The Third Day

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Now this is the only snowflake that I really wanted to make from the book, it was hugely popular at one time on blogs and I thought it would be really hard to tat, but it wasn't!









As you can see I have chosen to go for a little colour as it would be so boring for me if I tatted every snowflake in white.











The Scarecrow Festival is almost here and the weather looks fine for Saturday, no more snowflakes for a few days...........................

Comments

  1. Madtatter80September 22, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    We have highs in the 90'sand and can't wait for fall. Love your snowflake :)

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  2. Eliz Davis aka TatknotSeptember 22, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    This has been my mother's favorite. I think I'll put it on her present this year.

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  3. MichelleSeptember 22, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    This one has never appealed too much before but I like it in this color!

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  4. God's KidSeptember 22, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    That snowflake is gorgeous!!! :)
    I bought the book just for that snowflake. I had seen it online somewhere in fabulous rainbow colors and it just intrigued me!!

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  5. Jane McLellanSeptember 23, 2016 at 12:24 AM

    I've admired that one on blogs too and I really like your version in that variegated thread.

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  6. MaureenSeptember 23, 2016 at 1:22 AM

    Your coloured flake is lovely - yes, it does seem that a particular pattern is being tatted all over the world at times! I haven't tatted many from this book, but I do remember having trouble, years ago, with December 20. Have fun with the scarecrows!

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  7. AnneSeptember 23, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    Very pretty colour combination. Love the scarecrow. Your church looks very beautiful and old. Hope you have a successful day tomorrow.

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  8. FoxSeptember 23, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    Beauty! Love that pattern...

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  9. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeSeptember 25, 2016 at 5:11 AM

    That is my favorite snowflake pattern in the book! It looks wonderful in that thread!

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