Both of us have had the tatting doldrums recently but Sally recovered faster than me and showed me these diamonds she's been making.
I was so impressed I thought I'd play again with the pattern which can be found here.
I decided not to go for the beads in the middles of rings like Sally but I put them on picots and on the outside of the motif.
This was done with Lizbeth 153 (Rainbow Taffy - a real favourite of mine) and Lizbeth 104 (Summer Fun) with two plain Olympus threads. I used a size 40 for all of them.
I think the doldrums are over now - thank you, Sally - I have other projects in mind for the next few days!!!!
It's gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing your next tatted project :).
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that's one of my favourite of your patterns. One day I'll add beads too.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could blame one of my two sisters for some of my tatting adventures. Unfortunately, neither one tats... or does any kind of "crafty" endeavor! I do love your color combinations!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are gorgeous. It's soooooo lovely ^_^
ReplyDeleteThe 'doldrums' didn't seem to affect your speed! So colorful! It really boggles my mind how you can blend all these colors, make all the connections, and add beads at the same time!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design - the diamonds are a Perfect shape !
ReplyDeleteBless Sally for getting you back to tatting! love the colors you used, very Summer-y! I can hardly wait to see what else you come up with? ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to do thus, I love it and your instructions are always easy for me. Thank you, I will email you my progress.
ReplyDeleteAs single diamonds they make brill earwigs too!!
ReplyDeleteDo you have any directions on how to make ruffled edges on a tatted item?
ReplyDeleteGlad I was of some help, this pattern is so versitile and the colours you have used are so vibrant. Must post my finished diamonds now.
ReplyDeleteI usually don't like rainbow taffy ( i like all the other hh colors), but when you present it like this, i find it formidable!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you've used! ( I seem to be attracted to turquoise with greens these days) It's a neat pattern.
ReplyDeleteSuper bright and happy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful end to the doldrums!!! :)
ReplyDelete