Way behind

I am so far behind in reading and commenting on blog posts, that I don't think I'll ever catch up. I haven't even found time to post on my own blog. I've been having way too much fun with family!

While waiting for Joanne and the kids to return from my sister-in-law's last week, I decided to browse through some of my older needlework books.

I found this adorable little motif and decided to give it a try. I really like the layout shown in the book, but I accidentally started a different layout. I'll show you how it looks in a later post.

I had to blow the dust off this book before opening it. It sits on the top shelf in my sewing room, so it doesn't get dusted very often!

I tatted two more red, white, and blue Ice Drops for Mom.

They're so bright and cheerful!

I mailed them off on Friday, so Mom should receive them today... just in time for the 4th of July celebrations!

I finally managed to finish granddaughter Sophia's purple Ice Drop necklace. She loves it!

Joanne and the twins are taking a nap right now. I think I may do the same thing!

All keyed up

The family has arrived! Joanne and her three little ones arrived about 2:30 in the afternoon. My sister and her grandchildren arrived around 7:30. I really didn't think I'd have time to tat, but I did.

After my first successful key experience, I decided to try one with beads. The girls loved this one. How can you go wrong with pink and beads for little girls?

Janko wanted to see one in blue, his favorite color. Of course I complied!

The girls spent the evening playing dress-up with Abby's princess dresses. My goal is to finish a sparkly Ice Drop necklace for each of them before my sister heads home tomorrow. We'll see how the day goes!