I am always amazed at how very different a pattern appears, depending upon whether it is tatted in white, ecru, black or in colour.
This is a lovely book. I have had it for a while and I seem to forget about it, but then I find it again, delighting in the patterns tatted from it's pages.
I notice you have also added an extra repeat. I don't know whether or not it was intentional, but I think it looks nice. It also shows how the orientation of the motif makes a difference too.
ReplyDeleteI do love the way you've combined colors in this motif. I would never have guessed you were just emptying bobbins. It looks great!
I was surprised to read about an added repeat. You are vary observant.
ReplyDeleteThe pattern in the book has 6 repeats and the one on the cover has 5. There are instructions for both. Whew!
Thanks for the comments!
Fox ; )
That is gorgeous!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! I haven't tatted that motif in a long time, and I know I didn't use such pretty colors. Maybe I'll do a little light reading tonight... Lyn Morton, here I come!
ReplyDeleteDiane, you could tat this one Stumpy-style, using all those delicious thread you have! it is a very repetitive, simple pattern. Happy reading!
DeleteFox : )
That is lovely. I really like the color combination, and I agree that patterns look very different in different colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the way that you're so daring with colours!
ReplyDeletevery pretty Fox, your color choices just sing in this motif. how serendipitous that these were the threads already wound on your shuttles.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! Almost smell the watermelon :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI think in this case, the motif really benefits from colour - I much prefer it to the white. And I love your choice of colours, unusual, but it really works!
ReplyDeleteFox, this is delightful! I do like the colours you've used, and I wouldn't have thought it was just emptying shuttles: it looks well planned.
ReplyDeleteCavorting indeed! with excellent results.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzanne!
DeleteI am SO curious - when are you going to let us in on what you are up to? : )) I have a feeling you have been tatting...?
Fox
When, and if, I manage to get my life back, there will be a six-month summary in thumbnails on the blog. None of it is particularly adventurous or challenging; a good portion of it is basic Mary Konior. The kind of tatting one does to relax in stressful times. The current 'Marguerite' edging, being done in size 80, may well take another month at the speed at which I seem to not be progressing...
DeleteVery nice! I have that book too, I certainly will try tis pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove the colored version! I do love color...
ReplyDeleteOut of the blue question. I am also a Canadian. I am teaching myself to tat. Can I ask what kind of thread you are using and where you are getting it from?
Hi, Ardelle,
DeleteIt is a problem. The postal charges from the US are very high. Mostly I have bought Lizbeth thread from the major sources like ZigZag Corner, Handy Hands and Be-Stitched. Also I have bought small amounts of hand dyed thread from Krystledawn, LadyShuttlemaker and Yarnplayer. My suggestion would be not to buy too much initially. You can learn to tat with Cebelia, which you can purchase at Mary Maxim stores in Canada. This is the least expensive way. I do not like this thread anymore as it is too soft, but a lot of people love it and say it is great to learn with. I prefer the Lizbeth. Good Luck with your tatting and email me if you have more questions! I am happy to help.
Fox : )
Thanks for your help Fox! I will check out Mary Maxim, I don't know why I did not think of them....
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Ardelle,
DeleteI forgot about Micheals - but I have never shopped there as they are not close by here in Toronto. Maybe you are near a store? They do have thread and probably shuttles too!
Fox : )
I did check at Micheals, but all they had at the one near me was size 80, and I am thinking that is too small for me just yet....
ReplyDeleteRIght you are! I have to admit using #80 very early on, but I think most folks would find this very frustrating, but I love the feel of skinny thread.
DeleteYou will enjoy using #20 thread and try for one that does not twist a lot, like Lizbeth or Cebelia.
Some of the Pearl cottons are good too and they are non-twisty, soft and colourful variegated threads.. You might find some of these at any crochet shop - Finca #5...I think I used a couple of balls of this in the beginning. Cheap and cheerful and available in TO. Forgot about these!
Fox : )
Ah, it's so pretty, I love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteAnd goodness, I have that same book checked out of the library right now! (twice renewed) I'm having a terrible time with one of the flower patterns, I suspect it's because I'm a needle tatter and therefore special. I will have to keep working at it (maybe the third renewal's the charm!)
Your colors are gorgeous! Not sure if you pick them yourself or not (there are a lot of comments above; maybe you already said?), but I'm very impressed!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurie! Of course I pick them!!! I know no one who is going to go through that process holding my hand! Picking colours and patterns is half of the fun!
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