Sunday, November 6, 2011

Celebrating Cintamani

... which I only had to tat once, but I have to admit to cutting out a whole section, breaking the thread while trying to untat a ring...I could go on, but hey!  This is the very first attempt at this motif. To me, this is truly miraculous!  Maybe after almost three years of tatting I am finally getting the hang of it.  No one ever said I was a quick study, but rather one of a seriously, plodding, Taurean nature, I fear.

But, I digress... TA-DA:

#8 -100 Motif Challenge

Of course this is one of Jon's snowflakes from the Gem book... tatted in Lizbeth #40 and Milford #50.  I like the difference in the textures of the thread: the Milford is thicker and coarser than the Lizbeth.

The three, small, green beads on the ring are from CrazyMom and are #15 - really, really small.  I have to be careful where I use them.

The other green and turquoise beads are Delicas and are from Tatting Fool.   The thread is from Typstatting.  I love it that the motif is so international in content!
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14 comments:

  1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeSunday, November 6, 2011 at 10:08:00 AM EST

    Very pretty! I especially like the touch of red in the middle!

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  2. IsDiharaSunday, November 6, 2011 at 10:47:00 AM EST

    This motif puts me in the mood for holly and ivy, mistletoe and pine, carols and cocoa (so long as the snow shovel needs not come out of storage).

    You've done a marvelous job with Cintamani! Sometimes cutting out a section is precisely what needs to be done. It frees the motif of clutter and recharges your tatting batteries to focus on the spectacular lace ahead. Well done.

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  3. SuztatsSunday, November 6, 2011 at 11:14:00 AM EST

    Wow! Very Christmasy in color with the red beads. Nice!

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  4. MirandaSunday, November 6, 2011 at 11:33:00 AM EST

    I like the addition of beads, especially the red ones. It looks very Christmassy.

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  5. JohnSunday, November 6, 2011 at 12:12:00 PM EST

    Wow!! I love the contrasting colors. Very nice!
    j

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  6. LadytatsSunday, November 6, 2011 at 12:26:00 PM EST

    very nice, congrats on getting it the first time. it does look Christmassy. you have a great eye for color and texture.

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  7. CreateologySunday, November 6, 2011 at 1:18:00 PM EST

    This is lovely and you are truly amazing with sticking with this heirloom craft. Serene Sunday...

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  8. ** jess! **Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 8:15:00 PM EST

    I LOVE it. It also reminds me of Christmas! and I love Christmas (my b-day is three days prior to Christmas... it may add to the excitement some)

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  9. UmintsuruMonday, November 7, 2011 at 1:20:00 AM EST

    It is very pretty. Lovely contrast and the colours are nicely chosen. Fox, you've done it again. Did Gian approve?

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  10. Margarets designer cardsMonday, November 7, 2011 at 7:48:00 AM EST

    I love it, and the colours are very christmasy, truly an international piece of tatting.

    Lovely thought from Gian but I dont think the UK customs would have been very pleased with his present. please give him a cuddle and thank him for his nice thoughts.

    Margaret

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  11. AnonymousTuesday, November 8, 2011 at 10:07:00 AM EST

    Wonderful!! love the colorway and added beads!

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  12. God's KidTuesday, November 8, 2011 at 10:30:00 AM EST

    Stunning! :)

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  13. magic shuttleTuesday, November 8, 2011 at 10:55:00 PM EST

    Wow this is gorgeous...very classy ...colors have given it a whole new dimension

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  14. Bree at "Bree's Way"Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 4:00:00 PM EST

    this turned out really beautiful, it reminds me of a vintage christmas look, very very pretty :)

    Bri.

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