Tuesday 20 April 2021

unmasked

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 Finally, after 3 years, when masking is almost a given globally, Alibaba has decided to unmask 5 of the 40 thieves. Dare he expose them to the pandemic without they being vaccinated? Is he cruel or is he testing their bravado? Only time will tell.

For now, whichever hemisphere you are in, let's enjoy the all-weather blooms, with these quick single shuttle sprays that can be used for appliqué, cards, tags, decorations, and so much more. 

Techniques : rosette ; picot join to the right ; luggage tag loop or larks head knot ; lock join.
All worked in Lizbeth size 20 threads (Sunkist mix) with a single shuttle.

Blossoms Motif #31  
2½ x 1½" 
  

Blossoms Motif #32 
<2½ × <1½"
 
Some joins are made between a ring segment. It helps to control the curvature of the spray besides being more stable.
 
Blossoms Motif #33 
2½ × 1¼"
 

Blossoms Motif #34 
> 2 × > 1½”

Blossoms Motif #35 
> 1¼ ×  1"

As with previous motifs, these can be arranged together in various formations to create new shapes and larger designs. I will share these after the last of the thieves are nabbed! So keep an eye out....who knows there might even be more than 40?

stay masked even if Alibaba comes calling! 😁

All Blossoms Motifs patterns are being listed under Nature 2D.


24 comments:

  1. Such pretty floral sprays, thank you!

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  2. I always love your flower garden!!!!! :)

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    1. Wish I could've gazed at them some more, Sue 😃💐

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  3. molto belle queste piccole composizioni floreali

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    1. Grazie, Paola, I had tons of fun designing and tatting these. 💐😍

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    2. Non appena ho un po' di tempo, cercherò di riprodurre qualche fiore, molto belli, ciao Muskaan

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    3. It would be such a pleasure to see your version, Paola 💐💖 Daniela Galli made a lovely larger variation that she will convert into a necklace! Eager to see them all 😍

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  4. I love those colorful tatting pieces! They brought a smile to my face on a very foggy morning!!

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    1. Lizbeth colourways have this effect, right, Mel! 💐💖

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  5. Aww, i remember these! Well, the last ones. I remember making one. I love the colours you chose! :)

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    1. I loved gazing at them, too, Lavi - they looked so cheerful 💐💖

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  6. Fabulous blooms, I hope you are keeping safe and well your country seem to be having a hell of a time with the virus. stay safe

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    1. Thanks, Margaret 💐💖 Yes, it is quite severe this time. Even in my 125 apartment complex, almost 25 residents (mostly from different households) have been infected within the last fortnight. We are not going out at all anyways. I'm happy you've finally been able to get out 😍

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  7. You made the Spring to flourish inside!

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  8. These are so pretty, great color choices. I can see them running down a collar or decoration on a white t-shirt.

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    1. Wonderful application ideas, Pam 🌻💗🌻 Thank you

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    1. Marja, I would've loved to share a pic of what I see from my balcony/window these days - superb splashes of brightly coloured flowers amidst fresh green leaves/foliage. Makes me happy 💐💕😊

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  10. Deliziose e utili per svuotare le navette

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    1. Very true, Lorella 💐🌼 Welcome to my blog, and thank you very much 💖😍

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