Bordered...

... and completed!

That was quick! I am glad to put away the crochet hook. It got pretty tedious the last few nights. I am pleased with it and so thankful Friviole mentioned the random generator for granny squares.

There are only a couple of squares, not counting the four corners that are the sam; something interesting for an infant to look at instead of baby blue or pale pink. My cousin just may be on to something here!

Vladivostok Variety and a Tartan Treat

From Kristen in Russia, 

a virtual cornucopia arrived yesterday in my mailbox:

And then, another package from a good friend:

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That Russian book is one my Grandfather could have translated for me. Luckily, there are loads of diagrams, so I shall thoroughly enjoy it though I cannot read a word. Plus I have the perfect purple for a border for the hanky. I shall pick a border from the book.

The shuttle is a covered with the tartan of my son-in-law’s family. Unfortunately in the photo you cannot see the slight pinkish cast. It is so pretty.

Ah, I am lucky indeed to have such wonderful tatting friends.  Thank you both very much.

Remaining on topic here, I‘ll use the opportunity to post a photo of a tatted gift I received ages ago from Umintsuru, a case for a shuttle that she tatted with a billion beads.

Every so often I take this out and just look at it. Wendy is an amazing tatter. See for yourself:

Pay Off

It has taken me days to finish the centre of this Lucky Clover piece. Maybe it will be finished by St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe.

Thanks, Stephanie, for the tip about the dds. It is a good trick to pull out when there are long chains.

I am really happy with the look of it and taking time has definitely made a difference in the quality of my tatting.

Now, if I can keep the pace slow, perhaps my work will continue to reflect the added attention. That is the goal.

Loping Along

...  with Renulek's Spring Napkin:

I have added solid green DMC,  

to give some lightness to a very dark piece.

This eighth row is slow going with two threads, as there are so many slts.

... and with the crocheted blanket which has been sewn into 10 strips of 8 squares each. 

It is big enough for an infant, pram and crib and I have had quite enough! 

Give me tatting any day!

Those orange sticky circles?

My method for putting it all together in a pleasing way, 

so that the squares worked together.

The Boss and Her Brother were very helpful 

with their definitive directions. 

Thanks Kids! ; )