Monday, October 15, 2012

Plodding Along


New thread often inspires, I find. Keeps the interest way up. I am tatting this again (Karey Solomon's Mosaic pattern) with some Altin Basak I received in the mail from Margaret last week.

Thanks Margaret! It is a nice change form the Lizbeth that I use all the time. Nice colours too.

I am trying that centre chain with 12 ds as opposed to 14 - it is working much better.


Being in dire need (HA!) of new tatting material, I ordered a booklet last night when I saw it was only a couple of dollars - including the postage! I had just been inspired by reading Crazy Mom's blog; she posted about this recent purchase here.  She is a shameless enabler.  There.  I've said it.

The hankie, you ask?

Almost done.

... with a little help from my friends ...


Pretty, isn't he?
: )

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  1. You've done a great job with this pattern. The one with 14 ds looked pretty good but I agree, 12 ds looks better. Beautiful thread color, too.

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    1. Hi, Wanda,
      Yes - it really makes a big difference. I just blocked it and the proportions are much better - thanks!
      Fox : )

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  2. Your tatting is lovely and I am especially jealous of your handkerchief.

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    1. Hi, Lolitadewdrop,
      It is just a $1.00 store hanky and a very simple edging - You can tat one too!
      Fox ; ))

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  3. Your new mosaic is looking stunning!!! :)
    Doing really well on your hanky edging there!!! :)

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  4. He is quite the handsome devil! Loving that mosaic!

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    1. Hi, Michelle,
      I love this pattern - it is really fun to tat!
      Fox : )

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  5. Beautiful tattings! Love the color of the blue thread you used! And yes, your kitty friend is beautiful! ;)

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    1. Hi, Allison,
      Thank you - about my tatting and about my little buddy!
      Fox : ))

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  6. M. Gian is soooo handsome! Too bad he's many miles from Miss Lily!

    Sorry to be the enabler. You got a good price! FYI - there are a ton of pineapple crochet patterns in the booklet.

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    1. Hi, CM,
      I hope there are at least a few tatting patterns in there aside from the one that Jeff tatted! Good deal though...
      Fox ; )

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  7. Hi Fox

    Looking very nice in those colours, I have not used them yet so it's nice to how they are going to look.
    He's a pretty boy or should I say beautiful. Give him my love.
    Margaret
    Ps if you need a little more to finish it let me know.

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    1. Hi, Margaret,
      Thank - I think I should have more than enough! You sent along quite a bit!
      Fox : )

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  8. Ooh! I love that blue! Bet you're surprised by that statement!

    I really need to get back to hankie edgings... I think I have three in progress right now. :-)

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  9. You have SO MUCH on the go, Diane! THREE hankies???
    Fox : ))

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  10. The progress on your Mosiac adventure is riveting -- love how you have tweaked it to be tatted all in one go. And your handkerchief is nearly done!

    (*mumbles* I have a hanky edging in progress too that is sorely in need of some attention.)

    So much to tat, so little time!

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