Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Sun, no sun

Yesterday was sunny, bright, warm, and cheerful! Today is rainy, dull, and chilly. What a difference a day makes!


I think I placed the charm in a funny way on this Ice Drop, or maybe it's because the ribbon is so stiff. I now have another St. Patrick's Day Ice Drop, but this one is not my favorite.


I had a wonderful surprise in the mail yesterday. The cat shuttle is a present from my cousin Trish, and the heart shuttle is a present from my friend Rita. Thank you, Trish and Rita! These little beauties are from Shuttle By Design.


My newest shuttles from Russia arrived. Doesn't Veronica do beautiful work?


I managed to tat another motif for my sister-in-law's runner. I'm almost to the point of having the pattern memorized!

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  1. No it's not your best ice drop, (am I allowed to say that) I think your ribbon is too stiff,
    I like the gold thread for the runner, I think it looks lovely in gold perhaps better than the green.
    we have rain too here, the morning was lovely and Vernon and I managed a short walk, now it's chucking it down. Hope you have a good day

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    1. Yes, Margaret, you are allowed to say that! I also think the ribbon is too stiff. I think I'll take the charm off and just use the ribbon. The charm can be used for another Ice Drop.

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  2. Sorry I forgot those are the most beautiful shuttles I have ever seen, totally stunning

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  3. They are beautiful shuttles! How many motifs will there be in the runner? Good that your test run has helped you memorise the pattern.

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    1. I haven't figured that out yet, Jane. I do know it needs to be 3 motifs wide, and probably 21 motifs long... just a guesstimate!

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  4. Great tatting and shuttles!!! :)
    I don't know about your forecast for tomorrow, but we are going through the same 2 days as you and then tomorrow is snow. That's Michigan for you!

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    1. I really have no complaints. The weather has been incredibly mild. I would like a little more snow, though!

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  5. The ribbon is very beautiful and goes perfectly with the ice drop ! Yes, the charm is not so charmingly placed ;-)
    Drooling - those shuttles are fabulous !!!!

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    1. The charm has found a new home. It just didn't work with this Ice Drop. You never know you don't try!

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  6. Love your shuttles - and the ones from Russia are especially pretty. I love the charms on the ice drops, but I seem to have to find just the perfect one or they just don't look right.

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  7. I love all the beautiful shuttle and ordered some too I need to post them shuttles make me happy, I think if someone filled a heart box with them that would be better than candy :) love the green and doily too!

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  8. Your shuttle collection is growing and these are all wonderful additions. Very Happy Tatting...

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