Re-introducing myself to podcast listeners and I promise to reform?

My Pittsburgh Penquins colorway from Draygone Yarnes. Next to my beautiful city of Pittsburgh. We saw a ball game last week...we lost but there was a great fireworks display afterwards and a concert with Luke Bryan (I think thats the name)

Back to podcasting tonight. A catch-up session to reintroduce myself and an intro to any newbies out there. I redesigned the site at podbean cause it really looked crappy...I think they altered it somehow but it looks better now. Stay tuned.. Pics of my finished socks soon and tatting . I am still on to the projects listed last week...Love that Lizbeth 80!

Whats on the needles and shuttles?

First off, Iris Niebach's newest book, Fantasia 3, is one of my favorites!!! To the left is Rose worked with David Reed-Smith shuttles using Lizbeth 40g in the same colorway as the previous doily. It is a pink varigated.

The one to the left is Clara worked in the NEW Lizbeth 80g Light Lemon (614). I LOVE this 80 gauge so far. It is crisp and holds its shape, no fray. The shuttles are both from the Shuttle Shop The one is Palmetto 2007 Flower garden and the newest is Fall into Tatting 2010 Palmetto shuttle. Sadly, I have never been able to go but I swear I will someday!!

This shuttle is very unique as you can see the cutwork is completely different and the laser engraving very intricate. Great job for them!

Back From Vacation...work is for the birds

Lucky knew something was amiss...the other's, experienced in being left tried to console him but he was not buying it. This is him staring down the steps at us leaving. The cats pace all over..While on Vac they also discovered how easy it was to pop out the screen (granma upstairs never suspected) and probably went in and out for four or more days.

We had a great time swam, ate, and swam some more. I have a broken foot but I stood in that water JUST FINE!

This is me at Dewey Beach. We went to Virginia Beach Dewey, and saw the horses at Chincoteague on Assateague Island. They are so amazing.

Good to be home, though I could still use another vacation soooon!

Help!! Dont delete me from 25Motif!

SEEEE! I won't be bad. Seriously, it's ok if you remove me for low activity but funny thing is I have now got my tatting mojo back!! I have been focusing on knitting mostly socks and had had a bit of tatting wrist going on.

These are my first projects out of my gate again...Of course I always go to Iris for inspiration. This is another rendition of Iri's Lorella in pink varigated Lizbeth. The multi Spinwheel from Mary Konior is also in Lizbeth. I really do like this thread though I am anxious to try the 80g.

I have also been trying to needle tat. I refuse to give up though I don't really like it as much. I think it is a break for my hands though so worth the continued effort. I always laugh when people don't like shuttle tatting because to me, it is second nature. I am humbled totally but my lack of needle finesse! So, I get it. Bookmmarks will be my challenge next maybe another twenty-five??

keep you posted!!

Arlene

Cast this from the Car!!

Working on tatting ornaments from JoAnn Stearns book Glass Christmas Balls; The new egg shaped ornaments will be from Victorian Tatted Christmas from Dianna Stevens. These books are all available from several sources including Lacis, Snowgoose, and sev others. Dig out your balls folks and cover them up (sorry couldn’t resist)
http://lacis.com/
http://www.lacemakerusa.com/
http://www.snowgoose.cc/
KNitting (shown above) on the Diminishing Rib Cardigan from Interweave Knits Spring (boy did I say that wrong…that is what ya get for car-casting) And the socks are at a slow grind because I am focusing on this sweater

Spinning and waiting for a new fiber from etsy…will post a pic when it comes. Love my Julia!!
The picture here shows the fiber I spun and the scarf I am making with it..Very soft.
Favorite birthday cake…( look at all that chocolate) angel food cake…cut in half, whole out a tunnel …fill with chocolate whipped cream made with real heavy cream…YUM!! We have had it for years!!

Working in the ER Thanksgiving…hope no one lops off their turkey carvin’ fingers!! Every year suture someone who cuts themselves on knife or a broken glass!
See ya all 1-2 weeks. Thanks for listening!! Over 1500 subscribers!! Holy Moly!!

Will post my pictures later this week end.