This is a pair of motifs I've been working on for a while. I drew it all out on the computer first, then tatted it in size 10 thread. By doing that, I found out there was one place where I had to change the direction of the chain, and a number of places I had to change the stitch count.Tatted again in a size 20 I had on a pair of shuttles and found a couple of other tweaks needed. Finally, I made this pair from two colors of Sulky blendables I had on the shuttles. I would have done more, but I couldn't remember which colors they were!
Each motif builds from the center in one continuous round using split rings. It could make a really handsome mat. Maybe I should work on it some more -- in another color, or at least in colors I've written down!I think Jon is right about connecting two rings to join the motifs -- it would made a much stronger connection. Once I got looking at that option, I thought maybe joining them across all the rings would be interesting. This is what my computer thinks it would look like:
I love how sinuous the pattern is.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteFox : )
I like the way the pattern flows!
ReplyDeleteExcellent job, Marty!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very lovely motif! I admire those of you who can design like this-what an amazing talent!
ReplyDeleteI always love it when you can see a pattern within a pattern. Lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteThe blended colors are beautiful, and the pattern is excellent.
ReplyDeletevery interesting progression. I like your colors.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant job and lovely pattern
ReplyDeleteWell done
Margaret
I love to designs that have hidden designs in them as in this case, even if they are computer-aided (in this case).
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that, if you do it again, you should consider joining the motifs at the two rings, and it will show up the square (white space) better. Just a thought.
It is a lovely design.
p.s I posted a comment earlier but not sure if that went through or not.
Looking up near shows the beauty of the flow! Very nice!! What a petty you don'T know the wonderful thead!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to be able to map it out on the computer first? Saves a lot of work.
ReplyDelete...and just stopping by to say how much I enjoyed meeting you in person!!!! You are AWESOME!!!!
Really neat!! :)
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