I was reading the words over and over to mean "split ring." WRONG WRONG WRONG! Oh boy.
Umintsuru told me that the 's/r' in this case, because it was a translation from the German, was to read 'mock ring' not 'split ring.' (You can imagine what my tatting looked like!)
Thank you thank you, thank you, umintsuru!
While waiting for a reply, I tatted this
pattern from the same book:
#19 Motif Challenge
Isn't it pretty, tatted with #40 Lizbeth: Sea Island Citrus
and plain yellow Mercer #40.
AHA! Too late I spy that mistake! * sigh* Always.
and plain yellow Mercer #40.
AHA! Too late I spy that mistake! * sigh* Always.
The pattern is in this book, discovered when reading Umintsuru's blog, a book that very nearly went out the window last night. Glad I was patient for the speedy response!
You had me at Titanic, Fox! Can you believe I just bought Spitzen-Kreatonin after seeing the impeccible edging that UminTsuru tatted from it?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try the patterns...but I MUST focus on packing and readying myself for Tat Days.
Are you attending Fringe Tatting Weekend in Ontario? If so, please share a full report with us! They have some very exciting project classes planned!
P.S. I just love how the pretty motif in your latest header brings out the blue in Gian's gorgeous eyes. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI now know why Tsuru woke me up this morning. She must have heard your distress call.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that your tatting matches Gian's eyes, no wonder he loves it so much.
Such pretty colors! I have enough trouble trying to tat in English, let alone in another language. lol Good on you, Fox!
ReplyDeleteI want the details on Fringe too.
ReplyDeleteSophie liebt Gian. Ah, liebchen.
Very nice motif in awesome color combination!!! :)
ReplyDeleteMake sure to leave yourself a note in that book to remind you for future references. ;)
Great idea G-K!
ReplyDeleteCM, Gian ♡ Sophie!
umintsuru, That Tsuru has psych-cat ability!
Is'Dihara, Aren't they the BEST blue ever? And, I don't know yet!
Suz, Too bad I am not more proficient in English!
I love both the motif and the colours! Beautiful. Rushed over to Amazon and bought the last copy of Spitzen-Kreationen. Should stop reading blogs... makes me spend money... :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat shade of Lizbeth is it please, I really like it.
...what color is that Lizbeth's? It is pretty and so is your motif!
ReplyDeleteI had to go and look at the pics at Handy Hands, but found it: SEA ISLAND CITRUS - pretty isn't it!
ReplyDeleteYou know, earlier I tried to post a comment, but I don't think it went through :-(
ReplyDeleteAnywho - I so love the new header pic!!
But what I wanted to say about your tatting is that I think it looks great... it seems that artists only recognize their own mistakes (I never see yours unless you blatantly point them out; and yet I ALWAYS see mine!) Thus said: I think the motif is beautiful and done in a scrumptious colorway.
I also must note *with deep appreciation* just how wonderful tatters are... near or far... we always have someone to lean upon and call upon for help...
Looks like your ship didn't sink afterall?
Ooh! I LOVE the color! I think it's going to go on my wish list right away. Who am I kidding? It's going on my purchase list!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Umintsuru was available to answer your distress call. I don't think I've made it to midnight in years!
What mistake?
Shhhh! Don't tell us you made a mistake and we'll never see it!...and I still don't see it. It looks perfect as always.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I tried tatting a pattern that was in Italian once....did not work :)
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely. And the book looks great, where did you get your copy?
ReplyDeletetattedtreasures, I began the search through Amazon and followed the links... I forget exactly where it ended up.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and motif, this book will have to go on my want list for now.
ReplyDeleteGina loves your tatting I see
Margaret
Have now got my 'cookies' sorted so I can leave a comment - eventually!
ReplyDeleteI think this is so pretty especially in the colour combination you've chosen!