Taking Heart

Susan K. Fuller's Heart's Deisre that is. 

This is just over 2"wide, 

tatted in #80 Lizbeth Wildflower.

The Retractable Measuring Tape

I finished the Russian Mignonette pattern and had fun with it. The thread was DMC #8 Perle and I did enjoy tatting with it. I suppose on a large project it could be problematic, as it frays when un-tatting is called for, but it is lovely for a small design that can be soft and rather plush.

It was a bit of a squeeze to prevent that last row from frilling. Usually I don’t block with pins, but I had to in this case. It was worth the effort.

Mr G was very interested in that measuring tape! He loves to watch it retract and I can see the brain whirling as he fixates on it. Very cute.

On Hold

I forced myself to finish the last motif. This doily is a mess - patched places prevail throughout and many, many bad spots. I cannot pretend anymore that I might actually be able to finish it to look okay.

Well, it was good practice and I shall attempt another Ben Fikkert as I have the thread I purchased for a new project - a smaller pattern, and a present for a friend.

Perhaps I shall try this one again in time; perhaps with another thread. Perhaps this learning experience will prove advantageous next time.

Another Thread - I Don't Always Complain!

While in New York City recently, I took a stroll to the garment district, where there is a big, old storewith all kinds of notions for sale. I bought a couple of balls of DMC Perle#8.

This is a very soft thread, (2-ply?) but I do enjoy it for small things as it is kind of plush and cushiony. 

So, taking yet another Fikkert break and leaving the lilac cap for a bit, I picked a few colours and looked through the Russian book that I got from Elena a while ago.

I realize, again, how much I love to tat mignonette motifs - very relaxing pour moi. : )