Variations on a Theme Pattern

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Skill Level:

Basic Skills Necessary:

• tat rings, chains and joins.
• tat a non-double-stitch chain such as a Josephine (aka spiral) chain or a lock stitch.

Pattern Description:

This 16 page 7.4MB PDF file is a booklet I created for teaching my Variations on a Theme class at the Shuttlebirds tatting guild's workshop in Spokane in 2010. You do not need to have attended my class to understand this booklet. It stands on its own and takes you through all the steps of transforming the original motif.

All the variations on the original motif are made with rings and chains. A few of the projects include split rings and/or your choice of a non-double-stitch chain (e.g. lock chain, Josephine chain, s-chain, z-chain, etc...) I have a free downloadable handout available on Craftsy with instructions on a few of these chains (it also shows you how to use these stitches to create quick and easy "thong" bookmarks). You can find the instructions here: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/other/4-non-double-stitch-chains--/34242?fresh=true

This booklet covers everything from the basic motif to chopping it up and expanding it out into other motifs and patterns. Diagrams for 15 patterns are included as well as many pictures that show how to transform the original motif to create new patterns.

Inside you'll find:
- 4 motifs
- 2 bracelets
- 2 edgings
- 4 fingerless gloves/cuffs
- 2 necklaces
- 1 pair of earrings
- Plus instructions and ideas on how to look at the original pattern and create new variations on your own.

Many of these patterns are for items in my Etsy shop including my half cuffs, small cuffs, and triangle necklaces. You may not copy or distribute these patterns. However, you are free to give show or give away any anything made from these patterns. You may sell items made using my patterns, but must give credit to me as the designer and may not sell them online. If you teach tatting and would like to include any of my patterns in your class, please contact me first.

Feel free to convo me with any additional questions or email me at jessica [!at] snapdragonlace.com.

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