Monday, October 13, 2014

Baiduri

Baiduri was a fun snowflake to tat! I think I should have used longer picots, because when finished there was a lot of cupping. I was able to tame it with my steam iron, but I will use longer picots next time! This is the 4th pattern in Elegant Tatting Gems by Jon Yusoff. 


Again, I used size 20 Lizbeth, Arctic Waters. The finished size is 4 1/2" across. I've ordered some 5" craft rings, and I'm hoping to successfully mount my snowflakes in the rings. I may have to drive to Michigan to get some help from my friend Sue. Road trip!


I finished another scarf this weekend. This one measures 60" after wet finishing, so there was more shrinkage than with the last scarf. Is 60" long enough? Should I make them longer? They're about 10" wide. I'd love to get your feedback!


12 comments:

  1. Bluetiful Snowflake and how lovely it will look in a ring. This scarf is delicious in blues and lavenders. It looks so cozy and warm and comfortable. Creative Fiber Bliss...

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  2. So are you selling them? The scarves that is. 5 ft should be fine.

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  3. Beauitful snowflake, love the colour of the thread.
    Gorgeous scarf.
    Margaret

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  4. That snowflake is wonderful!!! :)
    As for the road trip.....sounds good to me! :)
    Your scarf is beautiful!!! :)

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  5. So many pretties! Your snowflake is a delicate delight and that scarf, truly scrumptious! Sixty inches is long enough -- when I knit a scarf for my myself I usually make it somewhere between 60 and 72. But I have LONG ARMS and like to wrap them around my shoulders when I am sitting at the computer. So I make mine almost shawl width and extra long.

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  6. Wonderful tatting and the weaving looks warm very appealing for this time of year! I always thought that tatting is a summertime thing, but I seem to not follow that rule as well.

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  7. Your snowflakes are all turning out very pretty. I'm making snowflakes also. What fun.

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  8. All of your Jon's snowflakes are beautiful, and I like your weaving so much as well.

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  9. Another beautiful scarf! It must be fun to make them so quickly! I definitely think that 60" is a perfect length.

    And your snowflakes are progressing nicely!

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  10. The scarf is beautiful--gorgeous colors, and smooth, even weaving!

    I'm on a snowflake kick right now too, and love the patterns you're using! Fantastic work, as always!

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  11. "Elegant Tatting Gems" by Jon is wonderful, like your snowflakes!

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  12. II personally do not like extra long scarves. 60” would suit me just fine! : )

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Just like you, I love getting feedback!