I’m
a day late (maybe not, it is a 5-day festival!) because I couldn’t decide whether to post this mangled piece or not.
It is my very first trial with lots of mistakes. Also the shape of the diya
(earthen lamp) is not exactly as I had visualised or sketched. Nevertheless, mistakes
and all – here it is, with best wishes to all...remember it’s the thought that counts !
Made
with size 40 & 50 threads. I worked the diya in one colour wound
continuously. For the flame, I added 3 colours on tapestry needles to weave a
3-coloured Cluny
I
will work this again in size 20 at a more leisurely pace and reshape the diya,
too. Diya is my favourite symbol of the festival. See my previous attempts here (tatting) and here (mixed media).
I also intend to use this and another flame idea on a tatted candle for a more universal appeal and application. Hoping for better results ...
I also intend to use this and another flame idea on a tatted candle for a more universal appeal and application. Hoping for better results ...
And
an update on the “unending” Scrappy Doily – Round 6 is completed and it now
measures 5”x4”. Yes, the oval shape has held with graduated larger rings around
the acute curves.
In
a moment of ‘un’decisiveness, I snipped off the tails. I want to continue with
a few chain rounds, but realised that there are odd number of rings on this
round! Have to work out how to overcome this imbalance before I continue. Guess I'll just add another round of mock rings taking care to even out the number. It will be another confirmation of the doily keeping it's shape.
happy
festivities J
Happy Diwali. So clever of you to use your multicolour Cluny skills for the flame. We’re not going to criticize, believe me! Your oval is looking good. Sounds as though it requires quite a bit of thought!
ReplyDeleteLOL, I don't mind criticism, Jane, I can see the deficiencies ;-P
DeleteI sketched many options for Rnd 7 but without an even number it becomes too complicated for me to tackle.
Thank you :-)))
Happy Diwali! The flame with a Cluny leaf is just perfect! Clever! Lovely scrappy doily, as far as rounds are so hypnotic, nobody is going to see an odd number of rings in this round! Add or subtract one in next round!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ninetta :-))) Yes, one more rings-only round with more focus on counting the number of rings ;-D
DeleteHappy Diwali! Wishing you joy each day! Beautiful flame using the two-color Cluny! Good thinking & creativity. Your scrappy doily is delightfully colorful!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet wishes, Anita :-))) I am in good company ;-D
DeleteHappy Diwali! I miss seeing a neighbor's decorated house where we lived previously. The lights and colors always cheered me up!
ReplyDelete.... and the aromas emanating from within the house, Mel ;-P A time to gorge on sweets, too! Thank you :-))
DeleteVery unique earthen lamp!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove how colorful your scrappy doily is!! :)
It IS one-of-a-kind lamp, because of the mis-design, Sue ;-P Thanks for your kind words :-))
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