Lady Grey's Tea Bag
Karey Solomon
Both
Level 2
This chain-only project hides a secret in its unusual construction. From the outside you can see its alternating floating, beaded petals but they're anchored to an inside layer that makes the bag sturdier and more substantial - not to mention useful! You're tatting the lining at the same time you're tatting the beaded outside. This bag can hold a coin handkerchief, small coin purse and a few extra teabags.
Materials Needed / Preparation: You will need size 5 thread (preferred) threaded with 150 size 6 (E) beads; if you use size 10 thread (the only other choice) please thread on the same number of size 8 beads. You’ll want to use a large capacity shuttle. (A sew-mate shuttle or similar). Fill the shuttle, adding 12 beads to the shuttle wind when it’s almost filled.