Pandora Bracelet of the Week 3

Three new Pandora charms which I got from the recent Pandora sale. The two cream beads are not Pandora but they are natural fossil coral I got from an Etsy seller in Jaipur, India.

From left to right: Pandora bow charm, fossil coral, Pandora heart of romance charm, fossil coral and Pandora bow charm. Charms are on the Pandora Moments Silver Open Bangle with the logo caps.

Dragonfly Pearl & Coral Bracelet

This is the third and last bracelet up for a blog giveaway this time around. A dragonfly hill tribe silver charm with two water swirl charms in between blush fresh water pearls and dyed coral beads. The bracelet is made for a 7 inch wrist but similar to the last two bracelet giveaways, I can make the adjustments to fit your wrist.

Just leave a comment if you want a chance to win this. I will be using the random number generator to pick its new owner on 3 August 2018. Be sure to check back to see if you have won. 

Cream Pearl Bracelet Winner

Thank you for participating. 12 entries were recorded for this giveaway. Using the random number generator, #10 was picked and the cream pearl bracelet is Lelia's. Please send me your mailing address and I will send it to you ASAP. Do let me know if you need any size adjustments made. 

Tatting for Nectar 2

The colours here are reverse of the first one. Please see last week's post for pattern details. I am tempted to tat more of this in different colours. I have to bring out my other Milford Mercer Size 20 threads and decide what colours to tat with next. Shall I go colourful or neutral?

Lunch in JB

We had a craving for Har Cheong Kai (Shrimp paste fried chicken). We had lunch at a coffee shop in JB near the car wash that we frequent. We also ordered the fried bee hoon (rice vermicelli) and stir fried sweet potato leaves. 

Both the vegetable and chicken were pretty good but I felt that they could have used better quality bee hoon as this was a little starchy. The bee hoon dish was better at another place in JB however over there, the wait can be quite long as it is very popular. I hate fighting the crowd for my food.

Tube Sculptures

I really should have read the information panel but I was quite mesmerised by it and did not notice the label. I will take a look the next time I visit. I hope it will still be there.

Cream Pearl Bracelet

This stretchy bracelet is made with cream fresh water pearls, fuchsia Swarovski bicones and a focal enamel bead from Bangkok. It is made for an 8 inch wrist but I can adjust it to fit. 

This is the second blog giveaway and they say good things come in threes. Just leave a comment here before 27 July 2018, if you want a chance to win this. I will be using the random number generator to pick a winner.

Bronze Pearl Bracelet Winner

There were 7 entries and the random number generator picked #5 which is the entry from Jane McLellan.

Jane, please e-mail me your address and I will send the bracelet off to you as soon as possible. Do let me know if you need any adjustments made to the bracelet size. I am most happy to do so.

Thank you to all who participated and you are encouraged to join in the next one. Thank you again for visiting this blog and leaving lovely comments. Know that they are most appreciated!

Tatting for Nectar

When we were visiting a friend in Shanghai last October, she had just signed a lease to open a cafe. I thought I would tat something for her cafe. Her DH designed the interior and I thought these hexagons would fit in nicely.

Tatted in Milford Mercer Size 20 in black and lemon. The pattern is from page 28 of Ha Mi-Kyoung's book 'Tatting lace with your life'. It is a variation of the pattern Butterfly Effect which is listed on page 26. If the butterfly was a bee, it would fit in perfectly.

Bronze Pearl Bracelet

I have not done a blog giveaway in ages. It is time to show some appreciation to readers of this blog. My way of saying thank you for your visits and your comments.

Please leave a comment on this post by 22 July 2018, if you want a chance to win this stretchy bracelet I made. I will use the random number generator to pick the winner. 

This bracelet is made for a 7 inch wrist but I can make the necessary adjustments to fit your wrist. These are fresh water pearls with tiny black spinel beads and a focal enamel bead from Bangkok.

Layer Cake from Lavender

A friend bought this layer cake for us. We had it for tea last weekend. It is from Lavender bakery in Johor Bahru. It was moist and pretty good. The spices used here are slightly different from the Bengawan Solo layer cake. Yes, the cake batter is baked layer by layer. 

Dahlia Doily 1 Version 4 Violet Pink Dark

Yet another?

Yes, before I get bored with it.

This one is done in Lizbeth Size 40 Col. 155 Ocean Sunset and Col. 635 Violet Pink Dark. Perhaps I can make a collage with all the Dahlias.

Chicken Salad for Lunch

This was lunch I made yesterday. Sliced chicken breast with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, orange slices and Romaine lettuce with Japanese onion dressing.

New Project

I have a new project in mind. The pattern is from Ha Mi-Kyoung's book 'Tatting lace with your life'. I may not use this particular flower but it was good practice. 

Ruellia

Isn't that pretty. The purple flowers are quite a sight. This was taken just outside a MRT station which I frequently visit.

Dahlia Doily 1 Version 3 Seacrest Green Completed

Yes, it is done. I contemplated using the variegated thread for the 'petals' but decided against it. This way, I could keep the centre the same and change the colour of the 'petals'.
The petals look unequal in size due to the angle of the camera. I was trying to avoid shadows using light from the window. The petals are actually equal in size.

Please see previous post for pattern details. This is tatted in Lizbeth Size 40 in Col. 155 Ocean Sunset and Col. 714 Seacrest Green.

Pandora Bracelet of the Week 2

From clasp clockwise: Primrose Silver Clip, Black Forget Me Not Onyx Charm, Black Flower Blossom Murano, Black Nautical Pave Lights Charm, Shimmering rose clip, Red Fizzle Murano, Infinite Love Spacer,  Red Pave Heart Charm, Infinite Love Spacer, Red Flower Blossoms Murano, Shimmering Rose Clip, Black Pave Heart Charm, Black Bubbles Murano, Openwork Enamel Flower Charm & Primrose Silver Clip.

The red and black flower blossom muranos may not be correctly named. If it is too old, it may not have a name. I got those and some others on Etsy. Others from Rue La La when they had international shipping. The silver barrel clasp bracelet was a promotional gift with purchase from our local Pandora store.

Ruby and Opal Bracelet v2

A couple of years back, I made an opal and ruby stretchy bracelet for my sister. I had beads left over and decided to make another with some silver accents. The rose, leaf and pinched silver beads are from Chiangmai. I think I will keep this for myself. The opal beads are not the best quality as there are black inclusions in every bead. The ruby beads are faceted but they are pink instead of red.

I still have beads leftover. Perhaps for another bracelet or earrings or even a necklace if paired with more hill tribe silver.

Dahlia Doily 1 Version 3 Seacrest Green

I wanted to see this colour variation. Round 1 tatted in Lizbeth Size 40 Col. 155 Ocean Sunset and Rounds 2 to 4 tatted in Col. 714 Seacrest Green. A few more rounds to go before it is completed. The pattern is from page 109 of Lee Hye-oon's book Lovely Tatting Doilies for Spring and Summer.

New Episcia

This Episcia just flowered in my balcony garden. When I got this plant, it did not have any flowers but the pattern on the leaves was unlike what I already have. I did not expect a purple flower so I am very glad. Easy to grow but it needs a brighter area for flowers to form. 

Dahlia Doily 1 Version 2 Dark Purple

Yes, another Dahlia. 

This is tatted in Lizbeth Size 40 Col. 633 Dark Purple.

Pandora Bracelet Of The Week 1

This is my Pandora bangle this week. I recently got the Pandora Rose Dazzling Daisy, Pink Cherry Blossom Murano and the Daisy fairy silver charms from the Pandora sale. The other 3 gemstone charms are not Pandora. Also included are the Pandora Rose Dazzling Daisies Fixed Clips and the Dragonfly Meadow charm.