Lunch at Tekka Market

We had a late breakfast but could not resist a bowl of mutton soup when we were at Tekka Market in Little India.

It must be years since we visited this market. On Sunday, it is bustling with people. 

On the second floor, there were many vendors with colourful outfits in preparation for the Deepavalli festival.

There, I bought a simple blouse which was made in India. 

I plan to wear it for next Chinese New Year but maybe it will be worn before then.

Round Medallion No. 12

This is not pretty. It did not turn out like the pattern in the book. I am a little disappointed. It looked like an interesting pattern but I must have blocked it all wrong. The outer chains should be more rounded.

Pattern is found in Tatting with Anne Orr on page 16 and 30. Tatted in Lizbeth Twirlz Size 20 Col. 407 Midnight Mist.

Pink Bromeliad Flower

Aechmea fasciata

Pink vase plant or Urn plant. 

We were surrounded by these plants in planter boxes in the waiting area at the departure gate.

They were pretty!

Coconut Shell Pot

After having the refreshing coconut jelly, I recycled the shell into a little pot.

Also made the simple macrame pot holder with the dyed jute yarn which I got from Chatuchak market in Bangkok.

Maranta WIP 2 - Unyielding Chains

Thank you to your suggestions for keeping the chains uniform. I was stubborn and refused to measure the chains. This is the result. After tatting, I need to push the stitches back. This is when the chains get uneven. It will have to do.

So far I have used Lizbeth Size 20 in Col. 620 Azalea Medium, 702 Coral Orange Medium and 184 Rainbow Splash. It sure is very colourful.

Singapore F1 2017

This was the qualifying rounds on Saturday night - Vettel,  Verstappen and Ricciardo.

We did not watch the finals but congrats to Hamilton, Ricciardo and Bottas.

This year, we had a great view of the pit and watched Ariana Grande and Chainsmokers in air con comfort on a screen with free flow of food and drinks. We are not F1 fans but attend previous F1s for the concerts. This year, it was a different experience. It was an enjoyable night, thanks to J.

Oval Doily WIP 3

This is what it looks like after Round 7 is completed. 

One more round to go.

I have been dragging my feet (shuttles) on the Maranta pattern.

Gift Appreciated

I received this lovely Paul & Joe set from a friend.

She said she thought it was perfect for me. 

I love make-up and cats.

It was unfortunate that the powder had shattered when I unwrapped it but it is still very usable.

It came with a fluffy wand to use with the powder.

Paul and Joe is known for its packaging.

But this lipstick is pretty unusual as it is shaped like a cat

Such a delight!

Can you apply without distorting the cat?

Perhaps not, but it is cute while it lasts.

Thank you

Coconut Jelly

Perfect on a hot afternoon.

Refreshing!

It is a young coconut fruit with its coconut water made into a jelly with coconut fruit pieces. After scrapping the rest of the fruit, the shell makes a lovely pot for plants. I will show you when its done.

Oval Doily WIP 2

Rounds 4-7 is done.

Decided to switch to Lizbeth Orchid Green Medium Col. 667 for Round 7.