More Earrings

These two pairs of earrings were made for Ellen and Gunhild for their participation in the rose arrangement challenge last month.

Workbasket Doily WIP 5

I am tatting the last round of this doily. So far it looks like this. Is it too colourful?

Round 8 is Lizbeth Size 40 in Lilac Dk (#641) and Round 9 is Lizbeth Size 40 in Red Burst (#147). The rings in Round 9 seem too small, as not in the correct scale but it adds some interest. Will block and take a photo to show you in a few days time.

On another note, I think I finally got the interlocking rings.

Gifts from Judy

 

Yesterday's post brought gifts from Judy. Two tatting pattern books and 6 balls of Lizbeth. I do not know why I deserve these gifts but thank you so much Judy. You are most generous. That pretty card has my favourite cherry blossoms.

 

My progress in mastering the interlocking rings continues. The top looks good but the last ring is not interlocking with the first ring.

I am not so sure whether the bottom one is correct. These were my attempts last night. After reading your comments on the last post, I will try it again. Thank you so much for your encouragement.

Interlocking Rings

I am still getting it wrong. I have to try again but I did get the interlocking rings in a chain. I hope that is correct. Perhaps the thread gap is too long.

Hello Japan

 

 

I have been enjoying programmes on Hello Japan, a new Starhub TV channel (149) on cable. I saw some beautiful cherry blossoms and wisteria. I went on the web searching for more photos. If you love wisteria, you must visit this link. Also link to last year's photos in that post. Aren't they just beautiful? More here.

Amanda

 

This is Amanda from Iris Niebach's book Tatted Doilies. Tatted using Lizbeth Size 40 threads in Dark Lilac (#641). This pattern is done in one round using two shuttles. A few twists and turns but I found it easier than Francesca. The petals are not symmetrical but it does work. It measures about 9 inches across. Quite an ingenious pattern by Iris Niebach. Love how it looks.

Southern Rosebud Tree

I found this tree most unusual and beautiful. Another photo from our travels. Hopefully spring is here or will arrive soon wherever you are.

Workbasket Doily WIP 4

Round 1 - Venus Size 40 Black
Round 2 - Lizbeth Size 40 Jelly Bean #119
Round 3 - Milford Size 40 Black
Round 4 - Lizbeth Size 40 Spring Green #680
Round 5 - Milford Size 40 Black
Round 6 & 7 - Lizbeth Size 40 Jelly Bean #119

The doily is cupping a little. Round 4 may have longer than expected chains. I was going to alternate the rounds with the above threads but I do not have enough black to complete one more round. So I am going to use a different colour for Round 8. Hopefully the colour will pop.

Signs on Bus

 

No smoking;

No eating or drinking;

No durians;

No animals;

 

I was probably bored;

on a long bus journey;

Workbasket Doily WIP 3

Round 1 - Venus Size 40 Black
Round 2 - Lizbeth Size 40 Jelly Bean #119
Round 3 - Milford Size 40 Black
Round 4 - Lizbeth Size 40 Spring Green #680

No brilliant blue as I was not brave. I used a matching solid colour of Spring Green. Yes the 'odd man out' ring in Round 2 was the reason I had to undo twice - first for not being observant and second for joining to the wrong picot. Sometimes, simple is not so simple.