But who knew a butterfly still lurked in the folds of the shamrock leaf?!
However, I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me first share a proper pattern pdf of the Happy Hands Shamrock by Diana Howe - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_D5xY68NyfsKMB4LDr0GUv-WYC0VCba6/view which was first posted here- https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2021/03/lucky-hands.html
However, this simply reinforces the fact that there are multiple paths and options and the tatter can decide.
In Anchor size 20 shamrock approximately measures 5.5 cms across and 4.5 cms high. (without stem)
And after completing the 2nd heart motif, look what emerged! A butterfly with a built-in head.Folded the 'wings' a bit and loved the shape of the butterfly enough to tat another with a proper head....
Added beads for eyes, too. Everything, except a slightly tweaked count for the head, remains the same.And the final tails make the antennae so no ends to hide. The head pattern diagram in included in the pdf. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_D5xY68NyfsKMB4LDr0GUv-WYC0VCba6/view
In Anchor size 20, it is 6cms wide and 4.5cms tall.
- Add a 4th heart to the shamrock and we have a four-leaf clover.
- Hubby thought the inverted shamrock looked more like a capsicum or apple. Hmmmm, something to think about for the future!
- How about decorative picots, and gems, etc. to embellish the butterfly?
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And great news! My complimentary copy of the IOLI Bulletin Summer 2022 (42-4) issue finally landed on my doorstep after 2 whole months of flight. This carries the 1st of a 3-series article on Endrucks 1920 Project.
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Find all original and adapted patterns, and a whole lot more, in our Endrucks 1920 Project document (EP doc) here -
Many many thanks, Diana! It's been a pleasure corresponding with you ...
Beautiful butterflies or clovers :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Anettta 💕
DeleteI love these butterflies, these patterns have thrown up so many other ideas and options, its what to tat next.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Margaret 😍 I keep wondering when the Project will finally come to an end 🤣
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