Yes, I've been tatting! I'm working on "Beatrice" from Tatted Doilies by Iris Niebach. I'm using Altin Basak, size 50, color #3004. It's funny how my attitude toward thread has changed. This used to be one of my treasured balls that I was saving for when I really developed my tatting skills. I think the thread is really pretty, but I chose it as practice thread before turning to my precious HDT!
I don't know what I did with the scanner, but this is one of the clearest scans I've had so far! The colors show a bit brighter than what they actually are, but I like the way the piece looks.
My therapist took range of motion measurements yesterday, and she's very pleased with my progress! I do my exercises faithfully, and I tat a little bit here, a little bit there... you get the idea! It's paying off. I'm very glad I worked with size 3 thread for a while. I now have a much better understanding of how everything goes together. I'm also glad that I'm forced to work on this doily slowly, because my stitches are so much neater than they used to be!
Your doily is looking very nice. I love the pattern. I'm thinking I'm going to have to buy an Iris Niebach book or two when I'm able to do so. I'm glad your Range of Motion is getting better. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Diane! I'm so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteThat is turning out beautiful! Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh wow I have to say that does not look like a practice piece but the tatting is great and worthy of a final piece! I'm glad to hear everything worked out better for you and now you tat better just because of this whole ordeal!
ReplyDeleteThat can't be a "practice" piece! That's beautiful! I can hardly wait to see the finished project!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great! The tatting looks absolutely first class - and you're getting a lot done, tatting here and there. Glad to hear that your range of motion is improving.
ReplyDeleteIt looks just great, Diane! No wonder your therapist is pleased with you. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I'm having trouble leaving comments. This is gorgeous! You are doing great!
ReplyDeleteDiane your work is lovely. I'm glad to hear your range of motion is improving.
ReplyDeletePractice piece ? I too think your tatting look perfectly fine. It's a nice piece of work.
ReplyDeleteGREAT to have you back. I'm not a lover of the Turkish threads either BUT the metallic ones are good!!! Lovely HDT.
ReplyDeleteOooooooh, such fun having you back.
JaneEb
I am very happy for you that you are once again among the active tatters. It is good to hear your range of motion is improving and your tatting is looking great.
ReplyDeleteHey...I'm not sure you'll even have to block that one! Great job!
ReplyDelete:-)Gina