Here is a motif from it. It is called "Summer Posy" and is by Marjorie Hanson.
I tatted this in Altin Basak 50. It's a very nice thread. I only had one ball of it which I had liked before but had kind of forgotten about. Whist placing an order for something else, I thought I'd try another few balls. I really like the pale blue (slightly lilac) colour of the motif above but I also really like the other two colours I got: a nice lime green and a bright pink (a bit like the pink I'm currently using for the hanky border).
It's a nice smooth thread which is very pleasant to work with. The size works out a bit finer than a Lizbeth 20... I'd have to test it to see if it's as fine as a 40 or something in between (I think probably something in between).
I'm still not completely happy with my tatting. The "flow" is not quite back yet but I hope I'm getting there.
I'm also making progress on the hanky border:
Hope you're all having a nice weekend
and that the sun is shining wherever you are.
Best wishes,
Frivole
Beautiful motif!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colors of thread!! :)
And I truly love that edging in that color!!!! :)
Really nice motif - and I love that pale blue - it's such a soothing color. The hanky edging is looking great too! I can never seem to hang with one long enough to get it finished.
ReplyDeleteAltin Basak is lovely thread, fortunately I have several balls still in my stash from my crocheting years!
ReplyDeleteBut I have been told that it has been discontinued, so better stock up while you can.
No Maureen the thread is still available, I buy mine from www.tatting.co.uk, they have some lovely colours and variegated thread, I first found the thread in Rhodes while on holiday a few years ago, and last year when we went again I brought a load back in size no 8 which about no 10 in Lisbeth thread only to find it was about the same price from Lyn.
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky to find that in a charity shop, when I go in I do keep my eye open from any tatting books, but I am never lucky. Gorgeous pattern and a lovely colour.
Look forward to seeing what you tat with the pink and lime green.
Have a lovely weekend, it's gorgeous here too but there again we are not that far apart.
Margaret
It must just be here in Australia, Margaret, that the thread's discontinued - that often happens!
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy tatting with Altin Basak. The colors you've chosen are beautiful! Love the motif!
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