Late in January Sharon Briggs posted a new design challenge -- to make something based on a rose center. I've never made any of these rose motifs before. They always looked like a lot of bother. It surprised me to find they're not all that difficult or fiddly!It took me this long to think up something. I'm not certain this is recognizable as a shamrock, because when my dad saw it on my lap desk he said he liked the "little green thing." Okay, it is a green thing and it measures 2.25 inches (5.5 cm) across which isn't very big. It's made with DMC Cébélia size 30 thread.
This is the first time I ever tried pearl tatting, too. I'm not certain I have it right, but if not, it was ...um... intentional, yes, that's it.
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Utterly delightful, and I've already added it to the design challeng blog.
What a lovely idea - turning a rose into a shamrock. Now to turn water into wine? I could do with THAT too!!!
It looks so beautiful!!!! I really love it.
Oh Marty, I love this variation on the rose theme!
Marty, I like your "rose" shamrock!!!!
Marty, too cute. What a great idea. Shamrocks and roses, lovely. Hugs, Linda
It looks like a shamrock to me! I haven't tried pearl tatting but now I think I will. Thanks for sharing.
nice, marty. that's an innovation.
Very cool, Marty! Love the Shamrock with the rosette. :)
Very clever and I like the looks of it to.
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