During the pandemic I resolved to tat patterns that I have "loved from afar" -- designs lovingly purchased but left to languish in the Land of To Do. It was time to take the plunge and work on my tatting list even if only by one or two To Dos. What better choice than a Spring Napkin?
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| Taking the Plunge! |
Renulek's patterns are perfection and while other tatters around the world were creating the 2023 Spring Napkin, I "took the plunge" to tat Spring Napkin 2021 (pattern sold on Etsy.com). For round one I chose the warm yellows of Lizbeth 20 #180 Honey Drizzle. Marilee Rockley's hand-dyed colorway Roses is an elegant compliment for round two.
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| Round one and the start of round two |
Those who have attended zoom meetings for Tollway Tatters this year have witnessed the beginnings of my journey through this gorgeous pattern. Here is a snapshot of rounds 1 and 2 complete:
Today I dove into round 3 with Lizbeth 20 #676 Leaf Green Dark. It is a straightforward, relaxing tat. Very soothing, with no direction changes!
I am taking the time to enjoy this process and (fingers crossed) building the stamina to keep going once the work gets significantly larger. Stay tuned!
Just Chicken In: 🐔
Spring Cleaning project #2 is a 3D Easter Chicken from this Polish magazine:
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Issue No. 4 Moje Robotki 2008
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The pattern calls for size 10 thread and I chose a Lizbeth Limited Edition color for the body: Lizbeth 10 #9100 Arctic Evening. It approximates the colors of a Swedish Isbar chicken.
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| Swedish Isbar Chicken |
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| 3D Easter Chicken - humble beginnings |
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| head and neck |
The stitch marker indicates the first ring of each new round. It helps me to climb out with a split ring at the right spot.
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| Completing round 6 tail section |
The complete pattern is only seven rounds, so I am almost done with the body. I decided to tat an additional section of tail feathers in a coordinating color for visual interest. Then round 7, and the comb, eyes, beak and wattle. Et voila! My chickie will be complete. Stay tuned!
