Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Butterflies!Butterflies

Last month i participated in an exchange in I-Tatters. Tis is my 1st time joining the tatting exchange, all tis while its xstitch exchange. (missed the exchange so much......)

Since i do not have any butterfly pattern that is 4inch/12cm big (the criteria of the exchange), i decided to do small butterflies and from tis small butterflies i need to make something big.

Combining my 3 favourite hobbies together (beading, xstitch & tatting) and with my expertise in sewing xstitch ornaments, viola... i did a fob/hanging ornament. The front of the fob is like a 'garden' and the back was 'butterflies are free'.

I used different sizes of threads and colours. It was really a wonderful experience playing all the different colours. I have also used the size 70 thread that Diane gave me. Phew! i need new glasses to tat with tis thread. Using size 70, makes your work looks more delicate n fine. Its beautiful.

Tis is the front side of the fob.


Tis is the back of the fob.

And tis......TAAaaaaaaaaaDAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaa is from my partner, Jenni from Australia. Her work is so beautiful. (I can't seem to find the ends)


Ooops! so sorry for the unclear pictures.

Now i have to go back to crocheting my grannies.

10 comments:

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

Wow! That is absolutely stunning! I love all the butterflies in their different colors! It's wonderful that you are able to combine the different crafts you love to create one beautiful fob!

Tat-a-Renda said...

Cantiknya rama-rama yang warna-warni tu. Banyak juga kerja nak jahit satu-satu ke atas kain tu.

Lovely butterfly from Jenny.

Unknown said...

Lucky you! Jenni is an amazing tatter and such a nice friend, too! SHe is also lucky to have gotten that beautiful fob from you! Very nice. Aren't exchanges fun?

sj_xstitch said...

wow reen...i love the fob, cantiknya. pandai u buat!

Reen said...

Hello Diane. Yes, its really wonderful to have done all the 3 hobbies together.

Jon, Yup, but b4 i stitch i glue first with fabric glue , then only i stitch abit. so that it wud not fall off.

TattingChic, yup, Jenni's piece was beautiful. and yes, i did enjoy the exchange.

Ros, i think i can stitch a fob faster then tatting. hehehe....

Unknown said...

Hi Reen! I came back over because I wanted to let you know that I'm having a giveaway! Be sure to come on over and join in!

Tat-a-Renda said...

Stopping by to say thank you for entering my giveaway. Good luck to you in the drawing.

Anonymous said...

A fob is very nicely decorated by thread butterflies. A fob is looking attractive by having this butterflies on it.
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Jenn said...

These butterflies are gorgeous! My great grandmother used to tat and my mom wants to learn how. Thanks for posting pics!

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