Thinking outside the Tatting Box!

Carolyn Groves 2003

What happens when a traditional pattern is worked for an "un-traditional" use?

The heart pattern used here was originally done as small motifs to be used in a framed setting or as small decorations.

I have used this pattern over the years for a variety of items. Made in size 10 it works up to a nice size coaster. Done in Altin Basak thread it works to a size appropriate for a pocket ornament or as a tee shirt decoration.

Then I found the 3 dimensional glass hearts! I worked 2 hearts then wove them together around the glass. Both threads are Altin Basak. The one on the right has a gold metallic thread.

The original pattern was in Better Homes and Garden's "Victorian Hearts & Flowers" published in 1995. They were designed by Kim Goetz.

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