This pattern is one by Jan Stawasz in his 2nd book 'Tatted Treasures' on page 76. Tatted in Lizbeth Size 40 #175 Scottish Thistle and #646 Purple Iris Lt. I blocked it but perhaps it needs an iron through. I have a feeling it would look better in a thicker thread as in the book.
Love your color choice! I've tatted several of these in size 80 thread. It's not the thread size, they really need a steam iron. They don't 'respond' as well to blocking as they do to ironing. I do a mix of both - spread a thick towel over the ironing surface, dampen slighly, flatten and shape, hover just over the surface with the iron but don't actually TOUCH it (yet), shape again, then give it a quick, light press and let it dry on the towel. Yours looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow! there is no stopping you you must have a twin:) you tat well and fast!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry. This looks excellent, I prefer it to the original, because I mainly work with thread # 40 and 80, and I like fine lace. We are all used to look at Jan's strong sturdy work, which is also very nice, but different.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are great.
Looks better? Wow, I think it's absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely pattern and your have used one of my favourite threads too, you have done a lovely job with the colour scheme and pattern
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Oh, very beautiful and romantic doily!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and gorgeous!!! :)
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