I have been wanting to make a larger one than most patterns out there and so I am working on different patterns.
to Fray or not to Fray the thread?
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Using my strawberry pattern technique for the base worked. |
Well I have plans and going to try to stitch it down but maybe I should have not frayed this thistle mmmm.! |
I like it frayed!
ReplyDeleteI like making it frayed too :)
DeleteWouldn't be a thistle if not frayed 😄 But if the fabric on which they will be sewed down needs frequent washing, may be fraying is not practical.
ReplyDeleteIt wont be sewn down, but was planning on placing it on a little bag that will go inside a purse. So it will be taken in and out so mmmmm.
Deleteoh my goodness, this is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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That's a real complement coming from you :) thanks :)
Delete🥰 beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ninetta :)
DeleteIt looks amazing!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much I think everyone loves thistles don't you? :)
DeleteFraying is good! Looks a really neat thistle.
ReplyDeleteThank you it is fun to fray!
DeleteI want to make this!
ReplyDeleteWell I am working on another, and trying to jot stuff down, and hope to get directions finished, I just am very poor with following up.
DeleteGreat effects, Carollyn - the fraying and the beaded pod. Very 3D.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much I was looking a some that other women did with needle point and really wanted to try it in tatting!
ReplyDeleteI vote for fraying. Makes it look more thistle-like. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, it ia beautiful fraying it😉
DeleteWow Carollyn this flower is fantastic! I love it!
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sabrina
Thanks I have more thistle plans.
DeleteFray the thistle, it will look more scottish to Fray it
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree😀
ReplyDeleteLove the frayed look for your thistle. It's beautiful and the 'strawberry' bottom works really well for it.
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Claire
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Yes,a friend made a pineapple with one. And there are lots of nature things with that look or texture, I feel there are more ways to use that strawberry texture
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