Although Eva liked the pink cross I posted earlier this week, she really wanted one like her mommy's. What's a grandma to do? Make another cross, of course!
I left the ends of the threads hanging so that you could see just how close I came to running completely out of thread! I have never finger tatted before, but it was a necessity if I didn't want to completely remake the tassel. I find finger tatting to be very confusing! I could have joined a new thread I suppose, but that seemed a little ridiculous for the final chains. I could have given myself a little more leeway... the last chain has 8 picots instead of the 7 called for in the pattern. Oops!
I am glad, in a way, that someone else finds finger tatting confusing. I realize we 'know' how the stitch is made, and the same movements are required as with a shuttle; but, when I have done it (for about 10 stitches) it is very confusing and awkward. I feel as though it IS something I should conquer because it can be so handy, but then, I could always get a tapestry needle and use IT as my shuttle. It's having the tool that makes it so easy for me. LOL
ReplyDeleteI think it is 'all in my head' so to speak.
Very attractive book mark…little girls are so much fun. Boya are a hoot ~ especially from age 3 to around 6. so funny. XX Bev