A new orchid - Schoenorchis fragrans

I bought this little miniature orchid. This is not the first time as more than 10 years back I had one too. It eventually died due to neglect. This time I am determined to make it bloom. The leaves are less than an inch and the flowers are even smaller. Perfect for my balcony.

Now hopefully under my care, it will one day look like this. This is going to be my inspiration to take good care of it. Wish me luck.

Small Tatted Hummingbird

The Sweet Minnie Hummingbird pattern is from Karey Solomon's Tatting Times newsletter. Gina sent me 3 newsletters and in one of them was the little hummingbird pattern. It was the May 2009 Volume 18 Issue 2 on page 6. I wonder why it does not look like the photo in the newsletter. I think it is the shape of the mock ring which forms the body. Has anyone tatted this?

Singapore Waterfront at Night

Singapore Merlion with One Fullerton, Fullerton Hotel and Maybank in the background

Marina Bay Sands

Singapore Esplanade and Mandarin Oriental in the background

Judith

This pattern called Judith is on page 86 of Lyn Morton's Tatting Patterns. Why did I want to tat? It was because of its shape. Very seldom do I see oval shaped motifs in tatting. I think it will look even prettier in bright colours. I had some thread left over in my shuttle from the edging for the necklace. Thread used is the Lizbeth Size 20 in silver #506.

Tudor Rose

Pattern: Tudor Rose

Book: Tatting Patterns by Lyn Morton (page 12)

Thread: Vineyard at Dusk HDT Size 20 by Krystle Dawne

I love this HDT. Personally, I do wish the purple in the colourway was a little longer. The vibrancy of the purple is just so pretty. I am still smiling. I tatted this two weeks ago and did not have enough thread to complete another lariat with this HDT. No worries, I just ordered more from Krystle.

Thread exchange from Canada

This is my second package from Fox for the thread exchange. I received it about 10 days ago but did not get a chance to photograph this. Thank you Fox, for your gifts: beads, souvenir from Canada and the lovely card.

Tatted Edging Improvised

I was looking for an edging pattern which was symmetrical and not too elaborate for a necklace. Found this one in my Japanese tatting book 'Tatting Lace'. I find patterns which are made up of all chains, very suitable for this purpose. No need to worry about running out of threads. I added some Delica beads for contrast but also to match the pendant. The thread is Lizbeth Size 20 Col: 506 / Silver. It looks more light grey than silver. The polymer clay pendant is also from Michelle of Woman in Bloom.

Princess Umi's Sister

No pillow for this princess.

She made the choice . . .

. . . and decided that this new A4 size box is more comfy than a feather pillow.

Alexandra - WIP

I wanted a grey and pink combination but again I forgot to make the picots smaller. This pattern is Alexandra from Lyn Morton on page 22 of Tatting Patterns. I am hoping to continue this and make the 9 motif mat. I don't know if I will as I did not enjoy tatting this. Perhaps I should take a break.

Princess Umi

I wonder if she can feel that pea under that pillow.

I really need to put a pillow case on her majesty's bed.

Well, she is my Princess.