Stray cat outside?

Aren't these beautiful?
Flowers from DH - thought I'd share a pic

I glanced over my shoulder & thought there was a stray cat
sniffing the bird seed --- then, the growl from Beatrice:

and I knew it was no cat!!!
An opossum ... yep,
visited about 5 minutes and strolled off.

More tatting in the next issue ....

I had sent an e-mail to PieceWork Magazine (Interweave Press), about the beautiful tatting (on page 12 of current issue) and how I'd enjoy more tatting articles/patterns (etc) .... May/June is going to be a special issue on lace. ..... here is their response:



Dear Lelia,

Thank you for sending your comment to PieceWork. We love hearing what our readers like and dislike! You will love our May/June issue coming out soon! It has a tatted motif including a beaded and tatted purse and a great article on a wonderful little vintage tatting sample book.

Best Regards,

Kathy Mallo
Editorial Assistant, PieceWork
kmallo@interweave.com
Interweave
201 East Fourth Street
Loveland, Colorado 80537-5655

--------------------

Will have to hunt down the next issue!!!! Yippie Skippie - more tatting to come.

Lizbeth Cordonnet Cotton-Many Colors! : crochet thread & floss : knit & crochet : Shop | Joann.com

Lizbeth Cordonnet Cotton-Many Colors! : crochet thread & floss : knit & crochet : Shop | Joann.com

Very Kewl - JoAnn Fabrics & tatting fiber : ) YAY

a whole row ...

I managed a whole row with joined picot & no boo boo's .... well, if you see a mistake, don't tell me, ok? I had the help of a small crochet hook - made this so much easier than using the tip of the shuttle.

Used size 10 crochet cotton this time.

I am liking the picot gauges - they do help!

And, why is it that the red shuttle is easiest for me to use, and hardest to find? What is with that?

Perhaps I'll get used to other shuttles : )

Quilting at Deep River County Park

I found this info in the Quilting at Wood's Mill section of the Lake Co Parks, Hobart, Indiana -- web site:

Quilting Bees

Deep River County Park in Wood’s Historic Grist Mill

Fourth Sundays in 2010:
Sunday, May 23, June 27, July 25

1-4 p.m.

Free

Volunteer quilters meet each month to demonstrate their talents. Lively conversation, greeting of old friends, and exchange of information accompanies the quilting. Quilters are working on “Lotsa Potsa Flowers”, the latest quilt to be assembled from blocks donated by many friends. As soon as that one is completed, the new Friendship Star will be put into the frame.

On exhibit is the recently-completed Indiana Puzzle quilt, which was done in traditional red and white. Many other quilts completed at the park since 1979 will also be displayed. Stop by to meet these talented volunteers and join them in quilting? You will have an enjoyable time and help us complete our quilt.

Assembly of Friendship Star Quilt: Donated blocks of the blue and yellow Friendship Star have been received and ready to assemble into the 2010 quilt top and be quilted during the Quilting Bees each month May through October. Join us on Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for the assembly. Meet downstairs in the Visitor Center at Deep River County Park. Bring a sack lunch and a drink. For more information call 219-947-1958.

New quilt block: We are asking for blocks for the next quilt, “Honey Bee”. The pattern and a sample will be available during Maple Syrup Time and in Wood’s Mill beginning May 1. If you do not have the right fabric, packets of fabric sufficient to make the block will be available for purchase. The deadline to return one or more completed blocks is Sunday, October 24 at 4 p.m.

---------------
Maple Syrup Time
March 13 & 14
March 20 & 21
10:00am - 4:00pm

FREE