Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The Scotish Thistle In Tatting Lace


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?  
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.!

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24 comments:

  1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeOctober 15, 2019 at 3:55 AM

    I like it frayed!

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  2. muskaanOctober 15, 2019 at 4:05 AM

    Wouldn'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.

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    1. Madtatter80October 15, 2019 at 5:01 PM

      It 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.

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  3. crafty cat cornerOctober 15, 2019 at 4:08 AM

    oh my goodness, this is just beautiful.
    Briony
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    1. Madtatter80October 15, 2019 at 5:02 PM

      That's a real complement coming from you :) thanks :)

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  4. NinettaOctober 15, 2019 at 6:36 AM

    🥰 beautiful!

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  5. God's KidOctober 15, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    It looks amazing!!!!! :)

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    1. Madtatter80October 15, 2019 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks so much I think everyone loves thistles don't you? :)

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  6. Jane McLellanOctober 15, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    Fraying is good! Looks a really neat thistle.

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  7. UnknownOctober 15, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    I want to make this!

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    1. Madtatter80October 15, 2019 at 5:06 PM

      Well 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.

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  8. Judith ConnorsOctober 15, 2019 at 2:22 PM

    Great effects, Carollyn - the fraying and the beaded pod. Very 3D.

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  9. Madtatter80October 15, 2019 at 5:07 PM

    Thanks so much I was looking a some that other women did with needle point and really wanted to try it in tatting!

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  10. Bluff City TatterOctober 16, 2019 at 6:58 AM

    I vote for fraying. Makes it look more thistle-like. It's beautiful.

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  11. macramè modenaOctober 16, 2019 at 8:24 AM

    Wow Carollyn this flower is fantastic! I love it!
    hugs
    sabrina

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  12. Margarets designer cardsOctober 16, 2019 at 8:44 AM

    Fray the thistle, it will look more scottish to Fray it

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  13. Madtatter80October 16, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    Yes, I agree😀

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  14. ClaireOctober 18, 2019 at 9:38 AM

    Love the frayed look for your thistle. It's beautiful and the 'strawberry' bottom works really well for it.
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    Claire
    OClaireDeLune.wordpress.com

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    1. Madtatter80October 19, 2019 at 1:16 PM

      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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