My newest Filet Runner. Whimiscal Garden

[Katchkan]

I designed this a few months ago and Dennymare was nice enough to test it for me. But since then I made a few changes to the design. This is the results.
It is done in size 20 Opera thread Tea Rose, edged with Manuela size 20 Burgandy. I used a size 10/1.3mm hook. It measures 24 inches long by 13 1/2 inches wide. I am including shots of it on both a light back ground and a dark background.
I have actually had this close to being done for a couple weeks, but was 7 rows short of having enough thread to finish it. Teach me to try and use up an ball of thread. So I had to wait for new thread to come in and hoped it was the same dye lot. Boy I was lucky there. Anyway I finished it up this morning bright and early. Love watching the day come in while I crochet.
Of course I am anxiously awaiting your opinions.
All pictures are clickable
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[barbn77]

that's beautiful, as always:manyheart

[JoAnn]

I love the design! It looks so nice with the edging.

[dennymare]

It looks awesome as always Kathy. Wish I hadn't sent mine to my daughter now, but guess that'll give me a reason to make it again. :cheer

Mary

[swapnae]

Exquisite, Kathy!

[Roli]

It's wonderful, Kathy. Truly inspired. :c9

[jaclim]

That's beautiful, Kathy! My DH wants me to make a runner for the new 6-sitter rectangular dinner table he bought. He wants it with tassels at both ends. lol!

[readyfox]

Kathy that is just so beautiful and what a wonderful name for it.
Is this one that you will be adding to your patterns for sale? If not, should be.
June

[Tobydog]

Awesome!

[RachelG]

Gorgeous as usual! I wish I could design like that...and, for that matter, whip things up so fast!

[shella85222]

lovely as always :hook

[yarncat]

Stunning,Kathy!:manyheart

[Tampa Doll]

Speechless. :eek John would say that is a miracle.:lol

It is beautiful as usual. Yeah luck was on your side with the dye lot.

I actually keep a look out for what you make, as I am always amazed and you always put a smile on my face with your beautiful work.:hook

[vernzap]

I love it. :manyheart The edging on the runner is so pretty. Your work is truely inspirational. :hook

[dogymom]

It is so elegant!!!! Will a pattern be available, or are you going to do a filet book, too?:wink

[mimi_mia]

Kathy, that's really a beauty, I love the butterflies....wow! :manyheart

[sakurasaku]

What a beautiful runner! The design is lovely and quite ingenious. You really made the non-rectangular shapes work well with the hexagonal lattice background. I can't imagine designing something this complex.

Oh, and the name is great, too. It was the name that made me click on this thread.:D

[TX CrochetLover]

Your work is an inspiration to us all. I maybe could make the pattern with a lot of swearing and frogging and a magnifying glass! But your designing and writing...I am amazed at your talent and creativity. I want to be like you when I grow up! :D

BRAVO!!!!

[bythehook]

That's beautimus Kathy, as are all your doilies!

[Katchkan]

Thanks everyone, I love being able to share my passion for thread with all of you. Such a pleasure to have people who really care to share it with.
From dogymom : It is so elegant!!!! Will a pattern be available, or are you going to do a filet book, too?:wink I am thinking about just offering this one on my website. Haven't decided yet. Will decide in the next couple of days.
From sakurasaku: What a beautiful runner! The design is lovely and quite ingenious. You really made the non-rectangular shapes work well with the hexagonal lattice background. I can't imagine designing something this complex.
Oh, and the name is great, too. It was the name that made me click on this thread.:D
The hexagonal lattice back ground is really just an open mesh back ground, but it does give some interesting effects on this design. The edging is really super simple to do to. I love playing with my designs to see what I can come up with. Such Fun........... :hook

[Kathleen]

very pretty, Kathy!:clap

[julie5813]

Oh Kathy, that is soooo pretty! Makes me want to try some filet :)

[Hummywinger]

Very victorian looking which is a look I love... Love all the detail work

[mimicat]

Very beautiful, as always! :manyheart I wonder if I could ever work with thread as fine as that...

[Gran]

It is a joy to look at! Thanks for giving us the pleasure of looking at it.

[Mom w/a Motif]

That is just beautiful. I couldn't even make that, if I had the pattern right in front of me. Tina

[jstwannacrochet]

Very pretty.

[cupcake]

I love it. Particulalry the butterflies. I have an old bow front oak sideboard that it would look stunning on.....mmm now there's a thought... if only I had Katchkans talent and patience. I would like to see it in ecru or lemon. :manyheart

[TX CrochetLover]

Oh, in my pm, I stated I hadn't seen this.. Wrong! I just forgot, it's been a rough few days. So please ignore my scatterbrained comment in the pm.

[Carol]

Gorgeous! I've been looking for something like this for a friend who just got engaged (and who loves crochet); I'm thinking it also would look beautiful in sage green. Please let us know when the pattern is for sale.

[Katchkan]

Gorgeous! I've been looking for something like this for a friend who just got engaged (and who loves crochet); I'm thinking it also would look beautiful in sage green. Please let us know when the pattern is for sale.
The Pattern for the Whimsical Garden Filet Runner is now available on my website for those that are interested. www.crochetnbeads.com (http://www.crochetnbeads.com)

[dixieredhead]

beautiful creation Kathy

[faithpa76]

As always ... lovely, Kathy!

[kathome]

As I've said in the past, filet is not really my "thing" because I am continually frogging but this doily takes my breath away. :nworthy


I just placed my order on your site. This doily is so differnt from anything I have made that it will make a beautiful addition to my ever growing and dwindling (give away A LOT of doilies:eek ) colletion.

You are, as stated in the past, THE MASTER!!!

[jeng]

simply amazing, just like all your other creations ...

[ibbabs2u]

GORGEOUS! You did a fabulous job!!! What talent you have!!!

[Knotnutz]

Beautiful! :manyheart

[mamaoso]

Beautiful as usual...

[purlycues]

Lovely Creation as always!!!!!!Love the colour you have used there.

[Monique39]

beautiful..

[cher49]

pretty

[Elle]

Flawlessly beautiful, as always. I remain in awe of your talents, Kathy. You are truly amazing!

[lhasaapsolady]

I love it, and envy Dennymare that she got to test it. This will be another of your patterns I'll have to wait to see published.

[mama_crochet]

Absolutely Gorgeous!

[candy4271]

WOW.... gorgeous! I wish I could thread crochet, I'm jealous :-)

[JoBug]

Gosh Kathy I wish I had a SMALL amount of your talent!!!!!! Beautiful as all are!!

[Yarnbuyer]

Just beautiful. You are very talented. Love the color as well.

[Momcrochets]

Exquisite! Love the butterflies on the ends. :)

[judianne]

Exquisite!:clap

[sanny97]

Beautiful and elegant.