After seeing so many ice-drops on tatting blogs I did not quite understand how they were made until I saw that Bernice had a link to Diane's pattern and so decided to have a quick go and make one myself. There were also some handy suggestions about useful items to tat around. This is my first and only ice-drop, so far! I might do more, who knows?
Over 10 years ago I bought these vintage chandelier glass drops and was at the time attracted by their colour and shape, but have never really put them to good use. I suppose I could have used a more interesting thread to tat around them but did not want to distract from the beauty of the glass.
So now, at last, I have a wearable item from this vintage glass after learning how to make an ice-drop, thank you Diane for starting this craze.
They look perfect for icedrops - good way to use them up!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great use for vintage crystals. I like the little seed beads on the edges too.
ReplyDeleteWow, pretty result! First one? Very good!
ReplyDeleteI love the gem with the brown thread! Are you addicted? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAh well Diane just started another one!
DeleteThis so funny I just made one today too and am waiting for an order to come in (for the drops) so I used a buttonwitg a shank instead.
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning!! And for your first awesome!!!! :)
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