My Personal Pendant

Blog theme for October~
"One Of A Kind"

Good morning, dear readers!

I have been busy working on a number of different OOAK pieces, but decided to share one I recently did for myself:

 

 

It is embellished with Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S 565, size 8 Valdani Pearl Cotton in O 538, several 4mm Swarovski bronze bicone crystal beads, and a bezel of champagne freshwater pearls.  I probably will add more silk tatting and Swarovskis, but plan to wear it around for a bit as is.

 

The pendant was purchased from Jenn, of the Etsy shop cellsdividing .  Jenn was kind enough to do a custom order for me with one of my favorite scriptures.  If any of you, dear readers, would like a special pendant you can accent with tatting, take a look at what she has in her shop or place a special order.  She was so nice to work with and was most expedient in creating my requested piece and shipping it right on out.  Thanks, Jenn, for the pendant!  I adore it.

 

 

The image above is the pendant before embellishment.

 

The special surprise is in the process of being created!  Our Halloween treat will be entitled "Haunting Elegance".  Be sure to check the blog next week for a peek and make double sure you see what I have in store for you on Halloween!!!

 

As there is much work for me to do, I had better get hopping.  May you have a wonderful week full of tatting joy.  Until next Friday~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Back to Work

Olde West Inspiration

Good morning, dear readers!

Sometimes a girl just needs to play in the woods with her Jeep & pup.  At least, it seems to have done the trick for me.  I awoke very early this morning and have been tatting away.  Made some progress on the prototypes and have another project in the queue.  These are the materials to what I'm going to be working with next:

 

 

I'll be creating another OOAK piece using an antique pierced MOP button, a carved brown cow-lip shell button and Valdani Pearl Cotton (size 8) in colors O538 & O196.  Of course, Swarovskis and pearls will also be used.

 

Rosie Fey is ready for a bit of a romp.  Think I'll play with her before getting back to work in the Atelier.  May you have a wonderful day full of creativity.  Until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Barrette Progress

Shabby Vintage Bridal

Good morning, dear readers!

 

We are enjoying a gorgeous morning in the Piney Woods.  It's best to do whatever you need to early in the morning as the afternoon temps are quite high.  Plus, the humidity is downright oppressive.

 

I have been making progress on the rhinestone barrette:

 

 

The overwhelming color choice was the Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in "Mauve Orchid", so that is what I'm using on the first barrette.  I'm planning to use "Subtle Elegance" on the second one and may also include some White Lotus pearl accents on it.  The second one will be more appropriate for a bride, but it seems as though the current trend is for a dash of color for many brides.  I know that I had color in my hair for my wedding- and that was over 20 years ago!  Guess I was ahead of my time.  Ha!

 

The Mother-of-Pearl brooch is almost complete.  I'll feature it on another post after I give it to my Mom.  It must meet with her approval, you know!

 

Jocelin and I harvested 5 more crooked neck squash this morning, along with a mess of snap beans and some turnip greens.  Our garden is doing well this year.  It looks like we'll have plenty to put up and share.

 

Well, Rosie Fey is ready for a romp so I'd better see to her before heading into the Atelier.  I've got lots of tatting work to do and also a special event to plan.  Have a wonderful day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting! 

 



MOP Brooch Progress

Shabby Vintage Bridal

Good morning, dear readers!

 

I finally got the foundation found on the Mother-of-Pearl brooch to work out to my satisfaction!

 

 

I am using Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S9 "Herb Garden" with silver-lined forest green Ornella seed beads for accents.  Future possible accents are what I'm debating on now.  I have some gorgeous Swarovski crystals and also some beautiful dyed green freshwater pearls.  My mom said she doesn't care what I use.  "Just make it pretty," was my only instruction from her.  So, what do you think?  Should I just use the seed beads or should I add another type of accent?  My only concern is that I do not want the accents to compete with the beauty of the brooch itself.

 

Well, I have towels to get out on the clothesline and lots of tatting to do.  Have a wonderful day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Spring Blossom In Progress

Pearls & Lace

Good morning, dear readers!

Since the design I was working on gave me such fits, I have decided to put it aside for a while.  The top drilled teardrop pearls are heavy and are causing the tatting to twist and contort in ways I do not like.  I need to rethink this design and tweak the foundation.  For the time being, it will reside in the "box of ideas", which is a lovely decoupaged box that I toss design ideas that don't quite work until I feel a solution is at hand.

 

BUT- my mojo has returned a little bit!  I am working on a pendant design based on the Winter Blossom foundation with rice pearls.  This is where it is at this morning:

 

 

I'm calling this Spring Blossom.  The cute little blue button will be added to the center with a rice pearl accent after I tat the last rounds.

This is how it started:

 

 

Very simple, but when working with cultured pearls, you must remember that they are heavy and require support.

This is the first round:

 

 

As you can see, I made a point to tat closely to the rice pearls for support. 

 

I hope to get this pendant finished today and begin another project that has been floating around in my head for a few days.  Rosie Fey is giving me her pitiful puppy look, wanting to go for her walk.  Guess I'd better take care of her then get back to it.  Have a great day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Pearl and Bead Foundations

Pearls & Lace

Good morning, dear readers!  I hope you had an enjoyable International Tatting Day yesterday.  I worked on a special tatting project for my Mom at a local park whilst enjoying the Godiva chocolates Jim gave me.  Jocelin and I also took the top off the Jeep and went for a leisurely drive.  All in all, it was a marvelous day!

 

The evening was spent watching The Hobbit on demand and making these pearl & bead foundations:

 

 

Pearls are my favorite precious gem!  Even my engagement ring is a Mikimoto pearl surrounded by rubies and diamonds.  I thought it would be nice to have Pearls & Lace as the blog theme this month since those are my two favorite things.  Pictured above are a variety of foundation rings with natural, cultured and Swarovski pearls.  I typically do not use costume pearls, but Swarovskis are an exception.  Glass pearls are mostly substandard to what I require in the way of quality.  Swarovski pearls are the ONLY alternative I will use other than natural or cultured pearls.

 

Perhaps tomorrow I will have a few pendants tatted up to share with you.  The foundations are calling me back to the Atelier.  May you have a wonderful day and until tomorrow~
Happy Tatting!

 

 



Emmaline FREE Pattern

Pearls & Lace

Happy International Tatting Day!!!

 

As a special gift from the Piney Woods, I present "Emmaline":

 

 

"Emmaline" is tatted with Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S93 and has rice pearl and Swarovski accents.

You may make this pattern for yourself or as gifts, but NOT to sell for profit as this is a design I am currently using in my own design lines.  As always, I expect credit as the original designer to be indicated.

 

To begin this pattern, bead a circle using 6 rice pearls and 6 4mm Swarovski bicones.

 

 

This is an easy way to start a pendant.  It can be built upon in many various ways, but this is how we begin for this pattern:

 

 

String 18 3mm Swarovski bicones onto silk.  Begin tatting between any Swarovski and pearl.

CH 5 very small - 4 - (with 3 Swarovskis) 4 very small - 5 CL

+ between pearl & Swarovski

CH 5 very small - 5 CL

+ between Swarovski & pearl

Continue around beaded ring, tat final CH, + to beginning, place a small dot of jeweler's adhesive to knot, tie & cut, hide ends.

 

 

The final round is tatted as follows:

Run needle through (+) to very small - to the left of any group of 3 Swarovskis, CH 9 CL

+ between 1st & 2nd Swarovski, CH 16 CL,

+ between 2nd & 3rd Swarovski, CH 9 CL,

+ to very small -, CH 3 CL,

+ to very small -, CH 3 CL,

+ to very small -, CH 9 CL,

+ between 1st and 2nd Swarovski, CH 3 followed by a series of 5 graduated picots 3 CL (NOTE- all of the CHs around the remaining Swarovski bead groups are tatted using these counts)

+ between 2nd & 3rd Swarovskis, CH 9 CL

Continue around motif and join at beginning.  Place a small dot of jeweler's adhesive on knot before hiding ends & cutting.  This prevents the silk from silpping from the knot.

 

We had a wonderful family "staycation".  Friday, we went to Texas and raided Marshall Pottery then visited the fantastic antique stores in Jefferson.  It was very late when we returned and I was in no mood for posting a blog.  We all slept very well that night!

 

Our Easter was blessed and quite enjoyable.  Hope your was, too!

 

Well, since this is International Tatting Day, I think I will head over to the park with my portable Atelier, Godiva chocolates and tea and tat for the remainder of the day.  Have a marvelous ITD and be sure to let me know what you are doing to celebrate!  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!

 



Romantique Motif No. 3 Event

Romantique

Happy Valentine's Day, dear readers!!!

 

I have a special ONE DAY ONLY event for you-

The Romantique Motif No. 3 Giveaway

 

 

This is the finished piece.  It is needle tatted with Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S775 and is accented with a button Akoya pearl and Czech seed beads.  A jumpring will be added before it is shipped to the lucky winner.

This is a ONE DAY ONLY event.  To enter, leave a comment on this post.  A winner will be selected via random number generator and announced tomorrow morning at 9 AM CST.  Let me know how you like the blog or if there is a particular piece you fancy- whatever comment you feel like leaving.  Good luck and thanks for following the blog!

Well, I am off to enjoy Valentine's Day picnic with my husband.  I've got to load the Jeep up and take off.  Have a fantastic Valentine's day & until tomorrow~
Happy Tatting!
 

 



Romantique Motif No. 2

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

It is a super-thick, foggy morning in the Piney Woods.  Taking the kid to school was rather hazardous as we could barely see the traffic lights.  The light outdoors finally got to a brightness where I could take some decent images.  Here is "Romantique Motif No. 2" -

 

 

This motif was tatted on a vintage 4-hole button with Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S204 and is accented with a large Akoya button pearl, burgundy Czech seed beads and antique pearl seed beads.  When the weather is not so humid, I plan to adhere this motif to a bobby pin for Jocelin.  It will look beautiful in her dark golden blonde hair.

 

 

Here is another view of the motif.  I may add more rounds, then again, I may not.  It depends upon what Jocelin wants- she requested a pretty hair accent for her Valentine's Day treat.

 

I am still working on various other projects using the vintage goodies featured in yesterday's post.  This month's FREE pendant pattern is coming along nicely and will be ready for posting soon.  Think I'll fix myself a nice cup of hot cocoa, head back to the Atelier & get busy tatting.  Have a wonderful day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 



Romantique Motif No. 1

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

We had a weekend full of yard cleaning, cooking and fun.  Jim can sure grill some fantastic hot links and chicken!

 

I had a very productive tatting weekend.  Here is the finished Romantique Motif No. 1:

 

 

I am considering doing one more perimeter round and have not decided what to use a the center accent.  A Swarovski rondell or an Akoya pearl?  What do you think?

 

Today, I am working on a couple of pendants that feature button foundations.  They will be revealed later this week.  One may even be the next FREE pattern.

 

Well, I need to get the kid to school and get on with my tatting.  Hope you have a great day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Romantique

Romantique

Good morning, dear readers!

 

February is here!  The theme this month will be "Romantique".  I am very much a romantic at heart who loves to express romantic whimsies with my tatting.  Festoons of lace dripping with pearls, beads, Swarovskis and such are going to be featured.  And of course, there will be more tatting with antique MOP buttons- I already have 2 designs in the works with some gorgeous buttons!  I have even dug out the Clover yoyo makers shaped like hearts along with some velvets and romantic print fabrics.  Be sure to watch the blog for all sorts of goodies this month!

 

 

Here is a little something I began last night using Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S14 (Roses) with burgundy rainbow Czech seed beads and bubblegum rocailles.  I'll finish fleshing this one out today and work on a few other projects this weekend.  Even with the SuperBowl on Sunday, I plan to get a lot of "Romantique" tatting done.  What are your plans for the weekend?

 

Well, I have some buttons and pearls waiting for me in the Atelier.  Time to get busy tatting!  Have a marvelous weekend & until Monday~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



New Pearls & Cleaning Up Storm Damage

Winter Blossoms

Good morning, dear readers!

 

I hope you are all doing well.  We had some very rough weather last night- straight line winds, heavy rain, and some light hail.  There are a lot of limbs and branches down on our property, but that is the extent of the damages we sustained.  We are fortunate.  I do have the unexpected bonus of having several large pine tree branches that fell across one of my favorite trails.  They are loaded with pine cones.  I plan to harvest them and use them for displays, Christmas ornaments and various other decorations.

 

I did get to take some images of the new pearls I received Monday.

 

 

I love to use larger button pearls as accents for pendant and brooch centers.

 

 

These bright purple/fushia pearls were too tempting to resist & I have just the perfect silk thread to go with them!

 

 

And I cannot pass up beautiful bronze pearls.  They work great with the colors I prefer to tat with.

 

Well, I had better get back outside and continue with the clean-up around the house.  We will be working all weekend to clean up the paths in the woods, but I have plans for the pine cones and a few other nature treasures that blew in.  Have a wonderful day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Blossom Motif No. 3 Part One

Winter Blossoms

Good morning, dear readers!

 

I had a great weekend full of tatting.  How did yours go?

Well, without further ado, here is the FREE pattern to the foundation for Winter Blossom Motif No. 3-

(the rest of the pattern will follow in subsequent posts)

 

 

This pendant is tatted with Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk (S204) with grey rainbow Ornella seed beads onto an antique MOP button.  The button is 5/8" across and has 4 holes.  I used a size 8 tatting needle.

To begin, string 30 seed beads on to silk then tat as follows:

R 6 - 6 + to button 6 - 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 -(with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

R 6 + 6 + to button same as before 6 - 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm - 9 CL RW

R 6 + 6 + to next hole in button 6 - 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 - with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

R 6 + 6 + to same button hole as before 6 - 6 CL RW
CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

R 6+ 12 - 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW
R 6 + 6 + to next hole in button 6 - 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

R 6 + 6 + to same hole as before 6 - 6 CL RW
CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

R 6 + 6 + to next hole 6 - 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

R 6 + 6 + to same hole as before 6 - 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

R 6 + 12 + (to - of first R) 6 CL RW

CH 9 sm- 4 - (with 3 seed beads) 4 sm- 9 CL RW

Join last CH to base of first R tatted.  Tie, add a small dot of jeweler's adhesive & cut.

 

I was not satisfied with the second round and am going to work out the counts better today.  I'll have the next round of the FREE Winter Blossom Motif No. 3 up tomorrow morning.

 

Let me show you what distracted me this weekend from finishing the second round-

 

 

Sometimes, the thread calls and I just cannot resist.  I played with different counts on the Winter Blossom Motif No.4 on Saturday & Sunday.  Couldn't help myself.  Oh, here is a image of the blue one for your viewing pleasure-

 

 

Well, I had better get busy.  It is cold down here this morning and I have to scrape frost off the Jeep windshield before taking the kid to school.  We even have a bit of ice about.  Times like this make me so glad I have my little Jeep to play in!  Have a great day & let's hope I get off my duff and work out those next counts.  Until tomorrow

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Snowflake Center Accents

Good morning!

I was up late last night with a very stuffy nose and headache.  I didn't get up until almost 7 this morning!  I can't believe I slept in so late.

 

Anyway, here is what I've done with the center of the snowflake design-

 

 

The light in the Atelier was not the best for taking images, but I hope you can see the details well enough.

 

Here is a collage of how I did the center.

 

I took a needle and nymo thread and added more Czech seed beads and a Lotus freshwater pearl.  This is only a suggestion for what can be done to accent the center of the motif.  Exercise your own creativity and play with your bead stash.

 

I will be adding additional tatting this afternoon as soon as we get back from Jocelin's consultation at the salon for her Homecoming hairstyle.  She is so excited!  She is getting a manicure today and will confer with our hairdresser on possible up-dos for her big evening.  Tomorrow she will get the full salon treatment.

 

Well, I am off to pick up Jim's suit from the cleaners and to look at new stoves.  It may be less expensive to purchase a new stove than to repair my old one.  Have a great day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

 



FREE 2012 Snowflake Pattern

Good morning, dear readers!

We had a wonderful time at Jim's office party last night.  The food and company were both excellent.

 

I thought I'd share a reworked pattern with you today.  This design was originally an eight point star/snowflake that I came up with for featuring some fabulous blister pearls I'd lucked up on.  I reduced it to a 5 point star/snowflake.  Additional beading, accents and tatting rows are easily added to this foundation.  I recently did a set in red for a Christmas gift. (Not saying who they were for though!)

To tat this pattern you will need: a spool of Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in S49, a size 8 tatting needle, 5 3mm crystal AB Swarovski bicones and 40 antique beige Czech seed beads.

 

 

String the beads on the silk as follows: 3 seed beads, Swarovski, 3 seed beads, 5times.  Then string the final 10 seed beads. 

R 8 - (with 10 seed beads & leaving plenty of room for joining subsequent Rs) 8 CL RW

CH 10 very small - 5 CL R 6 - (with 3 seed beads, Swarovski, 3 seed beads) 6 CL CH 5 very small - 10 CL RW

R 8 slide 1 seed bead to base of first R + 8 CL RW

CH 3 followed by 5 small -s 3 CL RW

R 8 slide 1 seed bead to base of previously tatted R + 8 CL RW

Continue around motif until you have 10 Rs, 5 long CH with R combos, and 5 small CHs.

Tie & cut, hide ends.

It is always a good idea to place a small dot of jewelers adhesive on the knot before cutting.

 

If you would like, dear readers, I'll dress this bare bones foundation up in subsequent posts with additional rounds, beading and a lovely pearl focal center.  Be sure to leave a comment if you'd like to see how this one progresses!

 

Well, I have a couple of errands to run today before I get back to the Atelier.  My uncle needs some more yard eggs and I've got some last minute things to pick up for Jocelin's homecoming outfit.  I'm off to take Lily Fey on her morning run. Hope you have a wonderful day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Candy Apple Pendant

Good morning, dear readers!

I am feeling much better today- the allergies are under control for the moment.

 

It was absolutely gorgeous yesterday!  The sun was shining and there was not a cloud in the sky.  Whilst I did manage to take a few images yesterday, I noticed that a couple of pieces would look better with some slight changes.  I can't help it- sometimes I look at a piece through the camera lens and see what I could do different to make it better and when that urge hits, I snip, clip & re-tat.  Oh well...  Anyway, here is an image of the finished Candy Apple pendant:

 

 

This pendant was tatted with Valdani Luxury Pearl SIlk in color S534 and is accented with bronze freshwater pearls and red volcano Swarovski bicones.  The colors of the silk made me think about the candy apples Jocie and I made last week.  They were yummy!

 

Here is a closer view of the pendant:

 

 

This morning I plan to finish re-doing the other pieces, take new images of them and hopefully have them ready to share tomorrow or Wednesday.  I am also working on another FREE pattern to share in the near future and am test tatting a couple of variations.  As you can tell, my tatting day is going to be very busy. 

 

Guess I'd better take Lily Fey on her run then head to the Atelier.  Have a great day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 



Weekend Review

Good morning!

Hope y'all had a great weekend.  Mine was terrific- mostly.

 

I got a fair amount of tatting done Friday & Saturday, but was sucker punched Sunday by my seasonal allergies.  Perhaps playing in the Jeep with the top off whilst ragweed and goldenrod are blooming is not the smartest thing for me to do.  I spent the majority of Sunday with swollen, itchy eyes and a very stuffy head.

 

I do have a few images to share with you:

 

 

This is the begininng of a pendant using Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk with bronze freshwater pearls and red Swarovski bicones as accents.  I've done more rounds on this piece, but have not taken images as every time I go outside my eyes start giving me fits.  (One of my goals today- to take images of my recent work!)

 

Jim and I had a wonderful time clearing brush in the Piney Woods and cleaning up the outdoor living areas on the back acreage of our property.  With the recent light rains, the mushrooms and fungi have shot up all through the woods.  They are so bright & pretty.  I took some images as we went about our outdoor chores:

 

 

There are oodles of these red mushrooms along the paths.

 

 

And I'm not quite sure what this fungi is, but it sure is pretty.

 

Well, I am going to head to the Atelier with Lily Fey and savor my hot cocoa while getting in a bit of tatting before taking images later in the day- providing the weather cooperates and my allergies behave.  Hope you have a marvelous day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Autumn Valdani Silks

Good morning, dear readers!

It is getting more and more fall-like down here.  The mornings are starting out nice and cool in the 50 degree range, but it warms up to the mid-70s, so really, I guess we're just getting a hint of Autumn.  It still makes me want to tat in gorgeous, rich colors.  Here are some fabulous Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk spools in some of my favorite Autumn colors:

 

 

Pictured from the bottom up are:

S534, S780, S153, S5100, & S513.
I am tatting with these colors and a few others at the moment.  They are so pretty and tat up smoothly with very little twisting (unlike some other silks)- I just love them!

Click on the Valdani logo link to the right on the blog to get your Valdani pearl cotton & luxury pearl silk.

 

You may have noticed that I've not posted much in the way of my tatting projects.  Well... I am working on another collection of OOAK pieces and will be debuting them on the blog soon.  Please be patient and I will gladly post LOTS of new eye candy very soon.

 

There is quite a bit of work to do in the Atelier today.  Jim and I are planning on spending Friday in the woods cleaning up and working on the tatting shanty, so I had better get plenty of work done today.  Perhaps I'll have a little sneak peek for you tomorrow- who knows!

 

Well, Lily Fey & I are off for our run.  Take care & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Coin Pearl Bracelet

Good morning!  Hope you all are well.

Yesterday was an okay tatting day.  I got a fair bit done on several projects, but do not have anything significant to show you other than this bracelet I made:

 

 

Coin pearls and Swarovskis with a pretty silver filigree clasp.

I plan to add tatting to this bracelet to "flesh" it out and make it more romantic.  What do you think- should I add tatting with Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in "Subtle Elegance" or should I go with a colorful pearl cotton or both???

 

Lily Fey is rather anxious to go for our morning run in the woods, so I'd better put on my crosstrainers and head out.  After our run, I plan to sip on my hot cocoa before settling in for a day of tatting in the Atelier.  Have a wonderful day and until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!