Getting old or forgetful?

I'm going with forgetful, because most days I really don't feel old! Forgetful? Definitely! I know I opened up my computer last night and checked my email. However, once again, I forgot my blog post!

We had another great turnout for Tollway Tatters. I believe we had nine people. Even though round 14 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026 is very simple, I only managed to tat 1/4 of the round during the two hours I was able to be in on the meeting. 

I found a new solitaire game to play, Q-less. There are 12 dice, and the idea is to use all 12 to form words a minimum of 3 letters long. It took me three tries to come up with this combination.

We don't really play many games, but I do enjoy solitaire games, and this one doesn't take up much space!

I only finished two quilt blocks yesterday. My eyes got tired, so I stopped crafting early.

Today is granddaughter Sophia's 13th birthday. I can't believe she's a teenager already! Happy birthday, Sophia!

Minimal progress

Two rings and one section of chain were all I managed to tat today. 

I almost forgot that there was an FFA (Future Farmers of America) breakfast this morning. The kids sponsored a mental health awareness week, and the breakfast was a big part of their project. So rather than sitting at home and tatting, I attended the breakfast of biscuits and gravy. It was delicious!

Between watching t.v. last night and listening to an audio book this afternoon, I managed to finish three more quilt blocks. I now have ten finished, so I feel like I'm on a roll!

Tomorrow morning we have our monthly Tollway Tatters meeting via Zoom. Since round 14 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026 is so simple, I expect get a lot of tatting done!

Round 13

 

Today I finished round 13 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. The thread is size 20 Lizbeth #663 Bright Turquoise Dk.

For round 14, I've decided to go back to Lizbeth #640 Antique Violet Med. I really like the contrast between the bright and dull colors.

I only finished one quilt block today. Tomorrow will be a busy day, but then we will be on spring break. I know I need to get some housework done, but I'm hoping that there will plenty of time for crafting in the next week!

This and that

 

Well, I have six blocks completed! To be fair, I had two finished before I decided to finish all the machine stitching at once. So, it looks like I will average two each day. At least that's my hope.

I finished another two pattern repeats on round 13 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. Next week is our spring break, so maybe I will make greater progress on both projects. Time will tell!

Better than nothing!

 

I only managed one pattern repeat today. With errands to run, lunch room duty, and a doctor's appointment, I really didn't have much time for crafting.

Since I was up early, I did manage to finish the machine portion of the binding on the blue blocks before starting my busy day. All of my blocks are ready for hand sewing!

More than half way

 

I definitely made it past the halfway mark on round 13 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. There's something very satisfying about getting past that halfway point.

I'm almost finished with the machine portion of binding the blue blocks. I only have four left, but they will have to wait. I ran out of energy!

Half way... almost!

 

I almost made it half way through round 13 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. This is a very simple round to tat, and I used it as a way to keep me from spending too much time at my sewing machine.

Yesterday, I spent way too much time at my sewing machine, so today I only worked on three blocks before taking a tatting break. Neither my hands nor my back got tired, so I was able to finish the machine portion of half of the blue bordered blocks. I think that's pretty good progress!