............flying straight to you
butterfly tatting pattern
You’ve already seen these little
butterflies in a couple of my recent posts (links at end) where I asked for
volunteers to test tat the pattern. They have graciously obliged and with feedback
from Jane McLellan , Bonnie Marriott, & Leta Fuller, I now have the final pdf to share
with you.
Coloured Cluny
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| early trials/versions, with prototype |
I have chosen only 3 models (versions 6,7,9) for
the pdf, but each of the 9 that I tatted had a slight modification or variation
– be it in colour placement, decorative elements, wing direction, element size,
technique…..
The following images will speak
for themselves. Arranged in chronological order, it simultaneously provides an insight
into the design process.
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| version 1 |
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| version 2 |
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| version 3 |
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| version 4 |
Measuring
2cmsx2cms in Anchor 20, I recommend a thick Lizbeth 10 or it’s equivalent.
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| version 5 |
This
is designed as a quick practice piece for coloured Cluny Tatting. However, it can just as easily be done with one single colour, with
thread wound continuously on 2 shuttles.
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| version 6 |
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| version 7 |
Choose
your favourite method of Cluny
Leta wove her First tallies using this pattern and is happy (as am I) with how well they turned out!
Leta wove her First tallies using this pattern and is happy (as am I) with how well they turned out!
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| version 8 |
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| version 9 |
As you can see, there are numerous
possibilities, many more than are shown above. Bonnie’s friend saw these as
cute earrings! Now that’s an idea to be explored further. Ninetta used treble
stitches on the decorative chain for large wing.
Let your imagination take flight
and soar alongside this little butterfly!
My sincere thanks to Bonnie, Leta, Jane M, Ninetta, And Anita -
you helped me fly this little baby !
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A sweet butterfly, with lots of possibilities, and perfect to practise clunies.
ReplyDeleteLovely butterflies, so many possibilities, it looks like a creativity kit more than a pattern, lol! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAll the beautiful butterflies!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat butterflies!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterflies
ReplyDeleteThrilled you like them, my dear tatter/blogger friends :-))) Hugs
ReplyDeleteYour exploration in Cluny Tallies would be an excellent tatting proficiency lesson. Lots of take-aways!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled you think so, Anita !!! Thanks :-)))
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