Saturday, April 4, 2015

Adding Flowers

I was tatting the leaf braid and wondered if I could add flowers to the leaves. It took quite a bit of trial and error to work out a stitch count that would result in a straight edging rather than a curved one:

I thought I had it right and even worked out how to turn a corner:
But when I did several repeats, it turned out there was still a bit of a curve:
I had to add the small split ring between the flowers to get it straightened out.
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10 comments:

  1. JennApril 4, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    Lovely edging :).

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  2. MichelleApril 4, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I think the little ring adds something extra to it! Great solution!

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  3. muskaanApril 4, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Looks very pretty, Jane ! The small SR actually enhances the entire design - like happy , dancing flowers - or a bead between them :-)

    In fact, looking at some of your trial pics with thread ends, gave me an idea .... you could alternate flower with Butterfly or have a butterfly at the corners instead of a flower.
    Just a thought ;-))

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    1. Jane McLellanApril 4, 2015 at 7:28 AM

      Yes, I juggled with a butterfly for a while, but then decided that will have to wait for another day.

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  4. SuztatsApril 4, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    so dainty and very cute!

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  5. FoxApril 4, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Pretty. And straight!

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  6. CindyApril 4, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Love it - makes a great edging!

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  7. God's KidApril 4, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Sweet edging!!! :)

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  8. Margarets designer cardsApril 5, 2015 at 1:00 AM

    Looking very pretty with the little rings in the middle, I like the way you have done the edging
    Margaret

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  9. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeApril 6, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    How clever! I'm not sure I'd have thought of all those steps. It does make a very pretty edging!

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