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Friday, September 16, 2011

Hangin' off the edge!


My blue doily has grown to the point where it hangs off the edge of my computer! This round was the most difficult for me for one reason only... each of those little flower motifs cupped terribly. Thank goodness for Best Press and a little shot of steam! If I had noticed the cupping while I was tatting, I think I would have increased the stitch count from 3 to 5 on the short chain either side of the flower.

Still, I can't complain. All worked out well, and the good news is... I only have two rounds left! Time to wind the shuttles!
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17 comments:

  1. JeannetteSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Looking absolutely gorgeous Diane!!! It's a beautiful piece of art!!

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  2. Margarets designer cardsSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Totally gorgeous, and a beautiful doily.
    Margaret

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  3. MichelleSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    This is truly lovely. I like it better with each round!

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  4. VioletaSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Solo te puedo decir una palabra:ESPECTACULAR.Besos.

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  5. Carol Schockling LaweckiSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    The doily is Beautiful!! I've never made a piece this big before.

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  6. God's KidSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Your doily is so amazing! :)

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  7. FoxSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    GORGEOUS!
    Fox : 0

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  8. Pat Winter GatheringsSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    That is so beautiful. You are making me green with envy!!!!
    Hugs,Pat

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  9. IsDiharaSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Utterly spellbinding in its magnificence! I am in awe.

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  10. Kathy NiklewiczSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I certainly echo all of the other comments!

    I was wondering how this doily would be completed, and I see there's a repeat of 'daisy' images in the outer rounds. There seem to be thrown-off rings for half the 'daisy'motif, later connected by 'normal' rings, creating the 'full' daisy.

    A very clever and attractive design, and you have tatted it beautifully!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    It's so pretty, Diane!!

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  12. Kathy NiklewiczSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Me again! I see I totally missed the fact that you have two more rounds to go! I discovered that when I read Jeff's update to the 25-Motif (so nice that he's helping Sharon out!). Your doily seemed finished to me, so it will be interesting to see it completed!

    I think I was rattled by the fact that the photos on all blogs are being displayed differently now! Not sure I'm happy about it!

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  13. SuztatsSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    This is stunning Diane!

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  14. CreateologySeptember 17, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Your beautiful blue doily is wonderful. Such a work of art.

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  15. MirandaSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    It's looking great! It's interesting to see how the different rounds interface with each other. Can't wait to see it finished!

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  16. maxSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    mom and dad very nice photo!
    and the blue tatting beautiful!

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  17. N. MariaSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    It's breathtaking........and you aren't even finished. Wow!

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