Focus

I felt the need to focus on one project. I was getting too distracted, and I didn't feel like I was really accomplishing anything. So, I spent the past several days working on Rita's button flower pairs.

I've finished up the pairs, so now I can redirect my efforts... to tatting!

Tuesday already?

I can't believe that it's Tuesday already. Time just flies by!

Of course, I'm still managing to find time to crochet flower buttons. The kids at school really love them, but they wanted more headbands.

So, last night I raided my button flower stash and put together some more headbands...

which means I have to crochet more button flowers! I guess it's a good thing I enjoy making these!

I'm really enjoying working on Mary Konior's Spinning Wheel glass mat. I've never made one in size 10 thread before, so I'm paying close attention to each stitch. I don't want any funky bumps! The kids at school were fascinated with the color changes, and they noticed that the pattern goes from the inside to the outside and back again. Not much gets past kids these days!

Almost there!

Joanne, Sophia, and I went to visit daughter Carol today. She made a delicious macaroni and cheese lunch for us. It's a crock pot recipe that's absolutely wonderful! It's not something I'll be making, though. Dave can't stand anything with macaroni... very strange for an Italian, if you ask me.

After lunch we did a little shopping, and then we headed home so that I could have some tatting time. With any luck, I'll have this round finished tomorrow.

Pink button flowers started my day.

Over the past two days, I crocheted flowers around Elaine's buttons.

Then, while dinner was cooking, I finished some more buttons for me. I know it seems that buttons have taken over my life, but it's not true. I still find loads of time to tat. The time I spend crocheting button flowers is just keeping me from playing computer games... a plus in my book!

Road trip!

Today I took a road trip to Demotte, Indiana, with two of my daughters. We just had to check out ReChic Unique Boutique, the shop where some of my things are for sale. Typical for me, I forgot to take pictures...

except for this one! Joanne wanted to see what one of Rita's hair clips looked like in her hair, so I took a picture. I think she wound up buying this one plus two others. Rita explained her process for making her clips to me. It sounds very involved, and I'm glad she wants to make these. I'll just continue crocheting button flowers and leave all the fiddly stuff to Rita! ;-)

While Sophia played in the back yard this afternoon, I tatted. I was kind of surprised at how much I was able to finish!

My button flower garden continues to grow. I've set a goal for myself to crochet five with each color thread before deciding how they will be used.

I kind of like this goal. I choose buttons randomly from my button dish, which results in combining button and thread colors that I might not have used if I put any thought into my choices. Although some of the combos might be a little unorthodox, I like they way they've all turned out!