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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Romantique Motif No. 3 Event

Romantique
Happy Valentine's Day, dear readers!!!
 
I have a special ONE DAY ONLY event for you-
The Romantique Motif No. 3 Giveaway
 
 
This is the finished piece.  It is needle tatted with Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S775 and is accented with a button Akoya pearl and Czech seed beads.  A jumpring will be added before it is shipped to the lucky winner.

This is a ONE DAY ONLY event.  To enter, leave a comment on this post.  A winner will be selected via random number generator and announced tomorrow morning at 9 AM CST.  Let me know how you like the blog or if there is a particular piece you fancy- whatever comment you feel like leaving.  Good luck and thanks for following the blog!

Well, I am off to enjoy Valentine's Day picnic with my husband.  I've got to load the Jeep up and take off.  Have a fantastic Valentine's day & until tomorrow~
Happy Tatting!
 
 

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36 comments:

  1. Dale MarieFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day Rachel! This is so beautiful. Whoever wins will love it I am sure:-)

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  2. GraceTFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day! That is a gorgeous piece. :-)

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  3. lmikuleFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Happy Valentines Day!!! Beautiful work!! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. JanelleFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Your work is always so elegant I love seeing your creations and inspirations.

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  5. Debbie HFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Very nice! Have a wonderful getaway. ...impulsive trips are great!!!

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  6. Margarets designer cardsFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Happy Valentines Day,
    Gorgeous heart and beautiful colour. thank you for sharing it.
    Margaret

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    1. Rachel Colvin JacksonFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Thank you, Margaret, for always commenting and letting me know your opinion. I wish we lived closer to each other so we could share a cuppa and tat!!!

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  7. QuayceetatterFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Happy Valentines Day!! Love the heart and all the others you have been posting lately! Someday I will have to try tatting with the Valdani silk threads. I use the Pearl 8 cotton Valdani for CQing.

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  8. GinaFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    I just wanted to let you know that the quality and caliber of your designs inspire me greatly. I am a fairly new tatter (just 3 months) and was a bit scared about adding beads and crystals to my tatting. I came across your blog about a week ago, and I am now ready to take the next step. Reading your posts and seeing your designs has taught me so much. I am headed to our local bead shop tomorrow to get started, and thanks to you, I now know what sizes, the different types and finishes will look best (i.e glass beads lend an elegant feel to finished pieces and capture the light so much nicer than acrylic or plastic beads) Thank you so much for your hard work, generosity and inspiration! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

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    1. Rachel Colvin JacksonFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Regina,
      It's always so humbling to hear how I've inspired someone. Let me know how your experiments with the beads go!

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    2. GinaFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:02 AM

      Hi Rachel,
      I made some amazing purchases at the our local bead shop...I bought swarovski elements, really beautiful fresh water pearls, and czech beads, as well as a starter beading kit for my 5 year old daughter. I followed your Rosalie pendant pattern, and gave the finished item to my 13 year old daughter who absolutely adores it! (she tats and crochets, like I do) The best part about it all though, was the time we all spent together yesterday creating beauty and art, as well as cherished memories, using nothing more than thread, yarn, beads and our hands. :-) Have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Pati BlackwellFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Your work is amazing and inspiring! Your tutorial on interlocking rings was amazing and I use it alot in my designs now. Thank you.

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    1. Rachel Colvin JacksonFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      Pati,
      I'm so glad to hear the interlocking ring tutorial helped! I love using them in my designs and look forward to seeing your work.

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  10. briddieFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day to you, too! I love your work! Celtic tatting is so beautiful, one of these days I'll feel comfortable enough with my skills to tackle it. You're a major inspiration for me, not just with the knotwork but also the colors and the added bits of beads and buttons, etc.

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    1. Rachel Colvin JacksonFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM

      briddie,
      Keep practicing and furthering your skills. You'll be able to get it!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day! I really enjoy seeing your work. It is inspiring.

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  12. CynthiaFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Awesome design and selection of both the thread and button. I love the eye candy you share, Peace and happy tatting

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  13. tatlynFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Rachel, I love seeing your beautiful designs. They are inspiring. Thank you for sharing so many of your patterns with us. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

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  14. Lady VerulamFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I love your tatting, I open your page every day from Italy and you inspired my tat beginning!
    When i look at your work I appreciate the colours choise and your semplicity and elegance.
    Thanks for beautifull patterns!
    Have a nice day
    Jolanda

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  15. Tatfully YoursFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    I always enjoy reading your blog. You help me look at tatting in a new way and keep my needle on the go!!
    Kelly

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  16. Sharon D.February 14, 2013 at 3:57 PM

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  17. Sharon D.February 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Love your tatting. Love the patterns. Wish they were all in one place. Been trying to get use to using my tatting needles again. Love your blog.

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  18. LadytatsFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Happy Valentines Day Rachel, you always show us such pretty things. I enjoy seeing the new techniques, and the way you add beads and other findings.

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  19. Betty YountFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    I must say that I loved the first posting of this design! I was absolutely amazed. Then the next day, I thought interesting! The third day I was sad. You almost could not see the original cross. But today, even with the original cross hiding, it turned out amazing. You always do such beautiful work. I dream of the day I can come close!!!

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  20. PhyllisFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I love how you take a basic design and change/add to it to make something entirely different. You are amazing. Your designs are beautiful and so inspirational.

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  21. ValerieFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    another lovely piece fr piney woods! love yr motifs.

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  22. JBFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful new piece. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing your designs come to fruition.

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  23. StringyDogsFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Hi, Miss Rachel,
    I would love to have a chance to study one of your motifs up close. Please consider me for your drawing.
    Thank you!
    Linda

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  24. 'RainbowRose' Connie FaulconerFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Beautiful Rachel! I would love a chance to give one of your motifs a home! Thank you for the opportunity! :)

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  25. MarjFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Rachel, Love all your work. I'm a fellow needle tatter and your motifs are so beautiful. Your work inspires me to improve my tatting. Marj

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  26. linb54February 15, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    I'm a bit late, hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day. lovely motif as always. Have you announced the winner yet?

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