Monday 10 February 2014

Happy Heart Revisited

It's the time for hearts, isn't it?  I thought I would tat my Happy Heart as I'd not made it for a long time and I wanted to try this new HDT by Monica Braxton of NAG Studio on Etsy.  Happy Heart is small and quick to make and it's done me good to have another go at the Catherine Wheel join.  I even had to look it up again as I don't use it often and I couldn't quite remember how to make it!


Sadly, Monica's threads don't have names but I just like the mix of these soft colours.  I also got a green colour way which I still haven't tried.  I like the very short, more of an allover mix of colours that she has going on in this thread.

Now, on the search for another heart to tat!

Best wishes,
Joëlle

15 comments:

  1. your happy heart is lovely and the thread you used is very nice.

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  2. Sweet heart! Very pretty thread. The short colour changes suit that pattern.

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  3. Lovely! I was just about to tat a couple of these to insert with cards for Valentine's. My notes as to thread requirements are on the printed copy of the pattern, which is in Idaho. Did you happen to note how much thread you used (approximately, is good enough)? TIA if you can help.

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    1. Oh dear Suzanne, I'm afraid I didn't really pay attention! It's not very much but I don't want to give you a guessed length in case you then run out before the end which is really frustrating.

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    2. LOL! I was afraid you'd say that. Over the years, I have become less obsessed with knowing exact thread quantity requirements but, I do generally note the amounts for small motifs, because it makes it easier to use up what is left over on the shuttles. In the early days, I used to count stitches and rings and do complex calculations, before even loading the shuttles!

      Since I asked the question, I have been trying to visualize the printed page with my notes on it. It's been a couple of years since I tatted the heart, so it is not coming into focus all that well. My 'little voice' seems to think it is 1.5 yds., or perhaps one wingspan (a unit of measurement I use a lot because I don't have to go looking for a measuring device). Seems rather a lot for a tiny heart, but it is a place to start! I'll get back to you when I do have an exact quantity - somebody else might want to know.

      Have a lovely week!

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    3. I should really do as you say and note exact quantities so there is no wastage - especially when using lovely HDT! But for some reason, I never think to do it. "Wing Span" is a great measurement which I use all the time too.

      Yes, please, let us know if you do work out the quantity, perhaps I could then add it to the pattern. :-)

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  4. That thread is lovely! Reminds me of an older Karey Solomon colourway that I really liked.
    Fox : )

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    1. Hi Fox, yes, I agree. I hesitated to put it into the post but I think this thread is definitely Karey Solomonish! :-)

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  5. wow...very pretty...nice color

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  6. Gorgeous thread, I love your happy heart, it's a great pattern
    Margaret

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  7. It surprised me to realize you generously gave us this wonderful pattern two years ago! I always get compliments on my metal heart pendant into which I placed this heart (my blog entry of feb 13, 2012). I admitted I didn't master the Catherine Wheel join, but it still made a nice shape - but not as perfect an outline as it should!

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  8. What a pretty little heart. I have never done a Catherine Wheel join, so this might be the perfect way to learn!

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  9. Very pretty! That pastel thread really lends itself well to the pattern.

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