Test tatting for Shelley

I am always flattered when someone asks me to test tat a pattern, and this weekend I was thrilled to test tat my friend Shelley Perreault's Flutterby Ice Drop. The pattern was very easy to follow, and I hope Shelley makes it available soon. The only problem I had was that I did not make my very long picots at least 3" as Shelley instructed. Lesson learned... follow the designer's directions!

Weather changes did a number on me this weekend. I didn't feel like doing much of anything, but I did manage to finish one basic Ice Drop other than test tatting for Shelley.

I was feeling more myself today, but I still tatted only one Ice Drop. I've been concentrating on finishing my Make-along Mystery Shawl from Marly Bird. I'm almost two weeks behind, and I am determined to finish it!

Tollway fun

It was a glorious day for tatting with friends!

The sun was shining, and we had a beautiful spot near the windows.

We made some new friends,

and we chatted about how we were inspired to learned to tat, as well as how we met each other.

Tollway Tatters is a wonderful group!

I finally finished round 6 of Tat-a-Renda's tat-along.

I gave it a quick shot of steam so that it would lay flat when I got home.

I also managed to finish another Ice Drop in Lizbeth Easter Eggs.

I added the ribbon when I got home, and somehow I managed to take pictures of both sides of the shuttle without even thinking about it!

P.S. ~ We've set our next meeting date: Saturday, May 4, 2019. Join us if you can!

Knit, tat, knit

Yes, I'm dividing my time. I finally finished week 2 of the Tournament of Stitches mystery shawl. I'm really enjoying it, but I sure am slow! Many of the participants have already finished. I'm just getting started with week 3 with week 4 still to come.

Knitting is not keeping me from tatting. I carry my little bag with me every day and tat every chance I get.

However, I have been distracted by another knitting project. Marly Bird is doing a sweater knit-along and I couldn't resist. I've never knit a sweater for myself, and I figure now is as good a time as any. It took two tries to get a correct gauge swatch. I'm using Red Heart Hygge Charm in Eclipse. Can you see the little bit of sparkle in it? 

Back to basics... again!

I have two Ice Drop tasks. My first is to send Easter themed Ice Drops to Mom and her friends.

The second is to replenish my Ice Drop supply. Daughter Joanne is, without a doubt, my biggest fan. She must have close to 300 of them by now.

As a bonus, I have plenty of opportunity to revisit my shuttle collection!

Pretty in pink

We were watching the news the other night and saw pictures of the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. That's something I would love to see in person.

For now, I'm settling for Ice Drops in Lizbeth Azalea Lt. This is a shade of pink I really like!

International Tatting Day

I tatted in a public school! Where did you tat? 

Tollway Tatters

I know it's short notice, but Sue Anna and I decided this coming Saturday, April 6, would be a great day for Tollway Tatters! It's been a long, cold winter, and we feel the need to spend time with tatting friends.

We meet at the Hinsdale Oasis on 294 (Chicago area) from 10 a.m. until around 3 p.m. We usually sit near Starbucks. You can easily identify us by our tie-dye t-shirts and tatting supplies.

How many of you will be able to join us?