For some time I have been thinking I ought to do another book, but I want to do one that shows the design process of tatting. People will sometimes ask me how I come up with my designs and I think it's maybe easier to show the process than talk about it. So for my 30 motives I'm planning on doing snowflakes, hearts and butterflies and showing how one can lead into the other. So here are my first 3 entries.
The first is a motif that I made into a doily by joining 7 motives together. To produce a more interesting starburst shape I repeated the design in reverse from the side into the centre. Click on the picture to see the doily.
The heart is a variation of the snowflake and you can see the design repeated again in the wing of the butterfly. It may take me a while to get the next set done as I don't seem to have much tatting time these days.
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2 comments:
Gorgeous work!!! When's the book coming out? Hint!
I'll second that! The doily in particular looks so delicate yet strong at the same time .
Your work (and words) are very encouraging and inspiring ... thanks for puttin' me up in the challenge!!!
EeKoon
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