Friday 17 March 2023

flat to 3D

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 Over a month since I last blogged. After my last post I was on a roll, tackling so many presentations, reviews, etc., leaving me no time to blog or tat. A concerned email had me picking up my shuttles for a night of tatting. And suddenly life came to a standstill due to health issues. Oh what a tremendous roadblock! However, I am back now to the extent possible, though shuttles lie idle. 

This is part of what I did before my enforced break (I will show the 2nd motif I tatted later) -

Remember the 3D Buttercup idea I showed here - https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-trip-to-beach.html. This time I converted it into reality.

This is pattern #39 from Eleonore Endrucks' book. It is the discarded trial piece. Along with one separate all-yellow motif, I curled the lace into a 3D flower ...

And also added pearls and beads in the center while sewing. There is 1 green seed bead between each pearl, and then a string of the same green beads encircling the pearls.

I like how it created a kind of wavy look. I also lifted the 'petals' for a more buttercup shape.

Another side-view to show 3D. I've left the green thread tails, intending to add some foliage when  possible.
This is one of the patterns shared for the #pickmeEndrucks February 2023 event in our Endrucks 1920 Project FB Group.

Our pattern (and idea) collection is burgeoning at such a fast pace that it is difficult to keep track. Hence we have started creating categorised Directories where derivatives will be showcased. The main EP doc will finally become a collection of mainly the reworked 44 original patterns. 7 such directories are complete. More about this in future.

Hope to catch up on some blogs soon ....

14 comments:

  1. Glad you are back. Guard your health and take care of that creative mind of yours!

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    1. Thanks, Mel, this time hubby passed on the H3N2 virus - he loves to share 🤣

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  2. I am glad you’re ok enough to write a blog post. I hope your health is on the up. The 3 D buttercup is lovely. Works really well.

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    1. Thanks, Jane, I like the finish, too. Yes, feeling better by the day!

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  3. Beautiful buttercup flower! Hope you're feeling better very soon!

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    1. Thanks, Marlee, need to catch up on so many past blogs on the blog list!

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  4. Feel better soon. I'm on hiatus recovering from a medical procedure myself.

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    1. Oh, hope your recovery is going good, too, Crazy Mom! I guess it is nature's way of reminding us to slow down

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  5. I hope you're feeling better... Don't feel that you need to force yourself to do anything, do take care of yourself first. The buttercup is lovely!

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    1. Thanks, Lavi, I AM trying to push myself to tackle at least some of the huge pending pile, but my head is playing truant and I am forced to heed it 😁

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  6. So glad to see you back!!! Will continue praying for complete healing. Don't over-do it and set yourself back, we miss you too much!! ;)

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    1. Thank you for your sweet words and sentiments, Sue! Miss you all, too.

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  7. Amazing flower! Beautiful colors:)

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    1. Thanks, Aneta, I am enjoying your lovely tatting in pastels!

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