Needle Tatted Cross

Just wanted to see if my needle tatting skills were still there after finding out how much I love shuttle tatting.

This is done in what I call my "ugly" or "practice" thread. I dont know the exact color, I just call it Seafoam. It is size 10 that was purchased at "Wally World" (I think).

Motif #12 for 25 Motif Challenge

Mad Science HDT Gone Wild!

Here is a little motif that some day may be added to, to make a nice doily, or just left as is as a nice motif or coaster. This is done in size 10 and the color is "Mad Science Blue and Green" HDT by KrystleDawne. I love how wild looking the mottled effect really shows up! I couldnt decide whether it looks nicer against the black or the white background!

Motif #11 for 25 Motif Challenge

Couple of Bookmarks

Here are a couple of cute bookmarks I made. The first one is a butterfly bookmark (sorry, I dont know who the creator is, just a pattern that was written out for me). The second is the Beginners Choice Bookmark from Barbara Foster's Tatted Bookmarks Needle and Shuttle. I needletatted them both. The Butterfly is done in Lizbeth size 20 in Carribean and the Beginners Choice is done in Lizbeth size 20 in Razzle Dazzle.
Motifs 9 and 10 for 25 Motif Challenge

Small Cross....Finis

Well I completed Mary Konior's pattern for the Small Cross on Monday and I am feeling a bit better after a very stressful day yesterday. I am so grateful to the patient loving support of those closest to me not only for the support I have received, but for also teaching me how to tat with a shuttle. I truly love tatting and it is so healing and relaxing when the whole world has gone to hell in a handbasket.

Another WIP

Here is something I tatted today while trying to keep my calm with my 13 year old home for the weekend. It hasnt been the most quiet weekend and it has been quite stressful. Tatting really helps my stress levels as well as the comfort, support and advice of those closest to me. I hope to finish this one by tomorrow. I think I will keep it to remind me that even during my darkest hours I can get through anything with patience, love and support.

This is the Small Cross from Mary Konior's Tatting with Visual Patterns in Lizbeth size 20 Countryside.

Motif #8 for 25 Motif Challenge

Spring Motif

This little ornament was needle tatted with Lizbeths size 20 in Springtime I think. I have so many colors I cant keep track of them. Cure for that? Get more thread!

Motif #7 for 25 Motif Challenge

Snowflake Happy!

Here is a little motif I tatted in size 8 pearl cotton in baby blue.

It is the first round of Snowflake #9 in Barb Foster's Tatted Snowflakes book.

I absolutely LOVE this book and cant wait to tat all the rest of them!

I know what my Christmas Tree will be decorated with this year!..........

Motif #6 for 25 Motif Challenge