Christmas is coming

And I’m ready!

I think……

I still have gifts to sort out. I still have decorating to finish. I still have tatting to finish.

Well, I guess I’m only ready to make the music I’ve planned. Sigh.

I’ll get there though!

Successful experiment!

I tatted this for a gift. And I kept track of it until the party!! The recipient liked it a lot. I learned a lot. I call this a successful experiment!

Telling a story

 

This is a mural that was recently installed on our local trail. It tells the story of who shaped Monterey in the past. Some may argue that they weren’t the important Historical figures. There are other murals that tell that story. I like that we can tell multiple stories. All is the truth if we work carefully.

I like telling the story of how music can touch us. By playing the organ. By helping others to discover the organ. Even by creating lace. I’ve got my ideas going for next year’s Art of Music submission. I hope to tell a story that resonates.

A fun snowflake

This is a gift I tatted for a neighbor. It’s an adaptation of a snowflake in a book. The photo didn’t match the written-out directions. There is no diagram. I’m sure someone else has come up with the modifications I settled on. I kept the stitch count just about the same. I added picot joins to provide a bit of stability. Working the snowflake using metallic thread helped with that also. I’d like to add beads the next time.

The gallery

I’m still getting my workflow settled with the new computer. That and finishing gifts has taken all my free time from the practice bench. It’s always busy.

I took time to go for a walk. There are lots of golf courses in our area. The view from the greens is always interesting. The gallery gathered at this hole was quite animated. There seemed to be a discussion going on. Perhaps a gopher or vole was joining in?

I got with the picture

My ageing computer decided I needed to take a break last week. I’ve sent that computer on holiday and am working with a newer machine. I got with the picture. More later this week.