Sunday, July 10, 2016

Heart Doily - Rounds 4 & 5

Found a mistake in round 3 while doing round 5! Yikes! Managed to cut out the offending area and fix it and am satisfied with the results. Better than cutting 2 1/2 rounds all the way back. 

 
 

Started round 6 - joined hearts that are attached to the doily with chains on the final round. There are 20 hearts total. 

I'm practicing front side/back side tatting on this round. I usually tat using the "traditional" method but it does look nicer having a true front side/back side. I guess it's the knitter coming out in me. 

 
 

I'm trying to get in shape for Phase I of Tatters Across Time's Tatting Proficiency Program. I have my packet already but haven't started yet. I'm excited about it! Looking forward to sharpening up my skills. 
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10 comments:

  1. Eliz Davis aka TatknotJuly 10, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    Your front side/back side looks very good.

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    1. Mistene VickersJuly 12, 2016 at 9:17 PM

      Thanks. It's a learning process that's for sure.

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  2. MichelleJuly 11, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Very nice! I love the color way too!

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    1. Mistene VickersJuly 12, 2016 at 9:18 PM

      I really like my first batch of hand dyed threads!

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  3. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeJuly 11, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Nice color! I get confused by front side/back side tatting, but I do like the look of it. I'm glad you were able to fix your mistake without much fuss.

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    1. Mistene VickersJuly 12, 2016 at 9:19 PM

      I'm having to concentrate more on this one and sometimes I just want something mindless to do with my hands. I guess on those nights I should work on something really easy.

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  4. God's KidJuly 11, 2016 at 1:30 PM

    That doily is awesome!!! :)

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    1. Mistene VickersJuly 12, 2016 at 9:22 PM

      Thank you! And thanks for all of your encouraging comments on other posts. I wish I had more time to blog or I'd reply more than I do. But I do read them and it makes me smile.

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  5. muskaanJuly 11, 2016 at 10:05 PM

    Superb execution of directional tatting !!!
    Here's a further tip which I first learned from Georgia Sietz :
    An up join followed by 1st half stitch simulates 1 complete RODS & a down join followed by 2nd half stitch simulates 1 regular DS (just make sure there are no colour blips on front side, especially when working with 2 colours or a variegated colourway)
    Love the thread !

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    1. Mistene VickersJuly 12, 2016 at 9:16 PM

      Thank you for that tip. I need all I can get as this is my main source for feedback! So, really do appreciate it.

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