A
journey that started due to limitations of pinterest and continued to this 500th blog post! And this simple edging symbolises that journey - from sketch to lace.
I'd
dabbled in some paintings & doodles in MS Paint, but this was my first
'tatting diagram’ in July 2014.
2014 was the year when I transitioned from traditional
tatting to learning 'new' techniques, methods, experimenting,
consolidating, applying, .... Help, encouragement and inspiration came from InTatters (now Craftree), tat-alongs, & numerous online resources including blogs. And later the Online Tatting
Classes (including Design Class) & now facebook. Numerous individuals left their mark and
continue to do so, many of who have become friends, diligent readers, and
commenters. A truly satisfying journey in all respects.
Another
3 years had to pass before I picked it again on realising that my 500th
post was round the corner!!! Okay, the July is purely coincidental, but it
also happens to be the month I landed on earth! And 'muskaan' is a moniker I adopted due to trolling fears, but most of you privately know my real name. After so many years interacting with this lovely community I would reveal my name, but now I'm happy with the moniker which means 'smile' :-))))
500
posts in 5½ years. Filled with so much of my learning journey from a
transitional newbie to 'teacher' and ‘designer’, accepting and thriving on personal challenges. What started out as a blog of many things
soon converged into tatting for lack of time, with only a smattering of other interests. And yet not everything has seen the blogging light!
As
a thank you, I dedicate this to the generous online tatting community and all
my readers. The name was aptly suggested by Anita Barry (along with a few other
wonderful options). I’m still working on the possibilities and will share patterns along
the way.
Blogging has sustained and satisfied me in almost all spheres and roles. I hope you continue to journey with me, spicing up my blogging life :-) I regret not taking the name of every individual who touched and affected my tatting path but please know that you have become part of my treasured tatted lace.
So,
the sketch remained only as my personal eye-candy, not knowing how to estimate
stitch count and realise into tatting. (The original got lost in a crash but luckily I had this printout.)
In 2016 tatters were making those Concentric Rectangles doilies and I remembered this diagram. Was it similar and if not, could it be adapted similarly? Eliz Davis backed me enthusisatically and offered to test And make the entire mat as soon as I finalised it.
This is what I did in July 2016. You can see it in this
Nov ’16 collage.
In 2016 tatters were making those Concentric Rectangles doilies and I remembered this diagram. Was it similar and if not, could it be adapted similarly? Eliz Davis backed me enthusisatically and offered to test And make the entire mat as soon as I finalised it.
Blogging has sustained and satisfied me in almost all spheres and roles. I hope you continue to journey with me, spicing up my blogging life :-) I regret not taking the name of every individual who touched and affected my tatting path but please know that you have become part of my treasured tatted lace.
Thank you, with a muskaan
ZYZ
Thank you for all the posts and patterns. I have enjoyed them all and look forward to many more!
ReplyDeleteThe pleasure is just as much mine, Sam :-))) Thanks
DeleteCongratulations on your 500th post! Thanks for sharing your interesting tatting journey with us and contributing to the progress of tatting.
ReplyDeleteI have learned from you, too, Jane, and enjoyed your company :-))) Thanks
DeleteHúúú de jó színösszeállítás! nagyon szép a minta!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the design, Vera :-)0 I will be sharing it shortly.
DeleteThank you, for those 500 pills of smiling tatting that you've shared with us! Congratulations! 🎂🎉🎉
ReplyDeleteAnd here's another large muskaan for you, Ninetta :-D Thanks
Deletecongratulations on the 500 post,
ReplyDeleteI love this new design of yours, it makes a lovely bookmark, hope you will share the pattern if and when
I remember your initial tips when I was starting this blog, Margaret :-))) Thanks
DeleteYes, I will share this pattern soon.
Congratulations on the 500th post! And happy birthday as well, for when that day comes!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your tatting wisdom has grown so much along the years and even more that you have shared so much of it with us! You have definitely inspired and taught a lot of people too, including myself. I think the nickname you chose for yourself is a perfect description of your personality :)
Lavi, you have brightened my days with your sweet comments and your poetry/writing :-))) Thanks
DeleteGratuluję 500 postu,piękne prace robisz,dziękuję że się dzielisz nimi :)
ReplyDeletePozdrawiam.
It is so stimulating to meet and learn from this online community of which we are a part, Maryla :-))) Thanks
DeleteCongratulations on your 500th post. I've learnt so much from you, and admired your designs from the very first day I discovered your blog. Huge, HUGE thank you :-)))))
ReplyDeleteAlways appreciate the time and effort taken to leave a comment, not to mention how it brightens my day & my journey, craftie sylvie :-)))
DeleteThanks
Awesome design!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI can always rely on a nice comment from you, Sue :-))) Thanks
DeletePo prostu fantastyczne! :)
ReplyDeletePięknie kolorowe akurat na lato. :)
Pozdrawiam ciepło.
I am so glad you like it, splocik :-))) Happy International Lace Day
DeleteI love that design and have enjoyed so many of your posts especially those long detailed ones that I know took a while to write. Congratulations on reaching 500.
ReplyDeleteFinally someone who loved my long posts ;-P Thank you, Bernice, and have a happy Lace Day.
DeleteCongratulations, muskaan! It's been a pleasure to participate in your development, and to watch you share with others.
ReplyDeleteJudith, you have shaped my approach and presentation to a huge extent, even though I am still not up to mark :-) Your tatting remains an inspiration! Thanks
DeleteMany congratulations on your 500th blog post! :-) It's great to know how tatting has blessed your life, and in turn you have blessed so many others. :-)
ReplyDeleteTrue, Grace, and you have been a constant throughout that journey :-)
DeleteThanks
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, thoughts, discoveries and photos! WOuld that I could toast you with a cup of tea......
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here with a full cuppa, Mel, and my cup of joy runneth over :-) I've loved your presence in the online class as well as the lovely music you create through your words and lace. Thanks
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