Perfectly Perfetti

I really like Robin’s work. I tried a pattern she posted (a rework of a Tina Frauberger pattern) that I think would be great on a hankie if done in a #80.

This is tatted in a #12 Perle cotton:

Also, I had some lilac thread left so...

p.s. The Boss is very happy with hers and deemed the tale of the missing "B" to be amusing. Ah, still so easily pleased at nine!

Bracelet For The Boss

I have no patience for tatting jewellery. However, I picked up alphabet beads in a dollar store ages ago because I saw there were two "B"s for "Abby."

Yesterday, I realized there was only one lone "B" in the bag, so I had to go with the full name. That made for more practice following Jane's instructions. Never hurts to practice.

Jane's Brilliant Wealth of Info

For those of you who do not check Jane 's fabulous site for patterns and techniques, I suggest you do! Here is where I found the instructions for adding beads to a split ring:

http://www.janeeborall.freeservers.com/AddBeadCentreSR.pdf

I had begun trying to figure out how to tat this for The Boss myself, but could have saved both time and aggro (+ profanity) had I just gone to Jane's site first! 

There are no excuses. After all, we have it so easy- so much out there for us in Tat-Land and everywhere else with just the tap of a finger. 

Thank you, Jane. You are a treasure.

The Unexpected

Getting close to beginning the last 12 motifs. It absolutely astounds me that I have come this far! 

A couple if years ago I would NEVER have even contemplated tackling this pattern and I recall how nervous I was when the Floriade book arrived. 

I am pleased.