Thursday, March 10, 2011

A Done Deal

 #8 Motif Challenge

It was really difficult to photograph this well.  I cannot get the beads to sparkle, but they do!

Also, it was hard to iron; I cannot believe how delicate this cotton is.
It is much prettier in real life and I am surprised that it looks so flat on the monitor.


Now what am I going to do!  Oh no!
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27 comments:

  1. Jane EborallThursday, March 10, 2011 at 2:15:00 PM EST

    That's SO pretty. Well done. May I suggest another hanky edging?!?!?!?

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  2. OrsiThursday, March 10, 2011 at 2:25:00 PM EST

    Fabulous!
    And hurray!!!!

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  3. TattingridThursday, March 10, 2011 at 2:32:00 PM EST

    You did it! It looks great! And don't tell me you do not have new ideas/inspiration: guess there are a million projects waiting... show us....

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  4. Tatfully YoursThursday, March 10, 2011 at 2:39:00 PM EST

    Soooo pretty!! Excellent job!!

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  5. Nautical KnitterThursday, March 10, 2011 at 2:42:00 PM EST

    Oh, you don't know it, but I was cheering you on the whole way! Congrats on finishing it! It looks beautiful!!

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  6. victats@gmail.comThursday, March 10, 2011 at 2:59:00 PM EST

    I'm just not sure what you'll do with all your free time! Maybe work on some shamrocks?

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  7. CarlaThursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:00:00 PM EST

    Very pretty! Nice job.

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  8. GinaThursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:13:00 PM EST

    Beautiful! I'm sure you'll find something colorful to move onto!

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  9. Tattin' KatThursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:17:00 PM EST

    Love it!! Hope your sister does as well. Can't wait to see what you do next.

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  10. crafty dianeThursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:24:00 PM EST

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  11. CreateologyThursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:50:00 PM EST

    Your tatted edging is perfection. This turned out so fragile and lovely. Just like an heirloom piece.

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  12. DecoromanaThursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:50:00 PM EST

    so classic and beautiful!!

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  13. God's KidThursday, March 10, 2011 at 4:35:00 PM EST

    So very elegant! I love it! You did great!!! :)
    I have no problem with what to tat next, it's the finishing the project I am on to get to the next that is my problem. :D

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  14. AnonymousThursday, March 10, 2011 at 4:37:00 PM EST

    Oh,it is gorgeous!!

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  15. UnknownThursday, March 10, 2011 at 5:08:00 PM EST

    Fox, sencillamente ¡¡¡ HERMOSA !!!.
    Una verdadera joya esta puntilla. Felicidades y no te preocupes por que piensas que no luce en la foto, sabemos que es mas bella en vivo.

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  16. FoxThursday, March 10, 2011 at 5:42:00 PM EST

    Well! Thank you all for your wonderful comments, but more than that, thank you so much for the encouragement throughout the process of tatting this endless edging.

    All the encouragement got me through it faster than I thought I would.
    ♥ Fox : )

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  17. MaureenThursday, March 10, 2011 at 6:28:00 PM EST

    You have been beavering away all night while I was asleep! It's beautiful, worth the effort.
    Now you must immediately begin another, and carry it everywhere with you.
    Lacy handkerchiefs make wonderful heirlooms, it's one of the things that swayed me into doing less knitting for the family; wool gets moth-eaten or out of date. I want to leave shoeboxes of lace to mark my time in the world.
    (maybe they'll appreciate it then.... :) )

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  18. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeThursday, March 10, 2011 at 6:54:00 PM EST

    Very pretty! Why not start another edging? ; )

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  19. CindyThursday, March 10, 2011 at 8:27:00 PM EST

    It turned out beautifully! I'm sure you'll be onto something else very soon :)

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  20. sewmuchfun4Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 9:42:00 PM EST

    It's BEAUTIFUL, Fox! The edging really turned that handkerchief into something beyond special! You did a terrific job sewing the edging on - I don't see ANY of the stitching.

    Let's see, you posted this at 2:00 this afternoon... I'm betting you have already solved the problem of what to do next. I'm with Gina - I imagine whatever you have going it is FULL of color!

    :) Ann

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  21. Kathy NiklewiczThursday, March 10, 2011 at 9:45:00 PM EST

    Beautiful, beautiful! I LOVE this edging, and the photo at top left shows it off the best! The corners are perfectly placed. You COULD just sit back and relax for a week or so! But I don't think that's in your nature!

    I'm working on your excellent "Maeve" pattern, and find it amazing how you developed it. It's the first time I've ever done a cloverleaf with split rings! Very cool!

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  22. UmintsuruThursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:01:00 PM EST

    Wonderful. You should feel great. I am sure you will find something. Did you try photographing it on a dark background?

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  23. Margarets designer cardsFriday, March 11, 2011 at 5:18:00 AM EST

    Beauitful edging, you have done a lovely job and I am sure your sister will treasure the hanky for the rest of her life.
    Well done
    Margaret

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  24. AnonymousFriday, March 11, 2011 at 8:30:00 AM EST

    Hey you did it! Congratulations, heirloom is the right noun - adjectives get harder to pick - amazing, precious, superb come to my mind :-D


    I hear you on the photography thing - I have been trying to photograph some white on white tatting too and just don't have anything worth showing...

    I'm with Kathy and sewmuchfun, I'm sure you have started something really bright already!

    Thanks for the inspiration, and congratulations again!

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  25. FoxFriday, March 11, 2011 at 8:52:00 AM EST

    umintsuru, Yes, indeed I did!

    It only looked dirty against the darker backgrounds. I suppose this one is just plain camera-shy!

    ♥Fox : )

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  26. CharletteFriday, March 11, 2011 at 12:16:00 PM EST

    Félicitations! ! Joli travail de finesse ! !
    C'est magnifique! !

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  27. MirandaSaturday, March 12, 2011 at 1:57:00 PM EST

    Woo-hoo!!! You did it!!!

    My verification word is "restime". Rest time may be what you deserve now! Although I know you've got a million ideas cooking in that brain of yours.

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