Deep cleaning

The last few days have been busy and interesting. On Saturday, I drove up to daughter Alison's house and we sorted, packed, deep cleaned, and reorganized one room. We worked for about six and a half hours, and we were very pleased with what we accomplished!

It takes about an hour and 40 minutes to drive to Alison's, so I truly had no energy left for tatting when I arrived home!

On Sunday morning my brother came to visit. He usually visits about every other week. While we were talking and drinking coffee, I worked on a Dorset button. When I finished, I went to set it on the table next to my chair. Somehow, I lost my grip and the button went flying. I still haven't found it!

After David left, Mom and I watched an episode of The Mountain Detective. There's no crafting while watching this show. It's in French, so reading the English captions is a must. I think that's a good thing, because the scenery is fantastic!

I did look again for the Dorset button, not very long or hard, but I did look! I finally gave up looking and just made another.

I really dislike the time change. It will take me several days to adjust. I feel so tired after dinner that I just don't feel like doing anything. So, one Dorset button is all I have to show for Sunday.

Today was dentist day. After getting my teeth cleaned, I loaded up the car with things that Mom and I decided we didn't want any longer and headed off to Goodwill. Then, I headed in to school. I did a little reading this afternoon, and Mom and I watched a little t.v. 

Dave will be in for dinner soon. Then I'm going to do my best to stay awake until 9 p.m. We'll just have to wait and see if I have any energy left for tatting!

Last of the Red Burst

 

I finished my last button ornament in Red Burst this morning.

I had just enough thread left to make a 1/2" Dorset Button.

So, what was I able to tat with one ball of size 40 Lizbeth? There are two cross bookmarks.

There are 55 button ornaments and one Dorset button. I am very happy with how much I was able to tat with one ball of thread!

Now that I've finished with the ball of Red Burst, I've moved on to size 40 Lizbeth #669 Poppy Red. 

I've signed up for a spot at Christmas in the Village. I sure hope these little ornaments sell!

On the weaving front, I passed on one of my looms to my friend Irene's ten-year-old granddaughter. She sews, knits, and crochets. Weaving seemed like a natural hobby. As you can see, she has really taken to it!

My sister came to visit with her grandchildren today. That means that Great-grandma Green was able to spend time with all of her great grandchildren this summer!

My first

This is my very first Dorset button! I've been wanting to make one for years, and I've had the supplies. I just didn't have the nerve to get started. Today was the day. I followed a tutorial from Gina-B Silkworks, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make. 

I used a plastic ring from my stash and size 20 Lizbeth #115. I probably should have started with heavier thread as this button took me nearly three hours to make. It's not perfect, but I think it's pretty darned good for my first try!

My shuttle collection continues to grow. I got a little carried away ordering shuttles from Alexey Romanov. I don't feel a bit guilty. I love them all!

Today I received two beauties from Rita Richmond. Her artistry amazes me!

I only managed to tat one donut ornament today. I don't have too much left of size 40 Lizbeth #147 Red Burst. I'm hoping to finish this ball of thread this weekend. I wasn't too fond of this thread when I first saw it, but now I think it's wonderful!