August 2025 - FairyLace

Two Blue and Yellow Tatting Doilies made by FairyLacefromElena

Blue and Yellow Tatting Doilies, or vintage shuttle and modern meaning.

Hello everyone!🌸
Do you enjoy receiving gifts? You’ll probably say it’s a silly question — because who doesn’t love presents? 🎁 Oh, I truly adore them!

✨ Look at this absolutely amazing tatting shuttle that my dear friend Edna sent me as a gift! 💌 It has the name James Lees & Sons engraved on it.

The James Lees and Sons Co. was an American textile manufacturer founded in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. The company operated from the early 20th century and specialized in producing yarn, carpets, fabrics, and accessories for handicrafts. In 1956, it was even listed in the Fortune 500, ranking 409th with a revenue of $71.3 million and 3,500 employees. 🧵🏭

But whether these tatting shuttles were made in very small numbers, or whether it was just too long ago, I couldn’t find detailed information about mine. 🤔
👉 If you know anything about tatting shuttles produced by James Lees & Sons, please share in the comments!

Of course, I couldn’t resist trying this shuttle in action. ✨ It feels so light, comfortable, and pleasant to the touch. Working with beautiful tools is pure joy — it turns every process into true creativity! 🎨🧵

The name of these Blue and Yellow Tatting Doilies

By the way, at the request of my dear friend Edna, I made three doilies with blue and yellow threads. You know that these are the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Two doilies are made according to my own pattern. 🧵Guess what I called this pattern? Of cource, I named it after a wonderful talented lady with a big heart, who constantly helps and supports me and my country in these terrible times. 🌷

Finally, I invite you to watch a short video where I demonstrate this shuttle: 🎥🧵 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MbDO7qvsxB0

You can also purchase the Edna doily pattern and make not only Blue and Yellow Tatting Doilies, but also your own color version of this pattern! 🧶https://fairylace.kozinenko.com/product/doily-edna-tatting-pattern/

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Happy tatting! 🧶✨

A fragment of tatting lace and machine embroidery - border on a handkerchief with a monogram.

Free Antique tatting lace, or let’s give new life to old patterns!

Hello, everyone! Recently, I was commissioned to create a charming collection of handkerchiefs with embroidery and tatted lace. 🪡✨
One of the patterns I used caught my heart immediately — I discovered it in an old booklet printed back in the 1930s! Isn’t that amazing?

So simple, yet so sweet — this little gem of a design was just asking to be shared. 💖
And how could I resist?

This blog post will be short 🍬 — just a few helpful notes to accompany the video tutorial.
As you probably know, I love adding videos to my posts, and I hope this one brings you both joy and practical tips!

🎥 Watch the tutorial here:
👉 https://youtu.be/-hhM84oTQ2E

📜 Pattern Diagram & Instructions

First of all, you can take a closer look at the diagram and written instructions right here — just scroll down. ⬇️
Or, if you prefer to keep this vintage treasure in your own collection, feel free to download the file using the link below:

📁https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I-wHpNrNnbFis7yyW3mGncmXkHncOGxT/view?usp=sharing

🔄 Starting from the Back? Yes, Please!

Did you notice that we start from the back side of the work? That’s a very important detail!
Why? Because it allows us to make all the Rings from the front side, which is so much more convenient — and prettier too! 💡✨

You probably also spotted the little “paperclip” icon on the diagram. 🤓
Now, let me share a secret with you:
Personally, when working with fine threads, I much prefer using a short piece of extra thread instead of an actual paperclip.
Why? Well, the clip can leave a rather noticeable hole, and as you may already know —
I’m all about that Perfect Tatting! 💖
(If you’ve read my previous blog posts, I’m sure you saw that coming. 😉)

🧵 A Tiny Twist for Perfect Rings!

Here’s something else to notice in the video:
I add an extra half of a double stitch at the end of each ring, and then pull the shuttle through the loop on my hand before forming the next one. 🔄✨

Now, don’t get me wrong — I’m not saying this is the only way to do it!
As we all know, tatting is not dogma — it’s an art! 🎨🪡

But… if you like your rings to look perfectly symmetrical and neat, this little touch might just become your new favorite trick! 😉

🪡 Needle Tatters, This One’s for You!

If you’re working with a needle instead of shuttles, I’ve got a little tip for you too! 🤫
I’ve actually shared a video about it earlier, but here’s the trick in short:

Before closing the ring, give the thread with the double stitches a single twist.
That’s it!

With this simple move, you won’t need to tie extra knots after each ring. 💡
It’s especially lovely when you make two or three rings in a row — the result looks smooth and seamless! ✨💕

🧵 Want to Add a Corner or a Curved Edge?
If you’d like to turn this lace into a corner or create a curved shape instead of a straight edge — you’ll find extra diagrams and tips in the full pattern available in my shop.
https://fairylace.kozinenko.com/product/antique-border-tatting-pattern/

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And above all — happy tatting! 🧶✨