This is the progress shot of the second ball for the TC 2009 Thread Challenge. It is a pattern on page 53/55 from 4837704867 (click link to go to my book post, it is #10 on the list) The division is a bit dodgy (see note below about core materials) and the mari is smaller than the recommended size so I skipped one row of colour. I used Nordic gold in Purple and Pale Gold and the two colours of Very Velvet Petite. I considered using the Mandarin Floss but thought it would be too blue. I also thought of plying down the Patina to outline the shapes but thought a contrasting colour would be better.
All said I am pleased with this ball even though it has some very obvious flaws. It is my first dryer lint ball and was a little squashy and slightly off round... I am so used to the firm base provided by using rice hull for the core. The texture of the needle going into the ball took some getting used to. I missed the usual noise of the needle occasionally brushing the hull.
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