Coffee and Cream

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When I took this doily to show some people at the Computer Club last week, a person suggested that it be called 'Coffee and Cream' because of the colours.    As you can see I have now tatted another three rounds, but each round seems to be taking me ages to work.











It now measures 17" x 14" and I plan to continue so that it gets a little larger. Although of course the size is now governed by the amount of thread that is left in my stash. 

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  1. Madtatter80June 4, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    Beautiful wow that is like a placement size very pretty love the browns 💟🌹💟

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    1. Sally KersonJune 5, 2017 at 8:29 AM

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    2. Sally KersonJune 5, 2017 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks, yes if is is exactly that size!

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  2. AnonymousJune 4, 2017 at 4:24 PM

    I was thinking the colors remind me of café au lait. It's very pretty.
    StephanieW

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  3. Jane McLellanJune 5, 2017 at 12:46 AM

    Fabulous! There's a lot of work in each round now, so give yourself a break, you're doing really well.

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    1. Sally KersonJune 5, 2017 at 8:32 AM

      Actually Jane I am having a break from tatting altogether, so timed just right

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  4. AnneJune 5, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    Lovely mix of colours, Sally, they tone in together so well.

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  5. God's KidJune 5, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    It looks stunning already!!! :)

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  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeJune 5, 2017 at 12:56 PM

    Lovely! Now I'm longing for a frosty, coffee-flavoreddring!

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  7. JBJune 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    Beautiful! Love the colors

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  8. MichelleJune 5, 2017 at 8:24 PM

    I love, love, love the colors!

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  9. AnneJune 6, 2017 at 12:58 AM

    Sad you're having a break from tatting as I so enjoy seeing your results. Make sure you have a blob of cream in your coffee!!

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  10. OrsiJune 6, 2017 at 2:46 AM

    Looks really stunning!

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  11. Kathy NiklewiczJune 6, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    Oh, my! This looks spectacular! I would be tempted to consider this piece 'finished' - the perfect size and perfect color combinations - and very pleasing to the eye. I have rarely seen rectangular pieces at Fairs (don't know why) and I believe this would be a winner! It's a wonderful example of classic tatted lace!

    I'm always one to suggest taking a break and giving wrists a well deserved rest!

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  12. BerniceJune 8, 2017 at 1:05 PM

    Wow, this is looking great and getting bigger too, how wonderful.

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  13. Tim KaylorJune 9, 2017 at 1:10 AM

    Beautiful work. Great color scheme. Would that be an antimacassar?

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    1. Sally KersonJune 9, 2017 at 7:43 AM

      No Tim it is not, very surprised you know what an antimacassar is!

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