Tattyhead
Designer of many tatting patterns. Simple method of beaded tatting. Flowers are my inspiration!
Saturday, 17 May 2008
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Completed Gladdy
Monday, 12 May 2008
The story so far!
This is the gladiolus development so far.
I have made one large set of petals and one set slightly smaller. I have designed the buds and the calyx.
I just need to make a couple more buds and calyxes and then I can assemble the whole flower.
This flower has been quite challenging but I have managed to create each petal and calyx with one "throw". The only C & T (cut and tie) is at the end of each petal/calyx.
Sunday, 4 May 2008
June Wedding Cake

Although the wedding for this cake is not until June 21st I have finished it today. This is because it is a rich fruit cake and therefore the longer it stands the better it gets! But also because I am going to have an operation on my shoulder on May 16th and could not take the chance that I might be better in time to do the decorations after the op, if you see what I mean!
I had a few flowers and leaves left over and so I thought I would make a small arrangement for the knife as an extra gift from me. I would normally charge for this service, but as the couple are collegues of my son I thought I would change the habit of a lifetime! :>)
Another young lady came to see me on Friday about her wedding cake for August who hadn't got a clue what design she wanted! However, when she saw this one she wanted the same thing with a slight variation i.e all three layers stacked on top of one another - and she wanted the exact same colour roses - but with just beargrass and no leaves so that it matches her bouquet.
I did explain to her though that she couldn't have all tiers as fruit cake, stacked like that, otherwise she wouldn't be able to pick it up! The bottom tier alone weighs about 10 pounds - there is also aprrox. 10 pounds of marzipan and icing on the three tiers!!! So she has settled for a sponge centre tier - with that, we should just about be able to pick the whole thing up - BUT NOT ME!!!
Looks as if I am going to be very busy making 4 dozen claret roses before May 16th!
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Gladiolus progression
Monday, 28 April 2008
Queen Anne's Lace
Sunday, 27 April 2008
New ebook update
I am getting along well with the new book of summer flowers. Thanks to many of the Ring members I have now more ideas to work with.
I have completed the Queen Anne's Lace and I am really pleased with it. I will post a pic of it when I photograph it in the daylight! The written instructions are not done yet but they will be very straightforward, for once!!!
I started to do a gladidolus and ended up with a very pretty flower. I was not right for a gladi but luckily it was ideal for a hollyhock! Back to the drawing board on the gladi. I have restarted it and I think the latest attempt will be much nearer the mark.
Monday, 21 April 2008
Christening Cake Bootees
Friday, 18 April 2008
New ebook in the offing
I am presently working on a new ebook that should be available in the summer - in fact it will be called "The Summer Collection of Tatted Flowers".
I'm keeping the contents close to my chest at the moment but I'm sure you will all be pleased with the brand new designs!
If anyone has got a favourite summer flower that they think I could create in tatting then let me know and I will do my best to include it in the new book!
Monday, 14 April 2008
New Video Coming Soon!
I am in the process of doing another video tatting deomstration. This time it will be on 2 methods of doing split rings. I would appreciate some input as to whether this would be a useful subject.
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Monday, 7 April 2008
Pom Pom Dahlia

I have put this pom pom dahlia on my blog to show the use of a button with a shank. This flower is quite labour intensive but the end result is very effective. The petals are made individually and then glued onto the flat top of the button. I then thread a wire through the shank to represent the flower stem.
Sunday, 6 April 2008
Organza headdress
I have designed this little headdress for the bride who doesn't want a big veil but still wants a hint of the traditional. The delicate organza handles and works well into the fabric roses and sparkles in bright light. I have edged the little veil with my overlocker (serger) to make a tiny, tidy edging. I have added the ivory feathers with diamantes to compliment the daimantes in the centre of the roses and to add a touch of opulence! The whole ensemble is attached to a plastic comb to make it easy to wear.














