Tischband Tat Along - Joined Up

It isn't done yet. This is only 2.5 repeats with some flowers to join. I decided to join the repeats as what Ruth showed in her book Occhi. Thank you for your comments and I too, like the other method (see here) but maybe for another time.

I have not properly blocked this as I still have one repeat to join to. I guess, I cannot use the usual pins to block this now since it is getting quite long.

Now to keep you updated on this week's Tat Along progress of the participants: Eliz post 1 and post 2; Cindy; Jess; Michelle; Frivole's video on how to tat the leaf.

If I missed your link, please let me know.

Test Tatting Cay

This week I am test tatting a pattern which uses a chock full of beads. This is an interesting pattern from Ginny called Cay. Great to tat and I am having fun with it. I decided to use white threads to contrast the blue beads. How do you like it so far? These beads were a gift from Judy from this post.

A Very Special Shuttle

Frivole sent me this (see yesterday's post). Specially made from a photo of Umi. She was inspired by Umi's colours and made me this as a special momento. Isn't it amazing?

I was totally surprised and touched by her kindness.

Thank you so much!

La Cossette is on Etsy.

Comforting Words

I received these two days ago. I wanted to post them on the blog last night but could not due to internet problems. These are from Fox and Frivole arriving on the same day in my mail box. Thank you both for your kind comforting words. I was touched by what you said and sent.

When Umi was sick, I was keeping Fox updated on her condition. You see, Gian was sweet on Umi. Fox tatted the motif during this time. I am going to place it near Umi. Thank you, Fox.

And you will never believe what is in Frivole's envelope. You will have to wait for the next post for that.

Tischband Tat Along Links

I don't know if you noticed that I have a page on this blog (second tab) on the Tischband Tat Along. When participants finish 1 repeat, I post the link on this page. Just to let you know in case you did not see it. And the very first person to finish one repeat was Fox. The second was Eliz. So when you finish one repeat, just drop me an e-mail, in case I miss your blog post.

To encourage participants to finish one repeat, I am preparing a small mystery gift for someone drawn from this list at an appropriate time.

Gift from Gian

This arrived for Umi the week before. She was about to be brought home from the animal clinic. What a lovely thought from Gian and Fox. We thank you. The colour is gorgeous. I will use it to tat Umi something beautiful.

It's been a week and I was hoping to see Umi today. According to Chinese custom, the dead will come home to visit on the 7th day. Maybe Tsuru will see her. I call Umi's name aloud and Tsuru will look around for her. Am I sending chills down your spine? 

Tischband Tat Along Repeat #3

I am excited to see the 3 repeats joined up but it will have to wait for now. I still have quite a number of leaves to tat to connect them up. Thank you so much for all your suggestions in my earlier post. I agree that what it is will be used as will determine how it will be joined. The motif measures only 3.5 inches wide. I have not decided what to use it yet.  

These are links to some of the Tat Along participants:
Neeneral; Tat-ilicious; Mariya; Night; Cindy; Orsi; Frivole; Eliz; Martha; Tat-ilicious; Frivole; Red;

If I missed your link, please let me know.

A Wreath of Roses

I made these using Vicki's pattern for Judy who celebrated a birthday recently. Judy loves roses and pink. I chose a few shades and made her half a dozen (plus 2, apparently I cannot count) blooms. Judy is very talented and has made some very lovely needle art. I am hoping she can use these in her artwork. Thank you Vicki for the pattern of this lovely rose.

Roses by Victats

This pattern called 'Roses are Red' is by Victats. Thank you Vicki for sharing the pattern. I have been looking for a tatted rose bloom outline for some time now. I tried designing one without any luck. This one is so pretty.

Thank You

You have all left kind comforting words about Umi. Thank you. Yes, I do miss her.

She is now in a white urn/pot placed near the window because that is where she loved to sit. I will tat her something with little crystals because she just loved anything dangling, don't they all?

I think Tsuru misses her most when no one's home but when we're back, she loves all the attention. This past week she has been sleeping with me in my bed. She gets extra hugs and kisses too.

Thank you for all your comments and e-mails. I do appreciate it.

Here is a video where Umi is enjoying her little knitted rat from Judy.