First off, life has gotten away from me for quite sometime. COVID, retirement, family and an aging mother had taken a toll. I know these sound as excuses (I know they do to me), but with a passing comes relief, and a renewed energy to craft again.
Attended the 20th anniversary of Tat Days sponsored by the Palmetto Tatters. Had a blast. It was nice to catch up on people, share small talk, learn new techniques, and have fun.
The blue Beanille lace pendant is a finished project from this years Tat Days. The red Beanile is called Floating Heart. I had started this project for my GDaughter in honor of her heart surgery years ago. Finally finished. She is excited!Now for my problem. Since I am energized in crafting, specifically Tatting, again, I just received Laura Bziukiewicz’s new book called Bonded with Tatting - Doilies. Just looking through it, it seems well done. Patterns are written and diagrammed. Each diagram has the rows color coded and specifies 2 shuttles or ball and shuttle. Here is the problem, almost every pattern in this book I want to make!😲 I guess I had better get busy.
What a great problem to have! I'm glad life has settled down enough for you to be able to tat and blog. Lovely hearts.
ReplyDeleteI have been working through Laura's book, and I think the patterns are fabulous! I've been working on her Star of Bethlehem for several months. It's not a hard pattern, but I've been distracted by preparation for my daughter's wedding and knitting and crocheting patterns that I couldn't resist! Please post pictures of your progress. I need the motivation! ;-)
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