Another type of lace

Instant gratification is my middle name. Some might say this is the result of being an only child but I leave these Freudian theories to more qualified people. All I can say is, life is short, why not spend time on pretty things that makes one happy?

Enter my newest instant gratification addiction - tatting.

With tatting, I don't have to plan for hours in advance, thinking of whether to make it a cardigan or a sweater, substituting different yarn to achieve that perfect gauge, and then spend days or weeks worrying about whether I got gauge and whether that size will fit the recipient.

With tatting, I just pick up any color thread that grabs my attention, select a random motif or bookmark, load the shuttle and go. If I make a mistake along the way, I cut it off and start again. No commitment, no hours of endless worry, no advance planning needed.

And at the end of that hour or two, I have a delicate piece of lace. And I can then think about what I want to do with it.. or simply just hold it and admire the crisp knots and lacey picots.

I have a feeling this addiction is here to stay...

Tatted floral bookmark
Pattern : available on the web from Kersti
Thread : Altin Basak Turkish thread in Size 50



Tatted floral vine
Pattern : available on the web somewhere
Thread : DMC Embroidery Floss (3 strands)

Some inspiring sites that showcase the fresher side of tatting :

25 Motif Challenge - a tatting showcase of sorts, lots of pretty motifs

Yarnplayer's Tatting Blog - she sells the most beautiful handdyed threads at her etsy shop

Jon's Blog - beautiful pictures of tatting & tatted items on her site

Threads from a Tatting Goddess - just look at this tutorial on card making