"It's a String Thing" #201

It's Tuesday, your good news day!

...and the start of our third 'century' together - what a treat!

You won't want to miss the tiles for our 200th celebration.  They will be posted this coming Thursday.

In the meantime, we will be 'channeling' good thoughts as IAST #201 begins with this string ~

IAST #201 by Adele Bruno, CZT

Feel free to turn the string in any direction that appeals to you.

We will use these three channel line grid tangles ~

Beebug by Sarah Fowler

This newly published tangle is simple and sweet, yet open to any number of ways to enhance it.

HekZee by Carole Ohl, CZT (and here on TanglePatterns) 

You will notice in Carole's step out, that the lines do not necessarily line up.  In fact, the tangle gains a more interesting look when they do not.  The dark spaces of this pattern will add some weight to our tiles.

Leaflet by Helen Williams (and here on TanglePatterns)

It has been a long time since we used this elegant tangle.  Below are a few notes of mine (from years ago!) that you may find helpful ~

Leaflet Tips for Tangling by Adele Bruno, CZT

Simply pencil the string line onto your tile and tangle away! Keep in mind that string lines are suggestions and let the patterns lead the way.

Here are the (Not so) Official Guidelines: 
* Challenges are posted on Tuesdays.
*Use the string posted for the week and some or all of the suggested patterns
* Submit a photo of your tile saved as jpg or scan your tile (300 dpi or higher) and save as a jpg
*Email your jpg file as an attachment to - brunoadelem@gmail.com
*Entries are to be submitted by Saturday evenings.
*Photos and 'Best of Show' are posted on Mondays. 

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FOR EXAMPLE:   ADELE BRUNO (FLORIDA)

PLEASE NOTE: It is not necessary for you to have a blog or website to participate. 
In order to eligible for the drawing, you must send in your completed tile.

If you do have a blog or website, I will add a link upon request. 
Please include the site specific URL. 

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