I finished! Although it looks pretty, if I make this doily again I will change the last round so that it lies flat as I tat it. Following the directions as written in Tatting Doilies & Edgings edited by Rita Weiss was easy, but that tatting did not not lie flat. I didn't have enough thread left to cut out sections and rework them, otherwise I would have made changes as I went, just as I did in previous rounds.
On to my next challenge!
Diane, I have been watching this doily grow by the day. It turned out beautifully. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeletewoohoo! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHow big is it? It looks pretty huge.
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Wow, that last round took a nice doily and made it a stunner! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on this doily! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour doily is beautiful and elegant!!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - you got there in the end despite all the odds working against you.
ReplyDeleteWoot! It is stunning ; )
ReplyDeleteThat looks great Diane! The last row is definitely a nice surprise. I love oval doilies, I'm sorry there are not more patterns for them.
ReplyDeleteWow...the last row really changed the look of the whole doily. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuperb tatting! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteFox : ))2
Your doily look wonderful!! What does it measure?
ReplyDeleteKelly
Gorgeous...that last row really makes that doily!
ReplyDeleteThis doily is absolutely exquisite. I cannot fathom all the tatting you had to do but I can see how beautiful it turned out. Tatfabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous. The last round really makes it stand out. Congrats Diane!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations I feel as if I have seen every stitch it's a wow doily, and watching it grow has been a joy.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
That looks wonderful. The last round is stunning, even if it doesn't lie as flat as you'd like it to. It really makes the doily 'different'. Congratulations, good work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I have been watching it grow.What is going to be your next big project I wonder?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Diane!
ReplyDeleteAs I don't have the book, I was totally stunned at the finished doily! A beautiful and elegant future heirloom! I admire your perseverence in getting this finished in such a short time! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm also delighted at your daughter's (and, of course, granddaughter's) interest in tatting! This must be an exciting time for you!
Here I am, sitting in great admiration... What a nice big job. Congratulations, Diane!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I am just starting to use the pretty rose shuttles! Thanks again!
Wonderful. I am very impressed
ReplyDeleteDiane, another gorgeous tatted piece of lace! You definitely have talent.
ReplyDeleteDiane, this is the most beautiful doily I've ever seen. OMG, it's just stunning!!! That edge is so wonderful...you should frame it against black velvet and hang it on the wall! xo Paulette
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Your edging looks so good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finished doily! I agree with a previous comment - it would look great framed and hung on the wall. Or on a table, or dresser or... :-)
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!!! What a stunning doily! I must learn how to tat! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, you have a great day!!
LS, x
Love it, love it, love it!!! I have toyed with making this doily a few times...maybe now is the time...
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