Italian
Connection bookmark (a sneak peek)
This motif is the First pattern designed by an Italian tatter, Patty Castagno and shared in the facebook group - Chiacchierino: Filo, Amore e Fantasia. It is a very creative and talented group but mostly in Italian. Which is why facebook's instant translation is a boon, though literal and sometimes confusing.
The
promise of a square spiral attracted me immediately, but my first attempt
(purple size 8 pearl) was surprisingly tough & confusing.
Since
I couldn’t understand why it was difficult, I had another go at it, this time
in blue (size 20 Anchor). Worked up smooth as silk!!! Huh. Where was my head ???
Three’s Company! Hence a 3rd
motif tatted in green (size 40 Anchor) for tapering bookmark.
There is a ¼” difference between each motif.
There is a ¼” difference between each motif.
Now
how should I connect these motifs – each a different size, with no peripheral
picots? Here’s where more Italian connection came in. Ninetta’s curled rings!
These
curled ring connectors are rings folded exactly in half and lock joined through the middle picot in each,
encasing a motif (chain) within.
Even
the tassel is encased within these connectors.
I’ve
used curled rings for toggles, etc. but I think this Curled Ring Connector has great potential and
use in jewellery or to link individual motifs of different shapes, sizes, and
designs! They can also be used in place of adjustable toggles since whatever is
within can slide. Or how about attaching motif to a bangle for sun/dream catchers?!
Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, Thinker and Man of Science by Eugène Mũntz. A coffee table box set of 2 large hardcover volumes with lots of his diagrams, studies, ideas, sketches, etc. as well as finished works. Detailed, in-depth exploration. I have barely scratched the surface of these, but quite a treasure.
So would you like the pattern? I have Patty Castagno's gracious permission and here’s what she said (translated from Italian) when I sent her a close-up pic:
Beautiful, beautiful, fabulous, you did an
exceptional job, do whatever you want with my scheme, you made it a very good
thank you
Now it is I who must ask you if I can take
inspiration from your masterpiece
I
need to ink the stitch count, and work on a presentation, but soon...
My previous Italian connection ...
My previous Italian connection ...
Very beautiful bookmark!!! :) I love her design!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd your dandelion bookmark is beautiful too!! :)
Thanks, Sue :-) I couldn't part with the dandelion bookmark recently - it holds a special place in my heart...Teri loved it!
DeleteYes, yes, please! I would love the pattern for the Italian Square!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found Teri's work. She really had a talent for designing. I love her little teddy bear.
Linda R
Linda, the pattern should be up shortly - I'll be diagramming it.
DeleteSo many of Teri's patterns are on my list, but I keep getting side-tracked ;-D
An added advantage to using the curled rings for joining is that you can use them after the fact, instead of having to plan beforehand. It’s an excellent idea. I had to look twice to see the square spiral, I see it, genius. Good for you for cracking it!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right, Jane :-D And if one doesn't like the combo, it is easy to snip off the link and do over - a handy tool for designers (I thought of this use later). Forgot to add a close-up pic, though.
DeletePatty's tatting was much better - her split rings looked like normal rings, which had me stumped initially!
Beautiful square and beautiful bookmark!
ReplyDeletegrazie, la mia migliore connessione italiana :-D
DeleteYes, PLEASE! The square pattern is so very intriguing, and I'd love to be able to make it myself. 😃
ReplyDeleteThe tapering sizes gives a very elegant effect. And all 3 motifs look so well proportioned. Lovely work!
Diagram ready, now to get the rest of stuff in line, Emily :-) I was just as surprised to find them so proportionate! Thinking of repeating this motif with other threads for size comparison.
DeleteYes to the Pattern! LOVE the colors of the three sizes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sam. Wish me speed :-D
DeleteŚliczne zakładki obie :)
ReplyDeletePozdrawiam ciepło.
The pattern should be ready and uploaded within this week, splocik. I invite you back :-))
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