I'm finding this row slow going, though I've gotten a little more comfortable with the "manuevering" around the rings. Will I ever be done in time for the fair?
Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate it. Thanks to all those who
read my blog during the year, and, especially, those who commented.
The pictu...
a no glass ceiling
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This is something I pulled out from my art archives, LOL. Made around the
turn of the century and lying unused in a box in my now almost defunct yet
s...
Dec 18, 2024
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It's been a while since I posted but it's Christmas time so I thought I
would share some photos of my decorations and a couple of things I have
made for sw...
A bit of my history!
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It was waaaayyyy back when I was raising kids and working full-time that
this article was published in the local newspaper. I hope you can read
it!!!
W...
Judging is tomorrow (today)
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I am composing this on Monday, but not publishing until Tuesday, after the
judging. I doubt any of my readers (all 3 of you) are State Fair judges,
but jus...
colour me Endrucks - roundup
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I'm so happy to have joined the Project, it's a great way to learn and to
improve my tatting, and it’s an incredible source of inspiration. Each
particip...
I wish I was at Palmetto Tat Days 2024
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This Thursday evening marks the beginning of the Palmetto Tatdays. This is
a weekend of tatting and fun that is organized by the fabulous Palmetto
Tatti...
Snowflake Noemi - Śnieżynka Noemi
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Pora już przygotowywać się do świąt - Śnieżynka Noemi na pewno ułatwi
przygotowania 🌲⭐🌲
Śnieżynka wykonana z białych nici MercerCrochet20 - wielkość...
Amazon delivery at it's finest
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No. Not really.I ordered a shirt in January with an anticipated delivery
sometime in February or March. I wasn't bothered by a delay in receiving
the packa...
My Facebook Page
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Hello everyone.I have not been updating my blog for a while, posting more
on my Facebook page instead. I find it rather difficult to keep up with
writing...
Just popped in to say 'Hello'
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There are many reasons I have not kept up this blog, one being that I have
to now recover the email that was originally used to set it up, so not
exactly...
I LOVE Karey Solomon's Hand-Painted Thread!
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I have had the pleasure of tatting with Karey Solomon's hand-painted
threads recently. When you see all her threads in one spot, the job of
picking...
Daffodils!
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They’re finally up – in the doily, anyway. In the garden, snowdrops are
blooming but the daffodil leaves are cautiously peeking above ground,
probab...
Coronavirus Doily - the grand finale!
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At last! It took a while but I hope you'll agree it's worth it!
I'd like to think this has some correspondence to this time when we're all
working on ...
Pastel Hearts and Pattern Update
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I've been making more hearts, and decided to add lock chain hangers so I
could use them as ornaments.
These are made with size 80 DMC Special dentelles th...
September update
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What an exciting month September 2019 has been. Palmetto Tat Days, a new
grandson and a trip to Canada for Fringe Elements Tat Days. No more tatting
events...
Through the Roux
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The Lagniappe pattern is broken up into different sections. Rows 1-4 are
called The Roux. You should buy the pattern to see why this is, but
Beware! It ...
Black Choker
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I have notice a lot of girls and young women are wearing black lace
chokers and so I have made this one for Aimee Grace, my friend's
granddaughter.
Double Core SSSR Success (and failure)
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THIS POST was written in 2009 but it sat in my draft folder until today.
Now I am looking for the UFO and the Irish Crochet clovers that were made
for th...
Playing Catchup
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I didn't mean to disappear again; it just kinda happened. I finished
tatting a magic square for my mom. I also worked on some crochet for my mom
as well. F...
Books Ineke
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Hello Tatters
Back from Canada what was so special, the whole trip and meeting Tatters
from all over the world, that I didn't see for several years, I can t...
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I haven't posted awhile but maybe just maybe I will get back to it. Anyhow
I am excited to be a teacher at Palmetto's Tat Days this year. I will be
teachin...
Ice Drops getting to be stunning!
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Lace- Lovin' Librarian
sent me a great selection of her designs for more complicated Ice Drops.
This was the first that I chose to make.
She gave them names...
Bauble pattern
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I posted some time ago a Christmas bauble and I promissed to share the
pattern.
It is not dificult to do... except you want to do it the way I did it: with ...
Where Has The Time Gone
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I cannot believe that more than 2 months have past since my last post. We
have become more involved with all the expat activities and in this area
there a...
Thinking about designing
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When I do this class online one part is lessons and one part is discussion.
It's very difficult to have a discussion as part of a blog, but the
discussion ...
More of Marilee's
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I needed a little break from the doily, so I made some more jewelry from Marilee
Rockley's book *Beaded Tatting Finery*.
The earrings are called "Melange"...
New Beginnings..
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Hi all! I know most of you might not remember me.. It's been almost two
years since I've last posted.. Well, things have been both rough and
strange at the...
Ups - et år har vist gått!
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Og ingen blogginnlegg fra meg! Det betyr ikke at jeg ikke har gjort
handarbeid - det har jeg. Jeg har bare ikke blogget om det. Så, for å komme
i gang igje...
I'm back - and I brought shuttles!
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First, there was one ... I had to save up for it, but it gave me time to
decide on the kind of wood I wanted. Randy Houtz directed me to a website
with pi...
Instagram 500 Follower Christmas Giveaway!
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So excited! I have 500 followers on Instagram after being there only a few
short months. To celebrate I'm having a giveaway - on Instagram that is! If
you'...
Fair, Glasses, HDT, and still settling in...
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So, with a title like that, I shouldn't have to say to much, right?
I entered Livi's Doily in the local fair. It won a blue 1st place ribbon!
The doily is ...
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Time to Tat!
A minor miracle here as I’m able to tat for an hour at a time before my
right hand gives out.
I decided to finish the biggest piece I’d begu...
The Single Stitch According to Riego
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*Tatting* by Mlle. Riego, 1850
In this first English book devoted entirely to tatting, the join as we know
it has not yet been invented, so Mlle Riego ove...
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I took a class today with the wonderful watercolorist Rena Brouwer!
Unfortunately, I didn't do it justice. She gave lots of great tips and
advice - I just ...
Looking lovely so far
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Wonderful colours, Martha. Yes, you WILL finish on time! : ))
ReplyDeleteI hope you Do finish it in time - only 2 more rounds left .
ReplyDeleteIt is looking very pretty - nature in all it's bounty !
It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI do hope so, since it looks so magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThat round was not fun until it was behind me. Your progress so far is lovely, great choice of color placement. I know you will finish in time.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Looks like a rose garden!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your colors! But, stop reading and get back to tatting so you will finish on time! :-p
ReplyDeleteIt does take longer but worth it, this row reminded me of little birds in cages :) or did I say this before :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! Seems like the last rows went much faster than this one. You'll finish in time, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteStephanieW
Gorgeous and love color combo.
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