I had to cut of TWO COMPLETE ROWS!!! Arghhhhh! I missed a step at the beginning of the first row I cut. There was no way to fix it without it showing.
At that point I gave myself permission to quit. I am not enjoying tatting this at all and wonder why I even started something so big that I do not even want to keep! The jury is still out; I don’t know if I will go any further.
So, I decided to tat a small motif from the new Jan Stawasz book and left out all but one of the rings on the last row! Honestly, I cannot seem to keep my mind my stitches, as it wanders all around or is captured by a movie, which is usually only background noise.
Lizbeth # 40 and something larger - left over. #27/100 MC
If you are going to pack away the Honey Napkin, at least make sure that you store it neatly with all remaining threads! - you will save yourself the frustration I am feeling at not being able to find the spare ball of thread I know I bought in order to complete a WIP that is now 18 months old.....
ReplyDeleteFinish it one day, and then if you don't want to keep it you could have a giveaway - which I will enter because I really like it!
I can sympathize, Fox. I sometimes throw away more thread than what gets tatted.
ReplyDeleteI always think-if it's not enjoyable, then it's a waste of my free time to persevere, but that's a personal choice. You've put a lot of time and effort into the napkin. I think it looks great just the way it is!
I still think your Honey Napkin is awesome!! :)
ReplyDeletePretty motif!! :)
Time to get out the paint . . .
ReplyDeleteI'd be tempted to set the Honey Napkin aside for a while... maybe even forever!
ReplyDeleteI love the Jan Stawasz motif, and I can't see the "mistake"... or should I say new design element? I'm still patiently waiting for my copy to arrive... sigh!
Great input, Everyone. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMaureen, I did have that thought, as I have just purchased that ball of thread for the rest of it. I think I will heed your advice and my initial thoughts and pack it all away for now, because I might just want to pick it up later - though I do not know why!
Fox : ))
Oh dear! Perhaps you need a break. I can feel your frustration. The new motif looks lovely in "Fox" colours.
ReplyDeleteGian, Tsuru says someone needs a huge hug from you!
Hi Fox
ReplyDeleteI think the honey mat needs a little rest, don't go using the thread you brought on something else, if you do put it away for a while don't forget to put the thread with it, then you won't get the problem of buying more thread that could be a slightly different shades.
Lovely motif, the book is on my wish list I can't buy it at the moment, I still don't have a job and still waiting for the appointment at the hospital.
Gian your mistress needs a hug, a nice hug with love
Margaret
Thanks, Margaret. Gian has been heeding your advice - lots of hugs!
Deletexxooxx Fox : )
My two cents? I would make one final, more decorative row and finish there. Or/and put it away until next year... see then if you still hate/like it because I think it would look great with some greenery on a festive Christmas table. It's a great shade of red!
ReplyDeleteThen take a big break and only do small motifs that you enjoy for a while... to restore your faith!
I know. I was so sad that the beige row had to be cut off as it held the whole thing together well...
DeleteI may still continue. Maybe I just need to change shuttles... : ))
Fox