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When I was updating the PDFs in our Endrucks' collection, it emerged that I hadn't yet worked on the prototype of the E37 Eye Spy Hearts #2 version (July 2022) which had been extracted from Eleonore Endrucks' E37 doily in 'Die Schiffchen-Spitzen', 1920 from rounds 4 to 8. I had only notated the pattern on the prototype pic, intending to improve on the design at a later date. This same heart, however, was used by Margaret Davies to enlarge it and then to convert it into an angel which incidentally hid a bell! Since we used this for our November 2022 game, her patterns were shared. 

When asked, my Partner in Crime, Ninetta, urged me to create a PDF. Hmm, that called for my shuttles to get to work on the improvement after over 3 years! And I can now show you all the version 2 hearts in chronological order along with future designs based on various arrangements. 

All blog links at the end; pattern links under respective pics.

 

Both tatted in July 2022 and most respondents preferred the left prototype, the pattern of which was shared here - https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2022/07/heart-pattern.html. 

However I was not satisfied with the proportions - the hearts were too broad. 

Before I could apply my mind, ....

 

... Margaret Davies shared her 'uplifted' version within days! A very clever adaptation except that the  inner chain pairs kind of flattened out. 

In the left model I tatted the bottom chains as per my own heart pattern, facing inwards. The pink model follows Margaret's pattern with the outward facing chain and thrown ring.

blog post - https://margaretsdesignercards.blogspot.com/2022/07/endrucks-1920-tatting-project.html

E37 Enlarged Endrucks’ Heart by Margaret Davies July 2022 pattern PDF (updated) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G2AboS4amzg5HgLGKoZ6X-bGNrLZBLCt/view

 E37 Endrucks’ Angel & Bell Margaret Davies Oct 2022 pattern PDF (updated) -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aq202-ESOzP_DLlA1bQ1mz3unyTTrpwr/view

 

Flash forward to Sep 2025! My new trials and tweaks running through four variations where I wanted to keep as close to the original doily from which these were extracted ...

 

Of these, the 2nd and 4th (2A & 2B) patterns are shared in the pdf. With the removal of one pair of rings, the last model (2B) is very clearly a continuation of E37 Eye Spy Hearts #1. Nevertheless, I liked the overall shape and decided to include it in the PDF.

 E37 Eye Spy Hearts #2 Muskaan July2022-Sep2025 pattern PDF (new, with 2 versions) --                        https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLSSFybhPZHcy6zJ-JSKbCfNKj_a2ka5/view

 E37 Eye Spy Hearts #1 Muskaan Jan 2022 pattern PDF (updated) -             https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Auf-CIZYLUQdkA6jalQR4hkS7Ah-Deld/view

 

Ninetta Caruso, while reviewing the PDF, tatted the #2B version and shared how she joined the ring to the chain (as seen in the WIP pic on left). I included it as a tip in the presentation - it is always great to have options!

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With EIGHT models on hand, how could I not play with arrangements?! You can see a few of these possibilities below. Note, no two models are identical - they differ either in count, picots, or thread size.

 

Heart motifs certainly lend themselves to a wide range of arrangements and possible designs!

If you make and post any of these patterns, please use the hashtag #Endrucks1920Project, and also mention the name of the designer and the pattern clearly.

Many thanks to Margaret and Ninetta who never fail to come together to improve designs and inspire!

Related Posts -
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2021/12/cupping-hearts.html - spotting the hearts

https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2022/07/spying-again.html - prototype
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2022/07/heart-pattern.html - prototype pattern and variation
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2022/07/heartily-lemony-happy.html - Margaret's version

https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2022/11/tag-along.html - game of the month

flower in flesh in thread

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This post has been waiting to be written for almost a fortnight .... I just couldn't form the words. While I miss chatting through my blog and through comments on other blogs, I was just not in that phase. While I read up most of the blogs during this time, sometimes I simply scrolled through the pics. I hope you will excuse and forgive me for being a lurker.

One morning my hubby brought me this portulaca flower from his garden. Can't say how it looks online, nevertheless it is a beautiful soft pink with dense layers - almost like a carnation! We usually allow these blooms to remain on the plant since they wither very quickly if not in water (unlike the jasmines I posted recently which remained in bloom even after 14 hours without any water). Of the two plants he has, one has already died away 'for no rhyme or reason' but this other one is flourishing quite nicely. We're hoping the number of blooms will keep increasing.

Pic was taken on 30th August 2025 as was the one below.

I had been engaged in doing up a block tatting pictorial in answer to a specific doubt. It spiralled into a virtual ready reckoner of various effects, methods, etc., etc. Had to shelve it for a while but will be back on it in a couple of days. Anyways, my dear friend surprised me with this pattern of Dora Young's Round Pinwheel Doily from her 'All New Knotless Tatting Designs' (2nd ed)! I just had to tat it!

Worked with Anchor Pearl Cotton size 8, ball and shuttle. I had started with grey in shuttle and a yellow ball. It dawned on me that a variegated or tinted thread should work well in such a pattern so I switched to this. 

This pic, taken on the 5th of this month has 17 picot-round completed. Since then I have added more rounds - I'm probably on the 21 picot round (amidst other Endrucks-related behind the scene stuff). 

The green scrap thread is a marker for the start of the round. It's not really required since the pattern is extremely simple and spirals around almost mindlessly. Haven't had to retro-tat even once. 

Not using a picot gauge - I prefer to eye ball picots as much as possible and while I know they are not all even here, it still seems to turn out fine.

The doily is so well-constructed, so well-designed, that it lays flat throughout. The frequent joins in the dense portions give it a nice texture. And it is exactly the type of patterns I enjoy working on -- tatted all from the front!

festival tatting

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 I should've posted this days ago but my head is immersed in another project and days kept slipping by. As always happens with me, I start off with a small goal but it keeps expanding and I seem to fall into a black hole, LOL! 

This is Manju Talekar's brilliant adaptation of a leaf pattern into an artistic collage of one of the most beloved and vastly invoked god with an elephant head - Ganeshji! There are interesting stories of how he ended up with the head of an elephant! Manju also added his vehicle, the mouse, and his favourite plate of modaks/laddoos. I'm sure you will find it interesting to read up a bit more about this god who is welcomed home every year and then sent off into the sea! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesh_Chaturthi

Among Hindus, any festive occasion, rite or ritual, starts with invoking his blessings for an auspicious start. Even wedding invitations have his image or mantra inscribed right at the beginning. 

 E15 Ganesh by Manju Talekar (2024) pattern pdf for #Endrucks1920Project -   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EgXVMpAEsXA0CASayy_rShQHjGGbbQvn/view

Adapted from E15 Leaf Doodle #1 (by Muskaan) which in turn was adapted from Eleonore Endrucks' pattern E5 in her 1920 book titled, 'Die Schiffchen Spitzen'.

There is also a short explanation of a Hidden Picot in the PDF.

Here you see the leaf doodles from which she made the head and used part of the motif to create the rest of the body. The entire collage is worked in several separate pieces and then assembled together. She meant it for a greeting card, but ended up framing it.

I worked the pattern as an unofficial test-tatter while doing the pattern presentation. I still need to complete the ears before I post my version. It tats up very quickly!

With Ganesh Chaturthi on 27th (through to 7th Sep) there is still plenty of time to tat your idol in thread and add to your decorations when Ganpati Bappa comes home!

PLEASE mention the name of the designer, the name of the pattern, and the hashtag #Endrucks1920Project whenever you post your version, as a courtesy to the designer.

Many many thanks, Manju, for this lovely model and pattern!