Busy Weekend!

Good morning, dear readers!

Whew!  We had a busy weekend full of all sorts of things- family activities, general Autumn chores, and even a bit of tatting.

 

We had an unexpected visit from my great-uncle Jamie.  He likes to surprise us occasionally, but probably got more than he bargained for this time as he was roped into helping us get firewood cut, split and stacked for my parents.  It was good to see him again.  Still, every time I look into his bright blue eyes, I see my grandmother (his sister).  I miss her so very much!

 

The only tatting I did this weekend was with some cute little buttons and Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk.

 

 

I'm using "Golden Moss" Valdani silk in the image above.  This was the only image I could capture before my light was totally caput.  I'll get more images today of this piece when I complete it along with the others.  Here's a little hint:  there may be a couple of FREE patterns later this week!!!  Be sure to check back and see what I've got planned as a special Halloween treat for my readers.

 

Sunday afternoon late I went for a stroll in the Piney Woods behind the house.

 

 

These yellow mushrooms had popped up along the sides of my paths.  They are so pretty and bright.

And I found another "treasure" next to the old homeplace ruins.

 

 

I call this the "ruffle tree".  It looks like a frilly tiered lace skirt.

 

With the cooler temperatures, we enjoyed an evening fire outside and toasted marshmallows.  Lily Fey was a shameless marshmallow moocher!  Even after we put the bag up, she kept begging.

 

Today promises to be gorgeous and I hope to get lots of tatting done.   I do have a request to make of you, dear readers.  Please keep the folks in the path of Hurricane Sandy in your thoughts and prayers.  It looks as though they are in for a rough time of it.  May you have a wonderful day full of creativity.  Until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Invasion of the Mushrooms

The Piney Woods, our driveway & garden have been invaded by mushrooms!  They are everywhere- and always in clusters of 3 or more.  Here are a couple of images of the driveway invaders:

This is the same cluster featured in yesterday's post.  It has more than doubled in size!

Here is a top view of the cluster closest to where I park my Jeep.  These started out as the cutest little buttons- then they expanded like crazy. 

The chickens have been trying to figure out what these white things are but are giving them a wide berth.  Perhaps they are poison mushrooms- I have no idea.  They're just everywhere!

I did a little bit of tatting yesterday afternoon, but not much new to show.  The majority of my time was spent checking out various photo text apps and reviewing my webhost's specs.  I tried to do as instructed, but have not had any success uploading the desired images to the Atelier site.  Not to worry, I WILL figure it out- eventually!!!

Well, I am off to tat a bit, then Jocelin and I are going junquing in the afternoon.  Maybe I'll have a vintage goody or two to share with you tomorrow!  And I also plan to work on tweaking an upcoming FREE pattern.  Have a fabulous day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!



Driveway Inspiration

I found out that the app I use to add text to my images does not always geehaw with my website host.  As soon as I can, I'll do more editing and get a few more pieces up on the Atelier site (hopefully by this Friday).  It has been very frustrating trying to get this figured out!

I did have a flash of inspiration this morning.  Look at these mushrooms:

My driveway is peppered with these!  I thought this cluster looked neat.  After a bit of contemplation, I tatted this motif:

It began as 8 interlocking chain rings with bead accents.  Another round was added inspired by the shape of my driveway mushrooms.  I think I will expand this motif and make it into a pendant.

Well, I am off to see about tweaking my website settings to make uploading images with text easier.  May you have a wonderful day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!