LWML Logo

The Zone meeting for my local LWML group is coming up at the end of April and I am wanting to wear a tatted version of the LWML logo. I am revisiting the one I made back in June of 2019, which I posted about on my wandasknottythoughts Facebook page but never here.

Tatted LWML logo

This logo was adopted by the LWML (Lutheran Women in Mission) in 2017. While coming back on the bus from the 2019 convention in Mobile, Alabama I came up with how to tat it but haven’t done it since. I wanted to do this again for the meeting but I forgot how I did the point of the heart.

When I posted the first version of this on Facebook back in June of 2019 Ninetta Caruso of Chiacchierino facilissimo suggested I check out her post on different ways to turn corners. Great post on how to do a suspended chain, or SSSCh (June 7, 2019). I went back to her post this week to remind myself how to do this.

Practice of suspended chain

When using size 10 thread I had no problem with the SSSCh technique. I made quite a few corners and most came out very well. So I went on to make the heart of the logo in size 20 thread and ran into problems. Whether it is the difference in thread size or that I was actually making something I’m not sure, but I had a lot of trouble getting it to come out looking nice. I threw all those examples away and tried again.

What size should they be?

I think I’ve finally gotten the hang of the SSSCh for the hearts, now I need to determine how big should each element be. I’m still working on that. I haven’t decided how to wear this either, on what backing should it be? I’ll figure it out, I still have a couple of weeks.

“The symbol was created with this in mind; one that represents the
members of both the LWML and the church. A heart to represent
the love and giving nature of the members; a drop to symbolize the
blood of Christ and a tear of compassion, and a cross above all
else to proudly show purpose behind the efforts of the LWML.” LWML.org

Tatting in public

On April 1 I was able to tat in public. It isn’t always easy to get out this year to do so, but much easier than last year. I would have like to be in a slightly better spot, but being out was better than not going at all.

Tatting in public on ITD 2021

I invited my sister to go with me to a local coffee shop called Norm’s. The place was pretty busy so my choice of sitting was limited. Though no-one stopped to talk, my sister and I enjoyed a lovely visit.

My sister’s birthday was several weeks ago. She found out she had been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID 19 the day before, so instead of taking her out to celebrate then, she was quarantined. The good news is she didn’t didn’t get it! So we celebrated it on International Tatting Day.

After visiting at Norm’s for a while I took her to lunch. With the last year the way it’s been, we haven’t had the opportunity to get together much. The time flew by, making the morning seem very short.

For her birthday I gave her a bracelet I made of Liz Metallic # 319 Turquoise Blue.

Bracelet in Turquoise Blue Liz Metallic

I like this thread but it does tat a bit different than cotton thread. I notice this a lot on the chains, especially when they are long chains. It still came out well, and she was excited to get it. This is one of her favorite colors. It is a simple pattern but the metallic thread gives it a fancy look.

We had a wonderful time and I got to tat in public. Not a bad way to spend International Tatting Day. And there was chocolate.

‘Frequent conversations will fill your heart with joy.’ From a fortune cookie

International Tatting Day 2021

I have plans to tat in public, enjoy a refreshing drink, and eat chocolate!

What are your plans?