- tied and taped
Blossoms Motifs
10-15
Remember I asked about a way to store them besides the clear envelope? I got some very good & helpful
answers. Except that I hadn’t explained the entire scenario. So here’s my
solution where I can see each motif frontside up, in the orientation I think is
best. Tied with a string on a transparency sheet and taped over the knot behind. This method
helps me keep track of many factors and makes for easy reference when
working a new motif. September-end saw 20 of them corralled, though I am sharing patterns for only the following 6 this time.
All worked in Lizbeth size 20 from
the Sunkist pack and green from the Ice mix pack. Another possible garland with Motifs 10-16.
Techniques : single shuttle, rings only, rosette, picot join to the right, lock join, lark's head or luggage tag, bare thread space, fs/bs tatting .
Techniques : single shuttle, rings only, rosette, picot join to the right, lock join, lark's head or luggage tag, bare thread space, fs/bs tatting .
Blossoms
Motif #10
2" × 1½"
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Motif #11
<2” × 1¼"
Some of the motifs look good when oriented differently.
A
Pony bobbin holds around 8 meters or 8.75 yards (320”) of Lizbeth size 20
thread.
Finally
after 11 motifs + 1 corner + 1 butterfly, all bobbins were free of their load.
Green shuttle emptied earlier, after 9 motifs and 1 corner.
Pretty good use, eh?!
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Motif #12
2" × 1¼"
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Heart (idea)
Motifs 10, 11 &
12 arranged in a somewhat heart-shape. With a bit of tweaking, a deeper dimple, it could work ..
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Motif #13
<2¼” × 1¼"
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Motif #14
>2"
× >1¼"
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Motif #15
2¼"×1½"
Here
the numbers in black show that the segment is split in order to make a join.
Rest of the petal(s) are worked according to the white numbers.
Since
these are all first attempts and I won’t be repeating any, I just have to wing
it as best I can. If I were to repeat, I would tat a few of them a bit
differently – in terms of where to join or where to place leaves or size, add a joining picot, etc. so
as to give a better visual effect/shape. Overall, though, I am quite happy.
Each one is unique, yet fits into the theme!
Motifs 13, 14 & 15 reoriented
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Bracelet/pendant (idea)
Motifs 13 & 15 placed in
yin-yang style.
I like to think of this as the start of a possible bracelet or pendant. Add
a pearl in the center of each rosette and tat a braid around. Or perhaps just
add a string(s) of pearls?
That's all for now, folks. Show's over and you may return to your tatting :-D Thanks for stopping by and "cheer"ing ;-P
A lot of ways to arrange those pretty bouquets!
ReplyDeleteIt's Fun playing with the arrangements, Jane, which is why I will sew them only when all 40 are tatted 😉
DeleteIt's like a fun game and a great feeling that happens with looking at the colors too🦋
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a game, Carollyn and we like to play ;-P The only part I dread is sewing them on later, which is why I've already started sewing the edging (halfway through).
Deletegrazie, Ninetta :-)
ReplyDeleteYour flowers brighten my days!! :)
ReplyDeleteSue, I'm going to miss their brightness, too, when they get sent off.
DeleteYour work always brightens! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMe, since these are in a clear sleeve and on top of my papers, I see them constantly and still haven't tired!
DeleteI am so fascinated by these motifs and their combinations. I'm not sure if it is the colors (yes, I can still be led astray by pretty colors), the simplicity or the puzzle of putting them all together. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt does have a lot to do with the colours, Linda - such a joy working them :-) But I also like the simple shapes they take - I never know how each motif will turn out!
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