Saturday 15 September 2012

Flocon d'Or & Square Elegance

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17.09 - Adding a P.S. at the top... not quite ready to make next blogpost 
but wanted to let you know that I've added the video on how to do the join 
on the second half of a split ring (as in the butterfly pattern) for those 
who would like it:  Here is the link.
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First of all, I have completed my second 25-motif challenge (Square Elegance was number 25).  I want to thank Sharon very much for all the work she puts into keeping the website up to date with all the inspiring tatting from everyone.

I now realise that I tat so much (without needing any further incentive!) that it's time to leave the space for other participants though I will still be visiting regularly to see what everyone else is up to!

Thank you Sharon!


In the last post, I mentioned that I had found the 12-sided star ornaments from a lady on a local market.  Well, amazingly, just when I was wondering if she was still around, she was there yesterday!  I was delighted to find out she still had some of the ornaments I was after so I bought all that she had left.  This has enabled me to offer the pattern WITH ornaments for those who would like to try it but cannot find said doodads!  Pattern is also available just as a pdf for those who are already equipped.


This is the snowflake I will be sending to 
my family and friends in their Christmas cards this year


And here is "Square Elegance", take two.  This is more the look I was after, with a bolder outline.  When I wrote the first post title about this motif, I wasn't thinking of the name for the design itself but as Diane called it that on her blog, "Square Elegance" it will be!  For those who preferred the look of the first version, you can easily leave out the 4th round and put the trefoils on the third round instead.

My thanks to Neeneral and Miranda for test-tatting the pattern.




What's interesting with this design is that I quite like the look after every round.  So you could choose how big or how small you want the tatting to be around the centre ornament.

Here are photos of Square Elegance after each round.

Round 1


Round 2


Round 3


Same round as a diamond


Round 4
The completed motif


... and as a diamond


Now I know a few people downloaded this pattern when I had it up for a short while earlier in the week.  I decided I liked it too much and wanted to have it as part of my collection on Etsy.  I am happy for those of you who were quick and downloaded it, I don't want you to give it back or anything!  In fact, I will give it away some more, to the first 10 who say they want it in the comment section of this post.  After that, I will put it in my Etsy shop.  Please make sure, if you want the pattern, that there is an email connected with your account where I can reach you or leave me your address or send it to me using the "Email Frivole" link at the top of this page.

Best wishes,

24 comments:

  1. Wow, Frivole, how lucky of you to find the doodads! I think many people will buy the pattern with the appropriate doodads, makes sense not to have to hunt around to find them!

    And, thanks so much for the progress pics - I agree with you, it looks amazing in every stage! I was considering making earrings and feared the full motif would be to big - I am thinking I will do either round two, or round three with a single threefoil to wear as a diamond... hmmmm, the possibilities! Thank so much for your generosity!

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  2. oh I would love to have the pattern if I am one of the 10.

    Thank you Frivole.

    my email is available, but here it is anyway ladytatslace @ gmail . com (just leave out the spaces)

    I just received my square elements, but they are not quite as elegant as yours.

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  3. What a great idea Creativa! Straight away, I got a chain out and have just put the motif (the grey one from the pictures, diamond ways on) on the chain and it's around my neck! A bit bold but I like the look of it. Perhaps I'll make it in a smaller thread. Stopping at round three with just one trefoil would look great too. I shall have to try that next.

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  4. I hope I am early enough to be one of the ten lucky tatters! Love this pattern.
    Fox : ))

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  5. Woops! I have already downloaded this; told you I loved it!
    Fox

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  6. Thank you Frivole I would love the pattern if i am one or the first ten . My email should be included but here it is again just in case, meekcmc@hotmail.com.
    Thank you so much it is a lovely pattern

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  7. I would love your pattern, you already have my email address, Your patterns are so beautiful so I hoe I will be lucky.
    Your snowflake is beautiful, I am still looking for these doodads, I wish we had the proper name for them
    Have a nice weekend
    Margaret

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  8. "Salt Lake City" was number three in requesting the pattern - she was unable to leave a comment.

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  9. S. was number 5 for the pattern request. She was also unable to leave a comment and sent me an email.

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  10. I would love to have this pattern. It is lovely and consistent with the quality of all your designs. BTW, I have been tatting your 'Flagged Edging' on my shawl and am please with the result;will send a photo when completed. Thanks for your generosity!

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    1. Hi Randi, thank you for your comment. I looked up the "Flagged Edging" - it's very pretty... but it's not one of mine! :-)
      I'm sending you the pattern.

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    2. Hi again, just noticed I can't find an email for you, can you please let me know.

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  11. I'd be delighted if I make it in the first 10. it's a lovely pattern. I've loved every one that I've tried.
    Cathy.zemke@gmail.com

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  12. I would also like to have your new pattern! Squares are so much fun to work with, and "elegance" is versatile too. manda_tory@yahoo.com

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  13. Still two left? I would love one of them. It is beautiful, as all your patterns are.

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    1. And my email is jilofalltrades87 AT gmail DOT com.

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  14. The pattern is wonderful! I have one side left to tat on the last round. I also like each stage, and I think I will tat a set with one of each round for my daughters for Christmas.

    I love the snowflake, which I've already downloaded. Any chance of a doodad exchange? ;-)

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  15. I love this design...and I downloaded it the other morning, I haven't been back to read posts in a couple of days or would have let you know I also had it, one of the lucky ones...waiting to receive some square centre ornaments I have on order and then will try it out :-)

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  16. I really love both of your designs!!! And I love each step of Square Elegance a lot!!! :)

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  17. I can't tell if Square Elegance is still available or not, if so I'd like to be one of the 10.

    Regardless I'm off to order the snowflake with the doodads. Thank you for finding more centers.

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    1. Hi Bonnie, sorry the free 10 have all gone I'm afraid!

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  18. What a wonderful design!! I know I am too late but I enjoyed seeing it in a few blogs tatted up. Confrats Frivole!

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