I wish I could say this beautiful tatted doily is my work, but it isn't! Elizabeth in MA and I corresponded earlier this summer regarding the mistake in the Daffodil Doily pattern in Learn to Tat by Janette Baker. We had both attempted to make our own corrections to the doily, and Elizabeth asked if she could send me one of hers. Of course I said yes! Elizabeth wrote me a lovely note, and she let me know that the book is now available with the corrections... good news for those of us who want to encourage others to learn to tat! Thank you for the lovely gift, Elizabeth! I will treasure it always!
On the home front... I have had very little time to tat or work on my socks. Dave has gotten the bug to work on the house! He gets inspired every once in a while, and there's just no stopping him! The reason for this bug? My nephew's wedding is this weekend, and my mom will be coming home with us afterwards and spending a week! Dave spent a whole week cleaning the back porch. He's been wanting a "picture room" for several years, and now he has it! He found all the pictures that have been in storage for several years, cleaned them up, and then started hanging them. Of course, I had to step in and give my advice. I'm sure Dave would have preferred that I stay in the living room and tat, but I can be very particular!
Our back porch is one of my mom's favorite places to sit, and now she'll really be able to enjoy it when she visits!
We've also hung some of my favorite pieces in the living room: an angel I crocheted, a ship that Mom crocheted, a reproduction counted cross stitch sampler, and one of my dad's favorite pictures. I'll post pictures of them later.
We cleaned and organized upstairs... it really needed it! Dave decided that cleaning wasn't enough, so he's started painting the north bedroom porcelain blue. It's going to look really nice! I think I should have my mom come visit more often! ; )
What a gorgeous place to sit and make lace! I am totally green with envy.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! Your mom is going to enjoy that space - and so are you!
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the doily looks great to me, despite the 'mistake'!
ReplyDeletelove your new pouch and living room. enjoy.
What a great porch! No wonder it's your Mom's favorite place :)
ReplyDeletevery nice porch. you or dh has an eye for placement, your pictures look very nice
ReplyDeleteI see why it's her favorite place to sit...looks very cozy!
ReplyDeleteWow! Maybe we could get your mom to come visit us. :) We could use a place that looks like yours.
ReplyDeleteDave did a great job on the porch it looks such a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth was very kind to send you the doiley...a nice thing to have.
What a gorgeous room. It's really bright and happy. I love rooms with lots of natural sunlight!
ReplyDeleteThat room is totally gorgeous!!! I just love all the wood and all the pictures! I'd love to sit in there. Your Dave did a very beautiful job...If he still has energy, maybe you could send him round this way for a while!... Love the lace doily Elizabeth made. You girls are so talented!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Paulette :o)
oooh...you must be kidding. That's not your mom's favorite porch. It's EVERYBODY's favorite ^_^
ReplyDeleteSuch a very cozy place to relax...Love it soooo much
Looks great, Mom!
ReplyDeleteLove your porch. While we were gone to Tucson, Rebekah worked on our porch and set up a business station, a Tatting Nook and an Art Corner (hate to say that there are boxes as yet unpacked (since 2005) at the west end. But I was amazed at, in general, how our porches are designed in the same way. LOL
ReplyDeleteDH did a good shave today and his appetite is picking up.
My Son-in-love did the same kind of work for our arrival for a month visit. He's such a dear, knows I love his back yard and he just made it beautiful and serene. I'm blessed to have another thoughtful man in my life! So is your Mom. LOL hugs, Bev
I can see why the back porch would be one of your mother's favorite places to set.
ReplyDeleteI hope you ladies are having a wonderful time together ... oh yes and Dave too :-)
It's just me again! Took another peek into that great room or yours. I wan't to thank you for your visit and sweetie comment too. Hope you post something soon, miss you! Hugs, Paulette :o)
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