Saturday, October 3, 2015

Norma Benporath Mystery Edging

The tatting is done, but I haven't pressed it yet. The outer round has a ruffled effect at the moment which I think is quite attractive. It has been lots of fun to tat.

13 comments:

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

It sure is pretty! I like the ruffled effect!

God's Kid said...

That looks awesome!!! :) Great job!!! :)

muskaan said...

Gorgeous !!!

Jane McLellan said...

Wow, well done to you in unraveling the mystery! Very pretty in those colours.

Margarets designer cards said...

Looks lovely and gorgeous colours.
Margaret

Frivole said...

That is so so pretty! Wonderful.

Madtatter80 said...

I love your little frame, looks like it was fun to make ! Now what to put in it!

Eliz Davis aka Tatknot said...

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. It really has been fun to tat. I've started a project in size 20 now and I feel like I'm working with rope after tatting with size 80 for so many weeks. :) I've thought about tatting a teapot to mount to fabric for the center or doing some cross-stitch. I'm open to suggestions.

Madtatter80 said...

I could see two things one to put an old black and white photo inside. Or a pillow with needle work on it like "the Princess is sleeping" Or some other saying on it:)

Eliz Davis aka Tatknot said...

The question of what to put in it may not be resolved until I decide who gets it. I love your suggestion, Madtatter80, should it wind up in Butter Bean's room. If I keep it for myself, I might tat a teapot to mount on a fabric center or embroider one. So many possibilities! Meanwhile, I've already started tatting another project.

Sherry aka Celtic Dream Weaver said...

Where did you find the pattern exactly. Your edging looks so very pretty!!

Kathy Niklewicz said...

I just noticed this post, and I'm so impressed with this gorgeous tatted edging. It's just perfect, and amazing that you figured out the pattern! I'm sure Norma would be pleased! Your detailed descriptions would be quite helpful to those attempting the pattern. I especially am amazed that you used size 80 thread. Lovely work!

Eliz Davis aka Tatknot said...

A copy of the original pattern is available in Craftree at http://www.craftree.com/patterns/4744, but the original image is very poor.