Doodle Loops

I had so much I could have done today, but I chose to spend the day tatting. Yes, there's still a lot to be done in the sewing room, but I figure it will still be there tomorrow!

I started the day by finishing my test tat of Lynne Urwin's Poppy. This was great fun! Lynne decided she didn't like her first leaf pattern, and she managed to have her rewrite done in time for me to start last night. There are actually two leaves sewn on to the back of this Ice Drop, and I think it would make a beautiful brooch. Lynne will be sharing her pattern soon on the Ice Drop Addicts page on Facebook.

With several balls of thread sitting on the table by my chair, I didn't feel the urge to go looking for something different to tat. When I started this one in Grape Dk #645, I decided to try something a little different. This is my Doodle Ice Drop pattern. Instead of having picots on each point, I made loops with 8 ds. Aha! The advent of Doodle Loops!

Since I was so pleased with the results, I tatted another one in Seagreen Lt #686.

Then I tatted another in Kelly Green #713. This time I increased the loops to 10 ds. I think both sizes look good. What color should I use next?

Seagreen Lt

I only had time to tat one Ice Drop today. I do love this color, size 20 Lizbeth #686 Seagreen Lt. I'm not fond of the seven points, but that's how this one worked out!

At Mom's suggestion, I've started an inventory of my books. For now, I'm sorting them and storing them in boxes. Once I've finished, I'll be ready to set up my craft space in a different part of the house. I'm having fun going through everything, and so far I've only found one duplicate book!

Tatting the day away

Yesterday was filled with tatting and knitting. Since my Sanditon shawl is getting bigger, progress isn't really obvious. So, I'll post a picture when I'm finished with the section I'm working on.

I put my Art Deco shuttle from Lorraine Kolasa to use again. I had no thread left on it, so I had no proof that it had been lovingly used! 😉 This time I used size 20 Lizbeth #686, Seagreen Lt. The colors show up differently when using a white glass gem instead of the crackled clear ones.

My grandchildren are fascinated by the box of little flowers I have for Vicki Clarke's A Celebration of A Classic, and they asked if I could make them necklaces. What's a grandma to do? Each of them chose a Liz Metallic thread, and I used small stitch markers that color coordinated with the thread in place of jump rings. Luckily, I have some inexpensive chains on hand!

Janko said he didn't want a necklace, because he's a boy, but he still wanted a flower with the little ring. I'm not sure what he'll do with it, but he's happy to have one!

Kara was the most excited about her necklace. I think she wore it with at least three different outfits yesterday!

Winter wonderland

We woke up to a beautiful snow display this morning, our greatest snowfall this winter. I love snow!

School was cancelled because of road conditions, so you would think I'd have accomplished a lot. I didn't. I watched a few episodes of Inspector Lewis, did a little knitting, and a little tatting. It was a very relaxing day!

This Doodle Ice Drop is in size 20 Lizbeth #686, Seagreen Lt. The shuttle is by Middy Clark of The Knotted Vine.

My second Doodle of the day is in size 20 Lizbeth #690, Mocha Brown Lt. I used another teardrop shuttle by Middy Clark.

Maybe I relaxed a little too much today. I'm seriously considering going to bed early!