25 motif challenge....

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I was asked by a friend to complete the 25 motif challenge with her this year. I have not really felt I had the time to try this before. But as this is a new year and I am up for a bit of a challenge and a bit of fun tatting this year I guess it fits right in there!!


MOTIF 1


So here is my first:

Patchwork. Designed by Mary Konior. Found in the book: Tatting With Visual Patterns. Thread is Manuela 204, size 20.

Comments

  1. MaureenJanuary 11, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Pretty thread, Jenni - now, on to the second!

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  2. Ginny WJanuary 11, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    That is a nice motif and a very wonderful color you used. Have fun with this challange i have been thinking about doing it also.

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  3. SusanneJanuary 12, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    I love that thread. Well done.

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  4. GinaJanuary 12, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    Great start! I love this motif and is that a manuela thread?

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  5. Tatteristic!January 12, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    Liyarra, your work is absolutely gorgeous! I've seen Mary Konior's Masquerade done twice this year and it's so pretty. I think I'll have to make it for one of my 25 Motif Challenge pieces.

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  6. Tat-a-RendaJanuary 12, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    Lovely colours! It is a pity that this brand has been discontinued.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 12, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Love this Jenni. I'll look forward to your designs.
    Lilome

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  8. IsDiharaJanuary 12, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Your masquerade motif is so pretty in that variegated thread. But I couldn't help but notice that this first entry is a bit small, compared to the work you showcase on your Picasa image gallery on your blog.

    I'm quite excited to see what motifs you choose for future projects. Great start and keep up the wonderful work!

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  9. MichelleJanuary 12, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    You did a lovely job with that motif. Much better than my efforts.

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  10. LiyarraJanuary 12, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Yes it is a pity - I still have 2 of the 3 I bought stashed away. LOL
    Just waiting for the "right" project.

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  11. VanessaJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    This looks beautiful. Nice choice of thread for the design!

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  12. FoxJanuary 13, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Hey, Liyarra! I follow your stuff on InTatters and didn't know you had the blog! Great!

    Isn't Mary Konior the best! This is a lovely design and the thread is wonderful. I have never tried it and I suppose I never will now that is is discoed.

    The Library inclusion at the bottom of the blog is good.... too good.... LOL!
    Fox : )

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  13. rainbows and raindrops January 13, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    I love this motif and I love the thread you chose! It's gorgeous!

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  14. Kathy NiklewiczJanuary 13, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Welcome Aboard - all the way from Australia! Are you having summer right now? Can I come visit? LOL !

    What a great start to your blog! Viewing your slideslow is like looking into a kaleidoscope! It's interesting that clicking on your photos leads to the captions on a Picasa album. It will take awhile for me to click through them!

    I can't believe the amount of tatting you've done in only 6 years, with many large pieces!

    I'm interested in your tatting history and how this all got started for you. I would have to agree that you're definitely addicted!

    Marilee's "Arches" doily is spectacular in the Carribbean and turquoise thread combo! Just beautiful!

    I believe the motif from Mary Konior is called "Patchwork". I've only done it in white thread, but it looks beautiful in this thread.

    I'll be looking forward to seeing even more of your beautiful tatting.

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  15. LiyarraJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Thanks Kathy - yep it is Patchwork - just mislabelled - Masquerade is here waiting to be blocked!
    If you like 40 C plus temps - yeah sure come for a visit - always room for a tatter here!!
    Thank you for your nice comments.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Oh! Pretty! I've grown rather fond of "Patchwork" of late! It is a lovely pattern and I love the thread you worked it in!

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