Martha's tea pots

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As most of you may know Martha Ess has designed some lovely tatting teapot patterns in the past. In her latest book 'Button Jar' she has this cute little teapot.   I really cannot stop making them although the last one (bottom) sort of went wrong and came out a little larger than the others.  I think they will look great on cards, as a brooch or just given away.











They also seem to work well with variegated thread.  Now to look in the book and tat with more buttons. 

Comments

  1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeOctober 2, 2018 at 4:57 AM

    Your teapots are adorable!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 2, 2018 at 8:20 AM

    Your teapots look great.
    StephanieW

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  3. AnneOctober 2, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Sally,
    Love the colour combination of the last tea pot. What sort of tea leaves are you going to use? At least you have your own ready made tea strainer!!!

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  4. God's KidOctober 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    Those are so sweet!!! :)

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  5. MaureenOctober 5, 2018 at 3:53 AM

    You are enjoying the new button book, aren't you! My copy has arrived too, and I'm looking forward to trying the patterns.

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  6. Kathy NiklewiczOctober 8, 2018 at 2:50 PM

    Such pretty teapots! There must be a new technique in there. Looks woven! Is it difficult?

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