Spring Earings--Motif # 6

I always commit myself to post soon but somehow these days it has been struggle. I'm expecting my second child very soon. It is only couple of days away (June 13 is my due date). It has been very busy but since I started my maternity leave, don't have to stress about work anymore. I'm trying to relax and do what I like these days and tatting is helping me lot to keep my anxiety at lowest levels!

Here is another creation. I always liked the small earrings that Elizabeth makes with most of here necklaces (Elizabeth's blog). She was generous enough to share her pattern with all of us. So I thought this is a good start for me. My 9-year old really liked them!

I hope baby doesn't come very soon so that I have some more time to myself. I'm trying to organize before the baby comes but will try to keep up the blog entries to my best. BTW, I don't know what I'm having. We are keeping it as a surprise!

I hope you all enjoy this creation. I will write soon!

-Soon

Blue Doily--Motif # 5

I think I struggled a bit this time to decide what to make apart from jewellery. I was going through my tatting books when I came across this doily. I thought it was perfect to make as I have the thread and the purpose for this one to make.

I got lot of crochet cotton left from one of my previous crochet projects. I thought it would be good use of it and also, the color matches the color scheme of my son's room, where I want to incorporate this doily. It turned out to be very good project. I liked it personally!!!

Honestly, I have finished making it long time ago (may be 2 weeks ago) but didn't got a chance to share it with you all. When I started 25 motif challenge, I thought I will be able to make 2 motifs a month but I believe its taking me a long time. My mathematical average is .8333. I want to increase it dramatically to finish my challenge!

I hope I will be able to catch up soon and of course, you guys are there to encourage.

Soon!

Jane Eborall's Flowery SCMR Bookmark--motif # 4

Hello again!!!

Gloomy weather and various episodes of sicknesses (among my family) are the factors that were responsible for letting me post this any earlier. With all these limitations, I'm still proud of myself that I was able to finish what I started. Not to mention, it was full of acute challenges. I would portray it this way because some of the techniques used in making this bookmark were either completely new to me or were brushed by me vaguely--basically I don't master them!!!

Coming to back to my pick this time, I challenged my self to tat a Bookmark that is created by Jane Eborall--hence, the name. Here is the entire pattern that I got from her website. I should applaud her for great detail in here pattern. Neophyte's like me would really appreciate such efforts and be less reluctant to try new stuff. Also, in pry of completion of this project, I should thank Marilee (Yarn player) to feed me through helpful insights of hiding ends. I followed the technique she shared with a great success in this project.

Lot's that I said, I forgot to mention that my dedication to this project would also be indicated by choice of color!! I was completely blown by the color scheme the Jane used for this project so I took an extra step to use same colors!!! I'm anxiously waiting for you all to comment on this piece of work!!!! Highly appreciate!

Bell Earrings---Motif # 3

Finally, after getting plenty of hic-ups from selecting color and beads to tying up the ends, I finished bell earrings (these will be motif # 3 for my 25 motif Challenge). Picture shows work in progress for my second earring. I can say it was a fun project to modify according to needs. If someone is interested in pattern please let me know and I can post it or send it to you directly. I will appreciate your feedback. Once again thanks for all your comments and suggestion and Welcome back to my blog!!!!

I hope to post my next one soon. See ya!!

Back again

It's been a while since I paid my last visit and said hi. My apologies!!! I was quite busy among other house hold stuff since last two months. I have not my forgotten my passion for tatting. It's just that I didn't got enough time to get started with my new project. I believe it will be my Challenge # 3. I will drop in soon with my new addition.

Happy New Year to all!!

Christmas Tree Motif---Motif # 2

I'm so glad to recieve positive response on my first motif. Thank you all who visited me! I'm so glad that got 3 permanent guests who follow me! So Thank you all again for you time! Your comments and feedback keeps me going...

My second motif for 25 motif challenge is pattern that I took from a book called "Big Book of Tatting", by Darlene Polachic. I purchased this book from Michael's long time ago. I have the pattern if you are interested. Let me know. I didn't knew how to link it to the blog from my computer.

I did some variation to it. I used two colors instead of one. You can still notice some imperfections around hiding the last ends. I think I need some serious help to learn how to hide ends. Pour in suggestions!

Beginning with 25 motif Challenge---Motif # 1

I finally got time yesterday to work on my piece... Before I go into details of my work I would like show my appreciation to Elizabeth from Elizabeth Lace who had been a great inspiration to explore tatting more...Last but not the least who has been commenting on my blog and motivating me.. Thanks, for all your support! I would love to hear from all of you often...

In lieu to this, my first piece is actually Elizabeth's creation (her motif # 25) with some of my own variations of different beads and findings. I can't be as perfect! But I tried..

It's an instigation that I want to continue. I hope I get everyday. If possible, please leave a comment or so that will keep motivating me to persist...