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,