The project in progress is my original and has a center tatted from my new batch of "Garden Afternoon" hand dyed thread. The colorful center motif is actually only one tatted ring with Daisy Picots. Jane Eborall has a good tutorial for Daisy Picots on her website. I don't know if there is a single "inventor" of this technique, or if the names of the people credited on the instructions discovered it simultaneously, or if that information is lost in the mists of time. I like Daisy Picots because it seems that more of them can be packed together in a smaller space than normal chains, and they're fun to do! I plan to explore the technique more.
First, though, I'll finish the motif...it may be sort of a snowflake, but a colorful one!
The colors sure do bright up the dreariness of winter!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the start of your motif(or pretty snowflake)!!! :)
The yarn is very pretty, and I like the design on the motif.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colorway and you've got me thinking about trying daisy picots now. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous thread. Yes, I tend to forget about daisy picots, thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous thread, nice to have something bright and cheerful on the dull days of winter.
ReplyDeleteDaisy picots look interesting
Margaret
Stunning colors ! I love your work. <3
ReplyDeleteReceived my garden afternoon thread a few days ago and just love this color way. And I also received my copy of the jewelry magazine. Can't wait to find thread and beads for the set!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone!
ReplyDeleteLouine, I hope you'll enjoy the pattern, if anything doesn't make sense in it, just ask. Will be looking forward to seeing your finished set!