This little heart, was one of the first patterns that I designed 37 years ago. I glued it on a self-made Valentine card for my sweetheart. And we are still together, today.
It owe it to him, that I can tat. He did not teach me, but thanks to him, I was introduced to someone who could. He also bought me my first 2 tatting books. I made this little heart-motif many times, put it in a brooch, and I sold it to friends and colleagues. So, I have witnesses who know this is mine :)
This motif is so simple and obvious, however, that I would be surprised if nobody else would ever have had the same idea, during all these years. Wheels and hot water have been invented several times!
My little Heart : Ring : 4x3, Chains 8x3
What a lovely post! Beautiful snowdrops, the shuttle is so nice. Your heart is a clever design, love the knot at the end.
ReplyDeleteSnowdrops are lovely and our city council planted them in the middle of the street.
DeleteIt's the sweetest heart. Just right for a Valentine card!
ReplyDeleteYes, Jane, this heart is very useful for many types of cards! In the Luangwa valley, there is a grass, which, after blooming, looks like this heart. Does it grow near your home as well?
DeleteLove the Heart !!! And it can tat up so quickly, without the need to hide ends either ! Love it !
ReplyDeleteThe shuttle is very nice .... looks hand-painted ?
Hiding ends has become a nightmare. Wheres in the beginning of my tatting career, I did not care because I did not know!
DeleteThe heart is very precious.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, litterally as well, dear WPC!
DeleteThank you very much, tatters. Yes,the heart is precious, and the world needs more love!
ReplyDeleteLove the heart it has a simple beauty to it. And the flowers on your shuttle are beautiful. Great Post Tally :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, MT80!
DeleteI have never seen a heart that ties leaving a little fringe at the bottom. It is a very sweet heart.
ReplyDeleteI love your expression "hot water and wheels have been invented many times". So true!