I recently returned from a retreat where we learned to design Celtic knots. Ahhh; an epiphany! I could design a knot to use as the "wreath". So here is where I started;
Took a square of tracing paper, folded it horizontally, vertically, diagonally until I had what I thought were sufficient "wedge" sections to create my envisioned wreath;
cut a single wedge and drew several organic intersecting lines; refolded the paper square and inserted the single wedge within the folds and traced the lines. I had to remember to "mirror" the image in every other section. This is what resulted. Hmm...not exactly what I was looking for; try again.
Next attempt; better
Try another one; also not bad
I discovered that the more wedge sections there were, the more complex the resulting knot. Hmmm...I tried a few more. Now I just have to decide which ones to use.
This is amazing Brigitte. I certainly didn't know that was how it is done!
ReplyDeletecool! I like the second one! a bit different method than I've used in the past - I like it!
ReplyDeleteonly just find this post, yes I have used this method, sad really I made some bags for underwear and drew the design this way, then just quilted it did not use fabric as no good with bias strips
ReplyDeleteYes I also tried to make a knot with just FMQ. They turn out beautifully don't they.
Deleteoh my goodness Brigette! I want to try this!!! (but my morning brain can't quite figure out how to trace this...) Love it!
ReplyDeleteNeat technique! Have fun choosing!
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