Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Tischband Done!

Yes, I think I'll stop there.  Although I like both the flowers and the leaves, if I'm honest, I've not completely enjoyed putting it together.  I find there is too much tension between the elements.  And it's really hard to get those flowers looking perfect (you know, for the spaces between all the chains to be exactly the same - I know, I'm fussy!).  I still think overall it's a lovely pattern and something decorated with a whole band of this would look amazing.  But that's it for me on that one.  Now I need to find a use for it.  Be a shame not to put it on something.... Any ideas?


I'll say this finished item is no.13 of my 25-motif challenge

How's everybody else getting on with theirs?

Best wishes,


Posted by Frivole at 14:28
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13 comments:

  1. Stephanie29 February 2012 at 14:56

    Too fab! I think it would look nice if it were framed, maybe as part of collage.

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  2. Fox29 February 2012 at 15:00

    Your tatting is absolutely breathtaking! *sigh* It is a pleasure to look at this; as for what to do with it? I have no idea! That is always the dilemma for me...

    Gotta go - back to practicing your heart... grrrrr.
    Fox : ))

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  3. Valerie29 February 2012 at 16:10

    Frivole, this is stunning! Not just in terms of the layout, but I think the colours turn out well! What size is this all joined up? I would usely it as a display on a petite tabletop! I totally love what you did!

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    1. Frivole29 February 2012 at 19:33

      Thank you for your message Val. It's not that big: 6 3/4 in wide x 4 in high. I actually thought it would look nice if I used it as the centre of a doily and carried on tatting around it with a simpler motif... Maybe?

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  4. God's Kid29 February 2012 at 16:35

    Totally awesome!!! :)

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  5. Ladytats29 February 2012 at 16:52

    it looks good. congrats on getting it to do what you wanted it to do. I would put it on your coffee table, or end table where everyone can see it.

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  6. Michelle29 February 2012 at 17:56

    What did you do to get it to lay right? Redo, change tension? I've been hesitating about the leaves after your last post!
    And it's gorgeous!!!!

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    1. Frivole29 February 2012 at 19:35

      Don't hesitate Michelle, have a go at the leaves! They are nice but it is true that if I was to redo this pattern, I would have to adjust it so that it behaved a bit better. I didn't redo in the end, once all the elements were in place, it wasn't so bad and I just pressed it a bit.

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  7. Charlette29 February 2012 at 20:12

    Il est très beau comme cela et je le mettrais comme décoration sur un meuble!!!!! Vous êtes exigeante avec vous même votre travail est parfait.....

    Amitiés

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  8. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane29 February 2012 at 23:56

    Lovely! I could use a video showing tips for making those leaves. : )

    I think it would be perfect on a small tea tray.

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  9. victats@gmail.com2 March 2012 at 17:03

    You've done a fantastic job. I agree with Diane, I really don't get the leaves...

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  10. Frivole2 March 2012 at 18:14

    Two requests on a leaf video.... I may have to do one... will try my best!

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  11. Umintsuru3 March 2012 at 07:12

    Beautiful!!

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