There was a fatal flaw; I found it as I began the final two rows of the mat; a Jan Stawasz pattern.
Something just felt off- it had since the middle of the tatting I had done, but I could not see an error. Finally, I counted repeats in the photo ( taxing enough as it is so small ) and then counted elements in my work.
Yup. There was one error that meant I had increased the elements by one and had kept tatting. There was another mistake as well, but it was not as critical. Both boo-boos were towards the beginning.
I had spent about half an hour looking for the problem; sometimes it is so very difficult to find mistakes.
At any rate, I do not have enough of Karey Solomon's #40 or the #50 DMC to tat a new one. So, I am going to re-tat it in #80 - gasp - Lizbeth, as I have a lovely colour to use. I like the pattern; I find it a pleasing design.
That is lovely thread. It's too bad you don't have any more. I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteBut, it is pretty! ! ! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to look at and love the one of a kind color Jan him self never tatted such tiny threads as you!
ReplyDeleteOh, too frustrating! Can you salvage this one by doing a different final round?
ReplyDeleteAh, I thought it might possibly be done but so disgusted, I just cut and then realized there would be not enough thread to finish. Impulsive wrong-headed move!
DeleteWhat a shame but so easily done. Love the colours and looking forward to finding out which is your favourite Lizbeth colour next time.
ReplyDeletePretty colour, I can understand how it's difficult to find a missing or an extra ring in that pattern. But it's nice as it is now.
ReplyDeleteOh that is a pity it's such pretty thread, it a pity Jan never used colour as we do with his patterns
ReplyDeleteLove your new heading but where's Mr G
Love to Mr G
Margaret
Thanks, Margaret. You are the only person to comment on the header. I have to take a new pic of His Majesty for the next header. : )
DeleteOh.....it's so gorgeous!!! :) It's sad that it can't be finished!! I hope the Lizbeth thread behaves for you!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed about your patience to use these very fine threads:) Gorgeous colors.
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