Wednesday 3 June 2020

Amusement Doily

I recently found two metal rings that I must have had for at least 10 years. About that time there was a craze in ‘tat world’ to cover rings of various sizes and make jewellery or Christmas decorations. My aim was to use a series of rings to make a wall hanging,



So as you see I tatted the amusement doily and have nearly attached it inside the ring, however as usually happens with me, I got distracted and the project is unfinished. My tatting distraction was to make some more rainbow earrings.

I have now another distraction, for the first time in years I am actually in the process of designing something in tatting.  It is not a doily, it is not an animal or motif. It is going to take a few weeks and from time to time will probably have to talk to Jane and ask for advice, but I am rather excited about it!  

One day I will finish what I started!

8 comments:

  1. I well remember that covering- rings craze! These days I have become practised at avoiding pressure like that and tat only what I want to!
    Exciting to read about your new design. Very mysterious as well,I will have to be patient.

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    1. Yes Maureen 'tatting crazes' can often produce a certain amount of pressure! Like you I only tat what I want these days. However, I do enjoy seeing everyone else who rises up to the many challenges this craft can offer.

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  2. I remember! I have loads of rings around the house just waiting for tatting. I do like the Amusement Doily inside a ring.

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    1. Thanks Diane it was sheer luck that the doily fitted and actually it was difficult to photograph, looks better in real life.

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  3. Very effective in a ring. I look forward to seeing your creation, enjoy!

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    1. Thanks Jane, it may be a little time before I am back with my creation !

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  4. That is one of my favorite little mats to make. I use it to teach others to tat. It looks great in a ring. I never thought about it.

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  5. It would look lovely handing in a window with the light shining through it.

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