As you can see, I got a nice second place ribbon for them. The comment card said "beading should lay flat, so work is too tight" Yes, I wondered about that. I seem to have to add a stitch or two here and there to various patterns to get them to lay flat. That or block the bejabbers out of 'em. These I didn't block at all, so I think I'll be taking them off the card, blocking, then putting them back on the card for the state fair. Unless I find a spare few hours to make new and better ones (as if).
They're pretty, though, aren't they? Just say "Yes!" :)
Yes. No, can't just say yes as I always have to say more than one word. They are VERY pretty and well done with the second place.
ReplyDeleteYes! Besides, I like dimension. Flat can be so boring! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful, Marty.
ReplyDeleteIn truth, Nina Libin always recommends giving Beanile lace tatting a light steaming as the final touch. Bet that'll do the trick!
Katie V in NC katie at r-v-r dot com
Hi! Congratulations on your fair entries & your blue ribbons! I am a new follower & what an enjoyable blog you have here! I very much enjoyed reading some of your posts & seeing your beautiful tatting! You do great work! I have just recently returned to the world of tatting. About 10-12 years ago I decided I probably wasn't going to do it anymore & I sold all my supplies. What can I say ... temporary insanity : ) Thankfully I was able to pick it up again although I'm not as comfortable nor do I know as much as I used to. I'm working on that : ) I like the description of how you relax. It sounds very comfortable & homey : ) Anyway, I look forward to coming back to your blog for more visits in the future : )
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful! Good job, Marty!!
ReplyDeletePretty? Oh yes! YES, YES, YES!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your ribbonwinning earrings!
Yes, the are VERY pretty. And they are earrings - not sure it matters if they are 'flat'.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are pretty! I like that shade of blue and the shape. Nina's patterns look intimidating to me, but I will be taking a class from her at Tat Days in a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck at State Fair!
Yes. Very!
ReplyDeleteWell done on second place, they are beautiful, I wonder if the judge knew anything about tatting before making his/her remarks
ReplyDeleteMargaret
They are pretty! And I love the color!! :)
ReplyDeleteYES! They look wonderful! Good luck with touching them up for the state failr
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