Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Tatted Treasures

When Wendy suggested that she and I do a personal exchange, I was honored and delighted. Wendy asked that I make her a decorated Altoid tin, and I asked Wendy to make me something tatted. I love tatting, but it's not something I've devoted enough time to so I really can't do it myself. Only time for so many crafts!

Wendy's package arrived here yesterday. My gift for Wendy is still in transit so I won't show any photos of it yet. But I wish I had some photos of my eyes bugging out of my head as I opened the little envelopes inside with all of Wendy's beautiful tatting. She used so many gorgeous threads and her work is so perfect!

First, we have this lovely book mark (or book thong as Wendy calls it):



Next, the cutest little Easter motifs. Is that bunny a sweetie or what?



Now check out this collection of beautiful motifs. I love the richness of color in that red/purple/blue heart!



Finally, we have these gorgeous frames. Can't you just see an x-stitched ornie finished inside one of these beauties? Plus my tatted name to use any way I please. It's shown inside the clear envelope and works as a book mark on its own!



Thank you so much, Wendy and I hope my gift for you arrives soon!

22 comments:

Rachel S-H said...

Those really are treasures!

Lainey said...

Your tatting gifts are just beautiful!

Ranae said...

Those are treasures and beautiful ones at that.
Wendy sure is talented, I have to go visit her blog now, Bye

Annette said...

Wow wow wow, that are the words I tought when I saw your lovely gift.. I love it, it looks so beautifull en difficult...

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Wonderful! The colors are gorgeous and the tatting is lovely!

Nicky said...

You spoilt girl - they are all very pretty, gorgeous colours too.

Nancy said...

Such gorgeous tatting from Wendy! I love tatting too and admire anyone that has accomplished this technique. She used such beautiful colors! Enjoy!

Olga said...

Gorgeous tatting! You are lucky to get such a pretty exchange!

Umintsuru said...

You are most welcome Annie. Anytime you need some tatted pieces, I will be happy to tat for you. I hope you like the colours too.

Unknown said...

How cute and pretty! Wendy does such lovely tatting and you do too! That is a perfect title for your blog post. I have some of Wendy's tatting and so I know she does beautiful tatting, too!

Wendy said...

Oooh, that is really a nice exchange you had!!

Mylene said...

WOW! Your Tatting gifts are simply beautiful. Such lovely colours were used on each piece. Enjoy!

SARITHA@RAINBOWBUNTING said...

Such beautiful gifts!!

Michelle said...

Lovely tatting treasures - the colours are gorgeous!

Jenny said...

Those are beautiful! What a wonderful gift :-)

Deb said...

Those area some beautiful pieces. I've always been intrigued by tatting and would be over the moon to get pieces like that! Stunning, all of them.

Pumpkin said...

Oh my gosh, Wendy is VERY talented when it comes to tatting! No wonder you were so happy with your exchange :o)

Jan said...

Such delicately pretty treasures!!

Siobhán said...

Wow!! They are so neat--what fantastic treasures.

Liz in Kansas said...

Oh my - those are gorgeous. Wendy's tatting is definitely world-class and you are sooo lucky to swap with her!

Aditi joshi said...

Very nice work.
Best wishes

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Nima said...

wow...very pretty