I’ve progressed to the point that tatting trim for the neck and sleeves for a 0-3 m shirt only takes 4 1/2 hours.
The simple pattern for this is
R 3-3-1–1-3-3 cl, rw
Ch: 3-3, rw
Repeat except first picot is now a join.
Using Lizbeth size twenty load six feet (2 yards) onto the shuttle
Sleeves need 22 rings. Neck needs 24.
Clover picot gauges used were 3 and 5.
I don't know if anyone else has thought of this, but just in case it's a Duh! Moment for someone else... For small items such as earrings if they don't have beads, you could use a hair straightener for blocking purposes. I have a wet to straight one, and i just dampened one of these bookmarks and straightened it. The other one i just did dry.
I'm still trying to decide if I prefer beads or no, but I am also excited that split rings are easy now.
This is a version of Mary Konior's Three Wishes pattern, from Tatting in Lace, but honestly I was trying to mimic Robin Perfetti's bookmark. Oh how i wish i could buy HER .pdf life would be so much simpler, and it would cost me less, this book was almost $50!
Thread used was Lizbeth size 10, color 129 Purple Splendor
Just so I don’t have to figure out how much for one waffle in my waffle iron again:
I’ve decided that 2022 will be a year for me to create.
I resolve to spend some time each day creating.
They say to put specific numbers to your goals, so here goes:
Tatting-52 pairs of earrings, two necklaces, trim on 2 shirts, 6 bookmarks, and 12 Christmas ornaments
Crochet: 1 pair of fingerless dragon scale gloves, a wind spinner, and a mystical lantern scarf
Knitting: four hats/toboggans, 1 scarf
Quilts: Finish six quilts.
Small Quilting projects: 12 mug rugs, 3 Christmas Tree skirts, 24 placemats, 10 stockings.
Scrapbooking: 52 layouts
Cards: 100 Christmas cards, 50 birthday cards, 10 sympathy, 20 get well…made and mailed
Painting: 6 projects. This could be a wall, furniture, canvas, porch sign, or watercolor card.
Sewing: 3 dresses for Cattleya, 10 Christmas pajamas.
Beading: 3 necklace, earrings, and bracelet sets
Vinyl projects: 4 car window decals, 10 shirts
Memories: 5 trips to Dollywood, 2 beach trips, and one week long trip with kids and grandkids
