Just got a new shuttle a couple of days ago, a starlit. It's taking some getting used to, it's enormous! The spare bobbins are for my "go to" shuttles-- my lacossettes and Jane Eboralls.
So the reason for this giant is some new thread that was recommended to me, Anchor Aida. I bought some in size 10 so I need a BIG shuttle! Currently tatting a frilly cuff bracelet. Pics when it's done.
That's a little drawstring tatted bag to you and me ! I've just finished the 3rd round, , only 8 more to go.....
It's going to be a very small evening bag. I'm hoping it turns out nice. It's taking aaaaaaages to make !
Well the disaster that was Saturday's summer fair has really got me down. Everyone oooohhhssss and aaahhhhsssss over my jewellery but no one ever buys it. Yet I see similar stuff online that sells for 2 or 3 times more than I ask for mine.
I love tatting, its my hobby, I don't expect to make a fortune selling it but other people sell plenty of it. Just having a bit extra money would be great. It would pay for my hobby for a start.
Why is it people would rather spend money on mass-produced crap than buy something handmade and unique ?
So do I bother trying to sell my jewellery or just give it away ? I won't give up tatting because I love it. But I'm wasting my time at these craft fairs.
Feeling very down.
Very much looking forward to the school fair at Peases West School tomorrow ! Just washed /stiffened a load of very girlie bracelets, they will be getting clasps on later when they're dry. I really enjoy doing fairs, would be even better if I sold lots of my stuff !
Not posted for aaaaaaages ! Life takes over again.
Anyway I did Fyndoune Community College summer fair a couple of weeks ago and this weekend im at Peases West School summer fair too. So I've been making lots of girlie bracelets, amongst other things. I'll get some pics up tomorrow.
I've been wanting to try putting tatted motifs in tatting - covered rings for a while now. This is my first attempt and it's far from perfect! But it's a learning curve and yes it's a total cliché but... Practice makes perfect.
This one will be cut apart and started again from scratch.
Once I get it right I'll be adding a couple of faceted crystals on the bottom to make Suncatchers.
