Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Jan Stawasz Flower

First tatted piece for 2013!  Inspired by Diane...  I decide to tat one of Jan Stawasz' flowers from his new book.  This one caught my attention when I first leafed through - I liked the shape of it.  When I tatted some of his designs before, I ignored what he calls "his method" of tatting because it seemed complicated the way he explained it and it confused me trying to read the pattern... until someone at In Tatters said "it's just front-side/back-side tatting"!

So I tatted this flower using his method (ie. FS/BS tatting).  It does look nice.  Though I'm still torn as to whether I always want my tatting to have a front side and a back side.  I quite like having a lace that is "reversible", which looks good whichever side you look at it.  I'm not sure if I want one side to look better than the other.  In the case of a motif which will only be viewed from one side though, it's a great idea.  But for tree ornaments for example, I like to think they look as good from both sides.

Anyway, back into the perennial traditional vs. FS/BS tatting debate!  I conclude that sometimes I like to use traditional, and sometimes I like to use FS/BS tatting, depending on circumstances and usage of the piece.

Ok, a long enough introduction for this little flower.  Hope you like it.  


I think I'll go try another.


Best wishes,
Frivole

Posted by Frivole at 23:14
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17 comments:

  1. Michelle2 January 2013 at 23:39

    How pretty! I'm waiting for my copy of the book to arrive.

    FS/BS always interesting...

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane3 January 2013 at 01:05

    Very pretty! I'm really looking forward to the new book. I hope it arrives soon!

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  3. Julie Romero3 January 2013 at 01:38

    Pretty flower...I will have to see about getting that book, I have been quite interested in the JS pieces I have seen but the 1st book has been unattainable...oh, and I completely agree on the FS/BS issue.

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  4. Unknown3 January 2013 at 01:48

    I love the effect of the picots. Oooh I don't know how you did it, the last time I tried FS/BS tatting, I got too frustrated and gave up before I started hating the whole concept all together.

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  5. Cindy3 January 2013 at 01:48

    Very nice flower! I'm happy to know that Jan's "method" is just FS/BS. I agree with you that FS/BS isn't always the best - but in some cases I do really like the look.

    I'm anxious to get my new book too!

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  6. Małgoś 133 January 2013 at 06:25

    Very beautiful flower. J. Stawasza patterns are great. Has just released his new book "Tatted Treasures". Regards Małgosia

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    1. Frivole3 January 2013 at 12:31

      Yes Malgosia, this flower is from the new book "Tatted Treasures".

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  7. Jane McLellan3 January 2013 at 09:11

    You're right, no need to be dogmatically for or against fs/bs tatting! Pretty little flower. I do think Jan Stawasz does wonderful work.

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  8. Margarets designer cards3 January 2013 at 09:23

    Lovely flower, I don't have any of his books and I am hoping to get his new one its on my wish list at the moment.
    Margaret

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  9. Tat-a-Renda3 January 2013 at 09:32

    A lovely flower. I am still thinking about getting the book. If I see more of these lovely work in Tatland, I may be swayed to getting it. :/

    I am not one for FS/BS tatting myself and will only consider it if there is a specific reason for me to do it, such as for framing, or for sticking on cards.

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  10. Charlette3 January 2013 at 11:15

    Je l'aime beaucoup cette fleur!!! Jan Stawasz a sorti un nouveau livre??? OH OH!!!

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    1. Frivole4 January 2013 at 13:26

      Eh oui Charlette... encore une tentation!

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  11. Neeneral3 January 2013 at 12:29

    Beautiful flower, and very timely post, I just placed my order for the new book not five minutes ago!

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  12. Renulek4 January 2013 at 13:19

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  13. Marjolein4 January 2013 at 15:16

    This is very pretty!

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  14. Unknown4 January 2013 at 17:35

    Linda flor!Congrats!

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  15. God's Kid4 January 2013 at 19:31

    What a great flower!!! :)

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