Tatting - Fleurette Edging

In this video I show you how to make a vintage edging from start to finish. The pattern can be found on my blog (www.leblogdefrivole.blogspot.com) in the Patterns section.
Or here is a direct link to the pattern: docs.google.co...
The threads I am using are Lizbeth Easter Eggs and Green Orchid Med.
The lace of the little doily you see in the background was made with Lizbeth threads Spring Green and Tropical Punch.

[@ablindgibsongirl]

Oh my, I have a ball of size twenty threat in pretty spring colors. This would be a lovely shuttle and ball pattern. These little tatalongs are just the thing to keep hands busy. Our grandmother's took comfort in fancy work like this in troubled times. Thank you for your videos and patterns. Tiffany

[@11Frivole]

You're very welcome Tiffany! Thank you for your comment, I hope you enjoy making the edging. :-)

[@johanschneiders6293]

What a nice edging. I could watch you tat for hours!

[@chellasundaram2541]

Mam it's very nice, but i know needle tatting only.if possible pl put this in needle pl.tk u mam

[@11Frivole]

Thank you! :-)

[@greenshp]

This edging is just lovely. It often occurs to me as I watch and listen to you, that you really have the sharpest mind of anyone who makes these videos; you seem to be a real problem-solver yourself, and I love your little hints and tips. So often my jaw drops! You are so bright and talented, what a blessing we can learn from you!

[@11Frivole]

Thank you so much for your lovely message, you made my day! :-) Very glad you are enjoying the videos and finding them helpful.

[@christenagervais7303]

Wow! Great tip for hiding the thread. I've always sewn them in.

[@11Frivole]

I'm glad you like it Christena. :-)

[@msareli1]

I love everything you share in the tutorials, and this one is especially beautiful! I have other projects that I have not finished, but I am going to make the time to do this one, thank you very much, and please take good care of yourselve. Blessings to you, your loved ones, and all the people who follow you on this channel.

[@11Frivole]

Thank you for your message Areli! I hope you enjoy making the edging, I find the little flowers very pleasing. You too, take care.

[@judithcassimatis5288]

Beautiful tatted edge. Thank-you for sharing!

[@11Frivole]

You're very welcome Judith, glad you liked it.

[@marybradley168]

Beautiful work Frivole! This is amazing. Blessings and take care. Mary

[@11Frivole]

Thank you so much!

[@giannagarda7598]

Precious tips to start the edging (how to hide the thread ends) - thank you!!!

[@11Frivole]

You are very welcome! Glad you like the technique.

[@pandoradestiny8325]

@@11Frivole I really love this new technique for joins. Looks so easy, I will try it next time.

[@11Frivole]

@@pandoradestiny8325 Glad you like it! Thanks for your comment! :-)

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Life seems to be all knotted up lately, tatting works out those knots. Thank you for this lovely pattern!

[@11Frivole]

Yes, you are right! :-) And you're very welcome.

[@evelynedelaunay7256]

Mon petit bonheur ce matin en ces jours si difficiles, regarder votre vidéo et reprendre mes navettes pour faire ces jolies fleurettes. Merci Joëlle

[@11Frivole]

Votre message me fait bien plaisir Evelyne. J'ai pensé que ces petites fleurs seraient joyeuses et apporteraient une distraction bienvenue! Prenez soin de vous! :-)

[@juliefogle2069]

So good to see you!!!! Thank you, once again.

[@11Frivole]

Thank you Julie! :-)

[@jeannegow2144]

So very kind of you to share the pattern for free....after finally learning how to shift the stitch, I have been practicing with easy borders...I'm trying to get into the habit of using your hand movements to work fast...I have the "under" movement sorted, but I'm still working on the top movement...and I slowed down your videos so I could see how you snag the shuttle thread with your right hand fingers....still, because I'm shifting the stitch to my left fingers and making sure I've done them correctly, I don't transition smoothly to the "over" stitch as you do...I think you also manoeuvre the finished stitches with your left middle finger so that you can go straight to the "under" stitch .... it's amazing watching you!!!! You are my benchmark on how to tat fast, and I'm recommending your tutorials to my friends who want to learn .......thank you so much💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@11Frivole]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jeanne. It always give me great pleasure when people tell me they get something out of my videos. On my channel, I have two videos that show more specifically what each of my hands are doing as I tat - have you seen them? And thank you for the recommendation to your friends! :-)

[@katrios6593]

Love it❤

[@11Frivole]

Thank you, glad you do! :-)

[@anuradhasl80]

Very nice, I am very much inspired by your videos started learning tatting I have learnt only basics till now, getting confused with this double shuttle work. But I will try and learn it. Please let me know how to end the work. Thank you very much.

[@11Frivole]

Hello, glad to know you are making progress with tatting. How to end depends on what you are making but in this case, you would join back at the beginning, tie your threads and hide your ends. I like to use "magic loop" to hide my ends and have videos that demonstrate that technique (you can find them on my channel). Good luck! :-)

[@anuradhasl80]

Thank you very much for your reply. I will keep watching your videos.

[@cyndifoore7743]

Thank you for this lovely pattern.

[@11Frivole]

You’re welcome 😊

[@vincenzamichele3127]

Where did you buy those beautiful shuttles?

[@11Frivole]

Hello, glad you like them! I make the shuttles I use in my videos. I sometimes have some for sale in my Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/lacossette). :-)

[@vincenzamichele3127]

@@11Frivole beautiful work, your frivolite' is amazing

[@11Frivole]

@@vincenzamichele3127 Thank you very much! :-)

[@margaretohare6268]

I love this! I am attempting a hankie. Do you have suggestions for how to work in new thread of either color?

[@11Frivole]

Hi Margaret, there are many ways to add thread depending on the circumstances (where in the work you run out). Your question has made me realise though that I do not have specific videos that show how to do this - I think it will be next on my list! I think I have shown how to add thread in some of my videos (there is one specific one where I show how to add thread when working with bare threads here: ekzbin.info/www/bejne/hKepin6bg9lrrZI) but I should do some videos specifically to demonstrate adding new thread. Watch this space! :-)

[@margaretohare6268]

@@11Frivole thank you!

[@tarasnow-burch7203]

I would love to see how you made the edge so neat and clean to attach the tatted edge to it. I have sewn and crocheted around and it never looks that lovely. I love to make tatted edge hankies but my 4 yr old likes to steal them and is a bit rough sometimes so anything to make them last a bit longer would be very helpful.

[@11Frivole]

Hi Tara, it's a good idea! This one was made on slightly thicker cotton than handkerchief cotton as it's a small table mat but I could still show you the technique I used. I'll put it on my list of videos to make! :-)

[@knackfulknitter]

I love this! I will go and get the pattern from your blog. Are you able to tat for longer periods of time now? Thank you! Did you machine embroider the lavender leaves on your cloth doily? I also love your crocheted cuffs! Are they attached to a full garment or ? I, too, crochet, machine embroider, knit and more.

[@11Frivole]

Hi Maria, sadly no, still cannot tat for any length of time. The decorative stitch is machine-embroidered and also serves to hold the folded edge in place. The cuffs are wrist-warmers so not attached to anything. They were a very pretty pattern from a Molly Makes magazine (Issue 10). And yes! Like you, I enjoy all needlework really! :-)

[@knackfulknitter]

@@11Frivole I have moved my craft books and magazines (downstairs to upstairs) and now am missing, at least, one box. I could cry. I will search the web for something comparable to your cuffs. They are so feminine and delicate looking. I will also make a cloth doily as you did with the machine embroidery...beautiful.

[@alexzandra75]

Maria H I found a copy of the magazine for sale on eBay for $8.95 plus shipping. It is for issue number 10 and 11. I would love to purchase but I have a pair of knitted lacy wrist warmers on the needles. I hope you have or purchase the magazine. the magazine. Sending best wishes to you.

[@knackfulknitter]

@@alexzandra75 oh! Thank you! I will go have a look and get it after my skype appointment in 1/2 hour. Thank you so much!

[@alexzandra75]

Maria H you are very welcome. Have a good Skype appointment.

[@bhavanakulkarni2569]

Beautiful pattern ❤

[@11Frivole]

Thank you! 😊

[@myrany8407]

What bobbins do you use? I got some aerlit ones but the thread is so hard to spool off them (they use a bobbin) that it is actually hard on my hands. You don't seem to be having that problem.

[@11Frivole]

I use Aero shuttles with their own bobbins or with Aerlit bobbins. I have to admit that I also had problems with Aerlit shuttles in that they seem to be too tight at the beginning but end up being too loose after a while. I find I do not have tension problems with Aero shuttles.

[@myrany8407]

@@11Frivole TY so much I will have to see if I can find some Aero shuttles.

[@eexner4242]

I enjoyed watching this video! I am wondering about the green stitches on the fabric. How is that done? Thank you so much for all you do!

[@11Frivole]

Hello, do you mean the embroidery on the fabric? Or the green stitches right on the edge where I attached my edging?

[@leaveittolefty]

so pretty! is it possible to tat this pattern with needle? (two color)

[@11Frivole]

Hi, I'm sure you can but I'm not a needle tatter so I'm afraid I cannot advise you on how to do it.

[@mahimanijhowne]

Thanks so much for this pattern and the video tutorial!! Loved the method of hiding the thread ends!!! My question is, does one need to alter the pattern for a straight line lace versus an oval shaped curved lace versus an absolute round lace?

[@11Frivole]

Hello, thank you for your comment, I'm glad you like the video. I have not modified the pattern for the oval that you see so it would work for a round too as there is some flexibility in the design... unless your circle was very small so the curve was much tighter and then yes, maybe then, you might need to modify a bit.

[@randalllaue4042]

Used to have pillowcases with tatting on them. Such a waste when they wore out, not sure who made them.

[@georginaroy3857]

Hi could you plz teach us how to fill the two shuttles without knot tks

[@11Frivole]

Hi Georgina, I think I answered your question in your previous comment.

[@lauracohen5637]

I’m still new to tatting and working on this edging. I love it so far, but I’ve noticed that mine starts to curve around (like for a round doily) when I want to make it straight for a handkerchief edge. Any thoughts on how to fix this going forward?

[@11Frivole]

Hi Laura, it could only need a bit of blocking to keep your edging straight or it could be that you need to snug some of your stitches on the side that curves outwards a bit tighter (depending which way your edging is curving). If you really have problems, you could always add a stitch or two (or remove one or two) on one side. It's a little difficult for me to say anymore without seeing how you tat.

[@samiahammad4570]

It is very beautiful thank you 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@11Frivole]

You are welcome 😊

[@Rosita706]

I can’t wait to make a trim for a baby onesie with this

[@11Frivole]

That would be very sweet. I'd love to see your onesie when it's done. :-)

[@cometahyakutake9375]

I have only discovered and subscribed today. Is there any place in your blog where you talk about the beautiful shuttles you have got (my favourites are the one with the metal hook). Where can I find yours, please? (and not the supergiant one I saw on your blog!). Thank you and beautiful work!

[@11Frivole]

Hello Cometa, thank you for your comment. The shuttles I use are modified and decorated Aeros which I make myself. I was selling them for many years in my Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/lacossette) but I'm currently taking a break. I very occasionally have some for sale but I'm afraid I couldn't tell you exactly when that would be.

[@cometahyakutake9375]

@@11Frivole yes, I could see they were the models I liked, and given your multi talents I imagined you decorated them ...I have taken up tatting again after more than 10 years. I can wait a bit longer. Hope your break is not too long! :D I also hope your shoulder pain eases off and wanted to thank you for the great classes. Your teaching is soothing and your technique spotless! Speak soon!

[@cometahyakutake9375]

Just a suggestion, I have not explored all your videos but was wondering whether you could explore (if you haven't already done so, in this case I apologise and will do my homeworks anyway) maybe different aspects of tatting, like the threads you like to use, the different qualities of each and shuttles and so on...just a thought...

[@randalllaue4042]

Please list publications!!

[@11Frivole]

Hi, which publications? I list under the video where the pattern can be found. Is that what you meant?

[@leaveittolefty]

update: i started it with needle! first time using two colors. so fun! the only thing is I am not sure when to RW or DNRW. will keep experimenting unless someone can help---

[@11Frivole]

Glad to hear you've worked it out! Which colours are you using ?

[@bahaalsamawi910]

Hello what size thread is used in this video?

[@11Frivole]

Hello, it's size 20.

[@poojamehndiratta4644]

Its pretty. From where do you buy tatting thread

[@11Frivole]

Hello, I buy my threads from different places but mostly online. I use Lizbeth threads a lot as they have so many colours but also others like DMC Babylo. I don't know where you are based so the best way would just be to search for tatting thread online and see what suppliers are nearest you.

[@poojamehndiratta4644]

Thanks . I am from Faridabad. India

[@pvkusha]

Loved it and ty for the patt, however I wish your camera could have been closer, as I have a problem with my eye

[@11Frivole]

Hello, it would be difficult for me to be closer than I am as I would hit the camera as I work! :-) I try to zoom in at editing for some specific parts but have you tried viewing the video "full screen"? (by clicking on the last icon on the bottom right hand-side of the screen). You can even enlarge further by zooming in on your screen too. I hope this helps!

[@pvkusha]

@@11Frivole ty for the response and s I tried zoom but the clarity was not good enough. Will try watching a couple of times ...to follow the beautiful pattern

[@katebux1329]

Hello, would you mind putting a link to your website? Many thanks

[@11Frivole]

Hi Kate, it's in the info box below the video! :-)

[@lequitahicks9076]

Very pretty pattern. Would you mind if I share in my tatting group on Facebook. It's called Beginner Tatting Chat Group.

[@11Frivole]

Hi Lequita, yes please share. It's a good pattern for beginners. :-)

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[@millybaas5382]

Its very beautiful thank you

[@11Frivole]

You're welcome! :-)

[@jaijaisundar]

👌👌👌👌😱😱😱😱🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you so much

[@11Frivole]

Most welcome! 😊

[@leaveittolefty]

Happy International Tatting Day! 4/1/2020

[@11Frivole]

And to you! I'd not realised it was today but I'm even happier to have published a new video to celebrate this lovely vintage edging today. :-)

[@leaveittolefty]

Frivole 😃👍🏼💕🎉🎉🎉

[@raphaelyehtut4384]

I am waiting for your new video, my teacher.

[@11Frivole]

Hello Raphaël, anything in particular you would like to see?

[@premai3629]

#You are genius!! What a neat work amazing!! Thank you thank you so.....o much

[@11Frivole]

You are so welcome!

[@bethraisbeck368]

So PRETTY Blessings

[@11Frivole]

Thank you Beth! :-)

[@sunitigardia4354]

Hi

[@11Frivole]

Hello!