I wasn't going to post about the Monster again till it was done, but I LOVE the word penultimate, and really, when do I get the chance to take it to lunch? : )
So, here I am; actually several inches beyond this point. I am hoping I might have this completed by the holidays. Ideally, would like to give it to my daughter-in-law before the new year.
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I looks lovely, Fox. very symmetrical, nice negative spaces. I love it! This is real lace!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the day when you were tatting Renulek's honey napkin,.. the chequered flag is in sight, turtle!! You are a role model in perseverance!
Only slightly better than "antepenultimate".
ReplyDeleteWant to adopt my husband? I would love that doily.
Looks good.... But, did you purposefully omit the join in the chains below each ring cluster? I'm wondering if it is to allow the chains to spread apart to fit? I'm a row behind you and am wondering if I will need to revise the stitch counts....
ReplyDeleteMarla, that is the SECOND mistake that I didn't see! I just cut the whole row off because I started in the wrong place! I had about 21/2 elements done.....Grrrr Have to order more thread!
DeleteMarla, THANK YOU!
DeleteSorry to cause you grief :( but I'm so afraid of doing the same thing myself! So I just had to ask!
DeleteI am so grateful that you mentioned it. : )
DeleteA true work of art, wonderful !
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
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Hey, Stranger! Good to see your name. : ))
DeleteWow! That is a lot of double stitches!
ReplyDeleteAnd where's Mr. G? If I were to lay a piece of tatting out on the floor for a photo shoot, Squijum would be all over it!
Sorry about the cutting. Looking amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Fox. Truly. When this popped up in my reader I was struck by how gorgeous it is and a bit in awe of what you can do with a bit of thread! Just plain ol' linear, flexible thread that gets transformed into something sublime . . .
ReplyDeleteI know! I think about that a lot - just a length of thread! Amazing isn’t it. I never felt that way about knitting or crochet, but tatting to me is a whole different realm entirely!!
DeleteI got the pattern yesterday from Poland, one day I might get time to tat it.
ReplyDeleteYour mat is a beautiful heirloom to come, I am sure she will treasure it for many years and generations to come.
Love to Mr .G
Margaret
It is a good word. I hope it's not long before you reach ultimate.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe result is terrific! That is a beautiful piece, Fox
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely lovely! Your daughter-in-law must be proud of you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tatters! : ))
ReplyDeleteAnother show winning piece. It lays perfectly flat and no need to block. Is that your floor?
ReplyDeleteIt does lie flat, particularly since I cut off this round! Marla pointed out a fatal flaw and I seem to have begun in the wrong place! Yes, it is on the floor. : )
DeleteThis Always takes my breath away !
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