Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Back To It

Can you see those tiny, little red beads? 

They are so small I have to use a .4 hook, and I am very fearful of those.

Some of you may remember a number of very unfortunate painful encounters ...


Very slow going, especially with the beads, however, the design is marvellous. 
This row is really brilliant. Jan Stawasz certainly knew his stuff! 

Knowing about reverse tatting has really made this pattern a lot easier than 
if I had been flipping back and forth - especially as it is now over a foot in diameter.


This one is for my daughter-in-law, who has always appreciated my tatting a lot. 

The surprise is that my daughter, who is very supportive, but not  - well you know -
hooked, so to speak, has requested one that she will then frame! 

I am delighted.

37 comments:

  1. You deserve a gold star again! This is worth framing and I like that you used smaller thread and tiny beads than Jan Strawasz it makes it all the more lacy!
    PS drop of blood comes out with cold salt water! :)

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    1. Madtatter, I really, really hope I do not have to come to rely on that remedy, but thank you for the great tip! I did not know that. : )

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  2. Beautiful, just absolutely stunning!
    StephanieW

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    1. Thank you, Stephanie... It certainly is a challenge with the soft thread. : ))

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  3. It looks so beautiful!!! :) Beads slow me down on projects too! :)

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  4. It's looking beautiful, well done, the beads just add a tiny bit of colour.
    Carry on the good work.
    Love to Gian
    Margaret

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    1. Thanks, Margaret. Hope you have a great time in Greece.
      xxoo Fox : )

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  5. It's looking fabulous! Yes, I must remember reverse tatting too, good idea. I tend to use it for thing like encapsulation, when actually it could be used much more generally.

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    1. Thank you, Jane. Yes, it is a very handy thing to know. I would be lost without reverse tatting for this pattern.

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  6. Just don't take it to a coffee shop.....your crochet hooks don't go well in that environment I like the tiny beads very much.

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    1. Too late, Maureen! I need the change of venue or I get bored! : ))

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  7. The red beads are a nice touch. This is going to be a beauty!

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    1. Thanks, umintsuru. I am tating as fast as I can! : )))

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    2. I was so inspired, I went and got some red Delica beads.

      Take your time tatting. Don't rush.

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  8. It' s stunning! The beads are perfect there!

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    1. Glad you like the beads, Michelle. They are such a pain to add on this very loooong row. : )

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  9. It's more and more beautiful. I like this colour for a big "classic" doily but I love that you added beads, that's original. They spring from the lace.

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    1. And I like this very poetic comment, Ninetta! Thank you. : )

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  10. Yes, I agree, this is one that should be framed as a work of art! Lovely, lovely!

    Hydrogen peroxide also works well with getting out blood stains (should the need arise! ;). I had a gorgeous cream colored knit sweater that I managed to get blood on (on the wrist cuffs) and a coworker told me her mom always said hydrogen peroxide would work. Since I had nothing to lose (the sweater was ruined if I couldn't get it out), I tried it as soon as I got home and it bubbled right up and out of the sweater! :) Paper cuts can be almost as dangerous as tiny hooks! ;)

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    1. Paper cuts are bad but I find they do not tend to bleed much...

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  11. I love the little red beads... My, you do have your work cut out for you!!! Will you do them both the same? or change it up on the second one.

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    1. Hi, Marla! My daughter had picked out a Stawsz pattern, smaller than this one. : )

      I will finish this first.

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  12. your work is so awesomely classic in nature. Absolute works of art. They do indeed warrant framing. and show casing in a gallery. Your work is truly wonderful.

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    1. Ladytats, I am blushing reading your words of praise! Thank you. Those comments mean so much to me. XXOO Fox : )

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  13. I am impressed at the progress you are making! The little beads look very nice - you certainly have a knack for adding accent beads. (As an aside, I hope this comment does not get eaten. The last one I made seems to have disappeared!)

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    1. Thank you, Mica! I fretted about the beads and then decided to go for it. : ))

      Not eaten!

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  14. So glad you added a close-up of the latest rounds - the design and your tatting, are Both exquisite -- true masterpieces !
    Please take a look at this image to get a glimpse of why these last rounds reminded me of Persian & Mughal architecture : http://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A_close_up_view_of_the_Taj_Mahal's_dome_and_the_platform_supporting_it..jpg

    I'm so hooked to reverse stitch now, and also working all from the front side, without even reversing work, that I did this for the Tiny Hearts and poppy as well! It is very exciting.

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  15. No wonder your daughter wants one, too-- it's gorgeous!

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  16. So many well-deserved nice comments on this post already! I really like it with the wide band that's coming together with that row. You can't see the beads on the big photo but they look very pretty on the close-up. Great work.

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    1. Hi Frivole,

      I really like this row - it really pulls the design together brilliantly, though it is a long tat, to get to the next row.

      The comments have really fuelled my progress. It's like having cheering teammates urging me on! : )

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  17. The doily is wonderful, the tiny beads a delightful surprise when you see them. This is one of those pieces I just like to look at over and over and enjoy the overall effect. You've done a great job on it.

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    1. Thanks, Tattrldy. I am still amazed I am tatting this wonderful pattern. Never would I have believed I would tackle this a few short years ago! Ah, tatting! Love it. ; ))

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