we forget to add bead(s) to the picot beforehand, or decide later, the alternate method can be used.
So,
there are Numerous solutions to any beading dilemma, as evidenced by my Floating
Beads method !
- Made the cross on
top with chains facing inwards. Couldn’t be sure of how Hatsu did it.
Anita made the chains facing outwards, hence must’ve used held the picot
open on core thread.
Excellent
diagram, clearly showing which element has the picot and which element is
linked to it… thus establishing the sequence. Moreover, regular picot join is
indicated by a line, while a lock join is shown with a dot followed by line.
There
are so many things I should incorporate in my own diagrams. Must remember.
A
pic of her wearing the crown as earring! And some more of her free patterns. I especially like her star.
Many
many thanks, Hatsu. Your tatted world map is Incredible!
And thank you, Anita, for including & inspiring me.
Oh yes, that world map is really outstanding. This looks like a small but technical challenge. I like your sumptuous version.
ReplyDeleteYes, Jane, a fun challenge coz I moved a step further in my beaded tatting skill. Hatsu didn't use beads, and I want to see how close I come to her's.
DeleteThat map is amazing. I really like your crown too. It would make a beautiful brooch or pendant.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good idea ! Thank you, Bluff City Tatter.
DeleteThe beads give a great finished look to the crown. I also saw the world map on Instagram, it’s amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm viewing it as a learning/practice piece, Robin 😇😆
DeletePerfect choice of beads! I think you've nailed it!
ReplyDeleteThe beads bring a perfect touch of opulence!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel & Vicki 💛💗💛 If only the pearls were the right size, I would be so much happier 😉😄
ReplyDeleteI do remember seeing that amazing map! I love your plump crown! I look forward to seeing how your future crowns look in comparison. Wouldn't it make a lovely brooch?
ReplyDeleteHadn't thought of it as a brooch, but now that you say, Diane, it will surely work 💛👸
DeleteBeautiful crown 👍 I remember I've seen the world map, amazing work!
ReplyDeleteI do like my choice and placement of beads, Ninetta 😆😉
DeleteWonderful crown :)
ReplyDelete💙💜💗 Anetta 💗💜💙
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