Monday, April 16, 2012

Occhi On...

#2/100                                                      Thread: Lizbeth #40

 Another from this book:


I had a lot of thread on the bobbins, 
but had to reverse the colours because
of the amounts, so I did this:



Have been studying the other peacock pattern and am baffled by 
the twisted threads at the start, after the head is tatted.  
Anybody know what I am taking about?

I notice I seem to have a liking for blue these days.  
The patterns I am drawn to have changed
a bit as well...

This is here only because I liked the photo!

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16 comments:

  1. Jane McLellanMonday, April 16, 2012 at 12:09:00 PM EDT

    Interesting how reversing the colours changes the impact so much.

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  2. Crazy Mom!Monday, April 16, 2012 at 12:34:00 PM EDT

    Are the threads on the peacock twisted picots? I can tell you about them...

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    1. FoxWednesday, April 18, 2012 at 9:35:00 AM EDT

      Thanks, CM.

      It is not the twisting that is the problem with the patter, it is the order of the instructions. Because they are in German, I am confused on one progression... Soon, I will sit down with a pencil and seriously figure it out!
      Fox : )

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  3. God's KidMonday, April 16, 2012 at 12:41:00 PM EDT

    Great motifs!! :)

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  4. SuztatsMonday, April 16, 2012 at 1:52:00 PM EDT

    Lovely tats, Fox! I like the patterns you've chosen. On my screen, it looks grey and black which is quite smart.

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  5. Margarets designer cardsMonday, April 16, 2012 at 2:48:00 PM EDT

    Hi Fox,

    Lovely motifs, and you have done two beautiful pieces of tatting.
    I dont have the book but I do like the peacock.

    Love to Gian

    Margaret

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  6. tattrldyMonday, April 16, 2012 at 3:37:00 PM EDT

    The motif looks good in both color combinations but I think I like the one with the dark thread on the inside (at least it's my favorite today..).
    That last picture does look pretty cool. As I scrolled down to it the thought came to me of how that top piece could be the canopy of a tree. Use some brown for a trunk - it would look really cool.

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  7. Tatfully YoursMonday, April 16, 2012 at 4:34:00 PM EDT

    I really like how you switched the colours and put them together!! Very crafty!!
    Kelly

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  8. RedMonday, April 16, 2012 at 5:20:00 PM EDT

    Love the color choice!

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  9. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMonday, April 16, 2012 at 6:12:00 PM EDT

    I've been looking at the peacock pattern over and over again. When school gets out in June, I'm going to concentration on that beautiful bird. I think I'll use a solid color to begin with, and then try to make a stunning bird. I'm hoping to find someone to translate some of the German for me. If I get any clarification, I'll be sure to share the info!

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  10. MarthaMonday, April 16, 2012 at 9:04:00 PM EDT

    The motifs look so interesting switching the colors like that.

    Ginny W is working on the peacock and thinks the diagram doesn't exactly match the photo, so be careful. I looked at her copy of the book and tried not to drool on the pages. I can't wait to order my own copy.

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  11. ValerieTuesday, April 17, 2012 at 12:53:00 AM EDT

    Ooh, the motif's very cool. ;p Nice way to use the threads.

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  12. GunhildTuesday, April 17, 2012 at 9:54:00 AM EDT

    Very nice blue tatting, Fox!

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  13. AnonymousTuesday, April 17, 2012 at 4:48:00 PM EDT

    Wow, for a minute I thought that was the Mary Konior patchwork pattern! Very similar. Looks great in the colour swaps.

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  14. ancolieFriday, April 20, 2012 at 4:12:00 AM EDT

    i've bought this book too now ... You convinced me and tempted to make as you ;-)

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    1. FoxFriday, April 20, 2012 at 9:17:00 AM EDT

      I should be receiving commission! Enjoy the book!
      Fox : )

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