Friday 15 August 2014

Better

I tatted it again - Orsi's Snowflake.  This time using smaller beads around the centre which is a loop-tatted ring.  I like this version better.


Not "snowflaky" colours at all of course but again, it's due to the limited supplies I have with me at the moment.  I really like the shape of this snowflake and it makes a lovely quick-to-tat gift.  This one is already hanging on my brother's wall with the other snowflakes I've sent him in Christmas cards over the last few years (can hardly bear to say that "C" word in August!!!).  He keeps them hanging there all year round which I thought was rather nice.



The loop-tatted ring is another great technique to have in your "tatting arsenal".  I don't use it very often but on special occasions, it can be the perfect technique to achieve a specific look you're after.  It may seem a bit daunting to execute at first, but as with all new techniques, just a little practice and you'll soon get the hang of it.  I slip the loop over an empty bobbin and slip that into a shuttle to work the loop-tatted ring instead of finger-tatting.  It's much quicker that way and you get better tension on the double-core thread.

Best wishes,
Frivole

13 comments:

  1. Gorgeous. I love it in red/black!

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  2. Good idea : I'll try it with a bobbin
    thznks for sharing
    wish you a nice Day

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  3. Looks great. Thanks for the tip. It's a while since I did loop tatted rings, I think I'd have to learn it all over again.

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  4. Just watched the video... It is very good! I'd forgotten that little trick. I think if I were to tat this, I'd resort to safety pins on the ring and then do a second row. I can't handle those double threads very adeptly. : ) Pretty motif.

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  5. it really is lovely and much 'daintier' than the first

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  6. Great snowflake and fabulous display!!! :)

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    1. Glad you like it. I took the photo on my brother's veranda and I liked the look of the wood and peeling paint. Made me think of the beach for some reason...

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    2. Oh, just realised, probably you meant the display of them on the wall… Never mind! :-)

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  7. Beautiful snowflake, I love the idea he keeps your beautiful work hanging up all year round, he really appreciates your work
    Hope you are enjoying your holiday
    Margaret

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  8. Gorgeous snowflake :). Thanks for the tip about using an empty shuttle :). Will have to give this technique a go :).

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  9. Much better and stunning! The display of all of them is fantastic!

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  10. Love this little pattern and it is smashing in red. : )

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  11. I mike the pattern in red and i think ypu have a very nice brother!!

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