When Renulek started posting the pattern for her 2015 Spring doily, I really wanted to jump on board immediately, but still had not finished the 2014 Spring doily. I told myself I would not start another large project until I finished the 2014 doily, so here it is in all it's glory.
It's not yet blocked and ruffles a little around the edges (which is my own fault because I misread the pattern somewhere around row 10 or 11, omitting a thrown ring all the way around, but I figured since the mistake was consistent, it wouldn't matter.) Hopefully I can block it into submission. I plan on sewing it to a piece of fabric and framing it, so I might be able to sew the ruffles down.
This is my first large project, and I learned a lot about myself as a tatter. First, that it is okay to put the project away for awhile when I got bored with the colors or the pattern. Taking a break with smaller projects gave me the short term gratification of completion. Second, no matter how little I accomplished in one sitting, every stitch counts. Some days I only managed to complete 2 rings and chains. But there is a finite number of stitches to every project and as long as you keep at it, it will get done. Third, the final product is worth the rounds of tedious repitition. There were times when I wanted to quit because I was so bored with the same old stitch count. But I stuck with it and am very proud of the result. So it's on to the next doily. This is what I have so far of the
Renulek 2015 Doily.
I`m actually almost done with round 3, but haven't taken a picture of that round yet. I chose a traditional off white color this time (Omega 50 Natural) because I have seen so many lovely doilies in a traditional solid color that are just beautiful. Now, Omega is not my favorite thread. It's a bit uneven in places a little softer than Lizbeth, but
The Tatting Corner is having a sale on this thread, 50% off. I cannot pass up a bargain, so I stocked up on the colors I like as this is a close out sale and will probably not be available anymore.
Your doily looks lovely and pleased you finished it, your new one is looking good so far. I look forward to seeing more as you do it.
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Your doily is lovely and you said very wise words too, every ds counts.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations I did that to on that first doily and it blocked out fine, I thought I just tatted it tightly. You got a good go on the next one and may even finish to the point you need to be at till friday if not there is always next week :)
ReplyDeleteLove your 2014 Spring doily!! :) I am still working on mine, but slowly getting it done too!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat start on the new Spring doily!! :)
Well done on getting it finished, it looks wonderful! Yes, Renata's doilies certainly provide learning on all sorts of levels.
ReplyDeleteI worried about trying a doily. Your observations are the same as mine. Plus, if I had to pull out a whole row because of an error...I think I would throw it out and go back to earrings! I'm proud of you. Your 2014 Spring doily looks wonderful. And, it is an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Congrats on getting it finished.
ReplyDeleteLove your attitude. Well said. ; ) The doily is marvellous. Congrats. You should feel very proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteNice work on 2014! Good job on finishing.
ReplyDeleteI bought several balls of that Omega. I like it but it is certainly different from Lizbeth!