Wiosna 2018 Completed

 It took too long but I finally finished this doily started last year.  I was able to climb to each round except one.

I used a King Tut quilting thread by Superior Threads color 918. 

The finished blocked diameter is 12.5 inches or 32 cm. 

Now on to the next unfinished project.

Wiosna Row 9 and 10

I finally had time to do another round on the Wiosna doily.  I didn't like that round 9 wasn't attached and had to be careful that the thread did not catch.  I did some slight blocking  and it all sits great.

I am still climbing to the next round.  By knowing what lies ahead it is easy to plan ahead.

I am using a King Tut quilting thread by Superior Threads color 918.  That is a yellow clover and a pop-a-bobbin shuttle for size reference. 

The current diameter is 5.75 inches or 19.7 cm.

Wiosna Row 7

This is the butterfly round and it was not easy. I didn't like how there was a hole in the center of  the butterflies (aka gaposis) Another tatter, Cyn suggested I change the order of the tatting by doing the chain first.  I did this after about halfway round and was able to finish the round and climb to the next.  Yes there were a few rings that had to be undone but I am finally moving on.  
I am using a King Tut quilting thread by Superior Threads color 918.

The current diameter is 5 inches or 12.5 cm.

Wiosna Row 5

On Thursdays Renulek posts another round of her spring doily. Row 5 has been posted and it tats up very quickly. 

I could see on image where the next round attaches and the middle picot of those chains seemed the best place to climb to the next round.  I didn't need to reload my shuttles but will take the time this weekend to have them ready.

I have finished up a few tatting projects so I need to clean up my table, put threads away, organize the cabinet and decide what I will tat next. 

I am using a King Tut quilting thread by Superior Threads color 918.

The current diameter is 3.75 inches or 9.5 cm.

Day 14 was a fluke

Day 14 was a fluke, well we added a fluke and had confirmation that this is a mermaid.  I see lots of picots on the head so hair is expected and Day 15 we added long locks of flowing hair.   I took the liberty of creating a bra with some rose beads.  I am pleased with the results.

I first tatted a few rings to make a bra but it just didn’t look right, then I found the perfect sized star bead but I only had the one.  Searched my stash and found these rose beads; brought back from the Philippines. 

Just another reminder that it is never too late to tat up the TIAS from this or previous years. 

When I first started following Jane's blog and found out about the TIAS I couldn't wait for the new year to arrive.  I had recently learned to use two shuttles and had made at least five split rings.  That first TIAS I was to make a split ring my friend as Jane always seems to have a lot of them in her patterns.  I like them now. 

I tatted with a size 20 Lizbeth Grape Pomegranate, and the fluke with Lizbeth Turquoise Lt.  The hair is a mix of the turquoise and some lilac and lt green DMC Cebelia.

Wiosna 2018 Row 4

Row 4 has been posted on Renulek's blog and I have completed the round.  I found a mistake on the previous round, of course when I was almost around but I'm not going to start over.  I've stretched and spaced the thread to make up for the missed stitches.

I have used a split ring to climb to the next round.  I didn't wind these bobbins and shuttle full so I expect to add thread on the next round. 

I never use a knot when adding thread unless it is a change of color

I am using a King Tut Quilting thread by Superior Threads color 918.  This thread is much easier to use than the Sulky thread I used a few years ago. The current size is 3 inches or 7.75 cm.

Wiosna 2018 Row 3

Row 3 has been posted on Renulek's blog and I have almost completed the round.  I am ready to start the split ring to climb on to round 4 but I am not sure what picot would work best.  By best I mean what do I need to do to finish the round and make it easier to go on to the next round and so on.

If you have never made a split chain this is a good reason to learn how to do it. Just estimate a bit shorter as all that tugging will make it grow anyways. Also, if you get a point, these usually disappear by the time you get to the next round.

I am using a King Tut Quilting thread by Superior Threads color 918.  This thread is much easier to use than the Sulky thread I used a few years ago. The current size is 2 inches or 5.5 cm

Day 10 TIAS 2018

 Around the top of the head and another bead put in for some eyes.  Remember those two little picots at the bottom will need something attached to them. 

Many guesses including mine are that this is a little mermaid.  And I am not a stranger to them. 

I give you a picture of my niece who makes a lovely mermaid.  You can see more of her on Instagram @mermaid_amatheia.

Day 9 TIAS 2018

We must be past the halfway mark at Day 9. One of the beads has been used and my guess is that Jane will continue around and put the other bead on another split ring.

A lot of people on the TIAS blog are guessing that this is a mermaid but Jane won't give it away. We find out when we are done.

It is never too late to tat a TIAS (tat it and see). If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat It and See (TIAS) blog.  You can see what others are doing and look back to what was tatted in previous years.

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth Grape Pomegranate. 

Day 8 TIAS 2018

Here we are at day 8 about half way through.  I have put a guess in that this is a mermaid and we need to finish up the head, another arm and the fluke or tail fin.  I have never guessed correctly, perhaps this time. 

It is never too late to tat a TIAS (tat it and see). If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Wiosna 2018 Row 2

I have now completed row 2 of Renulek Spring Doily aka Wiosna 2018.  It is still tiny, only 3 cm or 1.13 inches across. I am using a King Tut Thread color 918. 

This center is similar to a recent snowflake of hers I did.  The King Tut Thread tends to show a little wear as you tat so I will be putting the doily into a ziplock bag and only have the edge I am working on peeking out to reduce that wear.

Renata has provided Row 1 of the Wiosna 2018 on her blog and will post every Thursday.  You can also purchase the complete instructions on her Etsy page.

Day 7 TIAS 2018

  My split rings in this last installment have curled up, not like the diagram at all.  I am not worried as Jane always has surprises in the Tat it and See. 

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years. It is never too late to start.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Wiosna 2018 Row 1

Today is Thursday so that means that another row will be revealed by Renulek.  I am using a King Tut Thread color 918. Because of the short color change it will be interesting to see if one color dominates or disappears.

It is smaller than size 80 and a bit twisty so you need to adjust your tatting.  I used this before when I put trim on some shirts last year.

Renata has provided Row 1 of the Wiosna 2018 on her blog and will post every Thursday.  You can also purchase the complete instructions on her Etsy page.

Day 6 TIAS 2018

Day 6 still does not bring us any closer to knowing what this will be.  I still have those two little beads on my shuttle so I know we still need to make the eyes. 

My most recent guess is that this is a cone shaped had and there will be a pompom tatted for those two picots on the end of the curled part.  Jane never tells us if we are right until near the end.  There will probably be another ten installments so more chances to guess 

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years. It is never too late to start.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Renata has provided Row 1 of the Wiosna 2018 on her blog and will post every Thursday.  You can also purchase the complete instructions on her Etsy page.

Day 5 TIAS 2018

If you are tatting along, Jane says tomorrow will be Day 6 but I am always a day behind.

I could stay up very late and catch the post as it appears but I am more inclined to tat in the evening which means by the time I sit down to tat, Jane has already posted and received many entries, updated the blog and off to bed.  So when I send in my tatting she is sleeping and it will be posted the next day.  No need to rush.

This is not a contest of time, rather joy in participation.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was done in previous years. It is never too late to start.

I am using a size 20 Grape Pomegranate.

Renata has provided Row 1 of the Wiosna 2018 on her blog and will post every Thursday.  You can also purchase the complete instructions on her Etsy page.

Day 4 TIAS 2018

Jane has only given us a few more rings so I don't have a guess yet. But that last ring is so small it looks like one big knot.

Keep watching as a new set of instructions arrive every few days.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  you can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years.

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate. 

Day 3 TIAS 2018

Just an update on the progress. Still guessing what it could be.

Keep watching as a new set of instructions arrive every few days.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years. 

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate.  

Day 2 TIAS 2018

Part of the game is to give a guess as to what it could be along with your progress.  Since Jane loves to tat animals, I guess a penguin.  As this row of split rings has picots on both sides it makes sense that we have started in the middle.

Keep watching as a new set of instructions are due tomorrow.

If you feel like tatting along, here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years. 

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate.  

Day 1 TIAS 2018

If you need a little pick me up just follow along from tatters around the world as they tat together.  Jane Eborall will give out a few stitches at least once a week and we send in pics of our little bits and guess what it will be.  So much fun to see all the shuttles and threads used and of course to see who will be the first to correctly guess.

Here is the link to the Tat it and see (TIAS) blog.  You can also look back to see what was tatted in previous years. 

I am using a size 20 Lizbeth thread Grape Pomegranate.  

Patterns from Agnieszka Michalowska

The patterns for these snowflakes are all from a website by Agnieszka Michalowska and here is the link. 
She has other crafts and videos on on her site like how to do a some tatting techniques. 

These were all done with a DMC 12 pearl cotton and the size of these snowflakes were all near 2 inches or 5 cm across. My favorite is the six armed snowflake and especially the negative space in the center. 

It is always interesting to see what other tatters are doing around the world.