I have spent a bit of time over the last few days wandering around the One World-One Heart Gypsy Caravan that both TattingChic & Marilee are very generously participating in. (I wish I was more organised and then I might have been able to participate in it as well, hopefully next year). I am just staggered by the generosity, talent and creativity there is - the only thing I would have thought to do with a rusty key was throw it away not use it for any type of craft purpose!
Back to tatting for a while. I have finally designed a pattern I am happy with - a little heart - so after writing it down I will possibly post it. I have doodled with designing for a few years but am usually not entirely happy with the end results so have never taken them any further - maybe I should try again? What do you think? I am going to do the thread exchange with the celtic group so may send a little heart as well!
I am nearly finished Jon's "Quantiesque snowflake" in variegated red and variegated green, but think I shouldn't have combined the two threads for the last round as it isn't quite right colourwise. We'll see when I finish it, I'll post a pic and see what you think. I have also been using my Silent Tatter shuttle from Roseground, which I must admit I find hard to use but love the feel of it in my hand - it is just a fraction too heavy (I keep dropping it) after the Aero Englands I love & use always. I have had it for about 3 years now and keep trying it every so often, but I suppose to be fair I don't use it enough to get used to it. It's funny how the shuttle you learn with remains your favourite no matter what - or so I've found anyway.
FIL got out of hospital on Thursday but for how long is anyone's guess. We were up to see him today and he does look better than he did but still terribly unwell. I just hope he doesn't suffer too long.
2 comments:
How nice that you are enjoying the One World One Heart gypsy caravan! Good for you! There really are a TON of talented people out there participating in this! It is an amazing event, I agree. I've really enjoyed visiting the hundreds of blogs!
I hope we get to see your quantiesque snowflake soon!
I've heard so many people rave about their Silent Tatter tatting shuttles. I've yet to try that one. I got a GR8 shuttle last November, but have yet to use it. I do want to order a silent tatter when I can. Have fun tatting! :)
After I finish doing more hearts, I want to do the quantiesque snowflake. I think it is lovely. I have seen in done in all different colors and I haven't seen an ugly one yet! It's going to be hard for me to choose a color. I'm thinking pinks and reds. I'm kind of stuck on those colors right now. I guess I'm in a red phase. I usually do blue things but red is just talking to me now. I can't wait to see your snowflake. Hugs, Linda
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