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| Threads that Bind |
She shared instruction for
the doily one round per day on Facebook and her blog. We were to devise a final
round. Here is a link to her albums: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2882479928472885&type=3
Like many of us during
those crazy weeks of lock down, I tidied and tidied and sorted and tatted. I used a vinatge shuttle for some sections; and a two bobbin shuttle for other sections. I
uncovered quite a few books and pattern copies and notes. I decided to try to
evoke the plight so many of us around the world found ourselves in by working a motif in blue and
black that reminds me of a house. After adding a few motifs for “bushes/trees”
and “clouds” the doily seemed to be coming together. Then, I dithered around for weeks trying to see if
another round was necessary to tie all the colors together. I’ve decided it isn’t.
So, here’s my version. I worked it in vintage size 30 thread so there are "issues" with staining and uneven ring sizes. The yellow seemed to stretch out and pucker as I worked the pink sections. Really odd!! There's just enough yellow left to sit on a shuttle for trying out ideas.
I wish everyone a safe and successful Fall!
It looks fabulous and I see the houses, bushes and clouds :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, well done! I do like tatting with a story and this is the story of our times. It’s complete and doesn’t need another round.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finishing rounds and meaningfully designed!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 💚💙🧡💙💚
Thank you all!! It will be a doily I take to be handled by people when I demonstrate. It won't block flat and the white thread is stained. So, they can't do much harm with hands that just finished the hot dog and fries!
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