Round 4

 

I completed round 4 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026 today. I really enjoyed tatting this round! I used size 20 Lizbeth #663 Bright Turquoise Dk.

I also completed my doodad ornament for the day. Not a bad day!

A good start

I got a good start on round 4 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. I had a little bit of a rough start. I joined the first ring in the wrong place two times. On the third ring I notice that I had wrapped the thread around the motif on the previous row. Of course I noticed it after I closed the ring!

Still, once I had the first pattern repeat completed, I realized that this round is going to be a fairly easy one to tat.

I did manage to tat a doodad ornament today. Any progress is good progress!

Round 3

 

Round 3 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026 was a fun one to tat. I chose Lizbeth #130 Island Breeze for this round. I'm eager to see how it looks once I've tatted round 4.

I made two big mistakes in this round that took a couple of hours to fix. Because of that, I didn't get around to tatting any doodad ornaments today. It's a good thing I had several days when I tatted multiples!

Round 2

 

Today was one of those days that seemed to get away from me. Still, I managed to tat round 2 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. For this round, I chose Lizbeth #622 Pink Med. The pattern can be found for free on Renulek's blog, or you can purchase the full pattern in her Etsy shop. 

I chose to purchase the pattern, first of all to support a wonderful designer, and secondly so that I can proceed at my own pace. I tend to move ahead at the beginning, and then it seems that about halfway through I slow way down and fall behind. I know it's not a race, but I do like to keep up for as long as I can.

I only managed to tat one doodad ornament today. I'm okay with that. I'm building up a nice supply!

Taking the plunge

 

I had another successful craft day.

I started my day with tatting three doodad ornaments.

It feels good to tat up these little ornaments so quickly.

After that, I squared up my quilt blocks.

My next step will be to choose a layout. This one is a possibility, but I'll be playing around with these to make sure I like the layout. I have five other squares that can be used. I guess I just wasn't in the mood to arrange blocks today.

As for taking the plunge, I've tatted round 1 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. Round 1 is in size 20 Lizbeth #633 Purple Dk.

I've chosen my colors, and I've put everything together in a cute little fabric basket. Is anyone else starting this 20 round doily? It's very pretty!

Done!

Today was a day for big finishes. 

While looking for tatting supplies, I came across three Curds & Whey pieces that I had tatted. All they needed was to be blocked and put in bookmark sleeves. The pattern is from Tatting with Visual Patterns by Mary Konnor. Done!

I had two of these braided circle doodads left.

They are now ornaments. Done!

These flower shaped centers are what I was searching for. They were my favorite centers for my original doodads years ago.

My biggest accomplishment of the day was finishing the red, white, and blue tree. I spent about 5 hours today, and probably 15 hours total to complete this tree. It will be raffled off at the high school play, Bandstand, in mid-March. The raffle will benefit two groups, Adopt A Soldier and Project Headspace. 

Daughter Carol, who is the drama club director, asked for a red, white, and blue tree for the raffle. Of course I was flattered to be asked! When I sent her this video clip today, she told me she loves it. There is no great compliment in my opinion.

The best news is that I have another project checked of my list. Done!

All quilted!

 

It pays to get up early. Before breakfast, I had my first doodad ornament of the day tatted.

I also managed to quilt three blocks.

I'm feeling really comfortable with my walking foot.

Plus, I now have the quilting sequence memorized.

This afternoon, I got back to quilting.

The batting I needed to finish my blocks, arrived yesterday, so I was able to keep my pace.

I like the way the different colored borders change the look of the Hidden Wells blocks.

I can't decide if I like the purple or the yellow better.

My next step will be to trim the blocks to a uniform size.

After that, I will lay them out to decide on the final look. Then, I will be able to sew the blocks together.

Naturally, I finished my day of crafting the same way I started it, with a doodad ornament!