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Frivole
15-09-2010, 10:30 PM
Hi Everyone,
As it's autumn I keep thinking of the beautiful maple leaves of my native Canada and I wanted to have a go at making one of my own. It's a work in progress, I'm still not completely happy with it but it's my favourite so far.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4993836217_d374109045.jpg
It's worked in Yarnplayer's beautiful "Sugar Maple" thread.
I think the lowest lobes are probably too big and I may change the shape a bit. What do you think? Maybe some comments will help me make some changes.
Thanks.
Frivole
carolivy
15-09-2010, 11:06 PM
I think this looks great!
PattyD
15-09-2010, 11:10 PM
It's a beautiful leaf! You are the artist and I checked, you have a valid artistic license.. LOL. It's a great leaf and it doesn't have to completely mimic nature unless you want it to. Don't be so hard on yourself. Enjoy your creation.
tattrldy
15-09-2010, 11:13 PM
When I saw it I knew right away it was a maple leaf - looks great!
miravirg
15-09-2010, 11:15 PM
i love it. from one Canadian to another.
crazytatter
15-09-2010, 11:22 PM
it's perfect.
Cannalure
16-09-2010, 12:15 AM
Beautiful! I'd been looking for a good maple leaf pattern to play with Lizbeth's Falling leaves color, so I do hope you share. I love the thread you chose too!
StarrBeth
16-09-2010, 01:19 AM
So pretty. Love it!
rsmre
16-09-2010, 03:16 AM
Hi Frivole,
Your maple leaf is stunning. What size of the sugar maple thread did you use? I have it in size #10, and I was planning on making a maple leaf with it, too.
rsmre
xstchntat
16-09-2010, 04:08 AM
I love it and would love to tat it. Do you plan on sharing with us?
Josie Passell
16-09-2010, 07:19 AM
That is gorgeous. I love the colours.
happy tatting
Josie
I also love it. Don't let perfection drive you crazy. So, before you try making the lower lobes smaller... and the second lobes larger, or something else, let it rest a while in your brain. You may find its just fine as it is.
Frivole
16-09-2010, 10:47 AM
Thank you everyone!
RSMRE, it's "Sugar Maple" in size 20 that I used. I have made some modifications and I think I like them. Unfortunately, my daughter has taken my camera with her today and I can't take a photo of the new leaf. Hopefully I will be able to post tonight (UK time). And yes to the kind people who asked, I plan on sharing the pattern (once I'm happy with the design! :smile:).
Back soon.
Frivole
Papagena
16-09-2010, 10:54 AM
Wow, your autumn leaf is beautiful!
Lace-lovin' Librarian
16-09-2010, 10:55 AM
Your maple leaf is very pretty! I look forward to seeing the pattern!
jamlover
16-09-2010, 12:59 PM
Doesn't look like it needs any improving to me!! It's great. Yes, will we be seeing the pattern? My last purchased threads were in the fall colors just right for leaves!!
tattabugg
16-09-2010, 02:45 PM
Love it!!!!! That is a gorgeous leaf!!!!
This leaf ist perfect just the way it is. Please don't change anything!
Frivole
16-09-2010, 05:56 PM
Well, thanks again everyone. I will show you the next prototype and you can vote on the one you prefer! Sadly I've had to send my computer in for repair today so not able to post new leaf tonight. Definitely tomorrow! (it's very slow typing on the tiny keyboard of my ipod touch!). You realise how much you depend on your computer when you have to do without it!
Best wishes,
Frivole
mcoperryl@gmail.com
16-09-2010, 06:02 PM
This leaf is beautiful and the color is perfect for it. Thanks for starting Autumn in such a lovely way.
Frivole
17-09-2010, 01:38 PM
Hi All,
Relieved to have my computer back (they were extremely efficient and got the work done very quickly!).
Been working on the bottom lobe (mostly) of the leaf and have tried a few different things...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4998074283_73fabe7c86.jpg
And then I thought they looked nice as a group, like fallen leaves on the ground... I've not blocked or ironed them yet and they look more lifelike with the slightly curled edges.
I prefer the new shape to the bottom lobes, looks more like a proper maple leaf I think (different variations on the three leaves on the left). Bad news though, I appear to have lost the first leaf I showed you! That's what happens when you carry your tatting around with you (I like to fill any gaps in my day with a bit of tatting here and there, while waiting for the children at school, etc.)
So, nearly there I think with the final leaf. Just been writing it up as I go. Need to test-tat it a couple more times.
Best wishes,
Frivole
carolivy
17-09-2010, 04:22 PM
Very nice Frivole! I really like the one with the orange and green, but they are all terrific!
Ridgewoman
17-09-2010, 04:39 PM
I think the leaf is great and I, too, loved the fall colors. Perhaps the "lost" leaf will re appear, I hope so. Personally, I like it when flowers are tatted as they grow in nature…It's disturbing (to me) to see a flower that has five petals ~ appear with 4 or 6. I guess I'm one who thinks if it is a representation of something real ~ it should be true to its natural form. But that is just me…I once painted (oils) a floral piece and called it "floral fantasy" because although it resembled the flowers used, it was not representative in the truest sense. There are a couple of maple leaf patterns out there that are, also, very nice. I believe Sherry Pence had one ~ I know I have 3 different maple leaf in my binders. It's a lovely leaf to begin with and worthy to be tatted ~ for sure! I'm sure you will come up with what pleases you. At first, I thought the little picots were JKs ~ my eyes are really deteriorating (LOL)…need those new glasses. Happy leaf tatting.. bj
9bdh1
17-09-2010, 05:22 PM
They all look great. My favorite is still the first one.
Frivole
17-09-2010, 06:49 PM
Right, I think that's it. I'm going to leave it alone now. To me, this looks more like a maple leaf than the first one I showed you. I have two versions, one with split rings on the bottom lobes and one with a plain chain. I might just write up the pattern with both versions so people can choose the one they prefer because I can't make up my mind!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4998746135_de96f642cd.jpg
So as soon as I have a bit of time, I will type it up and post it under the members' patterns section.
Best wishes,
Frivole
sarahtat
17-09-2010, 07:03 PM
I love them. I can't wait for the pattern. I ordered some of that same thread a couple days ago.
carolivy
17-09-2010, 07:03 PM
Ooooh! I like both of them too! I hope you do write them both up as they really look good.
xstchntat
17-09-2010, 07:34 PM
I love them and look forward to the patterns!
hattalahutta
17-09-2010, 07:44 PM
Yay, a new leaf! :happydance: Loved your first leaf (have made a few of them now), and I'll love this one too :smile: Hmm, you think you could make a fern leaf?
Frivole
17-09-2010, 07:48 PM
Hatta, you made me laugh! You never know, I might take you up on the challenge...
rsmre
17-09-2010, 08:07 PM
Hi Frivole,
Wow, both of the leaves are beautiful. I'm looking forward to the pattern. Thanks for sharing with us.
rsmre
hattalahutta
17-09-2010, 08:17 PM
You never know, I might take you up on the challenge...
Hihi, that would be awsome :happy: I love leaves, I even collect real ones! Press them flat and stick them in a book :smile:
Frivole,
I had to put both pictures together to compare... but i still like the first one best.
They are all pretty though. Good work!!!
Can't wait for the pattern to try!
crafter
19-09-2010, 02:06 PM
Beautiful!!! love the colors
Frivole
19-09-2010, 02:32 PM
Thank you! Yes, the colours of that thread are really lovely. I have typed up the pattern and uploaded it into the members' patterns section... I think it is just awaiting approval before it can be viewed.
Anke, hope you won't be too disappointed but it is the second leaf I wrote the pattern for...
Best wishes,
Frivole
crazytatter
19-09-2010, 04:29 PM
Oh, can't wait. I hope it gets approved soon.
Anke, hope you won't be too disappointed but it is the second leaf I wrote the pattern for...
Oh, no problem I like the second as well, only the first best.
Thank you for writing up the pattern. Will take a look right now!