Tatted Ornaments and Lace Mat Tat-along

 The two ornaments were made from the directions in the book below.

I like this book because it has small ornaments that can be done quickly.

I used size 10 thread and I am not sure of the color name, but it is Flora thread.

Lace Mat Tat-along

 Happy Tatting!!!

Recent Stitching Projects

Cross Stitch Veggies for my kitchen

 A tatted Cross I made for a gift.

 An ornament in progress.

It is from the blue book 2 pictures down.

 This is a heart bookmark that I am making with size 60 thread.

It is taking me a while to finish.  The small size is hard for me to work with.

These are some rubber stamped cards I made for a gift to a friend.
I hope she likes them.

Happy Crafting to you...

Ruler Wreath and start of school

I found this ruler wreath on a blog at  here  and I decided to make 2.  One to giveaway as

a door prize at the beginning of our Co-op and the other for me.

the giveaway ruler wreath door prize

 I am making this pink teddy bear for a friend that

had a baby.  I will post more pictures when I make it

into an ornament.

Here is my cross stitch with the edges turned under and glued.
Now I have to add the cording.

This is a great gift that a friend gave to me last night

at the open house for our co-op.  I was so excited - 

teeny tiny Tatting thread.  I cannot wait to make her a gift

with it.  I just have to finish the heart bookmark that

I am making in 60 and 80 count thread.  It is so tiny, 

it takes me a little longer.

Ruler Wreath #2 for me.  I love it.

Happy Crafting to you!

Drop Stitch Scarf

Drop Stitch Scarf

I had this beautiful yarn leftover from a different project and just had to

do something with it.  So, I decided to make a drop stitch scarf with

the leftovers.  It will make my neck warm come wintertime.

It is made with Kid Seta by Madil shade 463 lot # 57510

and 18 Karat by Knit One Crochet Too color 228 lot # 0605.
I used big size US 19 knitting needles and this project worked up in a flash.

I try to make lots of these to keep on hand to give away or sell.

My mother just took the last of my stock.  Now I am in the process

of replenishing my stock.  It might take me a while, but I will

eventually get it done.

Happy Tatting!!!

Bracelets for daughter

 These bracelets below I made for my daughter and one of her friends.

I got the pattern out of an Interweave Crochet magazine. 

The pattern is called the Bogeda Bracelet.

It took about one hour to make one bracelet.

 

New Projects

I know, I know I said this was the year to finish projects and not buy them....  But, I just had to make these things.  One of the item is crewel work and I have never done it before and wanted to try something new.  This is also a reminder of sorts to myself of how long it takes me to finish things.   

 The cover wrap is the one I want to make out of the yarn in the 1st picture.

 I am sorry this picture is sideways.  I changed it before I downloaded it and now it is goofy.

I wish I knew computers better so I could orient the pictures correctly.

Anyway, I want to knit a wrap for myself.  I get cool at church when the air conditioning 

is blowing and thought an elegant knitted wrap would be beautiful.

 A "new" craft for me to try - crewel work

The yarn above is hemp.  I saw this pattern below and thought I might try

to make these sandals for next summer for me.

This yarn is dyed by me and I will make some coasters and a 

bowl.

I am excited to get started, but need to finish a few items I have had sitting around for some time now.  

Happy Crafting!!!

Yarn Dyeing

I wanted to try my hand at dyeing yarn.  I found a magazine with an article about dyeing yarn with Kool-Aid.

It was so easy.

I bought a skein of 100% Peruvian Highland Wool from Knit Picks.

I divided the skein into 4 different sections.

Then I got the Kool-Aid and yarn ready.

It was quite interesting.  I put the yarn in the Kool-Aid mix and then set them in the sun

to set.  When I went to get the yarn and bring it in, the water was clear and the yarn was colored.

Too Cool.  If you have never dyed yarn in the sun, try it sometime.  It was fun!

Here are a few before pictures.  I forgot to take pictures while the yarn was dyeing.

Therefore, I only have the beginning and final product.  Enjoy....

(For my info skein 220 yards/100grams, worsted weight,

4.5 -5 sts = 1" on # 6-9 needles, hand wash and dry flat)

 This is the magazine I read about how to dye yarn.

 Here is the specific article and my supplies.

My finished product.