Here are some of the beautiful old lace borders I "inherited" from my godmother (see previous post), all made with one shuttle. Tässä on osa yhdellä sukkulalla tehdyistä vanhoista käpypitseistä, jotka sain kummitädiltäni lahjaksi (katso edellinen postaus). Rakenteeltaan ne ovat hyvin yksinkertaisia, mutta aivan hurmaavia! Alimmainen on ohuinta pitsiä, josta näkyy kuvassa kaksi kerrosta. Se… Continue reading Old tatted lace remade, vanhoja käpypitsejä
As a result of my tatting experimentations my godmother remembered having some old things that might interest me. I was thrilled to receive some lovely old memorabilia. Among them was this german book, which belonged to her husband's grandmother. The book doesn't have a date of any kind but it must be from some hundred years back.… Continue reading Old tatted treasures, vanhoja käpypitsiaarteita
A heart shape I found on Le Blog de Frivole. It's a free pattern designed by Susan Fuller. This one is slightly modified to get a more elongated shape. But still not quite symmetrical 
It will do to decorate a wedding gift or something. Happy Valentine's! A pretty little border from Pinterest (doesn't say… Continue reading Tatted Valentine’s heart, käpypitsisydän ystävänpäiväksi
Runeberg is the national poet of Finland whose birthday, the 5th February has been celebrated nationwide since the 1850´s. We fly the flags in his honour and for finnish bakers it´s a really prosperous day too: they sell thousands and thousands of these Runeberg´s cakes at this time of the year! This scrumptious treat flavoured… Continue reading Herkullinen Runebergin torttu, Runeberg cake
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