Monday 7 October 2019

the bells toll

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MatheMagical Bells (2D & 3D) 

Why do I do it?! Thinking it would go faster since I already had patterns and diagrams for the MatheMagical series, I chose this for pdf. Sigh, it took me over 5 evenings to get it all straightened, with Numerous changes in the diagrams.



And yet, if made again, I would work the 3D bell differently as highlighted in a note.
It is easier to work the 3 panels of a 3D bell in counterclockwise (turning right at the base without connecting chain) direction rather than the clockwise (turning left after the long base chain) path I took. But I already had pics, and had already spent ginormous amount of time, so let it remain as a Note.

I have also added the count for the silver 3D bell, in case somebody prefers a narrow version.

For many more pics, see the posts listed at the end. 
I’d taken pics of the 3D bell alongside all other bells I could find – glass, silver, wood, papier maché, etc. Whether taken singly or in as a collection, the pics came out either tacky or ‘overkill’ (hubby’s observation).


So, why do I do it? It’s not as if my patterns are popular or anything.
I guess, it’s just this commitment I made to myself and I’d like to at least see Some series through to the end, including the posting! I won’t even think of all the other series I began and either didn’t complete, or didn’t post the final few.


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12 comments:

  1. Brava! You are an inspiration!! I would have abandoned the project. You completed it! I do like the pattern. Once the work load decreases I will be tatting it. Thank you!

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    1. Awww thanks, Mel 💗 One task struck off my mile-long list 😄

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  2. It's a very pretty bell, both the 2D AND the 3D versions of it. I'm glad you saw this through to the completed project, pattern and all.
    StephanieW

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    1. Thanks, Stephanie 💗 Hubby will call me crazy 😄

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  3. Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern! It is printed and on my to-do list!

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    1. A bell shimmering between the lovely ice drops on your tree this Christmas? Sounds good, Diane 💚🔔💚😍😍

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  4. Thank you for the pattern. I especially admire your strong commitment, and without new tatting for 5 evenings! 🌹🌹🤗 the bell will be beautiful on a xmas tree!

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    1. Yes, committed, but for how long? You just threw me such a huge distraction, Nin 😄😉 You are an evil genius 😈😍

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    1. Sending you a great big hug, Eliz 😍😍😍

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  6. Love the Magical bells. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern.

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    1. My pleasure, Barbara, hope you enjoy them :-))

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