Today we finished this puzzle that my sister-in-law gave me about a year ago. It took us two months, probably because we're out of practice! We'll let this one sit for a few days, and then I think we'll start another.
I finished another set of Dorset Crosswheel button ornaments... three color combinations down, two to go!
I've started going through my new book, Dorset Ring Buttons by Gina Barrett. At the suggestion of one of the members of the Gina-B Silkworks group on Facebook, I'm making a button for my button collection as well as a button ornament for each of the patterns I try. We'll have to see how long this lasts! ;-)
This pattern is Dorset Crosswheel Variation - traditional.
This pattern is Dorset Crosswheel Variation 2 - traditional.
I'm always looking for new things that I can use, and I found these large stitch markers on Amazon. These are slimmer than the plastic curtain rings I've been using. I hope they work!
I've now tried 3/4 of the colors in my box of Wonderfil Eleganza perle cotton.
The two shades of blue really appeal to me.
I think I'm going to have to put these beauties on a special Christmas tree!
In my quest to learn about Dorset buttons, I found these on Amazon. They're nowhere near as pretty as the patterns I've been following, but they do make pretty ornaments.
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I hope I can find some time for tatting!
I couldn't help myself. I started another Dorset Crosswheel before heading off to bed last night.
Don't be fooled. These take several hours for me to make! I simply ignore other things that I could be doing around the house.
As for the cravings... I could really go for a dish of sherbet right now. Raspberry, peach, and orange would be perfect!
