Keeping It Simple

#39          HDT from Krystle #80 Wisteria Lane

I forget where this  pattern is from - I believe from the German ‘Peacock’ book. Still using up the old thread and trying to figure out what to do next.  I think I might tackle the pansy one more time, in different colours using the pattern that is available over at InTatters.  It is an excellent re-write and easy to follow. I should take advantage of that.  

You will find it by going to InTatters and typing in “pansy pattern."

At the moment I am tatting a tiny Myra Piper pattern in the last of this thread. It will be another long, hot day and I shall probably get it finished at the hospital.  Today I hope to hear the results of all the testing.  

Whew... it has been a long haul.  I do so appreciate all the warm comments and the kind thoughts you send our way.  They have helped me immensely and my Mum has been surprised and touched by all the thoughts and prayers for her from tatters all over the map.  Where would we all be without dear Tat-land?

I thank you.  ♥ Fox

From Leftovers - A Posy

38/100            Posy by Mary Konior       #80 HDT - Wisteria Lane

I could have actually done a larger motif, but was anxious about running out of thread, forgetting this pretty stuff is #80 - from Krystle.

Back to the hospital I go - not all is well here, as they still are not sure what is going on with my Mum. I feel so sorry for her and there is nothing to do but wait and see what happens...

I shall tat another small one in at my visit - maybe with the remainder of the #80.  Something mindless today.

Waste Not and Wonder

Yes, I do wonder about the leftover thread remaining in the bobbins I used. I don’t think I would have chosen these particular colours for this amazing design by Myra Piper.  I have tatted it a few times before and really appreciate the balance and the heft of this distinct pattern.

#37/100 Motif Challenge   Lizbeth #40 Design by Myra Piper

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Looking back at the pink hankie I saw see that I was so eager to post that finished piece of tatting that I paid no heed to the state of the completed piece - all wrinkled and not at all worthy of top billing on my blog. I had to edit the post as soon as I noticed how bad it looked.

So, I have made a decision to scrutinize photos carefully before posting, because look at how much prettier the hankie looks after the dreaded iron emerged from its dark and usually undisturbed resting place and worked its magic:

Ironing works.  Bah.

Marking Time

#36/100 Motif Challenge

Julie Patterson’s Petals Variation Pattern  

#40 Lizbeth

I would like to thank you all for the prayers and wishes that you sent to my mom.  Looks like she is going to get through this - slower and frailer, but still retaining most of her ability to live independently.  Good news.

Lots of time was spent last week sitting around in the hospital, so I had time to sit in a chair (gowned and masked!) and to tat, making a gazillion mistakes! I cannot tell you how many times the thread broke or had to be cut because of a counting or directional mistake.

I am not sure if the pattern is difficult or my week has been too challenging for easy tatting.