Good morning, dear readers! I hope you are enjoying all the FREE patterns I've recently posted. I am working on another, but the stitch counts are not quite working out to my satisfaction. Once I get it, I'll post another "goody" for you.
On a recent trip to Michael's, I found some wonderful filigree jewelry components. Some tatters refer to components as "doodads". There are many wonderful filigree options out there that lend themselves wonderfully to tatting enhancement. Here are a few of my finds:
These are adjustable filigree finger or toe rings. The package contained 6, (2 each in copper, silver & brass finishes) for only $2.99.
Again, for only $2.99, I found this chain of filigree links. They can easily be taken apart and you can also reuse the jumpring connectors.
These are my favorites- dimensional flower shaped "bead caps" that would be so pretty with layered tatting accents and cultured pearl centers. These were $3.99.
If you would like to try tatting on filigree components, visit your local craft store, or go to
Fire Mountain Gems and check out their selection. Also, antique stores are a great source for vintage jewelry that can be accented with tatting. Be brave and explore different options. You never know what fantastic treasure you'll create!
I am off to the Atelier. There are so many projects waiting for my attention, I scarcely know where to begin. Have a great day & until tomorrow~
Happy Tatting!
Thanks Rachel for all the recent gorgeous patterns...Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteI love your new doodads we have trouble in the UK buying them, I love the flower ones, I will have to keep my eyes open for them at antique shops, our craft shops don't seem to have them
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Sure haven't seen these in our Michaels! I'm sure they must be new! Those flowers are cool! I know you'll come up with some wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeleteI just tatted the 'star' part of Pumpkin Pie ( in pink, to go on my Victorian Christmas tree), and it is so pretty, even without beads! Thanks again for the pattern!
OK -- you've inspired me -- I'm going to have to try embellishing a doodad with some tatting and creating a piece of jewelry. I was in Michael's yesterday & picked up a couple of inexpensive possibilities -- including the filigree links in circles & rectangles. Thank you for sharing your inspiration & for inspiring me.
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