Finished Doily

I finished this doily on Christmas Eve. It came out better than I expect and I owe this to Joy McKenzie who kept after me, she told me that it would good after I blocked it and she was right. I am now working on a piece of tatted trim with that used 3 different types of beads.

Update on Cross Stitch

This is the latest update on the printed cross stitch project. It looks better in the photo than it does in real life. I put off doing this because I didn't like the way it was coming out but now it looks better. It' is hard to believe that there is three hours of work from the last update posted on December 8.

Quilt for Erin

I have finished the quilt for Erin. It is plainer than I wanted but it was made to be used. The one good thing is that it came out mostly square which is the way it should be but sometimes quilts have a way of getting away from a quilter. I gave her is quilt for her first birthday.

Not much crafting

Very little crafts and things this past month. I have been spending time on my garden and yard. It is coming along slowly. The herbs look good but need weeding again and all the plants that my lovely granddaughter, Sara, gave me are still alive and doing well. The peppers and tomatoes are doing beautifully and I have one mutant looking cucumber. I will post the picture of this cucumber tomorrow.

3rd Round of Eillen Stafford Doily

The third round is finished. Only 3 more to go. The cut and tie method is easier and gives a better finish that I had expected.

Rhododendrom in bloom

The Rhododendrom is in full bloom. It is very pretty this time of year.

2nd Round Back

This is the back of the 2nd round of the Eileen Stafford Doily using the tie and cut methods. I used a small amount of clear nail polish. It is hard only on the tiny area where I cut the threads. I had to feel the doily to find the place where the cut and tie had been done. So far, I like this method very much. I had started the third round but it did not come out looking good so I easily cut it off. I am going to do it again using the method I learned from Joy McKenzie which is to drop the shuttle through the center before closing the ring.

2nd Round Front

This the front of the Eileen Stafford Doily using the cut and tie method. I think it has a very clean look.

This is the lasted piece of tatting I am working on. It is designed by Eileen Stafford and she did it in blue size 30. I did not have blue in size 30 but I have this thread which is Coats and Clark Opera size 20. It is very thin for a size 20 and lovely to tat. As it comes along, I will post more pictures.

Today Mike and I worked on the yard. Mike planted tomatoes, red bell peppers and marigolds and I dealt with the weeds in the herb garden.