Playing with a raindrop

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Raindrop No 3 petit is the name of this motif which Karen kindly linked from her blog  to a Japanese blog.



I could not resist having a go at tatting it and decided that adding a button in the middle really made a difference, but as you can see the addition has made it slightly larger.    









I have some more thread at the ready to tat another one, but again it will be different to these.  Over the last few months I have missed tatting with beads so feel that the next one might need a little bling!

Comments

  1. Jane McLellanAugust 13, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    It’s a lovely motif. Looks good with a button in the centre, I look forward to seeing the blinged version.

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    1. Sally KersonAugust 14, 2018 at 1:34 AM

      Thanks Jane, my favourite is the button version

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeAugust 13, 2018 at 12:13 PM

    Nicely done! I printed off that pattern a while back, but had forgotten about it. I may have to print another!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 13, 2018 at 1:10 PM

    Now you've gone and done it. You made the raindrops irresistible. Just downloaded it and am getting ready to have a go at it now. :D
    StephanieW

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    1. Sally KersonAugust 14, 2018 at 1:36 AM

      It is a versatile pattern Stephanie and I am having fun with it!

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  4. MichelleAugust 13, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    They are both wonderful, although maybe the button one is slightly prettier. ��

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  5. MarthaAugust 13, 2018 at 9:42 PM

    We think alike. Everything is better with buttons.

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    1. Sally KersonAugust 14, 2018 at 1:38 AM

      Of course it is Martha! Buttons are such fun when tatting they give depth and interest to a piece

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  6. MaureenAugust 14, 2018 at 12:17 AM

    I love this designer! and I didn't know about the free patterns so I must bookmark them now. I have bought only one of her patterns so far, because they are SO expensive. Your tatted motifs look perfect, buttons and all.

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    1. Sally KersonAugust 14, 2018 at 1:39 AM

      Thanks Maureen, it is lovely when you get a free pattern, sort of spoilt with Jane designing so many and sharing them with everyone.

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  7. God's KidAugust 14, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    Those look great!! :)

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