Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Konior Kaleidoscope


How lucky I am - must be the double yolks - to have received a sample of rainbow HDT from Jess to play with over the holidays.  

I looked for suitable patterns and came up with a couple from a Mary Konior book. 

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These little motifs are just that - LITTLE! The second one is about an inch across, maybe a bit more and the first a wee bit larger.

There was just enough of some old Majestic #80 green left to use for the second shuttle...  Cute, huh? 

Then, a brief excursion into rolled stitches, which I have not practiced in ages. This is a great pattern to play with.

The stitch became easier after about four repeats... You can tell I have relaxed over the holidays - look at all those bare threads!  YIKES!



Thanks, Jess.  I love the feel of the dyed thread - so substantial, even though I think this was #80.
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9 comments:

  1. Margarets designer cardsWednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:34:00 AM EST

    Hi Fox,

    They are both beautiful, love the thread.
    Love to Gian
    Margaret

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  2. LadytatsWednesday, December 28, 2011 at 2:46:00 PM EST

    very pretty colors.
    and pretty tatting too

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  3. SuztatsWednesday, December 28, 2011 at 3:20:00 PM EST

    I love Mary K's patterns! Yours look very nice in that thread.

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  4. AnonymousThursday, December 29, 2011 at 7:58:00 AM EST

    That's really pretty!

    I can't do rolled stitches...

    You're a better woman than I to brave the stitch!

    lol

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  5. CindyThursday, December 29, 2011 at 8:33:00 AM EST

    Beautiful thread - so bright and cheery! I love the feel of dyed thread too.

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  6. God's KidThursday, December 29, 2011 at 11:32:00 AM EST

    That rainbow is so beautiful and you motifs are great!! :)

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  7. ** jess! **Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 7:53:00 PM EST

    Oh it tats up beautifully! When I first saw the picture, I said, wow, that's pretty thread lol. It may very well be size 80, since it was vintage thread, I don't think it had a size on it. :o)

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  8. AnonymousFriday, December 30, 2011 at 9:30:00 AM EST

    So pretty! Love the pairing of the rainbow thread with the dark green one in the first motif.

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  9. Shannon McElfreshThursday, January 19, 2012 at 8:52:00 PM EST

    Lovely!!!

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