“Irene”
by
Iris Niebach
- two rows -
#50 Altin Basak and #30 Cèbèlia
My muse has deserted me. This should have been far more challenging than it was. It started well but became so boring that I made a huge error and didn’t even see it till I posted this picture of it!
LATER: There was NO MISTAKE!
The tatting was merely twisted!
I am very happy about this!
Imagine being bored with one of Iris’s patterns. I never thought I would be able to say that. Perhaps that is the upside of all this; I have become a bit more proficient. Maybe.
The colours? Lack of thread. Then the red beads to keep some enthusiasm.
Don't desert us , Fox, you are OUR muse!! Don't turn things upside down. By the way, I love this thing. Its very pretty and art nouveau.
ReplyDeleteIt's okay to take a break, unless you want to try cluny weave :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope your muse comes back soon! That is one of the big reasons I dabble in as many things as I do - if I get tired of one thing, I switch to something else. Sometimes I go through phases where I don't want to do anything stringy and I almost feel lost. I am sure inspiration of what to make next will strike you when you least expect it!
ReplyDeleteI'm about to start another Spinnng Wheel. I just can't help myself! Besides, Mom asked for one in dark green. Have you tatted a snowflake in various sizes of thread to compare the difference? I'm out of ideas... Must be the frigid air.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will find your muse soon. don't stress about it. you could always tat a garland for next years tree while you wait for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI suspect the interminable cold and cloudy weather has something to do with it.
You could always do a sort of challenge, set yourself in front of your tatting books/patterns. close your eyes and pick at random. Then still with your eyes closed, open the book to a page and tat what you find. do the same with the threads you have and the beads and see what you come up with.
So, you have finished already!
ReplyDeleteIris too easy...go back to the foursquare book, that will challenge you, perhaps!
What about looking through the online shops for a new book or some new thread? I have done that late at night, then forgotten all about it, until the parcel arrives, that can be fun. :)
Is that pink and teal? You some up with the best color pairings. Check Mr G, he might be playing with your muse.
ReplyDeleteHi Fox
ReplyDeleteHere's me across the pond that can't tat and wants to, and there's you in a muse not knowing what to tat. Can I suggest you go and buy a new tatting book something with different patterns that can be used for so many items.
Of course you could just close your eyes and pick a book out of the bookcase and open it and whatever page you land on, tat it.go on I challenge you , I would do a tat along with you but well that's not possible so are you up for my challenge?
Love to Gian
Margaret
I'd just relax until the muse returns. It will.
ReplyDeleteThanks for great suggestions, Tatters.
ReplyDeleteI feel much better this morning, and maybe will pick a new pattern by tonight, Margaret!
Snowy, you are on to my trick! I do that too! : ))
I'm sure your muse will come back....and don't forget Janes' TIAS is going to be starting on Monday! You just have to get through the weekend!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Glad you're feeling more like yourself this morning. I'm sure a new challenge will do the trick. Happy tatting.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!! :)
ReplyDeleteI know that you will be inspired by something and tat it amazingly again soon!!! :)
Look throuh all of Jane's online patterns. There's bound to be sonething there. She has an adorable bird I want to try.
ReplyDeleteI think this is funny. Whenever I "lose the Muse" I always pick up Iris Niebach's Tatted Doilies and work until I decide what else I might want to do! Good luck recovering your Muse, Fox.
ReplyDeleteMarty, I call it the "Niebach. Nudge!"
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