When I was looking through my tatting files for butterfly patterns, I came across Martha Ess's pattern 'Miss Caroline, the Crinolene Belle'. I thought she would make a good candidate for food covers. I have used her before for milk jug covers, but not food nets. My plan is to make a lady for each corner and then tat something else for the middle. Perhaps a different crinolene lady, there are several of them about.
I was rather generous when I wound the thread for the first lady, so I made daisy picot daisies to empty the shuttles. You can see that my second attempt I was closer to the mark of thread needed.
I think Miss Caroline will look perfect on your food net!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I would be tempted to tat a "Southern" flower like a Magnolia for the center.
ReplyDeleteThat’s an idea. I have a magnolia pattern.
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How lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty - the ladies as well as the daisies! Love the soft colours! I had tatted the ladies lat year and have yet to blog.
ReplyDeleteThey are very pretty, and will look good on the nets, with a few flowers. The lady pattern is very pretty and thank you for reminding me of it.
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