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Monday, November 4, 2019

If at first you don't succeed...


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!
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20 comments:

  1. Madtatter80November 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM

    Sometimes I do the same cut tie just seems simpler that way and this is beautiful! twice :)

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    1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeNovember 5, 2019 at 5:39 AM

      I am determined to master split rings, and this is a good pattern for me to use for practice!

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  2. MichelleNovember 4, 2019 at 8:31 PM

    Gosh, 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.

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  3. God's KidNovember 4, 2019 at 9:50 PM

    Looks like you are doing awesome!!!! Beautiful snowflakes!! :)

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  4. Jane McLellanNovember 4, 2019 at 11:11 PM

    I know the feeling! Well worth persisting, the result is lovely and now you have the hang of it.

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  5. muskaanNovember 5, 2019 at 2:13 AM

    Perseverance is a sweet fruit 😃 Both are beautiful 💗

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  6. BevNovember 5, 2019 at 3:35 AM

    Bravo Diane! If at first you don’t succeed......

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  7. Margarets designer cardsNovember 5, 2019 at 4:27 AM

    Well done looks beautiful, well worth the effort

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  8. Marilee RockleyNovember 5, 2019 at 9:10 AM

    That sounds like a long, tough climb, but the resulting snowflakes are truly beautiful! And, now you have learned so many skills!

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    1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeNovember 5, 2019 at 9:45 AM

      It was only tough because I didn't pay attention. It certainly pays to follow instructions!

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  9. picotsnkeysNovember 5, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    Sounds like you are having fun!

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  10. Bluff City TatterNovember 5, 2019 at 4:59 PM

    It's such a pretty pattern and I've been eyeing it on Etsy. Maybe I should get it for motivation to learn split rings.

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    1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeNovember 5, 2019 at 5:05 PM

      It's helped me practice split rings, without being overwhelming.

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