I love the gentler, more random colour changes that she achieves using this technique. Wonderful.
I bought it in two sizes this time: size 20 in the motif above and also in size 60 for a change. And now looking at this lovely fine thread... I feel a hanky edging coming on...
This is one edging I've tried.
It's called Pomegranate (modified just a little)
and is from Anne Orr's
Classic Tatting Patterns book.
Not 100% decided yet but it's a maybe.
I don't know if the variegate calls for a simpler pattern. As a general rule, I think "keep it simple" when there's lots of colour in the thread and use plain colours for more complex designs.
Best wishes,
I find it interesting that the teal/jade didn't show up as much in the size 20 but it's very present in the size 60. :o)
ReplyDeleteYes, they do look different, but I like them both! :-)
DeleteWhat is the pattern for the motif
DeleteYour motif and edging look very elegant!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that first motif. Looks wonderful. Am waiting for my 'Chilled' to show up any day in my mailbox. Now, I really cannot wait!
ReplyDeleteI agree: the more complicated the pattern, the more uniform the colour. %100.
Fox : )
Gorgeous colors! So subtle!
ReplyDeletelovely color by Jess + beautiful tatting
ReplyDeleteLovely motif tatted in Jess's thread, gorgeous colours
ReplyDeleteNice edging if you use that colour way I think it will look amazing
Margaret
I agree about using a simple pattern for a complex thread colorway and vice-a-verse, but that color way is more an ombre then a variegated, so with that pattern there shouldn't be too much visual overload.
ReplyDeleteOoh... that is a pretty color!
ReplyDeleteI thought that might appeal to you Diane... knowing our respective love of blues.
DeleteI like the look of the motif and edging using Jess' HDT. They are gorgeous. Generally, I agree with you on using a solid colour for the more complicated patterns, but the edging works for me in the HDT. Just my 2 cents'... :)
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