After class we dropped my stuff and went to a bookstore where I bought a couple tatting books, a silk ribbon embroidery book and a small Japanese item sewing book.
I received more pictures from my host in Japan. I will be adding them to previous posts. Most are group shots of class members.
Beautiful work. The class looks very diligent!
ReplyDeleteAnother excellent post! I noticed right away the attractive tatted vest worn by one of the participants! I'm wondering if it's her own design. It's beautifully done in a thicker thread, and fits her perfectly! This has certainly been a fabulous trip for you, and I'm so pleased you have shared it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, I think the vest is hook needle tatting. The woman with the orange shirt and collar is Toshiko Takashima daughter. Mrs. Takashima wrote a book on Japanese Style Hook Needle Tatting and is often used in Japan to use with yarns.
DeleteI love to read of your travels and classes. Tatting classes seem very similar the world over. I love the fine thread tatting.
ReplyDeleteJosie
I struggle to tat with 80 size thread. I really admire tatters that can use 120 and 160 size thread. I find it inspiring.
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