So this afternoon I made a Dorset button and turned it into a button ornament. I love it! I'll be keeping this one. It took me a little over four hours to make, and I won't be selling it for $5 at a craft show!
We all headed over to daughter Carol's house for a delicious lunch of macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, and salad. Joanne and the kids spent the afternoon with Carol, and Mom and I headed home after lunch.
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!
We have some summer company, so time is flying by! Daughter Joanne and family haven't been here since last summer, and we weren't able to visit over the holidays.
It's hard to believe, but granddaughter Sophia is eight years old and heading into third grade. The twins are five and will be in kindergarten.
Mom's walks have become a little more strenuous!
I have been tatting a little bit since last Thursday, but my production has really slowed down!
I spent a lot of time exploring online today. I watched some very interesting sewing videos, and I looked up recipes. I decided to try a new zucchini recipe tonight. Mom and I loved it! Dave is not a fan of zucchini. He ate some, but wasn't impressed. That's okay. It means more for Mom and me!
I couldn't find the recipe again when it was time to fix dinner, so I did my best to remember. I sliced the zucchini into about 1/2" slices, coated them with olive oil, and seasoned them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. I spread them out on a cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil, topped them with shredded cheese, and baked them at 425ยบ for 10 minutes. Yum!
I did manage to tat two button ornaments today, both in my December 8 pattern.
I'm still working with the same ball of size 40 Lizbeth Red Burst. I'm amazed at how much can be made with one little ball of thread!
Mom and I had a busy day, so I only had time to tat three more donuts.
We went to JoAnn Fabrics to get supplies for a sewing kit for my brother. Last night he asked Mom to teach him how to sew. What fun!
Of course we took time out for lunch. Then we headed home for nap time! After a short snooze, I spent the afternoon tatting.
I still have some Red Burst thread left. Tomorrow I will need to decide if I should move on to a different color or continue with a different pattern. Decisions, decisions!
Some are round with perfectly centered holes, and some are slightly wonky. I love them all!
