[lace] lace books for sale

2014-12-17 Thread Tatman
A good friend of mine is selling her bobbinlace books and ask that I pass the word on to you. Here is her site: http://ethaschuette.com/?p=1515 -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net email: tat...@tat-man.net Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop

[lace] Re:Nearly finished

2012-08-16 Thread Tatman
idea of starting yet another piece I know I will enjoy, instead of trying to finish those others on the pillows. ENDLESS CYCLE!!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net email: tat...@tat-man.net Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html blog: http

[lace] Re: Aficot - Lobster Claw

2012-05-17 Thread Tatman
made. Still was nicely done. I did manage to find out the area that my Gpa was from in the Alecon-Lorraine area of France in 1818. He is from Strasbourg, Bas-Rin, Alsace, France. That may help those that asked about it. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat

[lace] Re: Mirecourt

2012-05-14 Thread Tatman
I demonstrate to won't know unless they become too interested and I end up giving them a long history of what I am doing. Usually I stick to the basics of what lacemaking is. But some do ask for more details. That is when I get to have fun because their interest is piqued. -- Mark, aka T

[lace] Re: Lace from Alsace

2012-05-14 Thread Tatman
WOW...wealth of information to mull over. Thanks Jeri for the jump start :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin On 5/12/12

[lace] Re: Lace from Alsace

2012-05-14 Thread Tatman
Lyn, That is really interesting history and thanks for taking the time to tell it. I love learning about culture and the people and events via our lace interests. I just like learning! Mark, aka Tatman On 5/11/12 3:12 PM, "lynrbai...@desupernet.net" wrote: > Exactly where y

[lace] Lace from Alsace

2012-05-11 Thread Tatman
display. And just out of my own satisfaction of knowing how to make it. ;) Thanks in advance! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin

[lace] Re: 4 bookmark scans recieved so far

2012-04-26 Thread Tatman
I have received mine from Sallie Owensby, but haven't scanned it. Unless Sally already did that for you. And I will be mailing mine out real soon. Sally must have known I like green ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop:

[lace] Re: Pillow Stand

2012-03-15 Thread Tatman
illows are slightly domed so I don't have to do that. Keep your eyes out for items to repurpose as pillow stands. It is a fun challenge. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatsho

[lace] Re: New website!

2012-02-08 Thread Tatman
OUTSTANDING! I like the look and has a good flow. Very easy navigation. Thanks to you and your son. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html Facebook: http://www.facebook.com

[lace] Re: Fine tatting thread

2012-01-23 Thread Tatman
Yes. Love those machine threads too. I have a stash of silks that tat up really fine. Would like to try them out on bobbinlace. On my bucket list! Mark On 1/23/12 11:27 AM, "David C COLLYER" wrote: > Have you tried some of those machine embroidery threads on reels. > It's years now since I

[lace] Re: Some piccies for you to see about my lace etc

2012-01-23 Thread Tatman
stronger. Has to be to give it a good tug! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin On 1/22/12 12:10 AM, "jeanette" wrot

[lace] Re:IOWA lace makers wanted!

2011-11-01 Thread Tatman
myself ample time to get it finished. And it is a rare occasion, but I am working it in color! Something I need to explore more in my lacemaking abilities. I tend to fall into the white or black lace and my color thread stash is whimpering for me to use them ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http

[lace] Re: demonstrating

2011-10-26 Thread Tatman
AHA) from a boy who approached me at my pillow. I didn't have just any utilitarian bobbins. I was using Bayeux bobbins that look even more like baseball bats. It was a good chuckle and gave me an excuse to strike up a good conversation with him. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat

[lace] Re:Lace display question

2011-10-26 Thread Tatman
rking on at the time of the demo. Right now it is black Bucks Point edging. Black hides better than white ;) And I am not too concerned. It is for demo purposes. But this is just how we handle display situations. FWIW -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man

[lace] Re: demonstrating lace/NY (SWAT team logo)

2011-10-24 Thread Tatman
working on the graphic. I like your idea! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin - To unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Lace SWAT Team poster?

2011-10-24 Thread Tatman
oyment and for others to enjoy. Strictly from my heart. Giving me proper credit is good enough for me. I guess it already is stamped with a copyright via the date of the file when I created it. I could be wrong on that. Thanks for asking. Glad you can use it! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: htt

[lace] Re: demonstrating lace/NY

2011-10-21 Thread Tatman
;LACE S.W.A.T. TEAM" logo for your enjoyment: http://www.tat-man.net/LaceSWATTeam.jpg Good to put on t-shirts as an attention-getter as you repel/run/set yourself on that spot ready to demo on a moment's notice. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://t

[lace] Re: Needle Tatting - request for resources

2011-10-18 Thread Tatman
Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin On 10/18/11 3:19 PM, "Beth Marshall" wrote: > I c

[lace] BLacing a Flax Spinner

2011-09-30 Thread Tatman
yet) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com cont

[lace] Re:demo question

2011-09-30 Thread Tatman
On 9/29/11 7:02 PM, "colonialart...@frontier.com" wrote: > Is there a pic of this needle somewhere? I would love to see one I don't have a pic of it. Not sure when the next time I would visit the museum. But I will have a camera handy. ;) -- Mark Myers Art Dept. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 618-664-

[lace] Re:demo question

2011-09-27 Thread Tatman
ches long. I only wish that I was affiliated with this "tatting needle" because of my namesake and that I live right by St. Louis, MO!!! Just to have my own "Myers Tatting Needle" would be so cool! I have searched. Keep your eyes open!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://w

[lace] Re: amounts of thread

2011-09-16 Thread Tatman
and wait for the measured amount to diminish and then wind the other half of the pair. I am far from being anal HAHA -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@ta

[lace] Re: unusual lace pillows

2011-08-26 Thread Tatman
Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin On 8/26/11 9:59 AM, "Diane Williams" wrote: > I think Kathy K

[lace] Demonstrating Bobbinlace at county fair

2011-08-10 Thread Tatman
I had made and using midland spangled bobbins. Below is a couple of videos of me demonstrating bobbinlace: http://youtu.be/niroI-RHV0k -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html

[lace] Re: Pictures of "Brugge" uploaded to Webshots

2011-08-04 Thread Tatman
EXCELLENT!!! A good practice in bobbin management. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TatmanBobbin

[lace] Re: Wheel bag

2011-07-25 Thread Tatman
Good choice Peg! I like your idea of the cardboard protector. Glad I could help inspire ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http

Re: [lace] Re Wheel bag

2011-07-21 Thread Tatman
Interesting, Ann. Wonder if a bowling ball bag would work for my Honiton pillow too? I like repurposing :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net

[lace] Wheel bag

2011-07-20 Thread Tatman
share with you. Could be that some of you lacemaker/cyclists out there already use a wheel bag for a cookie pillow travel bag. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email

[lace] Re: Exciting News

2011-06-24 Thread Tatman
HURRAY FOR YOU David!! So happy for you. You deserve that award(and many others) for your accomplishements. Thanks for letting us know. Any pictures ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville

[lace] Re: My Favourite Knot

2011-06-03 Thread Tatman
AI call that a surgical knot. Because a retired surgeon taught it to me and he was interested in my tatting knot. Sometimes surgical knots can be double reef knots for both halves. Thanks for the explanation. Have a good sleep! Mark, aka Tatman - no frost in sight here! Just trying

[lace] Re: Point ground question

2011-06-03 Thread Tatman
my fine work I like to do in both tatting and bobbin lace. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats On

[lace] Re: Doris Southard

2011-05-31 Thread Tatman
that we have a friend in common. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats On 5/29/11 6:45 AM, "

[lace] Old pic of Lacemaker

2011-04-06 Thread Tatman
is my friend's note that she sent me to accompany the picture: snip== mom told me that she or someone took this picture on a school trip in the 1930's with the sisters of Notre Dame in Bruges, Belgium. unsnip== -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man

[lace] "Urge To Embellish" exhibit

2011-04-05 Thread Tatman
can¹t I show to people who wouldn¹t otherwise get a chance to see this exhibit? Let me know what you think. I am setting up a website to view all the pics just in case. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-ma

[lace] Eyelet fabric needed for making costumes

2011-02-17 Thread Tatman
...@sbcglobal.net or the original person that made the inquiry to her, his email is johnmorovi...@hotmail.com Just passing on the info. -- Mark, aka Tatman (where it finally got up into the upper 60s and feels like Spring!! Wonder how long this will last before the next cold front

[lace] Re: What would YOU do?

2011-02-13 Thread Tatman
rtist's work. I hope you can get it all sorted out. Hope I never have the opportunity to experience this. So far in my demonstrating area, I don't have well season lacemakers who think they can come up to another's pillow and start playing! Most of the patrons think I am tatting(

[lace] Re: Cipke - type of bobbinlace?

2011-01-21 Thread Tatman
That is cool! Thanks Nolene and Antje for the links and info. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats

[lace] Re: Cipke - type of bobbinlace?

2011-01-21 Thread Tatman
a big lace igloo! Still don't know what it is other than "lace art" or a very large hoop skirt to go under a garment. ;) Here is that video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiuQLuB1zbY -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Th

[lace] Cipke - type of bobbinlace?

2011-01-21 Thread Tatman
nyone tell me more about it and what its purpose is? It is HUGE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FZX2OBVivA Very interesting!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email:

[lace] Re: Mark's Sweatshirt

2011-01-20 Thread Tatman
LOL!!! Nice to see my logo getting a reaction from the public(misread or not). That is too funny. Thanks :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net

[lace] Re: lace photos (red prickings)

2011-01-18 Thread Tatman
used here for special creations. But I am sure there is some secret stash.;) Don't know the actual name of the thick card stock, other than "tailoring card stock". -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat

[lace] Re: "Hide" some feeback

2011-01-14 Thread Tatman
to correct. These are the variations: MAYERS MYARS MAIERS MYERS MYER Meir Meires Meirs Meyar Meyars Meye Meyer Meyers Meyr Meyrs Meyre Meyres Mayer Mayers Mayrs Meijer Meijers Meijeres -- Mark MYERS, aka Tatman In frigid cold Greenville, IL USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arac

[lace] Re:crochet hooks

2011-01-12 Thread Tatman
ind more size 16 hooks in case my one and only decides to bust off. Crossing fingers -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.

[lace] Re: Lace at St Louis Botanical Gardens

2011-01-05 Thread Tatman
the other cloth is drawn thread work. Just my opinion. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats On 1/3/

[lace] Encaje in Vologda

2010-12-15 Thread Tatman
stunning. So if you want to sit back with a cup of tea and enjoy . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPRFoer6GO4 Had to take a break half way through watching it to let you know about the video ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop

[lace] Re: Lace bobbins and types

2010-12-10 Thread Tatman
the eyes, as is the lace that comes out from it. Working with bobbins that fit your hand is also a lacemakers delight. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@

[lace] Re: Christmas Card exchange

2010-12-08 Thread Tatman
I received yesterday my Christmas Card from Wendy Fletcher of Victoria, Australia. It is a nice handmade card adorned with a beautiful red bell done in Idrija lace. Thank you Wendy!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http

[lace] Re: lace nails

2010-12-08 Thread Tatman
Everyone??? OK.;) I have seen lace on nails before. I have tatted little motifs out of 185/2 Honiton thread and they easily could be applied to nails. So tiny that you could barely feel them. I may try this on someone elses nails :-D -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net

[lace] Re: Edwardian Farm

2010-12-02 Thread Tatman
us that can't view BBC.com episodes could have a gander. How about those that are able to watch it somehow capture the video of the lacemaking episode and share it with the lacemaking communities?? ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic T

[lace] Re: lace tape as opposed to tape lace!

2010-12-01 Thread Tatman
http://www.tapeswell.com/decorative_packing_tape_patterns.php -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe

[lace] Re: Free pattern

2010-11-04 Thread Tatman
Janice, You ARE a cover girl in this lace world! I always enjoy your designs! You are so creative in your process to final product. Your efforts are to be commended and praised. Thanks for sharing with us. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic

[lace] Clamp bobbin

2010-10-13 Thread Tatman
urg/IMG_5848.jpg You press down on the spring loaded red part to reveal the hook and clamp it on the thread end to finish up that part of the lace. I haven't had a chance to use it. One of those neat lace gadgets I find interesting and buy and then don't use. H. ;) -- Mar

[lace] Re: gold lace

2010-10-11 Thread Tatman
WOWjust had a good browse through the other links below the gold lace. Lots of eyecandy. Thanks for the link :) On 10/11/10 2:37 PM, "Lorelei Halley" wrote: > I found this site, which you might find interesting, gold thread bobbin lace: > http://www.bistrapisancheva.com/index.php?/bobbinl

[lace] Re: Xmas tree decoration

2010-10-11 Thread Tatman
gleeming. ... -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats On 10/9/10 3:01 AM, "Lynne Cumming&qu

[lace] Re: tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-11 Thread Tatman
. Adele, what a horrible thing to happen to break a neck just to get a knot out. To each his/her own. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook:

[lace] Re: Tying thread on bobbins

2010-10-08 Thread Tatman
haven't used it yet! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@ar

[lace] Re: Bobbin-A-Long School of Lacemaking

2010-10-08 Thread Tatman
d the chance to use it yet! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats On 10/8/10 1:40 PM, "Janice Bla

[lace] Update on my website

2010-10-08 Thread Tatman
/howtoBL.html Thanks for letting me share, -- Mark, aka Tatman - in Greenville, IL USA where Fall colors are shining, but not quite peak time. website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Bobbinlace Lessons: http://www.tat-man.net/bobbinburg/howtoBL/howtoBL.html Magic Thread Shop: http

[lace] Re: lace bookmarks

2010-10-06 Thread Tatman
browse through these shops will get the ideas going. Hope this helps, -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats

[lace] Bobbin-A-Long School of Lacemaking

2010-10-06 Thread Tatman
ve on to adding more pairs to start working out a design. Let me know what you think of how it is presented. HAVE FUN -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat

[lace] Re: bobbin makers

2010-10-01 Thread Tatman
d by her husband's bobbins. I happen to be lucky to own two pair that she let me have. Great for doing tallies and sewings. The bobbins my friend makes will be bobbins that I always will know who made them because they are uniquely his work and he is a friend of mine and will be a momento from

[lace] Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail, - Alton, IL

2010-09-27 Thread Tatman
5256689&l=7b9155a476&id=649343866 Enjoy! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To uns

[lace] Re:Spangling wire

2010-09-23 Thread Tatman
I am finding this to be true as well, Alex, as I am now working on my first Bucks Point. I have a lot of spangled bobbins and the spangles do tend to be too wide and crowd the area. Most of my spangle wire is fairly flexible and I have squeezed a few to tame them. -- Mark, aka Tatman website

[lace] Re: Black Lace, White Cat.....

2010-09-22 Thread Tatman
experience in all kinds sure come through for me to give me the tidbits that the books don't tell. :) Thanks you!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-ma

[lace] Black Lace, White Cat.....

2010-09-21 Thread Tatman
conversation started! http://tat-man.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMG_5712.jpg -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.faceb

[lace] Re: mini-miniature

2010-09-14 Thread Tatman
That is what I was thinking. And I made a match to it last night so that I can somehow encase it in a jewelry finding or resin to make the pair into earrings. -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville

[lace] Mini-Miniature lace

2010-09-13 Thread Tatman
go for it. Great for doll house or jewelry. Of course you may want to put it in a glass frame mounted earring finding. Otherwise it could get lost. ;) Thanks for letting me share a bit of my craziness.LOL! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Ma

[lace] Honiton Leaf Motif

2010-09-11 Thread Tatman
learn on how to handle my hair fine threads so the CS looks even. Looks ok to the naked eye because it is so small, but when you scan and blow the image up, WOW, you see all the mistakes. ;) On to the next project of a simple rose and leaf spray... -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man

[lace] Re: Looking for a lace-reporter in Ohio

2010-09-02 Thread Tatman
events that have seen him and worked with him. OH the stories they tell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKJ6rzh5Mg -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@t

[lace] Re: making a Honiton Pillow

2010-08-31 Thread Tatman
hts and tips. :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com c

[lace] Re:Finished Honiton pillow

2010-08-31 Thread Tatman
es. So I went with the larger number. I didn't want it too huge(as I have seen in some antique photossomeday may make one!) and it seemed to be the right size and weight when I finished. Fits nicely on my lap :) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.ne

[lace] Re: Making a Honiton pillow

2010-08-30 Thread Tatman
le of the seam as I was pounding down the straw. Had to re-stitch with stronger thread. Thanks for the tips everyone!!!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@t

[lace] Finished Honiton pillow

2010-08-30 Thread Tatman
lose to my chest. It is a good distance for lacing. Can't do that with most of my other pillows. Of course I would want it close to my sight since the lacework is so tiny!! ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-ma

[lace] Re: Making a Honiton pillow

2010-08-30 Thread Tatman
How ingenious! Good repurpose of a garden tool. I thought about using the food processor, but don't think my wife would like that LOL!! I still have more straw to cut up for another pillow of sorts. So may look for less painful and resourceful ways to get the straw cut. -- Mark, aka T

[lace] Making a Honiton pillow

2010-08-30 Thread Tatman
r so good! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com contain

[lace] Re: bloomwork lace edge

2010-08-25 Thread Tatman
as it does to work it up in Photoshop LOL!!! But hardly as satisfying ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com

[lace] Re: Brooklyn Museum Collection at the MMA

2010-08-25 Thread Tatman
! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats On 8/25/10 11:27 AM, "dmt11h...@aol.com" wrot

[lace] Re: Blossom Time doily finished

2010-08-25 Thread Tatman
linen thread. Hmmm -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats On 8/25/10 1:40 AM, "jeanette" wrote

[lace] Blossom Time doily finished

2010-08-24 Thread Tatman
Flower Lace type of lace. I may start another or go in a completely different direction. Whatever hits my fancy and creative eye. ;) Glad I can share this picture with you, -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat

[lace] Lace related crossword and wordsearch puzzles

2010-08-16 Thread Tatman
by http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com. Some of you may have run across this wonderful resource. Thanks for letting me share, -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email

[lace] Re: Fiber Familarity again

2010-08-12 Thread Tatman
, but it showed off her hands on how you can shuffle the bobbins with not much effort/hesitation. If that makes sense. Mark, aka Tatman (drenched in very hot and humid Greenville, IL USA) On 8/12/10 11:30 AM, "dmt11h...@aol.com" wrote: > < always had a huge amount of bobbi

[lace] Re: Fiber Familarity again

2010-08-12 Thread Tatman
a put off to many that have that "patience" or "I can't do that" attitude. That is what the other demo pillow and other examples are for. I believe in having a wide variety of lace types with their tools displayed. Gives a good all around view of what lace is. -- Mark,

[lace] Re: yoga in thread

2010-08-12 Thread Tatman
se my shop from the link I gave in a previous email. I know I have other bobbinlace images that can be imported into the shop. Be looking for that as well. Glad to help spread the news!!! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http

[lace] Re: Fiber familiarity

2010-08-12 Thread Tatman
s fun and bobbin lace to me is fun. And therapy after having a fit with some inanimate object HAH ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Faceboo

[lace] Re: Yoga in Thread

2010-08-12 Thread Tatman
/Yoga_In_Thread And here is my Magic thread shop from my website to see the other items I have: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html Enjoy! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville

[lace] Re: Yoga in Thread

2010-08-11 Thread Tatman
These slogans have conjured up a picture for me. So I had to draw it up and share with you. :) Would be nice on a T-shirt! http://www.tat-man.net/yoga-in-thread.jpg -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net

[lace] Re: Fiber Familiarity

2010-08-11 Thread Tatman
like the lacer is the conductor, the bobbins are the instruments, the pins and pricking are the music score and the lace that abounds out from it the music of a siren(Greek mythology). -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://ww

[lace] Re: Fiber familiarity

2010-08-10 Thread Tatman
But interesting to find the comments and interests in different venues out of the norm. Good slogan, Devon. Tatting does have a slogan"Tatting is KNOT a Lost Art" ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.t

[lace] Fiber familiarity

2010-08-10 Thread Tatman
rojects to work on while we sit at the building demonstrating. I plan on bringing my bobbin lace and see if I can finish that project. Doubt it, but I will see what more questions are asked and from whom and what will happen ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-ma

[lace] Re: knotting and tatting?

2010-08-09 Thread Tatman
istory and recorded history of tatting, go to Dan Rusch-Fisher's website. He documented the majority of sources that will debunk some of the myths about tatting and confirm its origins. Click here: http://www.tribbler.com/tatman/ Then scroll down and click on the MISC link. On the left sidebar y

[lace] Re: Article about "The Lacemaker by Tord Boontje"

2010-07-22 Thread Tatman
om/watch?v=IOrlHbSgcGk Interesting! -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tatmantats - To unsubscribe send email

[lace] Article about "The Lacemaker by Tord Boontje"

2010-07-22 Thread Tatman
Don't know this term and wondered where its origin came from. Please let me know more about this type if any of you know the research about it. The article doesn't give any footnotes. Thanks, -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Mag

[lace] Brazilian Lace Edging

2010-06-22 Thread Tatman
hen going on vacation. Then I find I don't really work much on them because I am busy hiking, running, enjoying nature. But I do try to work on my projects while having coffee in the morning while the rest of the campers are still sleeping. ;) Thanks for letting me share my weekend with you,

[lace] Re: Rescued Bobbin Lacer Picture

2010-06-11 Thread Tatman
have this painting discovered by a dealer. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog: http://tat-man.net/blog Magic Thread Shop: http://www.tat-man.net/tatterville/tatshop/tatshop.html email: tat...@tat-man.net On 6/11/10 2:52 PM, "dmt11h...@aol.com" wrote: &g

[lace] Re: Rescued Bobbin Lacer Picture

2010-06-11 Thread Tatman
So the signature could read "O. Berkellmann". From what I gather at looking at the signature that they printed it all in upper case letters or a combination. I have seen people write that way. Uppercase substituting for lowercase. All speculation. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.t

[lace] Re:Rescued Bobbin Lacer painting

2010-06-10 Thread Tatman
I wondered that too, Brenda. It does look like a tv. Like a tv on a swing arm stand attached to a wall unit. Much like you would see in a nursing home. Could be just the vision of the subject matter why it makes me think that. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website: http://www.tat-man.net blog

[lace] Rescued Bobbin Lacer painting

2010-06-10 Thread Tatman
.ftdechartres.com/ Below is a slideshow of our visit. We like to visit with our fellow heritage demonstrators(we do some shows together). But I especially like to see the bag pipers and the Scottish dance. Enjoy the slideshow!! http://www.tat-man.net/FortdeChartres.html -- Mark, aka Tatman w

[lace] AQS/HLG lace display - long post

2010-04-24 Thread Tatman
rs were covering their booths up. Yes, we need to go and we have spent TOO MUCH. It was a good day and we were totally tired and I had a hard time driving back home. But we made it! Below is an album I made from the pictures I took for your enjoyment: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/2

[lace] HS leaf

2010-04-09 Thread Mark, aka Tatman
it to the other side of the leaf.  Any suggestions on how to work this kind of pattern any better would be appreciated.  This is one of many first trials as I try to design things myself.  So I use what knowledge I have and resouces and figure things out as I go. ;) -- Mark, aka Tatman website:

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