Shuttle Tag

My granddaughter found the tatted shuttle tag I made myself last week.  She was very intrigued with it.  So I asked her if she wanted one.  Of course she said yes.  I then took her up and had her pick out the thread.  Now you need to know she is only 2.  I was happy to put things aside and make her one.  She saw the partial (all beads were one it) on Wednesday, picked it up admiring the beads and walked away.  I did receive it back and thought I better finish before I see here again.  She will receive it this afternoon.  The thread is size 20 Lisbeth in Spring Flower.  Pattern can be found here: http://www.itsabear.com/kathy/Pattern/shuttletag.html

TIAS and Misc

Finished Jane's TIAS.  I believe my scissors have been used a little to much as the one handle is a little bent.  Thanks Jane for the work you put into this little game.  I enjoyed every minute and sorry to see it end.  Look forward to next years.  Will definitely tat this pattern again and keep them in my container as a give away.

Just submitted my application to teach at Tat Days 2015.  I have attended the last three events.  After taking a couple of online design classes, I was inspired last year to submit an application.  Will see what happens.

TIAS - Day 9 & New Napkin

Yes, I am still alive and tatting.  Been working on my proficiency course samples, a tatted bag from TAT Days 2014 and the TIAS 2015.   Here is my TIAS through day 9.  The color is Rust which I hand dyed as a sample.  The bottom looks like goucho pants.  Still have no real guess.  It will certainly be a surprise when done.  It is still not to late for anyone who wants to join in.  See my previous post for the link.

Just looked at Renulek's.  She has just started a new tatted napkin.  Rounds 1 and 2 are posted.  She does beautiful work.  These are nice tat alongs to work on, although, her napkins tend to be on the large size.

TIAS 2015

Jane Eborall's TIAS (Tat It and See) is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 7.  The intro can be found here:  http://tatitandsee.blogspot.com/.  My shuttles are wound, button was located in my extra button jar, I will be ready to go when I get up Wednesday.

I have finished my tatting design that I will be submitting to the Palmetto Tatters Guild Tat Days.  First one turned out okay.  The second one after tweeking looks great.  Pattern is basically done.  It just needs to be read again to make sure every thing is clear.  Diagram will be done in a day or two. 

I have another pattern I will be submitting.  I have the publishers permission.  It is a technique pattern and very easy.  I want to make a better diagram and rewrite the pattern so it is more legible. 

Christmas 2014

Presents given and received.  The first is called Unfolding Heart by Marilee Rockley - given to my daughter.  Silver beads were added for a little bling.  The second is Ars Colaris "My Wonderful Tree".  It was in the process of being stiffened.  The recipient (a family friend) will have to attached the pieces into a star.  The last are shuttles my wonderful husband made for me out of exotic wood he found at a local woodworking shop.  They need a finish and then I will put them to work.

Going to make a couple of quick smiley faces tonight.

Tomorrow will start the design process of a chocker/bracelet.  Palmetto Tatters Guild is now accepting applications for teachers.  Tat Days is September 3-6, 2015.  Deadline for applications is February 15, 2015.