Resolutions

So, I know it's a little late to be talking about New Year's resolutions. I don't usually go for that sort of thing. But this year, I think I will. My resolution? To FINISH things! I am notoriously horrible at finishing projects. I start something, get distracted or bored and it ends up languishing in a drawer or closet or at the bottom of a tub for a few years. No more!

So here's my list of projects to finish this year:

Tatting:

Seven Deadly sins collection

Beginner's Handbook- instructional manual

The King and the Dragon - tatting pattern book [started almost THREE years ago!]

Gothic cross necklace - to replace one lost- for my sister

Write up the pattern for tatted feathers

Knitting/crochet [my Ravelry page] :

Change purse for m-i-l

Dragon face balaclava for bonus-nephew

Baby blanket for Rhydian

Los Pequeños Relojos de la Arena socks [I have one done...]

2010 yarn block swap [4 blocks/month]

Winter arm warmers

Dragon plushie

Other crafts:

Sewn cloak for brother

Chain maille dice bag for friend R

And I'm sure there's a few things I'm forgetting. Oh my, what a list! I'd better get started...

Free Pattern: As seen on RogueKnits

I recently got a request for a pattern of a tatted motif that my sister posted pictures of in her blog, RogueKnits. So here it is; the small square motif.

R: 6 - 6 - 3

R: 3 + 6 - 6 - 3

R: 3 + 6 - 6

Ch: 10

[R: 6 + 6 - 3

R: 3 + 6 - 6 - 3

R: 3 + 6 - 6

Ch: 10] X 2

R: 6 + 6 - 3

R: 3 + 6 - 6 - 3

R: 3 + 6 + 6

Ch:10

This motif is very simple. Have fun and play around; you'd be surprised how many other designs can be made from variations of this motif.

Back to the shuttles

Look, I actually got some tatting done! Granted, I started this piece in October. But hey, something is better than nothing.

Coming soon, a requested pattern.

Happy Holidays

No tatting to show for my holiday break, but I do have this:

Happy Holidays, everyone! I promise I'll get back to tatting soon. :D

Excuses

So it looks like I won't get much of anything done for awhile now, including tatting. Excuses, excuses, right? Well this time, I think it's pretty valid.

Click here to see a picture of my excuse.

[I would just post the picture here, but Photobucket is not liking to upload my pictures lately.]

Tatting Tea Tuesday

So, I've seen a lot of other tatters blogging about "Tatting Tea Tuesday." Today was a particularly good day for tea, as it has officially turned blustery and cold. So I figured I'd join in.

I started this motif while waiting in the doctor's office this afternoon. It's mostly rounds of chains, as I've become fascinated with the bridge stitch/split chain. I think this technique is fun, but rarely have had a chance to use it since I learned it years ago. I think I'll do a couple of different motifs in patterns like this as Christmas ornaments.

Of course, it's tatted in the new Lizbeth thread, size 20, that I am absolutely in love with. It's got such a nice sheen to it, with lovely colors and outstanding quality. It's by far one of my favorite threads. :)

.:Sparrow

Actual Tatting!

Yes, it's true! I do actually tat things occasionally! And sometimes I even finish them. What's that? You need proof? Ok.

Oh, look, a feather!

A pretty motif. Now what to do with it?

I know! How about a cute little amulet bag?

I might just write up the patterns for these. They both turned out much better than expected. The feather is tatted in size 20 Lizbeth, and the motif in size 50 Flora.

The motif was what came out of my shuttles while I was "doodling" with tatting. Isn't it nice when patterns work themselves out like that?

The feather was a "I wonder..." moment. I did a little searching and couldn't find anyone else having attempted anything like it, so of course I just had to give it a try. I'm very pleased with the results, though I have ideas to refine it more. And just what does one do with tatted feathers? Stay tuned... ;)

.:Sparrow