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 Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:56 pm
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Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet.
I have two options. I've taken pictures of the swatches I made for them along with the book that shows what it's supposed to look like when its done. I'm using a needle, not a shuttle, and larger thread, so mine look a little bulkier.
One my fiance says is crisper looking, and is what he would prefer:
Option One
It's worked in rows with an edging on two sides. On my swatch, I've only done the edging on the one side.
The second one I sort of like better:
Option Two
This one is worked in three rounds with the medallions eventually being connected together to form a mat.
My future MiL is a bold, bright, and intense woman who has decorated her house in reds and black. I think she'll appreciate either one, but I want to make something she'll absolutely love.
I have a feeling she will like the second one (but maybe that's because I sort of like it better). So, I wanted your guys' opinion. Anything helps.
Also, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, for those of you who celebrated it. We all had strep throat, so we couldn't do anything, but such is life. Gave me plenty of time to tat.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:57 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:03 pm
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Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet. They are both so pretty! Option 1 looks like it would be thicker, so more sturdy and able to take more use... Option 2 looks like it would end up flatter, so potentially make a lacier looking placemat. Sorry, can't decide myself! (Maybe you could make 2 of each as a very cool set of 4?)
I need to make at least 6, 8 if I wanna make a full set. |
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:04 pm
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Hardcore Uvula Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet. They are both so pretty! Option 1 looks like it would be thicker, so more sturdy and able to take more use... Option 2 looks like it would end up flatter, so potentially make a lacier looking placemat. Sorry, can't decide myself! (Maybe you could make 2 of each as a very cool set of 4?) I need to make at least 6, 8 if I wanna make a full set. |
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:05 pm
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Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet. They are both so pretty! Option 1 looks like it would be thicker, so more sturdy and able to take more use... Option 2 looks like it would end up flatter, so potentially make a lacier looking placemat. Sorry, can't decide myself! (Maybe you could make 2 of each as a very cool set of 4?) I need to make at least 6, 8 if I wanna make a full set. So, 3-4 of each? lol
Maybe, maybe. I might make the second one because it's a bit more fun to make. I'm not as worried about the hardiness of it, because it will be backed by fabric. |
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:08 pm
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Hardcore Uvula Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet. They are both so pretty! Option 1 looks like it would be thicker, so more sturdy and able to take more use... Option 2 looks like it would end up flatter, so potentially make a lacier looking placemat. Sorry, can't decide myself! (Maybe you could make 2 of each as a very cool set of 4?) I need to make at least 6, 8 if I wanna make a full set. So, 3-4 of each? lol Maybe, maybe. I might make the second one because it's a bit more fun to make. I'm not as worried about the hardiness of it, because it will be backed by fabric. |
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:58 pm
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Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet. They are both so pretty! Option 1 looks like it would be thicker, so more sturdy and able to take more use... Option 2 looks like it would end up flatter, so potentially make a lacier looking placemat. Sorry, can't decide myself! (Maybe you could make 2 of each as a very cool set of 4?) I need to make at least 6, 8 if I wanna make a full set. So, 3-4 of each? lol Maybe, maybe. I might make the second one because it's a bit more fun to make. I'm not as worried about the hardiness of it, because it will be backed by fabric. It will be gorgeous!
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:15 pm
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Hardcore Uvula Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet. I have two options. I've taken pictures of the swatches I made for them along with the book that shows what it's supposed to look like when its done. I'm using a needle, not a shuttle, and larger thread, so mine look a little bulkier. One my fiance says is crisper looking, and is what he would prefer: Option OneIt's worked in rows with an edging on two sides. On my swatch, I've only done the edging on the one side. The second one I sort of like better: Option TwoThis one is worked in three rounds with the medallions eventually being connected together to form a mat. My future MiL is a bold, bright, and intense woman who has decorated her house in reds and black. I think she'll appreciate either one, but I want to make something she'll absolutely love. I have a feeling she will like the second one (but maybe that's because I sort of like it better). So, I wanted your guys' opinion. Anything helps. Also, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, for those of you who celebrated it. We all had strep throat, so we couldn't do anything, but such is life. Gave me plenty of time to tat.
Hmm, this is kinda hard. I'm not sure on this one. Maybe go with the one you have more fun doing? She doesn't have to know that's why you chose the pattern you did, and it sounds like she'd be appreciative either way. |
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 4:34 pm
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Emm-Kaye Hardcore Uvula Okay. So I'm making a set of place mats for my future mother-in-law. They're going to be in red thread on a sturdy black fabric. However, the tatted design of the mat is one I'm not sure of yet. They are both so pretty! Option 1 looks like it would be thicker, so more sturdy and able to take more use... Option 2 looks like it would end up flatter, so potentially make a lacier looking placemat. Sorry, can't decide myself! (Maybe you could make 2 of each as a very cool set of 4?)
That is what I was thinking. You want something pretty, but definitely sturdy because feet! I think I would vote for one solely on that. Both are really pretty. Picturing them in red and black I think either would turn out really pretty/ornate. It's a good color combo. Mats have got to be really sturdy though. |
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