Tatting Corner’s Tat Days start in just over a week, July 6, 7, & 8. I’m trying to prepare for the classes I will be taking.
I’ve been reviewing the project descriptions and lists of what each requires, such as thread color and size, how many shuttles, etc. I have plenty of shuttles but some of them have threads from previous projects still on them. The last week or so I’ve been emptying them by making doodles and small motifs.
These are a few doodles and such that have come off my shuttles this week. I really need to empty my shuttles when I’m done with a project instead of waiting until I need the shuttles. I had enough shuttles emptied for the upcoming classes when I found more shuttles.
I don’t know that I’m going to take time to remove all the threads from these before we leave for Indiana, but I know what I should be doing whenever I get the chance. I found a box with loaded shuttles that still has the project attached.
This is the only class project from last year’s Tat Days that I did not finish. Pearl is a cute mermaid, but somewhat complicated. I’m going to try finishing her before we leave. Where the hands are joined is a bit tricky, I might have to ask for help. When finished, she will be a great piece to put on a vest or shirt, or bag for the upcoming cruise in November.
Now I need to go back to list making and bill paying so I am ready to leave at the end of the week. Tat Days, here I come!
“He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life.” Victor Hugo
Sounds like Tat Days is a good deadline for getting organized. I also tend to empty shuttles when I need them, rather than when the project finishes.
Jane, I keep telling myself I should empty them when done but I never do. 🙁
It is amazing how you can come up with beautiful designs so frequently and easily! 💜💙 Have a great time … looking forward to your projects when you return.
Thanks, Muskaan!
Safe travels and enjoy! You have had quite a journey with tatting! I remember learning from you and wondering if I would ever be as confident and you kept encouraging me. And yes, I remember your first designs and first book!
Thanks, Jamie! I remember those days, too! Can you believe how long ago that was?!
I hope you you have a wonderful time at Tat days, getting organised and sorting out your shuttles for the projects, it all take time but will be worth it, I try not to leave thread on my shuttles but there’s always a couple with some on
Thank you for the warm wishes, Margaret!