Finally!

 

In finally finished round 17 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2025! I thought it had taken me anywhere from five to seven weeks to complete, but looking back on my blog posts I saw that I had started this round on May 8. So, I wasn't quite as bad about tatting as I thought.

I'm now ready to start round 18. Can you guess which color I'll be using?

It's here!

 

I can't believe that my new Robin Perfetti book is here already! It is wonderful!

End of the school year

The school year is winding down, and I am always amazed at how much there is to be done as we approach the last day, May 29.

My sister, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter came down this weekend and we went plant shopping with Mom and daughter Carol. It was a fun filled day, but all the activity wore me out.

My sister requested a doily and chose Anastasia from Bonded with Tatting by Laura Bziukiewicz. Janet requested black, but I wasn't sure about an all black doily. I tatted the first three rounds in both black and white to see which Janet preferred. She liked them both! She liked these two pieces as they are, so she took them home with her. She plans on framing them. After I finish Renulek's Spring Doily 2025, I will tat the full doily in both black and white for Janet. The shuttle is from Grizzly Mountain Arts. 

As for my progress with Renulek's Spring Doily 2025, let's just say it's been very slow tatting. I'm not having any trouble at all with this round. I just haven't spent much time tatting for the past few weeks. Still, my goal is to finish by the end of the month, which I think I can do. Have you been setting tatting goals for yourself?

Purple tree

 

My friend Jill tried very hard to win my purple tree at the high school drama club performance in March. She did not win, and I promised her I would make another purple tree.

I think this one is so much prettier than the first one. This one's for Jill!

Starting round 17

 

I started round 17 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2025 yesterday. This round is in size 20 Lizbeth #710 Bright Blue Lt, a nice soft color. I really have no idea how long it took to finish the first pattern repeat. It may take me longer than a week to tat this round, but sometimes I get motivated to work for a long time. I guess we'll see how it goes!

Round 16

 

It's taken me longer than expected, but today I finished round 16 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2025. I think it's absolutely gorgeous!