I'm A Happy Girl!

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

Guess what!?!  My brand new iPhone 5 just arrived from Apple!!!  My first iPhone 5's camera froze up- the shutter would not open and it would not switch to the camera on the front of the phone.  Anyhow- Apple replaced it and I'm a happy, happy girl!!!

Now to restore it and set it up- which will take a while.

 

I had planned to do one more FREE pattern for this month, but it just is not working out.  How about if I take the original design and tweak it for March's theme?  Give me the weekend to get it together and I'll have it up on Monday.

 

Rosie Fey is settling into her new home and received a clean bill of health from the vet.  She is just what we all needed- especially me.  I typically keep my blog free from any advertisements or the like, but I have included a widget on the right side of the blog for 4Paws.  This is where we adopted Rosie Fey.  They have recently acquired land and are raising funds to build a larger facility.  If you are so inclined, please click on the widget to donate.  Thanks!  Rosie Fey will be donating some puppy food and volunteer time very soon.

 

Well, I am off to get the iPhone set up to my satisfaction.  May you have a wonderful day & many thanks for your patience during my multiple technical difficulties!  Don't forget to check out the blog to see what the March theme will be.  Until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

More Technical Difficulties

Romantique

Well, it seems that efforts to upload images from the DSLR camera to my Picassa account are not to be.  It is supposed to connect and upload wirelessly, but for some reason hangs up in the middle of image transfers.  Guess I'll have to try using Jocelin's iPhone later this afternoon.  Sometimes technology and I do not geehaw!

 

Rosie Fey is going to the vet for her exam this morning.  Afterwards, she will get to meet some new friends and shop for a dog bed.

 

I'll get new images taken and uploaded this afternoon.  Between Jocie's iPhone & Jim's, something will work.  Sorry for the delay!

Rosie is ready to go out, so have a great day & until later this afternoon or tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

iPhone Difficulties & Such

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

Boy, did I have a full day yesterday!!!  Jocelin was/is having serious allergy problems as the pollen counts are so high- she was home with me.  Then my iPhone camera locked-up AGAIN.  We purchased new iPhone 5s about 2 weeks ago.  Mine has always had a bit of a problem with the camera function.  Well, as I was about to take images of another FREE pattern, it totally locked-up and would only show a closed shutter.  I took it to the AT&T store and they kindly helped me contact Apple to fix the problem.  The only thing is I'll be without my trusty iPhone for 3-5 days.  I do appreciate the service from the store manager.  She was very conscientious, professional and kind.  Thank you Ms. Celeste!

 

It is not as though I do not have plenty of digital cameras.  I do love to play with my DSLRs, but have become spoiled to the iPhone camera & apps for all of my web imaging needs.  Guess I'll have to improvise, adapt and overcome.  Jocelin has offered me the use of her iPhone camera for the time being.  Isn't she sweet?!?

 

I also had to reschedule Rosie Fey's vet appointment due to all of the iPhone and sick kid drama.  Rosie will get her general check-up tomorrow morning.  She is quite a little character.  The toy lamb & duck are her favorites.  She brings them to me and demands to be played with.  If she is ignored, she lets loose a bark and gives me a most reprimanding look.  I look forward to watching her little personality emerge.

 

The Atelier is waiting with lots of work so I'd better get busy.  I'll try to have more eye candy up for your enjoyment tomorrow- especially if I finish the next antique cameo.  It is coming along nicely, if I do say so myself.  Have a great day and until Wednesday~

Happy Tatting!



Romantique Motif No. 4 FREE Pattern & Surprise

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

I had a fantastic weekend, which I'll tell you about later after I post the Romantique Motif No. 4 FREE pattern.  This little heart is a variation on the 3 ICR hearts I've done for years.  Hope you enjoy it.

 

 

This motif is tatted with a size 8 tatting needle and Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S78 with 8 cranberry Czech seed beads.

 

Thread needle with 6 Czech seed beads the tat the ICRs with the following counts-

ICR 9 long- med- sm- 11 CL

ICR 9 very sm - 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 very sm- 9 CL

ICR 11 sm- med- long- 9 CL

Ch 4 sm- 35 CL

+ to very sm- of 2nd ICR, pick up 1 seed bead then Ch 5 CL

+ in between 1st & 2nd bead of beaded - of 2nd ICR

Ch 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 CL

+ between 2nd & 3rd seed bead of 2nd ICR

Ch 5 CL

+ to 2nd very sm - of 2nd ICR, pick up 1 seed bead then

CH 35 CL + to - of first Ch, Ch 4 CL, pull both threads through center of ICRs, tie at back, place a dot of jeweler's adhesive on silk, hide ends & cut.

 

An earwire or jumpring may be added to the - which joins the Chs.  I've varied this design a lot and place beads at different places and tweak my counts.  It's a fun design to play with.

 

Now, for the surprise- I have a new puppy baby!!! 

As many of you know, when my sweet Lily Fey died, it broke my heart.  This Saturday, while doing a Tractor Supply Store run for chicken feed and new boots, we were adopted by Rosie Fey- a lovely 6 week old Catahoula cur mix.

 

 

Our local no-kill shelter was having an event with lots of babies hoping to find their forever homes.  I did not even want to look, but Jim called me over to one of the puppy pens.  This gorgeous little spotted baby crawled up, wrapped her little paws around my neck and pressed herself to me.  She claimed me just like Lily Fey did when we rescued her!!!

  Rosie Fey rescued us.

 

You may wonder why we've named our last two girls "Fey".  The name means strange, unusual, or otherworldly.  Lily Fey was a brindle striped American Bulldog.  Her coloration was considered by many as unusual or strange.  She reminded me of a Tiger Lily- hence her name.  Rosie got her name because as soon as we got home, she went straight to my rose garden and proceeded to play.  Since she is a speckled Catahoula, we thought "Rosie Fey" was perfect.  And she is just that- perfect for me and our family.  She already LOVES the Piney Woods and is ready to go for a drive in the Jeep the moment I pick up my purse.  You will be seeing LOTS of her in future posts.

 

I had planned to finish the embriodery project, but was sidetracked by Rosie Fey.  I'm taking her to the vet today to have a general check up and to schedule her next round of shots and micro-chipping.  Perhaps she'll let me tat for a bit this afternoon when she takes her nap.  Well, I'd better get busy- today is full of many errands and Rosie Fey is ready to go out.  Have a wonderful day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Foggy & Rainy

Romantique

Good afternoon, dear readers!

I waited to see if the weather would co-operate for images, but, alas, it is worse today than yesterday.  We had a fog advisory this morning and let me tell you- it was very thick.  I could hardly see the vehicles in front of me while taking the kid to school.

 

I have another FREE pattern to share with you as soon as I get the images done along with some new eye candy.  The weekend is supposed to be sunny and pretty, so I plan to take lots of images and get everything ready for several image laden blog posts.  Sorry for the delay, but I am extremely picky about how I present my work.

 

Well, I am off to the Atelier to continue work on the embroidery/tatting/beading project.  Have a great day and be sure to check out the blog Monday for a new FREE pattern and possibly a surprise or two!  Until Monday~

Happy Tatting!



Rained Out

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

It is pouring down rain in the Piney Woods.  Again.  And is supposed to continue all day.

While this is fine weather for playing in my Jeep, it is not conducive to taking images of my work. I have a couple of pieces to share, but would like good natural light conditions to help catch the subtleties of the colors used.  I guess this will be a day for me to retreat into the Atelier and work on more projects- especially the embroidery/tatting/beading one.

 

Well, I am off to make a cup of hot cocoa, light some candles and pick a playlist for tatting in the Atelier.  Have a great day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!



Valdani Embroidery Project Beginnings

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

It is another dreary, overcast day in the Piney Woods.  But the Atelier is full of activity.  I've got the Piano Guys music playing on my iPod, scented candles from the Chartreuse Pear burning, a cup of herbal tea and some Dove chocolates to my side and a tatting project in my hands.  Life is so good!

 

I am also in the midst of working on a special project.  It combines hand embroidery, beading and tatting.  Here is an image of some of the materials I'm using:

 

 

Valdani 6-ply cotton floss in O526, M60, 8102, 8103, & 8101; Valdani Silk Floss in O519 & O86; a Czech art glass button, lilac fresh water pearls on Osnaburg fabric.

Also used in this project, but not shown are satin beige Delica hex seed beads, Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in Forgotten Lavender, and crystal AB Swarovski bicones (3 & 4mm sizes).

 

I am working on this multi-fiber-media project off & on, but hope to finish it this weekend.  Perhaps I'll have it finished and ready to share on Monday's post.

 

Well, I am sorry, tatlyn, but as I've not heard from you, another winner has been selected.  Since Mary Kay from the last giveaway did not receive her pendant (it was "lost" in the mail- even with a tracking number) I offered her the Romantique Motif No. 3 pendant and she accepted.  Many thanks to all who entered!  I will be hosting another event in March, so be watching for the next goody opportunity.

 

The Atelier is calling and I'm ready to get back to tatting and embroidering.  May you have a fantastic day full of creativity!  Until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!