Tatted Bookmark

This little bookmark was made from thread I already had on shuttles, the thread left from previous projects.  I used the thread for the bookmark, using the Bookmark pattern by Kendra Goodnow in the Spring/Summer 2015 issue of Helping Hands Newsletter (website:  hhtatting.com).

The above bookmark is an adaption in that it is longer than the pattern calls for as I was using tatting cotton # 70 or 80 and I added the split ring cord and the flower at the end. This will at some point in the future be tucked into a greeting card. 

Kersti's bookmark

DH and I have been traveling this week. I've made 1 pair of earrings and 1 bookmark. I will photograph the earrings after we get home. The bookmark is Stumpy, pattern by Kersti Anear. This one is made up with size 80 tatting cotton. I added a chain and butterfly end.   

Think I'll give this to our friend and tour guide for this trip. 

The pattern is saved on my iPad. The link printed on my pattern is:

kersti.com/2009/04/stumpy-tatted-bookmark-pattern. 

Cross Bookmark

I've made three of these cross bookmark's this week. The pattern is Jane's Bookmark Cross. The cross pattern is from Grace Tan, based on Jane McLellan's "Jane's Bookmark".

This bookmark is made from Olympus size 12 thread.

Flowers and Vines bookmark

The most recent pattern and technique study for the Online Tatting Class is Ruth Perry's Flowers and Vines bookmark or bracelet. This uses the technique of over-tatting. The challenges for me on this project were the joins and keeping the chain smooth and even. The joins got easier as I went but I am still challenged by the chains but it's a new technique and I'm pleased with the completed project.  It's a lovely pattern and I'll enjoy using this piece of tatting. I made this using size 30 DMC threads, choosing to make the long version so I can use it as a bookmark or a bracelet. I need now to look for ribbon to weave through the center.