I finally get to share what I’ve been working on. At least
this gift:
The challenge was to use the Pantone color that has been
associated with your Secret Santa person. I used Candlewicking thread for the
band and the tatting. Not ideal, but good colors. The darker color used in the
snowflake was the target. As usual, there was a bit of learning curve with this
project!
Tablet weaving is tough on my wrists, so I started and
stopped a lot. That translates to mistakes. A lot. Didn’t hesitate to cut the
band up and I found a nice fabric to compliment. Sewing it on didn’t work as
well as I like, but I hope it will be used. It’s not meant to be an heirloom,
but a frequently used item. I have a friend who dusts the house with her loom
samples!
 |
| Snowflake 8 from Festive Snowflakes & Ornaments |
The thread was not as tightly plied as I usually tat with.
That required extra attention with every DS. To get the colors in the proper
place on the snowflake, the pattern ended up needing quite a few SLT. The advantage of using
such a soft thread is that those knots end of disappearing into the piece. I
plan to use this pattern quite a bit. It looks good in thread! I wonder how it will look in the metallic thread???
On to the next gift……
