Here it is today in the new threads using
Perfect Quilter for the green this time...
and BEADS!
and BEADS!
I was cautious to add beads that blend in so well that you can hardly see them, but they catch the light a bit and sparkle modestly. : )
The last row is the second go-around.
Sticking to my new promise to tat with more attention, I had to cut off the first attempt at the 8th row, as the picots were the old sloppy large ones...
In the first version of Spring Doily, I used DMC green in the 8th row, which I had to discontinue as I am using it to tat the Lucky Clover and was afraid I would run out if I used it for both.
I have not touched that green piece since beginning the latest Spring Doily.
The switch to Perfect Quilter, I must say, I quite like!
Hi Fox
ReplyDeleteIt's looking lovely so far, I am sure when it's finished you will be pleased with the mat.
I am sure spring can't be far away for you.
Love to Gian
Margaret
Lookin' good! Now you make me want to go back to working with the small threads. No, no, gotta finish something first!
ReplyDeleteHope you save those cut of pieces it may come in handy when you make a shabby chic journal cover :) your work is always beautiful to see, and you use such fine thread!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I didn't even see the beads at first. They are a very nice, subtle touch.
ReplyDeleteYou don't make things easy for yourself! But the result is great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tally! It is YOUR green DMC that I am saving for the Lucky Clover! I love that thread! And I like the way it is progressing, so I didn’t want to waste it. The PQ works just as well, thank goodness, on the Spring Doily.
DeleteFox : ))
It's looking very elegant(as if that would be a surprise)!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I'm learning to snip, except when using my precious hand-dyed threads! ;-)
ReplyDeleteFor goodness' sake! I like Sharren's editorial about your perfectionism on the 25 motif blog. Heh heh. But I have done the same on occasion--has to satisfy your most important critic. :)
ReplyDeleteI am tempted to try the perfect quilter. I got a new ball of Lizbeth WITH NO NUBS SO FAR, but I think it is older as I got it locally and it has a different shape to the cardboard core than the newer ones. It is so much smoother to work with and more even results.
I think you would like Perfect Quilter, Grace. It is very consistent and a bit thicker than Lizbeth #80. I like it a lot, but find most of the colours not too apoealing.
DeleteFox : )
It's terrible, but, I do sometimes the same thing! Can’t wait to see the continuation...
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful Fox. Glad you are liking the PQ. I am doing mine in it. Unfortunately the black is a bit slubby but the colors are usually nice and smooth.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a great job on this one.
Sad about your thread, and I hope you can find a brand that you like - but even so, the doily is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour doily is looking more and more beautiful! I love the colours, and I always think adding a little sparkle with beads is great. I have never tried Lizbeth thread or Perfect Quilter, so I think I might try them out some time soon.
ReplyDeleteI finally got the book and downloaded it onto my iPad . I found it with an app that searches for books and the best part is I did not have to pay for it. I haven't started the Lucky Clover yet but I hope when I do it starts out as nice as yours. Your tatting is impeccable .
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words. Glad you found the pattern!
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