Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Memorial Day Pin & Peacock Colored Pin

Memorial Day was a great day. First there was the Memorial Day Parade in Vandergrift, PA. My daughter, Katrina, is in the Marching Band, and they marched at the parade. We had great weather for the parade.

Then we spent the day doing odds and ends outdoors, planting in the garden, took a long walk in our woods on the trails and cooked out!

Then in the evening I had time to tat. I saw that Kathy at
"Kathy's Victorian Tatted Lace" tatted a red, white and blue motif. Which of course really fit the day and inspired me to tat something red, white and blue. So I found a pattern that I have wanted to tat for many years, and never have. It's a pretty little heart by Billy Heisler "Heisler's Creative Stitchery" the heart pattern can be found here. This was quick and easy to tat.



I have a jean jacket that has embroidered Peacock Feathers on the sleeve and back. I love the colors used in the feathers. Teal, Dark Lavendar, a Bright Green, the colors in the feathers are so vivid. I wanted to tat a pin in these colors to wear on my jean jacket. I thought how nice the pin would look with the embroidered feathers. Luckily I just ordered some Lizbeth thread and they were the perfect color for this project. I used Jane Eborall's Lotus Flower pattern. I love how the pin looks with my jean jacket.

All I have to do now is glue the tie tack pin to the back of the pin and I'm all set.
Now to go plan my next project. It will be another mixed media project with some tatting and a drawing.



25 comments:

victats@gmail.com said...

The pin looks fabulous beside the jacket. You'll get lots of compliments!

Jane Eborall said...

Love the colours of the brooch and the jacket. You can't beat denim.
Can't believe Katrina's old enough to be in a marching band. It's only five minutes since she was a wee gal.

Stephanie said...

Oooh, I love that lotus flower and I want that jacket, too! The heart is so cute. It's funny you should post that because I was thinking to do the same one. I love split rings! Instead I did a different patriotic heart. Not as cute as yours though. :)

Unknown said...

Nice heart, Carol! Your peacock colored pin is pretty, too! :)

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

I think both pieces are beautiful, but I especially like the peacock colors!

Carol Schockling Lawecki said...

Hi Victats, Thank you! I appreciate your compliment.

Hi Jane, I'm so glad you like how I made your brooch. You'll really be shocked to learn Katrina will be a senior next year and that we are already looking at colleges. Yikes! I'm not ready for this!

Hi Steph, Thanks for stopping by. Oohhh, I love my jean jacket too. My Mom got it for me as a gift a couple of years ago and I just love it.

Hi TattingChic, Thank you for your kind words. I do appreciate them very much!

Hi Diane, Aren't those Lizbeth colors just so vibrant! I need to get some more.

tattrldy said...

The heart looks great! I love the split ring stripes. I'm drooling over the pin with the jacket! I love peacock colors. It's amazing how wonderful the tatting thread colors work with the embroidered feather - WOW!

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

The pin looks so wonderful. I really, really like all that awesome detail. You are amazing!!! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog and leaving a message. I will be coming around again to check out more of your marvelous work!

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Carol,

You are so clever ~ I love your red,white and blue heart and the peacock coloured pin is lovely.
It will look so great on the denim jacket and you will get a lot of
compliments.

Hugs
Carolyn

schocker said...

Hey CArol Mom and I saw the blog and your stuff. First time I ever got on a blog, hope everyone is well. They went out shopping again, not sure what we are doing this weekend. We went ot the museum Monday and saw the Terra Cotta Warriors, it was real cool. I am starting to plan on what we are going to see in London,there are a so mant things we want to do.

Happy Birthday ! your card should friday at the latest.

Gina said...

I tatted that heart for an exchange once and was so pleased with it that I wanted to make one for myself too, but haven't yet. I guess there's still time before 4th of July! The lotus flower is really nice too!

Bella Sinclair said...

Sounds like it was indeed a great day! Quick and easy? HA. Only for you. :) That is a fantastic patriotic heart! And the pin -- oh my. The colors are perfect. You will get a lot of admirers for sure.

Our move date is June 22! Ack!

Tatskool said...

Your jacket looks gorgeous, would love to see a picture of the whole jacket. the pin will look lovely on it.

Carol Schockling Lawecki said...

Hi tattrldy, thanks for stopping by. I agree, peacock colors are awesome and when I bought the Lizbeth threads I wasn't thinking peacock, but it sure worked out great.

Hi Vanessa, Nice of you to stop by. I appreciate your compliment. I love visiting your art blog too!

Hi Carolyn, I've only seen this heart done in red, white and blue, but I bet it would look great in peacock colors too. I might have to try it.
Happy Birthday to your daughter. Will you get to spend time with her?

Hi Mom Hi Greg, You found me. Thanks for the birthday wishes.
I would have loved to visit the museum with the Terra Cotta Warriors. That would be so interesting.

HI Gina, You do still have time to make the heart for 4th of July. I will wear it on my shirt that day.

Hey Bella, thanks for the compliments. I just love these colors, I will use them again in a future project too.

Hi Pamela, I will take a picture of the whole jacket with the pin on too and post it to my blog. I love this jacket. When my Mom got it for me, she offered it to me and gave me a choice of two jean jackets. The other one was nice too with embroidered circles and a design, but I fell in love with the peacock feathers. Do I hear a new HDT color coming on.......

battatter said...

oh, very neat heart, Carol! That is so cool, I will have to make a couple for the 4th of July! I just got a red, white, and blue hat, and that will look great on it! Also, thank you for the lovely compliments on my blogger!
Carol

LadyShuttleMaker aka MadMadPotter said...

You are right! The colors match wonderfully. I love peacock feathers too!

Bonnie said...

A duh moment... "Tatting as pins" .. What a great idea! Why haven't I ever thought of that?!?!?

Nice work.

Carol Schockling Lawecki said...

Hi Sherry, thanks for your comments. I love these colors too.

Hi Bonnie, You'll have to make some tatted pins now. I really like creating different kinds of tatted pins to whear.

Unknown said...

Hi Carol, I came back over to say hello and thank you for the comments on my blog. They mean a lot. You are always so sweet and I appreciate it. I also appreciate your warm welcome to my niece on her new blog! :)

Carol Schockling Lawecki said...

Hi TattingChic, Thanks for stopping back. I love visiting your blog. It is always one of the first I visit in the morning. Your niece is off to a good start with her new blog. Take Care!!

Renee said...

Carol the jacket looks fantastic.

I hope you and the family are all doing well.

Love Renee xoxo

csipkelelkű said...

Hi Carol,
Thanks for the nice comment on my blog.
I find your work very inspiring. Your jacket looks fantastic with this pin!

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Carol, Your tatting is always great to seeing. Love the red, white and blue heart and I espcically love the tatted Peacock brooch. Very neat. Thanks also for visiting my blog and taking the time to leave your lovely message. I hope you are having a great summer. Hugs Judy

rainbows and raindrops said...

The lotus flower is awesome! Flower Power!!!!!!!!!

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