Thursday, 17 January 2013

Tatting on Paper Clips

One of the many projects that I really wanted to try for some time was attaching tatting to paperclips.  When I met Ellen (Singtatter) in Singapore last year she gave me a sunflower on a paperclip one of her own designs which you can see here.   Whilst in the USA in September I was eager to purchase some larger paperclips as they were not easy to find in the UK. 

 Over the last few weeks I have been tatting these................


From left to right a butterfly, another of Ellen's designs.  The dolphin, frog and hat all come from Martha Ess's books, using block tatting, and  they fit well on the paperclips.

 And here is the packet I purchased in America, we went to Fred's Store, a fascinating place along with the Dollar Stores they were certainly a shopping experience!

I still have a few more tatting patterns to try, but if anyone else has any suggestions of tatting designs that might work on paperclips please let me know.  I might even start a craze!
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  1. Maureen17 January 2013 at 08:22

    The Post Offices here sellpackets of large paperclips - what a good idea!
    I wonder if a soccer ball would fit on one? my grandson likes my tatting, and he'd love a soccerball paperclip!

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    1. Sally Kerson17 January 2013 at 10:55

      That is a good idea Maureen, it should work with block tatting

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  2. Frivole17 January 2013 at 09:30

    I love your paperclips Sally - they look great! I followed the link and I also really like Singtatter's sunflower paperclip, so pretty.

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  3. Jane McLellan17 January 2013 at 10:32

    Those are gorgeous!!! Wonderful trend to start. I wonder if I can find big paper clips in South Africa?

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    1. Sally Kerson17 January 2013 at 10:56

      They are difficult to find in the UK but you might have more luck Jane

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    2. Michael Swann12 October 2016 at 05:17

      Jane they are quite redily availible in SA. I love these they are a great Idea.

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    3. Jane Eborall13 October 2016 at 18:22

      We can now get them in the UK, Michael. Thanks for popping in and helping. Much appreciated.

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  4. Sharren - Tatting in Greenwood, South Carolina17 January 2013 at 10:43

    There are a couple on the Palmetto Tatters website, Sally!

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    1. Sally Kerson17 January 2013 at 10:57

      Sharren, thank you, thank you - I'm going to have to make those!!!

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  5. Michelle17 January 2013 at 11:57

    Oh wow, I love these! The hat is especially wonderful. Wouldn't that be a great gift for the red hat ladies?

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  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane17 January 2013 at 12:11

    I love the idea of tatting on paper clips. I actually bought a package of large clips a few years ago just for that purpose. However, I've never actually tried! Maybe you will start a craze... I wonder where those paper clips are?

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  7. Elizabeth17 January 2013 at 12:50

    I Love the different colors. I did one of the horse head in browns. Now I am going to have to tat some other things in colors.
    Elizabeth

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  8. Susie17 January 2013 at 14:18

    The turtle and small butterfly from Jane's site have made it on paperclips for me. Almost anything small with 2 points of contact works well.

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  9. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 14:31

    What lovely paperclips, far to good to use in the office! Could they be made into bookmarks I wonder?
    W H Smith used to sell the ordinary, non coloured large ones.

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  10. Valerie17 January 2013 at 15:09

    i've been wanting to tat some of jane's tat people. think they'll fit on the paper clips? actually i think jane has a vast number of patterns that'll work. have fun!

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  11. Riet17 January 2013 at 16:08

    Sally,
    In the class on line were patterns for paperclips.
    You will find them here:
    http://www.georgiaseitz.com/2009/2009index.html
    I like yours
    hugs and greetings
    Riet the B-engel

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  12. Orsi17 January 2013 at 17:14

    So cute fellows:))

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  13. Ladytats17 January 2013 at 20:25

    Those are darling. lots of small motifs will work on paperclips.

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  14. Ladytats17 January 2013 at 20:27

    forgot to say, I bought some larger square paperclips from Etsy, I have used them. you can find some interesting ones if you do a search.

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  15. TAT1954018 January 2013 at 11:31

    Check Georgia Seitz on line class. There is a whole series done on paper clips. We did a simple butterfly for ILOI 2 years back. I might still have pattern. Your paper clips look great!

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  16. God's Kid19 January 2013 at 00:00

    Those are awesome!!! :)
    I did a couple of Singtatter's patterns-the double heart and the angel. They are online. :)

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  17. Bonnie20 January 2013 at 22:06

    Cool Paperclips!

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  18. Fox24 January 2013 at 16:10

    Sally,
    That frog is hilarious!
    Fox : )

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  19. Unknown17 December 2014 at 06:43

    does anyone have a small tatted owl for the top of a paperclip?

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  20. Sally Kerson17 December 2014 at 16:53

    Donna I have never tried this particular owl but Martha Ess has a pattern that looks suitable in one of her Critter books

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    1. Unknown11 January 2015 at 02:52

      I've been to Martha's blog and checked both of her critter books but didn't see an owl. Am I missing something, besides my mind, of course ?
      Thanks for additional direction, Sally!

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    2. Sally Kerson11 January 2015 at 15:17

      Donna I now have the book in front of me, there is an owl in Martha's critter book 'More Critters on the Block" It also contains the pattern for the dolphin which you see on this post. Hope that helps

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  21. JAN WALKER1 April 2018 at 04:08

    I LOVE YOUR PAPER CLIP DESIGNS AND THE IDEA OF THEM...I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A BOOK...I WOULD USE THESE AS BOOKMARKS...I HAVE A BOOKMOBILE FRIEND AND IT WOULD BE A LOVELY PRESENT FOR HER...NO ONE TATS HERE THO. I WONDER IF EMBROIDERY WILL WORK JUST AS WELL?? GREAT IDEA!

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    1. Sally Kerson1 April 2018 at 20:00

      Jan thank you for your comment. I really must get back to making some more tatting to go on paperclips. Not sure if embroidery will work they have to be fairly firm.

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    2. tattnkate8 March 2019 at 00:32

      Jan Walker, Where are you at that no one tats. Maybe u will have to teach some folks

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    3. tattnkate8 March 2019 at 00:32

      I think the paper clip tatting would be great at a craft fair

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    4. Sally Kerson8 March 2019 at 07:37

      Jan I live in England, thank you for your latest comments.

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  22. Robert W.16 January 2020 at 02:25

    Hi Ellen
    I was wondering if you could show me how to attach the Tatting to the paper clip.
    I have read all the directions and just can't seem to get it.
    Need your help
    Bob Landry

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  23. Sally Kerson18 January 2020 at 16:46

    Robert I am not Ellen, but basically put your shuttle through the paper clip and catch the thread from behind and then continue with a double stitch

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