I love how my shuttle matches the thread in this motif.
Progress as of a few days ago
on this Ellen Stafford pattern:
Naughty Knots
These occurred regularly in my new Perfect Quilter, but only in the orangey thread in the second photo.
The other two colourways were wonderful. The first one, with lilac, that I have posted before was the sample from Liyarra that got me hooked on this thread:
This next one was the motif that was difficult to tat, because the thread clung to itself and was impossible to un-tat.
I think it is because the black dye is so different than the others and was also fuzzy. You can actually see the difference in smoothness in the thread as it changes colour. I love the result tatted up, but this one is really a nightmare to use when mistakes occur. And they did! Nasty to un-tat this #80--ish thread.
Next is a fun palette, and I just saw as I posted the photo where I erred! I could not figure out why the shape of the motif was wonky! But, you can see the colours and that is what the experiment is about. I have lots more to try out. Love the Perfect Quilter . : )
This motif is a pattern by Blomqvist and Presson.
I am amazed at how I have taken to tatting with this tiny thread. Though I started four years ago with sewing thread, (silly me!) I see that a lot has changed in the final product since then when I tat with #80. I do like it very much. : )
p.s. Thanks to Snowy who said this was her go-to pattern. I had tatted it before but had forgotten about it. It is one of my favourite small motifs.
Have a look at Snowy’s work. She is so talented and tats so beautifully in such teensy threads.
Wow they all look so nice and looks like I am convinced to try this thread! love the unfinished piece with the shuttle I love to see work in progress and topped off with the pretty shuttle It make me think you are so perfect even though I know nobody is, Its fun to pretend.
ReplyDeleteMadtatter, that “P” word has NO place in my life! If you only knew! Thanks for the kind vote of confidence though!
DeleteFox : ))
What a fabulously colored post today!!!! And such beautiful designs!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am wondering which choice comes first? - shuttle or thread? That's one of the most beautiful pictures I have seen on your blog.
ReplyDeleteGoodness! Thank you, Maureen.
DeleteFox : )
These are a great way to show the thread. I am a little perplexed by the dramatic colour changes... but intrigued at the same time, by the thread. (BTW I am typing this at work because my computer has definitively broken, so has Raph's plus he had his iPhone stolen. Add to that I won't have a job after the 15th Sept, and you can be sure I am doing plenty of tatting! )
ReplyDeleteI am not fond of variegated thread, but am trying to appreciate these strange colours and colour lengths! Fun to play beyond my comfort zone!
DeleteHope you are okay....
Fox
The Ellen Stafford motif in those colors is very eye-catching! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you made the other motif over in each color. How big are they? That thread is pretty small so these must be, too.
I think they are bout 2 " across. : )
DeleteFox...what is the bottom Perfect Quilter color?? Haven't seen that one.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your version of Eileen's pattern - She would be rapt if she knew so many people were doing this one at the moment!!!
So glad you are enjoying the Perfect Quilter
I think it is Baja... Not sure of the name as I ordered it by number. What is the name of the purple/turquoise one you sent me? I can't find I anywhere.
DeleteShuttle and tatting really do look so pretty together! Perfect match. Glad you are enjoying the Perfect Quilter.
ReplyDeleteFrivole, don’t they just! Yes, it is lovely thread. I will send you a sample...
DeleteFox : )
Pacific.... gorgeous colors. Sorry I though I had written it on the card it was wrapped in.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liyarra, it probably was, but I lost the tag.
DeleteFox : )