treasures

 Nope.   Not a shuttle.   It is a plastic pin!  But I liked it and wanted it for my tatting tote.   A fun $5 find.

This lovely mug, with lace/button imprints was purchased at the Lubznik Art festival.   The maker said she uses crochet lace to imprint the pieces.  It is perfect in my sewing room.     https://www.undertheglaze.com/

 Lucky me with talented friends.   GF Beth made this delightful scissor holder -- The specialty stitches are stunning!!!

If you follow tatting blogs ... you will be familiar with Umi and Tsuru's blog.   She has hosted a few giveaways & I was one of the winners!   I know, right?   A beautiful pearl bracelet - and I've worn it several times.

 http://umintsuru.blogspot.com/2018/07/cream-pearl-bracelet.html.   Knowing you are familiar with the tatting -- don't hesitate to check out the jewelry, too!!! 

Not much tatting to share .... My sister was here for a visit (August) and we visited many vintage stores, antique malls, 2nd hand places.   The little clear box and drawers is fun for shuttles.    These 2 shuttles were spotted (and purchased) by my sister. 

 My sister is great to shop with.   She knows the good stuff from the not-so-great stuff, and has a good eye for value. 

  Isn't this cool? ($7 container)    It looks like it is made from the same plastic as some of my tatting shuttles.   

In the photo below, I made up some dish dresses for friends.   A spring cleaning sort of gift!!!  Knitting these charming dresses is a lot of fun.

Tatting ... tatting ... well, not actually tatting - just news ....

If you didn't already know --- Fox has a new address for her blog Tat-ology.  Link HERE or Visit her at:   http://www.tat-ology.blogspot.ca/

I was delighted to have my name selected for Gracie's giveaway ... Needle Lace Flowers by Figen Cakir.   And, when envelope arrived, she enclosed a wonderful journal!   Isn't the cover pretty?   You may want to visit Gracie's blog, Needles, Pins + Dragonflies - Link HERE, to see her beautiful tatting, needlework, and more.   Don't forget to peek at her post - Rosie the Bear.   Too Cute!!!

 Notice a few shuttles hanging around the new books?  Yep, some round doilies and tatting shuttles arrived in the mail - from The Tatting Corner's recent sale.   I have not used the new shuttle with hook - pretty lime green : )  I bit larger than the Sunlit shuttle.    I thought I better start an 'edge' with a round piece, and not fuss with corners for my first try.

 

I saw this tatted edge on Tatlyn's blog, Tatting Treasures.    Then went on an on-line hunt!!!   I finally found the back issue of Old-Time Crochet (Autumn 1993)                   

 with the pattern.   It is Tatted Handkerchief Edging by Mary McCarthy.    I don't know if I'd put on anything - but was itching to give the pattern a try.

There are a couple more tatting related things in this issue:  Tatting Techniques by Rebecca Hollenbaugh  w/A Tatted Tab Collar in rose Motif and Picot Ribbon + Tatted Insertions.

Last load of laundry in the dryer - need to get the ironing started.   Enjoy!!!!!

Giveaway ....

Quilled Flowers: A Garden of 35 Paper Projects
Provided by Lark Crafts

Link HERE for details

Giveaway ... and etc.

Oh my, I'm over-the-moon with 

my new fibers!!!   I was fortunate to be the lucky

one chosen for Yarnplayer's giveaway

of 

"Summer Trail" Hand Dyed Thread.

Yippee Skippee -- so spoiled, I stink!

And, if you haven't been to her blog recently,

don't miss her snowflake with the double picots!!!!

Here is motif #24 from Minitats (by Patti Duff).

I used Ice Blue Lizbeth Fiber - size 20.

The lock joins were a challenge!!!

Only need one more to meet the 25 motif challenge for 2012;

While at the most recent Tollway Tatters Gathering, I had

forgotten my yellow folder at home, which housed my tatting patterns : (   

oh my --- what to do?   Never fear, Denise brought

her Minitats book + let me use her copy while she tatted

a snowflake from another book  ... 

I made this little tree motif - I tried to use the #60 motif

 pattern from Minitats + wanted to change it to have the

start and end at the top of the tree.  oops - didn't

quite manage that.   Marilee aka Yarnplayer

suggested a split ring at the top.

Oh my --- why didn't I think of that??? the next one

will have a split ring at the top!!!

We have so much fun when we get together.

Our tables are loaded with tatting books, patterns,

shuttles, bags, and it is a wonderful time to exchange ideas

and tat the afternoon away ; )

(Pictured above:   Eva, Diane, Barbara, Marilee)

Did you notice the shipping deals at JoAnn.com?

Lots of deals around Veteran's Day and Cyber Monday and Black Friday, and

what ever else..... I had ordered some thread 

Sulky Blendables (because Diane gave me a sample

and the stuff is oodles of fun to use, so I had to own a few spools).

and, I noticed they also have Art Bins

slim line that I like to use.

The pink has a magnetic strip to keep the

crochet hooks from rolling around.

The blue and green are clear + wonderful to use

for scissors and markers, etc.

How can today be November 30th???

Giveaway ....

The Ruins of Lace

by Iris Anthony

OK, did you already pick it up?

Jennifer, blogging at Literate Housewife,

has a nice giveaway thru 10/8.   Details on her post

Ruins of Lace is Finally Here

A Giveaway

Blog readers, hang on to your hats .... a couple lace making tools 

are being offered 

by Wicked Tats

blogging at Wicked Nothings

on this post:

mid year giveaway!

Rush on over and ENTER.

Giveaway Winner

---- is Beebee,

blogging on a couple of group blogs

and at Beebee's Quilts + More

Also, Check out her etsy
and pinterest.

Congrats!

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And, speaking of lucky, my name was drawn for this

beautiful prize via DFW Craft Shows - Birthday Bash Giveaways

The print and note cards are by

Brandi Solomon

My Favorite Flower

(face book page).

They are spectacular!   Please visit her

etsy shop and enjoy viewing Brandi's beautiful

art prints, stationery, and cards.

600th post GIVEAWAY

We have a winner ...

Beebee, blogging at

BeeBee's Quilts + More

Congrats!   Book will be mailed this week.

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Thx for stopping by my little blog -

hard to imagine 600 posts ; )

This book was from a giveaway.

It was offered on Beth's blog

Love, Laugh, Quilt.

I read it --- enjoyed it ---

and am ready to give it away to one of

my blog readers.

If you are interested in having this for your personal library - 

please leave a comment.

Please leave a way for me to e-mail you.

Drawing on Tuesday, April 10th

Lizbeth Thread Giveaway

If you haven't already visited

Heather, blogging at Tatted Treasures;

don't miss the chance to own The Tatting Corner's 

13 balls of LizBeth Thread ....

Details here:

Huge Pile of Tatting Thread - Giveaway

A Winner ..............

Guess who won the 700 followers giveaway?

ME!!

Thx Laurie : )

Check out the Button Tin Photo

Hurry up Mr. Postman ...

White Oak Tatting Shuttle Giveaway

Heather, blogging at Tatted Treasures 

is

giving away a White Oak 

tatting shuttle

on Saturday.

It is made by David Reed Smith.

Visit Tatted Treasures Blog for details.

thx!

I'm so spoiled, I stink!

Diane,blogging as
Lace Lovin Librarian
had a giveaway & my name was chosen
for one of three tatting
shuttles pictured here.

I am the proud owner of the
one pictured above (on the left side of the photograph.)

When Karol and I
crossed paths with Diane, at L.A.C.E. Day in Illinois,
she had extra shuttles to share : ).

I chose the periwinkle blue shuttle on the right side of photo.
Now I am the proud owner of TWO shuttles created by Diane!

Her shuttles just rock.

And, if you would like the opportunity to
own one of her unique tatting shuttles ...
head over to THIS POST on her blog.

Good luck.




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The three fibers in the photograph, were purchased at L.A.C.E. Day in Illinois.

These are fibers I've never heard of - I thought the colors were lovely.

A good mail day ...

Errors on the photos - so, I've uploaded them again .... sorry

I was fortunate to be the winner of
Sue's blog
giveaway.

Sue said, on her blog, that she learned a lot
in her first year of tatting
and enjoys seeing all the beautiful things
people share in blog-land.

Last I checked, she was on #11 of the
25 motif challenge.

What a wonderful package,
a delightful card and a beautiful tatted braclet,
thx Sue - I'm thrilled to wear it ; )

One World One Heart 2011 - winner

Thx for visiting + commenting.
I've enjoyed browsing the OWOH 2011 participants list
+ found new blogs to follow along the journey.
The winner of this giveaway has been chosen:

The winner of this giveaway is Diane.
She has a terrific blog -- you can visit her at her blog:
Lace-Lovin'Librarian

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Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...
Ooh! That looks like an interesting book!
I hope you attract lots of new readers to your blog!

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One World One Heart 2011

The winner of this giveaway is:

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...
Ooh! That looks like an interesting book!
I hope you attract lots of new readers to your blog!

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The Lace Makers of Glenmara
by Heather Barbieri

I am giving away this
paper back novel
(non smoking household)

for the One World One Heart event.

Please leave a comment on THIS post
(with your e-mail address)
and your name will be included in the
drawing.

Winner will be contacted (via e-mail) on
February 17th. If I don't hear back
in 72 hours, I will select another name.

Over the next few days,
our Event Creator and Host,

Lisa Swifka
will approve blog sites
to participate in OWOH.

She will update the list frequently.
Participant List LINK HERE

or click on link in sidebar

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Per Our Hostess:
"The FIFTH and final One World One Heart
will begin on SUNDAY NIGHT January 30TH
(MIDNIGHT THE END OF THE 30TH)
and run until February 17, 2011
(when winners are posted / announced).

One World One Heart is a
worldwide event for bloggers only.

It gives all those who blog a chance to meet
and mingle and form connections with those
they may not have otherwise met from all over the world.

In the past 4 years this event has grown
to over 1,000 participants
with lasting friendships
(and even one love connection)
formed along the way.

Think of it as a GIGANTIC open house
allowing you to travel
without ever leaving your home........
going from blog to blog
(in various countries)
seeing the wonder each one has created
and meeting all the fabulous people
behind those blogs.

As a bonus each blogger participant
will offer up a "door prize or prizes"....
just for dropping by,
saying hello and seeing their world.

It's really that easy."

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I blog as "lelia"
and enjoy tatting, reading,
punch needle, locker hooking,
needlework, and other creative
arts using textiles.

Am inspired by visiting galleries,
exhibits, art museums.

My favourite thing to do is visit
local county fairs & the state fair!

Looking forward to your
comments + links to your blogs!

Always, Lelia
U.S.A.

Announcement

One World One Heart
2011

IT WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY JANUARY 3OTH
WITH THE FINAL DAY BEING FEBRUARY 17TH
(the day winners are announced) 2011

Per our host, Lisa:
One World One Heart is a worldwide event for bloggers only. It gives all those who blog a chance to meet and mingle and form connections with those they may not have otherwise met from all over the world. In the past 4 years this event has grown to over 1,000 participants with lasting friendships (and even one love connection) formed along the way. Think of it as a GIGANTIC open house allowing you to travel without ever leaving your home........going from blog to blog(in various countries) seeing the wonder each one has created and meeting all the fabulous people behind those blogs. As a bonus each blogger participant will offer up a "door prize or prizes"....just for dropping by, saying hello and seeing their world. It's really that easy.

I have participated
in 2009 and 2010.

I have given away books
and have a nice one
selected
to giveaway in January.

(Maybe Two)

Stay Tuned .... if you are interested in participating,
check out Lisa's post -
Link in Side bar of this blog.

thx!

Thx so much Melissa,
the Snowman Jingle Zipper Pull
arrived in today's mail.

It is so CUTE ...

Swing by Melissa's blog,
Honey Girl Studio
and see all the wonderful things
she is creating.

giveaway

Lynn blogging at
Happiness is Cross Stitching
is hosting a giveaway.

Details on her post:
Marie Antoinette gift for my second blog anniversary!

giveaway

Sally,
blogging at Tat's Heaven

is hosting a giveaway.

Details on her post:
100th blog anniversary

A fabulous Giveaway : )

Head on over to

Jon's Thread Escapade
having fun with tatting

for giveaway

info ....

details on this post:

Lets have some fun!