Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Green Doily & Small Choker

I'm making progress on the green doily and have started on the second round of medallions.  I ended up doing regular fs/bs tatting rather than Jan's method as it seemed to me his way of starting with a full stitch on the back side was throwing the stitch count unless there is still something that is escaping me?  Anyway, here's where I'm at so far.



I put it to one side temporarily when my daughter said she'd like a black choker to wear to a ball next week.  I showed her several edgings and she said she wanted really narrow and chose this very simple flower one which won't take long to whip up.  I might make her another too in case she decides, when she tries it on, that a bit wider might be nice too.  



Best wishes,
Frivole
Posted by Frivole at 16:37

11 comments:

  1. muskaan29 March 2017 at 16:51

    I agree with you on Jan's method and much prefer fs/bs. I love how the mat is shaping up with the negative space also drawing one’s attention.

    Now that choker is quite a coincidence - please check out my latest post and you'll see why ;-D

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  2. God's Kid29 March 2017 at 18:39

    I really like the design of your doily so far!! :)
    Beautiful start on that choker!! :)

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  3. Michelle29 March 2017 at 18:44

    The choker is great but I think you're wise to have a backup too. If she has a long neck like my daughter, it may be too "thin". Doily looks great!

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  4. Fox29 March 2017 at 19:41

    Actually, I never have never understood JS's rational for tatting his own peculiar method. Perhaps, he just wanted to be considered more unique than in fact he was?

    The motifs are gorgeous!

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  5. Madtatter8030 March 2017 at 00:40

    Even in his book where he has a picture of his method and the other way, if you stare at it long enough I live the regular way my self I think it looks better. I love the choker I think black is very elegant but I struggle with it when tatting, it is hard for me to see 🌹

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  6. Jane McLellan30 March 2017 at 09:54

    How wonderful to be able to whip up a choker on request!

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  7. sewingnanac30 March 2017 at 13:48

    beautiful pieces.....I seem to be afraid of stepping out with color on larger pieces, but when I see others, I love them.....must get braver and try other colors :) enjoy your blog a great deal Dorothy

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  8. Margarets designer cards30 March 2017 at 18:34

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  9. Margarets designer cards30 March 2017 at 18:35

    Lovely doily, Hope she enjoys her choker

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  10. Anetta (Jamiolowo)1 April 2017 at 15:28

    Wonderful doily:)

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  11. Unknown6 April 2017 at 14:47

    Hi, may I know how you made the choker stiff? It looks quite stiff :) also the thread size? Thank you

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