No wonder I get so frustrated at times - everything is going along quite smoothly, and then when I'm ready to finish I don't know what happened!
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Ta Da! The key was walking away for a few minutes. The lesson here is PATIENCE. I laid the ring out and looked at how it would connect to the others. For some reason, something clicked. Don't ask me how - I can't even explain it. A few stitches, a join and a look. Repeat :) I took a good look before closing the ring - looked good - gritted my teeth and pulled that ring closed. Whew! A little blocking and I'm good to stitch this onto my next sewing project.
Medallion II from Jan Stawasz Tatted Treasures Finca Thread from FOX |
A sidenote about the thread. Finca thread is pretty when tatted up - it's nice and soft and has a little shine to it. HOWEVER, if you do much UN-tatting [like me], its softness is not a benefit :)
Yikes! I'm sorry! No advice but rest assured I've been there too!
ReplyDeleteGreat tatting! It looks terrific.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean about the thread. Love the look of it, but for a klutzy tatter comme moi, not so wonderful!
Fox : )
Well done, just those few minutes away worked, lovely pattern and lovely piece of tatting, his book is on my wish list which I hope to get soon
ReplyDeleteMargaret
You made me chuckle! I did the same thing the first time I tatted one of Jan's patterns. Taking a deep breath and laying the tatting down sure does help! Great job!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis turned out perfectly! Glad you showed us the 'before' photo. It's a common situation, and good advice to let it sit for a few minutes. The beads look great!
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