Christmas Snowflake 2010 © Wanda Salmans
I made a little change from the pattern on this snowflake, making the ends with three rings instead of a thrown ring, shortened the arm chains and left out most of the decorative picots. I like the way it came out. This is made in Lizbeth size 20, White #601. The original pattern can be found on my Pattern tab.
December Star 2011 © Wanda Salmans
I made a little change in this pattern, too (can you tell? It's not a star!). I only made two changes in this one - added beads and another arm to make it a snowflake. I like the beads but it sure slows down the tatting! The beads are a bright, shiny, reflective silver - and they made taking a good picture of this a real bear! Let's just say I'm very frustrated with my camera right now :-( This 'star' is made in Lizbeth size 20 Christmas Red #671. The original pattern can be found on my Pattern tab.
I think the changes in both patterns were successful. The reason for the changes? I'm running short on time for coming up with a totally new pattern for my 2013 Christmas snowflakes. If I'm going to give anybody snowflakes I've got to get them done ASAP and starting with something I already have then making a few changes might be what I end up with. Hmmm., will I stick with one of these - or find something else?
Time will tell.
"Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk."
William Arthur Ward
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I like to see how a pattern evolves - good job!
ReplyDeleteI like both snowflakes and the changes are lovely, makes them look different.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about time running out.
Margaret
I sure know how you feel about the time crunch!
ReplyDeleteI think with the top snowflake in particular, although the changes in construction may be slight, the end result is dramatically different. At first glance, it looks like a completely new snowflake, and I think that would be even more true for a non-tatter looking at it.
Little changes can make a big difference! Both are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are very attractive snowflake designs!
ReplyDeleteBoth snowflakes are delicate, sparkly bits of loveliness. Treasures to be admired year after year. Great job!
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