Monday, April 18, 2016

Happy Accident? nuntium duocentesimum quattuordecimum

I didn't mean to make this but I started on the wrong "arm" on the Julie Patterson cross.  I could have cut and tied and started a new round but I thought it kind of cute.

And I *think* I'm going to try Renulek's doily.  Here's what I've chosen.

Both are "vintage" threads from Aunt Rose-E which means they are possibly 50+ years old. How exciting. And it's that wee stuff, cleverly called "tatting crochet", yikes!  Where's the magnifying glass?  

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9 comments:

  1. Madtatter80April 18, 2016 at 5:22 PM

    I love the bookmark and with tatting some accidents are wonderful surprises, looks like great colors to start the new spring doily witb

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  2. Madtatter80April 18, 2016 at 5:22 PM

    I love the bookmark and with tatting some accidents are wonderful surprises, looks like great colors to start the new spring doily witb

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  3. tattrldyApril 18, 2016 at 6:06 PM

    I like your 'mistake'. It makes a great bookmark. Good luck with the tiny thread. I'm sure it will make a lovely doily.

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  4. God's KidApril 18, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    Great bookmark!!! :)
    Your doily colors look wonderful!!! :)

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  5. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeApril 18, 2016 at 6:42 PM

    That is a happy mistake! I think it looks really nice. I love the colors you've chosen for Renulek's doily. I think Aunt Rose-E would be pleased!

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  6. Eliz Davis aka TatknotApril 18, 2016 at 7:28 PM

    What a wonderful mistake! It's really beautiful. As to the small thread, my trick is that I keep several pairs of 1.5 and 1.75 cheap reading glasses around. I look rather silly with a pair of them propped on my nose in front of my bifocal eyeglasses, but it works. Some of them are very colorful, too!

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  7. FrivoleApril 19, 2016 at 4:14 AM

    Love your "mistake" bookmark, very pretty. I'm thinking of the Renulek doily too... but then I've got so many things on the go!! I look forward to seeing yours.

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  8. Jane McLellanApril 19, 2016 at 4:21 AM

    Yes, makes a very good motif! I don't think I can be tempted by the new Renulek but I'm looking forward to watching others make it.

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  9. Margarets designer cardsApril 19, 2016 at 12:45 PM

    Great mistake and it looks ok mistake or no mistake its unique to you
    Lovely colours should look lovely
    Margaret

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gratias maximas- it's wonderful to hear what you have to say!

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