Hearts, Flowers and an A Big Thank You to Sharon

 Go have a look at the pretty tatting on Kathy's blog,  Look for the February 14th post in the middle of the page.  I have been looking forward to tatting this, and it is a free Lyn Morton pattern, also linked to Kathy's site.

The pattern is supposed to look like this (half done):

But, when I started tatting it, I did not like certain aspects of the design

and so have changed it to :

The difference:

Thread is Bre-Aly Threads #30 by Snappish

 Then I realized why I like the pattern and where I had first seen it.   

Suneeti gave me this months ago:

Her tatting is immaculate, and if it is the same design, she has changed it also.  So, I looked at what she has done and fiddled with Lyn's pattern. 

This is a new step for me - venturing into the realm of design.  I am beginning to get inklings about what try pleases me and what I actually dislike about certain facets of shapes and designs.  These things I have recognized for a while now, but I am only now comfortable following my hunches and am slowly
becoming okay with my skill set to experiment  - a very little bit.  Whoo hoo for Fox!

Interesting that this motif is #25 of  (I think it is my fourth) Motif Challenge!

Sign me up again Sharon!  The Challenge is a constant catalyst for me and so many others.  Thank you, Sharon for all the dedicated work you do to keep us all tatting and participating!

Anon,