Monday, January 16, 2012

Tweaking The Tension

#52-100 Motif Challenge

Love this pattern by Julie Patterson! Isn't it pretty?
Love the HDT (about #80) from Jess.
This was a good break before finishing the third dragon - correctly!


Now the three are ready to hit The Big Apple later this week. 


Got a bit carried away with the glue; these dragons are stiff as a board.

I think I am done with the stiffening, which I shall only apply if it is absolutely necessary, as I don't like the way the tatting feels with glue added.  

The solution to the need for stiffer pieces, for me, lies in attention to tension. I notice I am ever so slowly tightening the work with more consistent stitching. Bit by little bit.

My first tatted pieces, which I have kept to see tension progress, are really floppy.  After three years, there is definitely a discernible difference.  Quick, I am not!
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12 comments:

  1. Jane EborallMonday, January 16, 2012 at 10:50:00 AM EST

    Oh, I miss Jules and her wonderful designs. I hope she comes back to tat land soon. LOVE the colours you've used in EVERYTHING. The dragons zing, zing, zing.

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  2. Tatfully YoursMonday, January 16, 2012 at 12:35:00 PM EST

    The dragons look great!!!! Hope you have a good trip to NY!
    Kelly

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  3. MirandaMonday, January 16, 2012 at 2:24:00 PM EST

    Two patterns that have given you headaches in the past, and now you've conquered them both! I love the colors you used on the star.

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  4. LadytatsMonday, January 16, 2012 at 4:07:00 PM EST

    the kidlets will love their dragons. have a fun time on your trip.

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  5. FrivoleMonday, January 16, 2012 at 5:02:00 PM EST

    Ooh! I love the colours of that last blue-green one (I know it's the same colours as in the other, but I like the arrangement), just my cup of tea! I hope they'll be properly appreciated in their new home.

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  6. FoxMonday, January 16, 2012 at 5:23:00 PM EST

    Ohh - loverly comments! Thank you! : )
    Fox

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  7. SuztatsMonday, January 16, 2012 at 8:31:00 PM EST

    Wonderful dragons, Fox!

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  8. Julie RomeroMonday, January 16, 2012 at 9:25:00 PM EST

    Nicely done...they will be loved!

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  9. H J HessMonday, January 16, 2012 at 11:51:00 PM EST

    Your piece in Jess's HDT looks very pretty. Have a good time in NYC with your littlies. Hope the weather is favorable.
    Be safe,
    Hegla
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  10. rainbows and raindrops Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 4:55:00 AM EST

    Lovely =) just in time for the Lunar New Year to welcome the year of the dragon =)

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  11. CarlaTuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6:03:00 AM EST

    Wonderful tatting. These patterns are beautiful and in such pretty colours.

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  12. God's KidTuesday, January 17, 2012 at 8:42:00 AM EST

    Your motif is so very sweet! And the dragons are outstanding! :)

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