Lesson 1 (Row 1 of 9)
I've seen a couple of other methods, but Amanda's seems unique in her use of picots to fill the blocks. In fact, it was seeing some of the different effects that can be accomplished in the filled blocks that convinced me I must try this technique. Check out the different ways Amanda filled the blocks in her filet heart motifs at http://www.craftree.com/projects/1202.
I confess row 1 (lesson 1) doesn't look like much at this point. It took some careful manipulation to get the image you see above, but I know it will hold its shape as the next rows develop. In fact, I'm looking forward to working through lesson 2 this weekend.
Amanda chose a small project with a simple diamond design for the tutorial, which is perfect for learning a new skill. Her instructions are very clear, and I love the diagrams. I find it so much easier to follow a good diagram than to keep referring back to the text.
Well, I'd best get moving. There is laundry and cooking that need to be done today before I can work more on catching up on the blog reading and posting and, of course, tatting lesson 2.
Happy tatting!
8 comments:
Nice to see you again! This looks interesting!
Glad you are back!! :) Looks like you are off to a good start on your new project!! :)
It looks great!!! Welcome back!
Fantastic work ! Your chains are straight & the angles sharp. Looking forward to the next rows. Did you use size 10 ?
I'm planning on re-starting mine in size 40 thread, but that will take a while ...
Yes, her heart filet tatting is quite impressive & inspiring :-)
Glad to have you back!
Thanks, all. Actually, muskaan, I'm using size 12 DMC perle cotton that I had on hand.
I'm glad your computer is back in action! Although I really think I'd function just fine without technology, I thoroughly enjoy reading about all that my tatting pals are accomplishing!
Glad you're back posting! Filet tatting looks interesting, so have fun with your class. Off to check out the link.
I tell my family that I could do without it if I had to, but I don't want to 'have to."
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