Before going to Camp Wanna Tat we had homework to do. It was winding shuttles with enough thread to do the different projects. I did that. I didn't plan on making mistakes where I would cut off the thread and start over. Cue the surprise when I didn't have enough thread on my shuttle for the second earring.
This is the "Wave" earring pattern, by CM-Handmade, taught by Theresa Orren. I have admired this pattern for a long time, but I didn't realize this is what we would make when I wound my shuttle with the beads. The directions given told me what pattern it would be, but I didn't realize it was this pattern. I'm glad I had a few miscellaneous beads with me, as the "large" bead I had strung was not very large. It would have been nice to have a little bit bigger bead, but it still looks better than the one I originally strung. I finished the first earring at camp.
But that isn't what caused my biggest issue.
I am an experienced tatter, having learned more than 40 years ago, and tatted a lot since then. This does not mean that I don't make mistakes. Which I did on the first two rings of the first earring. Twice. Bad enough, I had to cut off and start again. Twice. Third time's the charm, I guess. But it did reduce the amount of thread left on my shuttle. Which I forgot when I started the second earring at home.
I'm now debating with myself about starting the earring again, or adding thread on this one. This is a single shuttle pattern with beads on the thread between rings. Do I want to fuss with this? Or just start it over?
Decisions, decisions.
I look forward to wearing these earrings and making a few more in different colors. I'll use different beads next time and make sure I have enough thread for each earring, too.
"Mistakes are the portals of discovery." James Joyce
Yes, we make mistakes however long we’ve been tatting. I like the quotation.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do, and sometimes they lead to some pretty neat things. Just not this time, LOL!
DeleteI have long admired that earring pattern, but I haven't attempted it since I have a terrible time wearing earrings. I guess I could tat one and wear it as a pendant. I love the shade of blue you've chosen! I probably would add thread to finish off the earring, and then make a second pair. I learn a lot from my mistakes!
ReplyDeleteMany have done a full circle one(which I want to do) and it makes a fabulous pendant!!! ;)
DeleteHi, Diane! I'm shocked that you like the color, LOL! The pattern shows how to make pendants and bracelets as well as the earrings. I agree with your suggestion on adding thread to finish.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I may have to try making a blue pendant. I suppose I could try another color!
DeleteLOL!
DeleteThey look great!! :) I like to start with a full shuttle because I make mistakes too easily. ;)
ReplyDeleteI usually start with a full shuttle, and started these with an almost full shuttle, and would have had plenty if I hadn't made mistakes!
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