The purple doily was also part of my planned rehab. I started before surgery just to get a feel for the pattern that can be found here. It is Tatted Doily 4 from free-tatting. I had to really watch the stitch counts and I started my rows differently from the pattern. Lizbeth Grape size 20 was used.
The varigated pink doily I made for my granddaughter. I did not do all the rows as she said it was big enough. It is from Tatting a 4 Square Ring by Mary Maynard. Pretty easy pattern, but it is amazing how the easiest patterns are the worst for retro tatting. I used size 30 thread I had purchased at Palmetto Tat Days a year or so ago.
Phyllis, I have about 30 of those exact butterflies done right now. I am making them for something Donna and Theresa need in October. It's a good way to empty shuttles!
ReplyDeleteThat is my game plan. Figured it was a good way to use up thread and help my wrist at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThat must've been quite a surprise when they said to use your hand instead of rest it. Bet you danced all the way home. Love that pink doily. Interesting design.
ReplyDeleteCould not as they gave me a 6 hour arm block. Why for less than 30 minute surgery in and out I do not know. But as soon as I could, I got my shuttles!
DeleteThat's my gal!!! Hit those shuttles HARD!!!!
DeleteWhat a great rehabilitation method, way to go. I hope it did the trick and your hand is fine now.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Hand is hand is great. Have not had any tingling or shooting short pain from the wrist.
DeleteThanks, you're a wonderful model. Beautiful tatting!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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