Finally! Who hoo! I am one happy tatter now that I have left those wretched repeating motifs in the dust! This big d... Is now over 19 1/2 inches in diameter! LARGE!
Now, a confession. After seeing how umintsuru tatted the interlocking rings of Under An African Sky, I realized I might not have been doing them correctly when I trudged off in my own direction. As usual. So pig-headed.
This row is straightforward and so comparitively easy, even with the addition of the #11 beads (a gift a million years ago from Psychomomom). After this row I am finished with beads, but I needed to tie in those in the previous rows.
So, I think I will start over - following the pattern this time. No beads. Whew! Also. I was not thrilled with my colours and have picked different ones this time. Eventually, I will get started. Thanks, umintsuru for the photos on your blog. : )
This is how far I got. It was good therapy as a change from the Monster.
The Stawasz doily is wonderful, but I agree you've found the right therapy to get over the monochromatic phase! :)
ReplyDeleteYour "monster" is gorgeous!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteA Green sun flash. Ok, that is typical for the high North. An African In Canada.
ReplyDeleteThe monster is looking gorgeous, well done.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing your African mat, I think the colours are lovely.
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Margaret
wow such nice work on your monster doily! I really enjoy watching the progress!
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