Monday, January 6, 2014

Making the most of an extra day off...

Dave and I worked on taking down Christmas decorations today. We're not done, but we did make a big dent in what needs to be accomplished. School has been called off for tomorrow. Blowing and drifting snow and the extremely cold temperatures are to blame. I'm not complaining, because I'm getting so much accomplished!


I started Jane's T.I.A.S. I hope I'm able to keep up this year. This will be my chance to work on my split rings, and I'll finally learn the SCMR. It's not that I can't learn these on my own. Somehow, Jane manages to break the elements into bits that don't seem overwhelming. I'm using size 20 Lizbeth #171, because it was the first ball of size 20 thread I saw when I walked into my sewing room. The Clover shuttles were sitting right next to me, just waiting for a new project. It will be easy to keep track of my shuttles. Since blue is my favorite color, it will be easy to remember that it's shuttle #1!


Yesterday and today I worked on decorating tatting shuttles for the 32 third graders who want to learn. Our school colors are green and gold, so I filled the shuttles with size 10 gold. I found these little drawstring bags at Firemountain Gems. Tomorrow I'll wind off some dark green thread on floss bobbins and I'll stuff their little bags.

I'm excited that so many kids are interested in tatting. However, I'm not really expecting 32 tatters out of this experience. If just one child becomes truly interested in tatting, I'll be thrilled!

11 comments:

  1. What fun fir the kids! It all looks amazing.

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  2. A table full of pretty shuttles. Have fun inspiring all those children.

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  3. I am sure the kids will have a great time - the shuttles look fabulous - I hope it all goes well :)
    Bridget in Hot Western Australia

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  4. Happy New Year Diane. Looks like you got a lot done. Teaching kids tatting is wonderful.

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  5. Glad you're enjoying the unscheduled time off. So exciting to have so many children who are interested in tatting. Even if they don't all make it, they'll at least know what tatting is and appreciate what it involves.

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  6. That is such a nice, inspiring idea. Keep us posted on your progress with the kids. I am sure you have some tatters in your mist!

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  7. I hope you get all 32 tatting but like you say if you get one tatting out of it, it will another tatter to join the tatting world.
    We have seen on our tv about your weather, stay warm and safe.
    Margaret

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  8. Oh, how cool that you have children that are at least interested in trying! I agree with Jane M, if they don't keep it up they will at least know what it is. The bags and shuttles looks great. Have fun!
    It got much warmer here today than they thought. Yesterday we had a high of about 14°F, today it was about 40° instead of the 25° they predicted!

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  9. What lucky little third graders. I am totally green with envy as I would love to be your tatting student. Your little gifts are bliss. Happy New Year Dear...

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  10. That's awesome to have so many children wanting to learn tatting! Good Luck with your class!!

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  11. Are you giving away the new shuttles made by Handy Hands? I got one in our 'exchange' and have it wound. I am kind of surprised it is small. I don't know why I thought it was larger. Oh well

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