Friday, February 14, 2014

Breakthrough Brainwave

I was stymied as to how to finish the doily. Some of you said it was fine the way it was, as I have run out ot thread. But I feel that with this particular pattern, it is essential to tat the last round, as it really enhances the integrity of the design.

In the past, I have sometimes omitted the last row of Jan Stawasz's patterns; it always feels like cheating somehow.

Here's the last row. Easy to make an error in a moment of looking away!

At first I had chosen two colours because the turquoise Cèbèlia, used on the centre is not quite the same shade as the Lizbeth, but is the same tone. So, I tried it with a few of my remaining #40s and nothing worked. Then -  Geronimo!


It really looks good - don’t know if it translates on your screen, but it is so good!

When I added beads between the Cèbèlia and the Lizbeth, they created a blending buffer between the two shades. After a couple of attempts with different beads, I found the right ones, and ta-da!
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17 comments:

  1. Willow's Quiet CornerFriday, February 14, 2014 at 11:03:00 PM EST

    It's really looking lovely, Fox! I really do like these colors! Hope you had a lovely day!

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  2. Madtatter80Friday, February 14, 2014 at 11:07:00 PM EST

    Well done fun to watch, and great bead blending element going on!

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  3. ValerieFriday, February 14, 2014 at 11:38:00 PM EST

    Looks greats!

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  4. Jane McLellanSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:16:00 AM EST

    Thumbs up!!

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  5. Marta F. SitarskaSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:54:00 AM EST

    Oh, yeah! The tread in last row looking good with these little beads :)

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  6. Grace TylerSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:25:00 AM EST

    Excellent inspiration! Creativity and inspiration at work!

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  7. Grace TylerSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:28:00 AM EST

    OK, so how did you add the beads retroactively? Do NOT tell me you cut off and started again? I hope you ran a thread behind and sewed them in.

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    1. FoxSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 11:10:00 AM EST

      Grace, the beads in the border are added just the same as the other beads in the piece- as I tat, I add them to picots.

      It is slow going as the beads are Delicas, and small, and the Cebelia is a large, soft thread. Not a good combo for bead tatting!
      Fox : )

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  8. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:33:00 AM EST

    I knew you'd come up with something fabulous!

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    1. FoxSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 11:11:00 AM EST

      Nice supportive comment Diane! Thank you. I am blushing! : ))

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  9. FoxSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 11:14:00 AM EST

    Thanks Tatters. I am pleased with the progress, slow though it may be.
    Fox : )

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  10. God's KidSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 12:17:00 PM EST

    Well, I see that finish line approaching for this doily!! :) I am on the final round of the doily for my mom(finally!). I have 3 repeats done and 16 to go. I can't wait to finish it, and then I have to block it into submission!!! Hopefully I will have time during the week to actually get it finished! :)
    Have a great day!!! :)

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  11. AnonymousSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 12:27:00 PM EST

    Beautiful!
    StephanieW

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  12. LadytatsSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 3:13:00 PM EST

    Oh, very nice. You always have a good eye for color.

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  13. SuztatsSaturday, February 15, 2014 at 5:19:00 PM EST

    Gorgeous! I knew I'd like it!

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  14. Margarets designer cardsSunday, February 16, 2014 at 4:17:00 AM EST

    Hi Fox

    That is looking lovely and with the beads it's looking really pretty. Well done
    Love to Gian
    Margaret

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  15. micaSunday, February 16, 2014 at 5:37:00 PM EST

    Can't wait to see the finished piece! I like the idea of adding beads to help blend in two colors. The thought would not have occurred to me, but it totally works!

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