I was very proud of my first attempt at Joelle Paulson's Astrila, until I realized I'd missed a join! I felt I had nothing to worry about. After all, I had successfully joined on the second half of a split ring, and I had managed to make a picot on the second half of a split ring.
Feeling bold, I started over... and over... and over. Three times I tried, and I could not get that join on the second half of the split ring.
I was tired, and too lazy to watch a YouTube video, so I just made the center the old fashioned way (cut, tie, hide the ends, and start round two). That didn't work well, either. On round 2 (there is no round 2 in Joelle's beautiful pattern), I wasn't following the pattern carefully, because I thought I knew what I was doing. I was so wrong. I made a mess of it!
Luckily, my next attempt worked out perfectly!
I liked it so much, I tatted a second. I feel like I'm on a roll!
Sometimes I do the same cut tie just seems simpler that way and this is beautiful! twice :)
ReplyDeleteI am determined to master split rings, and this is a good pattern for me to use for practice!
DeleteGosh, they are lovely! I struggled with its cousin Calixa but that’s good for me. A little humility is good for me. This is next on my list.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Calixa yet, but it is in the queue!
DeleteLooks like you are doing awesome!!!! Beautiful snowflakes!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe more I practice, the better it looks!
DeleteI know the feeling! Well worth persisting, the result is lovely and now you have the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm glad I stuck with it!
DeletePerseverance is a sweet fruit 😃 Both are beautiful 💗
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed! Thank you!
DeleteBravo Diane! If at first you don’t succeed......
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I didn't give up on this one!
DeleteWell done looks beautiful, well worth the effort
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margaret!
DeleteThat sounds like a long, tough climb, but the resulting snowflakes are truly beautiful! And, now you have learned so many skills!
ReplyDeleteIt was only tough because I didn't pay attention. It certainly pays to follow instructions!
DeleteSounds like you are having fun!
ReplyDeleteI am!
DeleteIt's such a pretty pattern and I've been eyeing it on Etsy. Maybe I should get it for motivation to learn split rings.
ReplyDeleteIt's helped me practice split rings, without being overwhelming.
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