New Trim

    Good afternoon all. I hope you had a nice weekend / bank holiday. I spent it tidying, playing board games and running around Cyrodiil in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. I've loved this game for years and it's wonderful to see an updated version. The devs have done a great job! Anyone else playing it?

    I'm dipping my toes into the world of handmade tatted lace trim! I've done a bit before for a lovely customer and I now want to build on that. So here's my first design:

    'Petal' is a flexible edging that can be moved into different positions (including side to side), making it a versatile piece. It can be used for various crafts like card making, mixed media and jewellery making. It could be sewn to a bridal veil or used as an edging for a mat. I have listed it as a custom piece with colour and length choices.

You can find it in any of my shops from this list:

Website

Etsy

Folksy

Crafter's Market UK

eBay UK 

ko-fi

So what colour should I make next? I'm thinking white.

Heather x 

Project: golden yellow silk / wool 3ply yarn.

Listening to: 10 Years.

Reading: Crackdown by Bernard Cornwell.

Playing: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

Lacy Bookmarks

 Good afternoon all.

First off, I have some exciting news to share. I've just reached 1000 followers over on my Instagram page! 😃 I'm so grateful for all the support I've received so far and look forward to sharing more of my creations in the future. Follow me there for something special this week. 😉 

I've been adding some more tatting to my Etsy shop.

The first one is my 'Janessa' bookmark design in white cotton thread:

This would make a lovely wedding favour. Bulk discounts and other colours are available. Feel free to contact me with your ideas. You can find it here.

I've also relisted my summer garden bookmark:

This would make a lovely gift for the bookworm in your life or why not treat yourself. Find it here.

More to come soon.

Stay safe,

Heather x

New Hair Accessory, SALE and more

Good evening all and Happy World Goth Day!
I have a few things to talk about today.

First of all, I have a new hair accessory available in my Etsy shop:

I hand tatted the flowers for this hair comb in pale lilac, lavender and white cotton thread and sewed them to a base of olive green tatted leaves. I loved creating this and I now have ideas for more colour combinations. You can find more details about it here.

~SALE~

I'm running a Sale from now (Thursday) until Tuesday on all items in my Etsy shop. 

Enter code:

20PERCENTOFF

in the coupon code box during checkout for, you've guessed it, 20% OFF. 

Offer ends Tuesday 27th May 11am EDT / 4pm BST Valid only with code. Excludes shipping.

~Wanelo~

Is anyone on Wanelo? It's like Pinterest but only for products. I'm starting to get the hang of it and I've already found lots of great items, so if you wish to, you can follow me here. It also has a feature where you can create stories that are a lot like Etsy treasuries. Here are my first few (click on the pictures to see more about the items):

I look forward to seeing you on there.

Heather x

Currently reading 'Tigana' by Guy Gavriel Kay

Currently listening to: Assassin's Creed II OST

New Tatted Bookmarks

Hi all. 

I have some new tatted lace bookmarks for you:

I've just listed this variegated yellow rose bookmark on Etsy. It would make a lovely Spring or Summer Wedding favour. Please contact me if you would like a larger quantity. Bulk discounts are available. 

Why not treat yourself or perhaps give it as a gift.

'Janessa' red and green bookmark. This was shuttle tatted in a thinner thread than my other bookmarks and was very enjoyable to make.

I hope you like these. I am currently photographing a new hair accessory that I'll have available in the next few days. Keep an eye on my twitter page for updates.

Heather x

Currently reading: 'A Midsummer-Night's Dream

Currently listening to: 'Folk Songs' by Trio Mediaeval

Busy, Busy

Hi all. Wow the time has simply flown by. I've been so busy with my online tatting shops that I haven't been able to do a blog post in ages. So this is going to be a big update.

~New creations on Etsy~

Top row: 'Lexia' fashion scarf, 'Eva' lilac and grape bookmark

2nd row: 'Valencia' dark purple napkin rings, 'Celia' black and red beaded earrings

3rd row: 'Cathy' One Of A Kind spiral coasters, 'Chiara' lilac, green, yellow and pink bookmark

Bottom row: 'Aster' black and red beaded pendant

~Back in stock~

Top row: 'Mina' salmon pink beaded earrings, 'Mina' pastel blue beaded earrings

Bottom row: 'Celyna' metallic blue Christmas decoration, 'Celyna' silver Christmas decoration

~New tatting patterns~

Top: 'Janessa' butterfly motif

Bottom: Tatting pattern pack

~Applique supplies~

Top row: Lilac and foxglove purple mini flowers, Black flowers

Bottom: White flowers

~Current projects~

As usual I have several projects on the go. Below is something I'm working on that's a little bit different. I suspect tatters out there will spot it from the picture. I think I have another 2 rows to go. I can't wait to show you the finished piece!

The other day I had a great idea for a new style of tatted beaded necklace. The prototype was successful so once I've finished my latest Etsy order, I'll get back to that.

I'm also working on some more 'Mina' jewellery which will be in my Etsy shop very soon. 

Have a great day,

Heather x

Currently reading: 'Dragonwyck' by Anya Seton

Currently listening to: 'Emotive' by A Perfect Circle 

Latest creations and Craftsy

~Latest creations~

 These are available on Etsy.

'Celia' Tudor inspired pendant in ecru cotton thread with pale gold seed beads and gold pearlised beads. 

I'm thinking about making some earrings to match this, perhaps with a teardrop bead at the base.

'Eva' bookmark in multicoloured turquoise, blue and purple cotton thread. I'm currently working on a red and cream version in this design. It's looking good so far.

~Craftsy~

As I've begun to sell patterns I thought I'd better set up a store on Craftsy. You can find me here. The great thing about this site is that when you purchase a pattern, it will be instantly available to download as a pdf. I will be adding the 'Lillian' bracelet on there soon as well as a bookmark pattern I'm working on at the moment.

Have a lovely weekend,

Heather x

Currently reading (or trying to): 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel

Currently listening to: 'Game of Thrones - Season 2 OST' by Ramin Djawadi

New Tatted Lace

~New tatted lace~

These are all available to buy in my Etsy shop:

'Rosa' bookmark in white and leaf green cotton thread. You can also customize the colours here.

'Cathy' spiral doily in variegated beige and variegated green cotton thread.

'Ciara' geometric bookmark in lilac and pastel blue cotton thread. You can customize the colours here.

More new creations (and pdf tatting patterns) coming soon.

Have a great weekend,

Heather x

Currently reading: 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien

Currently listening to: 'Aenima' by Tool

New Lace Bracelet

~New lace bracelet~

'Marie' bracelet, hand tatted in high quality beige and bronze cotton threads. Available to buy on Etsy here.

It closes in a gold plated toggle clasp and is the perfect addition to Steampunk and classic lolita outfits. I can made this in many other colours, please contact me through my email or on Etsy with your ideas.

More coming tomorrow,

Heather

Currently reading: 'Bleak Expectations' by Mark Evans

Currently listening to: 'Seventh Heaven' by Kalafina

Latest Tatting Creations

~Latest tatting creations~

These are all available to buy on Etsy

'Aster' woodland earrings in green thread with pale gold beads and flower charms

'Valencia' wedding heart napkin rings in white thread

'Chiara' geometric lace bookmark in variegated lilac and grape cotton thread

'Ellen' One of A Kind small doily in purples and blues

'Rosetta' size 2 coasters in foxglove purple thread

'Rosa' gothic rose coasters in dark purple thread

'Rosetta' doily in red and green thread

'Cathy' small spiral doily in bright red thread

More to come soon.

Heather x

Currently reading: 'Bleak Expectations' by Mark Evans

Currently listening to: 'Secrets of the North' by Estampie

More Roses

~ New listings ~

'Rosa' bookmark - this limited edition (1 of 2) creation was tatted in blush pink and cream cotton thread with green cotton thread for the vines. Find it here.

'Rosa' coasters - this set of two coasters was tatted in variegated blue cotton thread. This was my prototype design and I have since changed the pattern slightly, so I'm listing them as one of a kind. Available here.

Updates

Good afternoon all. I hope you had a nice weekend. Lots of things to talk about today. First of all here's my latest new listing in my Etsy shop. I'm on a roll with my rose bookmarks.

I tatted this one in Yarnplayer's wonderful 'Corsage' thread with a green thread for the vines. I love how it's turned out. This is a Limited Edition creation. I will only ever make 3 so once they're gone, they're gone. You can buy it here.

Over the weekend I finished another rose bookmark, this time in a lovely hand dyed thread I bought recently in a craft shop in Rochester. Again this will be a limited edition creation. 

There are also large variegated blue roses on the way. If you want to see a sneak peek of this click here.

These are ready to photographed, unfortunately it looks like the British weather is winning at the moment! A large cloud has just appeared. As soon as the sun comes out again I'll photograph then.

In the meantime I'm currently tatting a variegated red rose for a gothic bookmark.

I hope you like these when you see them.

Have a nice day,

Heather x

Lots Of Updates

Good morning everyone. I've got lots of updates and news to share with you today. First of all, here are some of my latest listings.

~New~

'Rosetta' - I have now added more wedding coasters to my Etsy shop. Each was created, using my original design, in high quality ivory cotton thread.

Find the set of two here, and the set of four here. They would look great at wedding receptions and also make wonderful keepsakes for guests.

'Rosa' - the idea for a rose bookmark came to me a couple of months ago. I tried a prototype but wasn't happy with it, so put it to one side. I went back to it last week and tried again. This time it worked! The rose in the centre and the petals have been tatted in variegated pink cotton thread and the vines are in a lovely green colour. Available to buy on Etsy here.








I've also listed some Christmas decoration that I had in stock but weren't on Etsy yet. You can find them all here.

~Back in stock~

I've relisted some pieces that haven't been in stock for a bit.

'Katherine' black gothic Medieval inspired pendant available here.

'Elaine' black Medieval pendant with black glass drop bead. Find it here. 

Spring SALE and Item Of The Week

~ Item Of The Week ~

Get 50% OFF my tatted lace gothic choker for this week!

This offer is only available in my Luulla shop here. The price has already been marked down.

Perfect addition to gothic and alternative outfits. 

Ends Sunday 3rd June 3pm EST / 8pm BST 

~ SALE ~

This is not the only thing happening. I'm also running a major Spring sale for 2 whole weeks in my Etsy shop here! 

Get 20% OFF your order (excluding shipping). Use code SPRING12 in coupon box during checkout. 

If you can't see the coupon box, please write it in the message to seller and I will refund you the 20% through Paypal.

Sale ends Sunday 10th June 4pm EST / 9pm BST

Feel free to share this with your friends if you wish.

Happy shopping.

Heather x

Luulla Front Page

~Luulla~

I have some news for you all. I have set up a new shop for my tatted lace creations on the site Luulla. Find it here.

I've also just discovered that my black and red bracelet has been included on the front page with some lovely creations. It's on there right now. Yay :-D Click the picture for the page.

Newest Tatted Creations

~New creations~

(Click the names under the pictures for the Etsy listings)

Top row: 'Rhiannon' purple Celtic necklace , 'Rosetta' black and silver beaded pendant

Middle row: 'Christina' dark purple earrings , 'Christina' dark purple bracelet

Bottom row: 'Alexandra' black and silver earrings

Top row: 'Alexandra' silver earrings , 'Lillian' multicoloured pastel bracelet

Middle row: 'Alys' lilac moon charm pendant , 'Elizabeth' silver Tudor pendant

Bottom row: English Flag napkin rings

Hope you like these :)

Heather x

New Items And Updates

~New items~

'Rosetta' - this Victorian inspired pendant was tatted in ecru cotton thread and features tiny pale gold seed beads with a freshwater pearl sewn into the centre. It hangs from an antique copper chain. For more info and to purchase this click here.

 

'Marie' - these simple yet stylish napkin rings were tatted in variegated blue cotton thread. Find the set of two here and the set of four here. If you would like more, please contact me on Etsy and I can create a custom listing for you.

 'Marie' - I tatted these napkin rings in a gorgeous multicoloured yellow, green and orange cotton thread. They would look great at an outdoor summer party. 

This was my prototype design. I have since changed the pattern slightly so I'm listing these as a one of a kind (OOAK) set on Etsy here.

Hope you like these new pieces. 

~Currently working on~

I'm working on a few items. 

I've just completed a Spring inspired bracelet that I aim to list in the next few days. I'm trying one of my pendant patterns as a pair of earrings. If they work I'll show you some pictures, hopefully tomorrow.

I'm also just about to start tatting some more napkin rings using my 'Marie' pattern. How do you feel about black and red together? 

Keep updated on all the latest Tatania Rosa news on my Facebook page and Twitter.

 Have a nice Monday,

Heather x

Currently listening to: Noctourniquet by The Mars Volta

Currently rereading: A Clash Of Kings by George R.R. Martin