Blast from the Past

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No I'm not referring to 'Tat Days' but an experience when visiting someone yesterday who every year I give a tatted tree ornament to.   The person is now more or less bed ridden but the family put the tree up and hang the ornaments on it.  Here is a picture of some of them, there must be about eight altogether spread around the tree. I had actually forgotten that I had made these, unfortunately I have no record of the design.







However, I just can't stop tatting the button snowflake because it just looks great in whatever colour I use and I am giving them away as fast as I can make them!  The one on the left though is slightly different.













After Christmas I hope to hold a 'giveaway' which will be (when it is made) a pop-a-bobbin shuttle to thank all those who regularly visit this blog and in particular those who comment, perhaps not regularly, but at least from time to time.   I'm getting excited thinking about it, hope you are?

Comments

  1. MaureenDecember 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Bugle Beads! - have you been tatting "Ice Queen"too? :)

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  2. Sally KersonDecember 19, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    No Maureen have not tatted the Ice Queen, but I used bugle beads in these snowflakes back in October http://tatsheaven-churchlog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/extra-hour-in-bed.html

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  3. SharonDecember 19, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I had to look close, then noted the bugle beads. I;'ve been doing the Fandango button flake too -- they are addictive.

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeDecember 19, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I love when I visit a friend or family member and see something on display that I have made. I often forget that I have made and given the item, so it's as much fun as when it was originally given!

    I plan on making some of those beautiful button snowflakes... after Christmas! For now I'll stick with what I already know how to do so that I can keep pace with what I need to accomplish!

    Did I read correctly? A giveaway?! A pop-a-bobbin shuttle?! What fun!

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  5. BonnieDecember 19, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I hope you realize what a day brightener you are for your friend.

    Your snowflakes are beautiful. I really like tatting w/ something added, beads or a button or a dudad, etc. Very Nice!

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  6. MichelleDecember 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    How lovely that her family still puts the ornaments up for her!
    I absolutely LOVE the poinsettia button flower. Tremendous!

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  7. LadytatsDecember 19, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I also noted the bugle beads. I really like your button flakes
    I have tatted the Fandango Snowflake with a doodad in the center. it is a bit crowded. can't show, it is a gift and the recipient reads my blog. I will post after gift giving.

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  8. Jane McLellanDecember 19, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    It's wonderful that the snowflakes are being used again and again. I'm sure your button brooches will be equally treasured!

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  9. CorinaDecember 19, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Lovely snowflakes!

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  10. Margarets designer cardsDecember 20, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I agree with Diane it's nice to see something you made on show in the persons home. Lovely tree, and your snowflakes are beautiful.
    Margaret

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  11. FoxDecember 20, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Wow! Yours are great. Now that I am addicted to the pattern, you have given me some super ideas for the next one. Sure is a fun pattern!
    Fox : )

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  12. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Your snowflakes are beautiful and look great in all the colours, your friends and family are lucky to have one of your lovely creations. Happy Christmas!

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