So I completed the 4th
motif and also changed the leaves in the 3rd.
Blossoms Garlands
I
enjoyed playing with the 4 motifs to create 2 possible garlands for spring ! All that is required is to join them and perhaps add a leaf or two where necessary.
Blossoms
Motif #3 (revised)
I
changed the colour of leaves in motif #3 and also tweaked the stitch-count.
Much happier now. Revised leaf pattern is on the pic.
Blossoms
Motif #4
Stitch-count for the fourth motif is notated in the pic.
I added a different flower shape in the middle.
I added a different flower shape in the middle.
Design TIP : I
realised that as the number of motifs increase, it will become easier to
design. In order to decide where to place leaves, and how many leaves, I placed
one of the previous motifs under a white card paper; placed and positioned this
new motif over it; and it was easy to see whether the leaf(s) looked good or
not.
In
Lizbeth 20, this motif also measures 2 x 1½ inches
What
I cannot decide is which way to sew it on … which do you like better?
whatever the weather, spring is never far from a tatting heart !
Love the garlands, they have so many possibilities! Motif 4 could perhaps be used as a corner decoration too.
ReplyDeleteI Love your idea of a corner, Jane!!! I had been thinking of a slim edging(s) for the pallu eventually, but may be corners would look better. Thank you so much :-)))
DeleteThe garlands are beautiful! And thank you for always sharing your stitch counts, I would love to try some. For a card, I think you could also try to add a butterfly on top of the flowers.
ReplyDeleteRegarding motif 4, I like the first version better, with the 3 leaves pointing downwards.
Thank you , Lavi - love the idea of butterflies over the flowers/garlands !!! I had been planning on using any discarded motifs on cards - they look so pretty. Threads & colours make such a huge difference to one's tatting and the overall look!
DeleteSuch beautiful flowers!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :-)))
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