Brrr!

It was pretty cold this morning, but it's supposed to be colder early next week. So, I did my running around today, leaving little time for tatting.

I do need to replenish my little silver tree. I mailed off Ice Drops to my mom, sister, and nephew today. I also visited school to show the kids my tree. There are many 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who took tatting lessons from me, and they really enjoyed seeing my little ornaments!

Yes, I've added to my shuttle collection. These two beauties are from Veronica in Russia. I had seen someone post a picture of a similar shuttle, and I contacted Veronica about purchasing one. She promised to let me know when one was available, and she kept her word! The large shuttle is about the size of a Tatsy. I love it!

Tatting by Myra Piper No. 2

Do you have favorite tatting books? I know I do. My all-time favorite is Tatting with Visual Patterns by Mary Konior, but following close behind is Tatting by Myra Piper.

Today I managed to finish motif #2 in size 20 Lizbeth, #171 Green Coral Sea.

The shuttle is from TattingShuttles in St. Petersburg, Russia. The shuttle is beautiful and light weight. I've been on a quest for Russian tatting shuttles since I purchased my Russian tatting book.

As a matter of fact, I'm searching for plastic jewel tone shuttles from Russia. I know I saw a picture of them within the past few weeks, but I didn't save the link. Does anyone out there know the shuttles I'm talking about? If so, do you know where I can purchase them? Somehow, I feel my shuttle collection is incomplete without them! ;-)