Wednesday 20 November 2013

Céleste

I've been out of shuttles for a week or so.  Awaiting delivery, hopefully soon.  But it's been a good thing.  It's given me time to work on a new pattern.  Here is what I have been up to recently.

I liked the look of bare threads and double picots in the Banashek motif I recently tatted.  It makes for a light and airy look which appeals to me.  Inspired, I wanted to make a new motif that had those qualities.  I have called it "Céleste".


This is the motif as it comes off my shuttles,
not pressed or blocked in any way.  If you wanted sharper angles,
you could pin the picots and bare threads but I like the softer look.



The motifs above are made with seed beads (size 11) and larger 4mm beads for the join between petals.  I have tried it with small Swarovskis bicones on that join for extra sparkle and that's great too.

You can play with the long double picots to get the look you want but I like the delicate, more free look of leaving them slightly uneven and floaty.

Céleste can also be tatted without beads if you wish and this is what it looks like without (purple motif below).  In that one, it's the inside thread of the double picot inside the petals which I have pulled longer (the picots are adjustable) for a different look.  See how this gives a cross-over look?  I think that's nice too.




Then I thought I'd try it in Christmas colours below in Lizbeth Jungle Greens with red seed beads and silver lined 4mm beads but no beads on the end of the large rings.



Right.  Now I'm happy with the shape, I better get down to pattern writing!




Nearly forgot to say (well, actually I forgot so the first few readers who commented won't have seen this), I will be having a draw for free patterns as I like to do when I publish a new one.  Three winners will be picked at random from the comments made on this post.


Best wishes,
Frivole

53 comments:

  1. That is a VERY beautifull snowflake, Frivole; a Star pattern. I love the colours of the top one best! Félicitations!

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    1. Thank you. And yes, the grey one is probably my favourite too… at the moment! With the blue and silver beads, it's the most subtle combination but also gives the best ethereal effect I think.

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  2. That snowflake is totally exquisite!!!! Wow!!! I love that one a lot!!! :) All your snowflakes look awesome!!! :)

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  3. I love it! Every version is wonderful. I can hardly wait for the pattern to be released!

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  4. Oh how gorgeously beautiful and fun...I love patterns with double picots, for some reason they really appeal to me and, though slightly fiddly, I enjoy tatting the double picots! I am really looking forward to this pattern!!!

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    1. Yes, you have to take your time a bit and use a picot gauge and then adjust the picot as you like it but this is still a fairly quick tat and not difficult. It's also done in one pass which I always like.

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  5. Hey, that's my sister's middle name!

    This is a "heavenly" snowflake. I love all the different versions; I can't even pick a favorite!

    I bet Judi Banashek would be thrilled, too. She wrote that book with the intention of inspiring people to do new things and create different looks in tatting. The fact that you've used the techniques she showed to design your own totally unique motif is exactly what she was hoping for.

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    1. Lucky sister! I've always liked that name so I was pleased to have found something to use it for!

      Very glad you like it!

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  6. Love the grey one as well, but strangely drawn to the green as well, and I don’t usually go for the “Christmasy” stuff at all. These are all pretty.
    Fox : )

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    1. The green one is a close second for me too. I didn't think I'd like it for a "snowflake" but it was pleasantly surprised by that combination.

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  7. Very nice, all of them, looks like you had fun with this pattern!

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  8. A very nice motive. Likes me very well. Above all the Christmas motive.
    Please me already about the pattern.

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  9. These are beautiful. I'm making snowflakes for all my co-workers for Christmas, this would be perfect to give to the Celeste in our office!

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  10. Very - hmmmmmm, well, very - hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Oh, I know the right word now - snowflaky!!!!

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  11. super snowy flakes. I love them all.

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  12. Really great snowflake. I especially like the green Christmas one.
    ELizabeth

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  13. They are SOOO glorious! You are a real pro in tatting design. Thank You for sharing all these things! / Nina in Sweden

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  14. Love your Celeste pattern. The beads really make it pop!

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  15. Ces flocons sont très élégants. J'admire vos talents à créer de telles merveilles.

    Those snowflakes are very elegant. I am in owe of your designer talents.

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  16. Oh my! They are gorgeous! I love the grey one. I think you may tempt me into bead work!

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    1. This is not difficult beadwork Michelle, not too many beads to contend with, a good place to start! :-)

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  17. Absolutely exquisite! They look ready to float off the page.

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  18. Ooh, I'm really loving the blue and white version.

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  19. Gorgeous! Please pick me. susiearnholt@writeme.com

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  20. So beautiful! Can't wait for the pattern ;)

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  21. Magnifique!!! je les adore !! Bienvenu pour les fêtes de fin d'année!!
    Merci pour cette jolie création
    Amitiés

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  22. That's quite lovely! The beads add so much to the design...I really love that first one. :)

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  23. Pick me... pick me... they are are absoluteness gorgeous!! It is a real treat to see all of your beautiful work.

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  24. Frivole, when I saw your snowflake I gasped. It is so beautiful! Congratulations on creating such a thing of beauty!

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  25. Beautiful snowflake, and a totally wow pattern, You have the ability to surprise us with gorgeous patterns, well done
    Margaret

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  26. that is an awesome snowflake. I would love to tat this. (hint, hint, need a tester?) If I win, great, if not, I will buy.

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  27. You know what? It has just started snowing here

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    1. How perfect! It's pouring with rain here but getting colder… maybe a chance of a few flakes for us too?...

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  28. I cant wait to get this pattern and start tatting it!!!

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  29. Comments are still coming in but I wanted to say thank you everyone! Such a positive response, it's always heart-warming!

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  30. Really like the new pattern! But then...there's aren't many I DON'T like....thanks for the chance to be in the drawing.

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  31. Love the snowflake. The pattern makes for beautiful alternatives. The double picots in the middle gives a dimension to the snowflake. Thanks for the drawing.

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  32. I'm glad I saw this! - beautiful pattern, and, from the public computer in the library, may I add my name to the list? A storm four days ago has knocked out all communication in our household....

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  33. Bonjour Frivole! Superbe Céleste! Elle porte bien son nom! Love your pattern. It is as soft and beautiful as it's name.

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  34. Amazing and breathtaking! You have a talent for unusual patterns. Congrats!

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  35. Beautiful tatting. Time of year for snowflakes. Would love to have your pattern. Marj

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  36. Very, very beautiful snowflakes.

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  37. beautiful design! the grey one or the green one... I can't say which one I prefer!

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  38. This is a beautiful design! It looks as though Celeste can be tatted with a lot of variations.

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  39. The gray is the most stunning combo- you continue to inspire!

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  40. The list is closed now - thank you for your comments! I am making the draw this morning and will post the winners later today.

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  41. Another wonderful pattern! They seem to just flow from your fingertips! keep them coming. Ü

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  42. Gorgeous snowflake! Love the look of the barethread pictos, it gives it a very light and airy look. Great job!!

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