I decided to use some of my own square-grid tangles: Moving Day, Ninja Stars, and Screen.
Paradox, one of my all-time favorite tangles, found its way in too. I did something interesting here, an idea I had some time ago but hadn't tried yet. See the Paradox section in the lower left here? Going from the point in the center, there's a Paradox triangle (sorry, not a square), a Paradox square, and a partial Paradox. In the square section I did Paradox until about halfway in, then, I reversed direction! Cool! I'm going to add this idea to my Paradox tutorial post.
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| Tangles: Moving Day, Ninja Stars, Paradox, Screen |
Then I decided to use the same string and use other square grid tangles. I wanted to try a couple of new tangles, Sindoo and Maelstrom. In the smaller version of Maelstrom here, I got the lines all going the 'wrong' way, which ended up being a really neat variation. Gingham is another of my tangles.
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| Tangles: Cheesecloth, Gingham, Maelstrom (and variation), Sindoo |
Your Maelstrom variation is fantastic. It looks so different put down in that way. Great tiles yet again Margaret.
ReplyDeleteNice to see how the patterns make the difference in the same string!! Love your Paradox "twist". I've followed your description and it worked out great!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it Anneke.
DeleteI love the way your Maelstrom variation came out! Beautiful tiles!
ReplyDeleteLike both of them but partial to the top one. I like the Paradox variations. I do not use it much in a square. I always think of it in a triangle. Your Sindoo looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove your Sindoo - will have to study it some in hopes of improving my attempts. Paradox - can't get enough of it. Your tutorial is a resource link that goes to all my students - thanks. Have fun with the reverse option - it opens up all kinds of possibilities but then you already know that ;>). I had some fun using it in a pentagon and spiraling in with a few reverses here http://tinyurl.com/la8lumg
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful Margaret, the Paradox is great here.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. Love your take on maelstrom & sindoo :)
ReplyDeleteSindoo is my first published tangle and I get a really big thrill when other tanglers use it! You've done a lovely version. Thanks for sharing. Sharon Robinson.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon, glad you saw it! It's really a lovely, elegant tangle. I think I'll be using it more.
DeleteVery nice work! The top one is my favorite as it is so dynamic with the Paradox, and the Moving Day is amazing. Great use of highlights. The second piece is quieter, and gives the feeling of wool fabric with a shiny piece of chintz thrown in!
ReplyDeleteMargaret your gingham is one of my all time favourites.
ReplyDeletePerfect post, Margaret! So incredibly helpful. I've saved both tiles (along with dozens and dozens of your other tiles!) as reference works to study for practice. I can't believe after three and a half years tangling, I just today discovered your Paradox Tutorial!! FANTASTIC! Thank you so much! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann! There have been a lot of new blog followers since I posted the Paradox tutorial and it occurred to me that I should point people in its direction occasionally. Glad it was interesting! I love that tangle.
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