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Donna Kelly

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Expertise

I can answer question on tatting and smocking.

Experience in the area

I have 25 year experience in tatting, and 7 years in smocking.

Organizations

I belong to Ocoee Women's Group in Ocoee, Fl, and Orlando Weavers in Orlando, Fl.

Publications

My article on tatting is on line at www.Victoriana.com April -07 issue, page 25.

Education/Credentials

I have a degree in Elementary Education and Music in Illinois.

Awards and Honors

My tatted baby booties won a blue ribbon. My smocked dresses have one four blue ribbons.

Past/Present Clients

I live in Winter Garden, Florida. A lady from Fort Meyers drove four hours to my house for a tatting lesson. I give demo at the Winter Garden, Fl. library.

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  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 24.7
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 3.5
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 30
  • Volunteer Since 2009-05-22
  • Prestige Points 40

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Recent Answers from Donna Kelly

2011-11-27 New to crocheting:

In crochet, the width of the hook should be near the width of the yarn. Spinning is caused by-  two stitches to one chain, tension is too tight. Before making the items, practice single crochet on 15 stitches

2011-11-27 Pillowcase edging - tatting?:

If the holes are made in the pillowcase, it was done with a hole puncher. The hole puncher looks like a large needle with a wooden handle. The silver needle is forced into the material.  To tell if the

2011-07-27 Tried pattern 7times and still don't understand wording:

Dear Kathy, When a pattern is too confusing, go to another pattern.  I am going to give you an  easy ripple pattern for a baby afghan.  Use the colors of the rainbow. Join a new color on a side  of the

2011-01-18 how to crochet on right side only:

When you change a pattern, it get difficult.  I suggest you make the dragon separately and then  crochet around it catching the outline of the dragon as you crochet. To crochet on one side, go from right

2011-01-18 how to crochet on right side only:

Hi,    Any square or rectangle filet crochet always turns the work.  Only crochet in a circle  will let you stay on one side.  The picture of a dragon  will show up in filet crochet when the work turns

 

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