Tuesday 10 May 2011

Jan Stawasz Doily

I always thought I would eventually like to tackle one of Jan Stawasz's doilies.  I really admire the perfect execution of his work.

So I started on this one:



I nearly stopped after two rounds as I felt there was two much contrast between the silver and the blue.  Then I did one more round to satisfy my curiosity.  I asked advice at In Tatters and I think many people agree there is too much contrast but others encouraged me to keep going...

So I tatted the fourth round and added another blue to the mix (it's the same family of blue as the dark one "Country Turquoise", but the light shade of it).

So that's where I'm at now.  Far enough that it seems a waste to throw it away... but still not convinced my choice of colours was wise.

Also not very happy with that second bit of dark blue, that row of rings is really hard to make perfect as there are three unattached rings between the ones that are attached to the previous row and they tend to move out of place.  I guess I need to pin it down and steam it to get the right shape.  

On another note, I want to thank Diane for the lovely parcel she sent me when I won her giveaway: 
Thanks Diane!

Best wishes,


16 comments:

  1. This looks amazing. I am so envious of those perfectly formed stitches you manage to tat! I cannot see the colour very well at the moment as it is too sunny here! Finally! I'll come back later...

    I am still waiting to see what will eventuate with the work of the last post.
    Fox : )

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  2. Thank you Fox! Yes, I'm working on both (well three projects really) at the moment. I like variety so I always like to have a few things on the go at the same time so I can change and keep the interest up!

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  3. I think it looks very classy and excellent! :)

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  4. Actually I love the contrast in the doily!!!

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  5. I didn't see it before you added the lighter blue in this round, but I really like it just as it is. Color is a big design element. I think that is why I MUST change the colors when I repeat a pattern. It makes it seem fresh and new to me. I couldn't help noticing that the doily coordinates nicely with your blog background, too.

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  6. Yes you're right Eliz, I hadn't noticed! I find myself always drawn to these sorts of grey-blues, greens, teals... I love that Country Turquoise by Lizbeth.

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  7. Stunning - simply stunning. Great choices of colour.

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  8. Adorable. Los colores me encantan, esa mezcla de azul y plata, WOW mis favoritos

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  9. It's beautiful! I love the colors (:

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  10. I love the way your doily looks! The color choices are terrific, and although I thought I'd prefer the blue with cream, I now think the silver is a great choice. Your tatting is beautiful as always!

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  11. Beautiful tatting, and I like the blues with the silver.

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  12. It looks lovely and a lovely piece of tatting, I do like the silver and blue together.
    well done
    Margaret

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  13. Beautifully done and the colour combination is one I've used in the past and works well.

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  14. Thank you very much. I'm now on the 8th round... Other project on the backburner for now as I've got doily fever!

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  15. It's wonderful! I like the colors!

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  16. I think the colour combination is very nice and the doily looks very good. Your work is gorgeous.

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