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faithpa76
December 14th, 2005, 03:21 PM
LOL! Not quite what it sounds like ... I still haven't mastered going back and forth between yarn and thread, and I HATE doing swatches, so I decided to do "small" projects first thing in the morning to get my tension worked out. I didn't worry about it for awhile but this latest doily is for the OWNER of the company dh works for, so I'm even more paranoid that it come out perfect. Or as close as I can get it, lol.

I'm getting better - the lavendar one is - umm - wonky - but the red one - I love how that one came out. Editing to add - they are bookmarks. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/faithpa76/Projects/bookmarksb.jpg
Kiki
December 14th, 2005, 03:22 PM
I love them! Are they thin enough to use as book marks?
faithpa76
December 14th, 2005, 03:26 PM
I love them! Are they thin enough to use as book marks?
Yes! :) THat's what they're supposed to be, actually, I didn't notice I didn't mention that, thanks for reminding me!
Kiki
December 14th, 2005, 03:28 PM
I need to try some of those! The stitchwork on the cross is beautiful!
kariholtz
December 14th, 2005, 03:39 PM
Those are beautiful! I love the cross is it from a pattern?
I don't think either looks wonky.
faithpa76
December 14th, 2005, 03:45 PM
Those are beautiful! I love the cross is it from a pattern?
I don't think either looks wonky.
The cross is the "small cross" pattern from 3 Dozen and One Bookmarks. It's basically a loop of 7 ch, then a column of shells (2 dc, 2 sc, 2 dc) with a treble (or ch 4) on either side. The arms of the cross are the same thing, just done in the "space" created by the treble. If that makes any sense. :think
cazmc
December 14th, 2005, 09:17 PM
well done, it looks like you're getting there! :clap
jaclim
December 15th, 2005, 02:19 AM
very pretty, Faith!!!!
smokeyp81
December 15th, 2005, 10:11 AM
Those are great! Nice job!
yarncat
December 15th, 2005, 10:16 AM
Pretty bookmarks,Faith!
Kevspepper
December 15th, 2005, 10:59 AM
The look great, no "wonky" whatsoever
Mel2nsluvsCrochet
December 21st, 2005, 08:57 PM
Wonky? I didn't see anything wonky about the lavender bookmark! They both turned out really nice! Great job!:cheer
mythunderbird
December 30th, 2005, 02:37 AM
beautiful as always faith, the bookmarks turned out lovely and they are not wonky as you called it. i think you did a great job:manyheart :manyheart
sunnywolfgar
December 30th, 2005, 03:04 AM
Your bookmarks are very beautiful and I love the colors you used. Both looks great and will make a special gift for anyone who loves to read.