We cancelled Tollway Tatters today because of the predicted frigid temperatures. I'm glad we did. There were multiple car accidents on the highways this morning, and I would not have wanted any of my friends to take any risks. We reached a high of 11 today... good reason to stay put!
I did invite Chris and Denise over to tat. We had a wonderful time! Chris has been tatting about a year, and she's working on a Christmas tree pattern. Denise has been tatting a little longer than I have. She was working on earrings, and she tried out my new Kaplan thread. We agreed that the thread is beautiful and easy to tat with, but picots do need extra care.
I spent the day adapting "Auriel" from Twenty to Make: Tatted Snowflakes by Jennifer Williams. This one really gave my brain a workout! As I was completing the first round, I realized there was no way to tat the last ring that I needed. I was ready to snip and start over, but luckily I was smart enough to hand it to Denise for a second opinion. Denise pointed out that I could make my way up the chain to the place I needed to place the ring. I cut a length of thread and sewed my way to the proper place, and then I was able to tat the last ring.
I'm sure glad Denise figured out a solution, because I really don't think I had the brain power to repeat the first round including the encapsulation for the glass gem!
I will be tatting "Auriel" one more time. I'm determined to have the snowflake completed as designed!
I did invite Chris and Denise over to tat. We had a wonderful time! Chris has been tatting about a year, and she's working on a Christmas tree pattern. Denise has been tatting a little longer than I have. She was working on earrings, and she tried out my new Kaplan thread. We agreed that the thread is beautiful and easy to tat with, but picots do need extra care.
I spent the day adapting "Auriel" from Twenty to Make: Tatted Snowflakes by Jennifer Williams. This one really gave my brain a workout! As I was completing the first round, I realized there was no way to tat the last ring that I needed. I was ready to snip and start over, but luckily I was smart enough to hand it to Denise for a second opinion. Denise pointed out that I could make my way up the chain to the place I needed to place the ring. I cut a length of thread and sewed my way to the proper place, and then I was able to tat the last ring.
I'm sure glad Denise figured out a solution, because I really don't think I had the brain power to repeat the first round including the encapsulation for the glass gem!
I will be tatting "Auriel" one more time. I'm determined to have the snowflake completed as designed!
