Mystery Doily - Round 2
Done!
As I had feared, there was slight bowling on finishing Round 2, but not that serious that sufficient pressing and blocking will not fix. I have to think carefully of how not to aggravate the bowling when I start Round 3.
These two rounds used up two shuttle-full of thread; I was using two shuttles. Since I need to load up more thread, I thought about putting in some colours and use Lizbeth multicoloured.
Or, should I keep the classic look and stick to white?
It's looking really nice! I'm making slow progress with my twisty thread, but almost you persuade me to proceed beyond Round 1...
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the bowling is because of the chains being 4-4-4-4-4 rather than the 4-2-4-2-4. Maybe reducing the stitch count will bring the outside curves just a bit closer in to the centre?
Grace, I don't think the bowling is because of the stitch count in the chain. My rings are usually tightly closed which make them smaller. In fact, reducing the ds from 4 to 2 at certain part of the chain will make it bowl further, I think.
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ReplyDeleteVery beautiful.
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A different colour would make it a more modern piece - might be fun! But just looking at the first two rounds, I actually think it makes a rather nice doily just as it is!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a complex pattern that I think white would be best. Multicolour thread might distract from the pattern. You're doing a great job, well done!
ReplyDeleteI love a white doily, but I'm always pleasantly surprised by a splash of color! I'm sure that no matter what you choose to do, it will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty.
ReplyDeletethe bowling is interesting, I am surprised at patterns that do that, I guess we all tat differently, and use slightly different sized picots.
ReplyDeleteYour doily looks very good Jon, a color change might highlight the pretty design better then the all white.
This is beautiful Jon. I personaly always add color. Would be pretty either way.
ReplyDeleteI love the white.
ReplyDeleteYou might do a round in a different solid color if you want to change the look, but I wouldn't use a variegated thread with that pattern. It's a very intricate, complex-looking design, and I think a variegated thread would detract from it. Just my two cents.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful mat, I like it in white, and you have done a wonderful job on the pattern. Are you going to write up the pattern?
ReplyDeleteWell done
Margaret
I think it looks beautiful in white, but then I'm a purist. Your work is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is turning out so beautifully! Though I usually love to add colour,, this is perfect in white, in my opinion. I would stick to one colour in this case.
ReplyDeleteI am very intrigued by the pattern and have downloaded it already so I am following your progress carefully!
Fox : )
I like classic white this looks great!
ReplyDeleteI think that adding row of color adds visual interest to a white or ecru doily. I can't wait to see what you do.
ReplyDeleteMy feeling is that you should stay with white...although I can understand the temptation to turn to colour. I am interested in seeing the way it grows. Colour would show the different rows, but the dramatic effect comes from the fact you can't see how it is done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your feedback. I have decided to stay with the white thread for this doily.
ReplyDeleteYour doily is very beautiful!! :)
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