Insulated cup – finally!
I also gave my granddaughter the clothes to which I added tatting – and didn’t get a good picture of her showing any of them off. This is not to say I didn’t get some cute pictures of her, just none with a good shot of the tatting. As I mentioned, there was a lot going on. Maybe I can get her momma to take a couple of pictures for me.
I actually had a cup of tea this morning, but it wasn’t while relaxing or tatting, it was while getting ready to go to Hobby Lobby. My sister, mother and I had a girls day out – a little shopping, a little lunch and a whole lot of talking – an almost perfect day. It just needed a little tatting in it. Well, maybe I’ll get a little of that done tomorrow.
“The ideal of calm exists in a sitting cat.”
Jules Renard
from thinkexist.com
I had a really nice lunch this weekend at the Spaghetti Works. They have a gluten free menu☺
Tatting for Special Days
These are made in Häkelgarn #2015, size 20. I had to look through my entire stash of thread to find a green that would look good with the dragonfly and also the scarf that I was hoping it would go with. Christmas green was definitely out, it was much too bright. In truth, I don’t have a lot of shades of green, but I do have a lot of thread that I had to dig through. This was a perfect choice.
I know there are leaf patterns out there but I was running out of time, so, as usual, I tried to re-invent the wheel – I made up my own. I was also going to use the Catherine Wheel join to make the edges smooth – think the beautiful designs of Marilee Rockley – but just couldn’t get them to co-operate. Then I realized that the ragged edge looked pretty good on a leaf (at least I think so). So I made then next one just like it.
And then I put them together.
Dragonfly pattern by Jon 2010
My mother was very happy with this. As you can see, I didn’t find the long hat pins I was looking for, but this worked. I can see this being used as a scarf pin, too. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the scarf I gave my mother for Mother’s Day, which was the inspiration for the pin in the first place. Oh, well, it looks good on the hat, too.
I didn’t get the cup done yet. It’s all laid out, the tatting ready to be glued down, but that’s as far as I’ve got. It should take long now, but I’m running out of time before work, so it will have to be for another day – again.
The DragonFly Symbolizes Maturity and a Depth of Character
The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world symbolizes change and change in the perspective of self realization; and the kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life.
The traditional association of Dragonflies with water also gives rise to this meaning to this amazing insect. The Dragonfly’s scurrying flight across water represents an act of going beyond what’s on the surface and looking into the deeper implications and aspects of life.
http://www.dragonfly-site.com/meaning-symbolize.html
May is Celiac Awareness Month. The following information is from celiac.com.
Symptoms of Celiac Disease (as if it wasn’t bad enough by itself!)
CLASSIC SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE
- Abdominal cramping, intestinal gas
- Distention and bloating of the stomach
- Chronic diarrhea or constipation (or both)
- Steatorrhea – fatty stools
- Anemia – unexplained, due to folic acid, B12 or iron deficiency (or all)
- Unexplained weight loss with large appetite or weight gain
OTHER SYMPTOMS
- Dental enamel defects
- Osteopenia, osteoporosis
- Bone or joint pain
- Fatigue, weakness and lack of energy
- Infertility – male/female
- Depression
- Mouth ulcers
- Delayed puberty
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Migraine headaches
SOME LONG-TERM CONDITIONS THAT CAN RESULT FROM UNTREATED CD
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Early onset osteoporosis or osteopenia
- Vitamin K deficiency associated with risk for hemorrhaging
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Central and peripheral nervous system disorders – usually due to unsuspected nutrient deficiencies
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Intestinal lymphomas and other GI cancers (malignancies)
- Gall bladder malfunction
- Neurological manifestations
Kitties and dragonflies
Disease (CD) is a lifelong
inherited autoimmune condition that affects both children and
reaction that
to the small intestine and does not allow
nutrients to be properly absorbed.
Damage can be present in the small intestine even when there are no symptoms. Currently, the only treatment is
strict adherence
to the gluten-free diet.
common name for the proteins in specific grains that are harmful to persons
with celiac disease. These proteins are
found in ALL forms of wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn and faro)
and related grains rye, barley and triticale and MUST
be eliminated.”
Tatting for Little Girls
This morning I added it to the dress.
Another one…Can you believe it?
Pattern, that is. Amazing, isn’t it?
Another pattern posted
More new tatting
April 14, 2012 – Tornado southwest of Salina, KS
This tornado was north and a little west of us on Saturday. We got side-swiped by a little tornado which thankfully left very little damage. I was glad this one wasn’t in my backyard and worried about the people that were. Amazingly no-one was killed by this big one. It was a little harry Saturday but we survived.
A new edging
When I started this edging I had only a vague idea of what I wanted. I was happy with the first row though I knew it needed a second row to make it as deep as I was looking for. The length of the first row worked out well, leaving just the right number of repeats so the second row fit – once I figured out what the second row was going to be. The first row has a SCMR and a thrown ring in every repeat but otherwise it is just rings and chains. The second row is a little fiddly but not difficult, using only rings and chains though you have to switch shuttles for the ‘basket’ part. If anyone is interested I am sharing the pattern, it’s on the sidebar.
I’m not much of a garden person – I’m much too lazy to keep it weeded – but I do like to have a few flowers to brighten up the house. While they look nice I’d thought I’d share a little. I put these out a little over a week ago and they’re still alive(!) and look like they may stay that way a little longer. It’s amazing how a few pots of plants change the whole feel of the entry way.
“In the spring, the carpet flowered amid the green,
and as wind blew, it looked like music on the ground.”
Timothy Egan