Quest For Quality

Here is what happened, starting at the end:

I liked Stephanie' idea of using a dds instead of a regular ds for the loooong chains. It works. This is Tally Tatty's vintage DMC #80 thread and it is great to work with. So smooth and consistent after the Lizbeth. 

I thought I'd try the dds method with the Lizbeth, but decided the chains looked choppy with the variegated thread, though I like the colours, so I ditched the thread for the green.

Here's how the first go-around worked out with the mistakes in the chain count:

So, here I am with litte done after a lot of work, but I have realized, I am tatting as if I'm in a race! Crazy fast. Why? No idea.

This time, with the green thread,  I am tatting super slow and really, really paying attention. I believe you can see the difference in the quality of the stitches. Clap if you agree!

It is time to slow it down and concentrate more, appreciating ever little ds. Otherwise, what’s the point? And Bob’s your uncle.

Instructions Ignored

I saw "Lucky Clover" on Stephanie's blog here and had to try it. The chains are extremely challenging and I messed up the count in the beginning, but didn't realize till I was finished round one.

I think I will continue; it looks okay with my alteration, and I don't feel like beginning again! I will post the finished row tomorrow when it is dry. It is now being blocked with many pins following massive manipulation.

Here it is when I had just begin and was enthralled with how well I was getting on with the long chains! Ha! Never get complacent! : )) 

See those inner picots? They are gate-crashers, never invited to the party! They created too long a chain which caused a lot of grief an hour ago!

Ah, NO. Just had another look at Stephanie’s. I cannot go on... Must re-try.

Will show you the first row tomorrow and start another round one... Perfectionism wins out... drats....

Renulek Review

Up to the end of the 7th row

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Then, the blanket at 67 squares:

Lighthearted!

Not as clunky...

; )

On to Renulek's Spring 20014 Napkin.