But a third option is to change the tip entirely to get it up out of the way. I tried to mimic the style and reflect the shapes already in the snowflake; I am pleased with how it came out.
While Samantha is no longer tatting and her books are out of print, I learned that she found a box with a few unsold copies of her books, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested, please contact her directly at smelnychuk at gmail dot com. Her three books are:
- A Veritable Tatted Blizzard
- The Psychedelic Shuttle
- Teeny Tatted Snowflakes
Oh I love what you've done with that! Beautiful job and gorgeous Josephine's knots!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteIt's fortunate that the occasional Josephine that would...not...close is hidden by pulling the first stitch of the next chain tight. ;)
I've often wondered about her as she came to Shuttlebirds only once, a very long time ago. Thanks for the info about her books.
ReplyDeleteI like both versions. Neither of them is run-of-the-mill.
ReplyDeleteThe original is a very unique motif, but I love how your points make it look more like a snowflake!! :) Awesome job!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour adaptation is absolutely stunning !
ReplyDeleteThe hexagon is pretty, too - would work well as the center of a doily.
I love your dramatic innovation! Your work is beautiful. You are pushing me toward my bucket list goal to teach myself to tat...
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard anything of her in years..she was known as "Teentatter"...she started college and that was the last I saw her online?
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a copy of her snowflakes, but haven't a clue how to contact her to ask. :(
ReplyDeleteBrandon, the email address is in my post but written out to avoid spam robots: smelnychuk at gmail dot com.
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