Thursday, April 7, 2016

Just 5.5 repeats left!

I found myself with more time to tat today than usual, so I made good progress on the doily. I have just 5.5 repeats left. It's finished diameter is about 9.5 inches. I'm very close to the end of this ball of thread. I have another, but I didn't expect to need it. I really like this bright, sunshiny yellow. It is so cheerful.
I had actually planned to do this outer round in white, but I reloaded my shuttle and started the round without thinking. Now I'm glad I forgot the plan.

I don't expect to have much time, if any, to tat tomorrow, so it will be the weekend before I finally finish this round. I still have a center motif to tat. Once it's tatted, I'll decide whether or not to attach it. It looks rather lovely without it. I will post a picture of it with and without the center and you can tell me what you think.

If you remember, I originally started this project by tatting the center motif first using Finca size 16 perle cotton. I've got an idea for finishing it into a larger motif that keeps with the theme of the doily. If I don't use the DMC center on the doily (and I like the enlarged perle cotton motif), I may complete the DMC center the same way. Thinking and planning is half the fun.

6 comments:

Jane McLellan said...

Good thing you have that 'just in case' ball handy, it would be a shame to run out of thread now. Yes, I think it looks good in one colour.

Margarets designer cards said...

Looking lovely, I like the colour gives the pattern an antique look
Margaret

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

Ooh! The end is in sight! It is beautiful! I'm glad you stuck with the cheerful yellow. I think it's perfect!

Michelle said...

It looks great!

God's Kid said...

It's so very beautiful!!! :)

Madtatter80 said...

I love this, but don't understand what you mean about the center. don't get it but will follow along keep me posted :)