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.

Making progress

I think I have the stitch count correct on the sole of the baby bootie pattern. I like the way it looks in the variegated. I may need a bit more thread. I’ve used this colorway for quite a few projects.

I wonder if I can.....

So many of my tatting adventures start out that way. I get an idea for using thread to embellish something and then pick up the shuttles. I often don’t have a clear picture of what I need to tat. Most of the time I’m using a variation of a pattern I used for a previous project. Most of the time….

This is a limpet that I’ve had for awhile. I thought I would tat around in the Ice Drop style. This shell is just so sweet. I will need to tweak the pattern for the oval shape. Hmmm………

After a couple of false starts, I came up with this backing.

Not perfect, but I think it will do for this gift.

Now to complete the top portion.

A favorite

This is becoming my favorite pattern for cross bookmarks. It is Pernille from Tatted Bookmarks by Lene Bjorn. I’ve tatted this several times in several different threads. I even tried to use my 2-bobbin shuttle to make all the rings one color and the chains another color. That didn’t work out. I do enjoy how the colors pool when I use a variegated. This will be gifted to a special friend.