Tatted Booties

Hi,

The sun is shining, and its a fine day after yesterday it rain all day, my washing is out on the line so hopefully it will dry.

Its Mother's birthday today, shes 89 today, when we got married we did a little birthday party for her 80th was only three days from our wedding.

Today I bring you the booties I was asked to make for a christening. This pattern is from Three-dimensional patterns, but I can't remember who wrote the book as I only have a copy of the pattern which I took when I borrowed the book years ago. OK I know the tatting police are now standing by to pounce but this copy was taken years and years ago possibly over twenty years ago, those who are members of "intatters" will know what I mean.

Each bootie takes 9 hours to tat, after Michelle worked out how long I timed myself and yes she is about right 9 hours is about right, the blue ones seem to drag on as the last one drove me up the wall and was nearly thrown across the room, all I did was mistakes the faster I tried to make it the worse it got, if it had been mine and not for someone else they would have gone into the garden.

They were both made with Lizbeth thread no 20 in white and the blue ones are Turquoise Twist.

These have not got the ribbon in as I don't know what colour she wanted so I have left it up to her to put in. In total 36 hours of work not bad to get them finished by the weekend seeing I was only asked for them at the end of last week.
I am sure you are looking at these flowers and saying .... Lovely, well yes they are but the perfume is driving me up the wall, I have already taken some percetamols for the headache which I am sure is down to them. I brought some end of last year and said never again, these were in bud (which is how you should buy flowers to enjoy the full benefits of them) and yes I did it again, they will be out in the garden bin soon, I have the windows open and still the perfume is too strong. Note to self don't buy them again.

Nearer the time next week I will tell you about the latest on the mole hole which is going to be re-operated on.

Will Kathy Niklewicz who left me a comment on my last piece, will you please contact me there is an e-mail button on my sidebar as I have some information on your question you asked.

I hope the weather is as nice with you as it is here, and you have a lovely weekend whatever you are doing, until we meet again in blog land take care

Hugs

Margaret

Tatted Booties

Hi,

What lovely weather we are having, and very warm for the time of year. must not speak too quick, it can all change by the weekend.

Today I have my tatted booties, these are from Three- Dimensional Pattern book, I tatted then in white no 20 Anchor cotton and used the shaded sheer ribbon, it has pink blue and yellow so it can be used for either a boy or girl. I really love this ribbon and use it often on my cards as well.

I have some new tatting on the go at the moment so when I have finished it I will post. I am getting on with my knitted cloth nearly half way. I have finished one cardigan for my friend and when I have sewn the buttons on I will take a photo of it for you all, there is enough wool to make a baby's bonnet to match the cardigan.

Hoping you are all keeping well and enjoying the lovely weather. Until we meet again take care

Hugs

Margaret.