"But, really, why does anyone create? You feel a... a restlessness inside, a need to make something new, something no one has ever seen before. You want to add to the beauty and the richness of the world with a gift, an offering that is uniquely yours. It's an act of selfishness and generosity, all rolled into one."

-- Bruce Coville, The Last Hunt

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Cardinal Pattern

Remember this little guy?


I first blogged about him here. In response to a query on the Here-Be-Tatters list, I have written out the pattern. It's just a rough draft with no diagrams, but if anyone would like it, just e-mail me.

EDIT, 3 years later: I now have links to all of my tatting patterns, including this one, available here. Scroll down and you'll find it.
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15 comments:

  1. KarrieannFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    .. I saw a pait today! So pretty against the bleak sky colors.

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  2. IsDiharaFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Cardinals are always such happy looking birds and yours is exceptional! Thank you for sharing the pattern. May I please have a copy?

    IsDihara
    [isdihara (at) verizon (dot) net]

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  3. Kathy NiklewiczFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Hope you receive my e-mail. I'd LOVE to have your cute pattern for Mr. Cardinal!

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  4. MirandaFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Kathy, I didn't get your e-mail, and couldn't find your addy on your profile. Could you please try again? luthien1@comcast.net

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  5. Margarets designer cardsFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Lovely bird, I am going to e-mail you. I love the colour you have use.
    Margaret

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  6. Kathy NiklewiczFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I was out shopping, and came home to find Mr. Cardinal waiting for me! Thanks so much for sharing this very clever pattern. Ill be tatting him soon, as I have the colors I need! I remember being so impressed with the way you presented him on the Christmas ornament.

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  7. MarjFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I would also love a copy of the Cardinal pattern. I tate Christmas orniments every year and think this would be great to give to family and friends. Thanks Marj

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  8. MirandaFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Marj, e-mail me at luthien1@comcast.net and I'll send it to you.

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  9. Eliz Davis aka TatknotFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Hi, Miranda. I've dropped you an email. Mom started a Christmas tree 2 years ago decorated with nothing but bird ornaments and Cardinals are her favorite bird. He'll look great there.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Just saw ur blog. Luv birds and have just started tatting would luv copy of ur cardinal to give it a try. Thx so much. drburd@gmail.com

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  11. DragonotheMay 16, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I would like to have your pattern, I got it once before and made it. I was happy as I have 2 pairs of cardinals that live in the tree right behind my house. I have been asked to make one for a friend and I can't find the pattern.

    Thank you

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    1. MirandaMay 16, 2012 at 4:34 PM

      Dragonothe, please give me your e-mail address, or e-mail me at luthien1@comcast.net, and I'll send it to you.

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  12. UnknownOctober 31, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Could I have the cardinal pattern?
    Thanks,
    Amber Sebring

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  13. UnknownOctober 31, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Could I have the cardinal pattern?

    Thanks,
    Amber Sebring

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    1. MirandaOctober 31, 2014 at 4:48 PM

      Yes, just click on the link at the top of the page that says, "My Tatting Patterns". Scroll down to the free patterns section, the cardinal is there. Or, you can give me your e-mail address and I'll send it to you.

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