My tatting life is so different these days. I used to tat about 2-3 hours each day.... Now, it's down to two-three rings and chains. BUT, I'm tatting!
I have chosen my next project and need a bit of advice. Mary Konoir is my newest inspiration. I'm going to tat a piece for my family again. This time it's a wedding hankie. I'm going to adapt the Jabot Collar pattern from Mary Konior's Tatting with Visual Patterns. Here's the inspiration.
I chose a simple vintage pulled thread hankie for the blank in this project. This first pass of simple rings and chains will be tatted in a light blue. I'm hoping the color won't be too overpowering for the remaining white rows. Your opinions on this will be greatly appreciated!! I've started the row and will probably continue. However, plans are to tat a second hankie if the current project turns out well. I'll begin the jabot pattern on the next row.
Have you tatted this pattern before? For those who have, were you happy with the outcome?
Also, for the corners, I will be manipulating the pattern again. My question is, "should I 'drop' the corners the way Mary did for the front of the collar?" I would only go down about 3 or 4 repeats and then advance to the next side of the hankie. This would provide added 'frilliness' to the overall lace.
So, I'm hoping my description is clear and you will share your opinions!!
Until next time, Peace!!
John
