More wonderful colors....

Tatted bookmarks using Lizbeth size 20 thread.

Heathers birthday...and I get the 'gift'!!! AND http://www.goredforwomen.org/

I won!!!! Heather at http://thetarnishedtatter.blogspot.com/ Birthday is today and I won her 'birthday giveaway'! I was one of 3 that won 2 tatting shuttles and a 'goodie bag'. I won't know which gift I will get, until it comes in the mail! Wow! What an honor, thank you Heather!

I spent the past 4 days in Kansas with my dear, long time friend Robin. She went in the Ks Heart Hospital on Friday for a heart procedure. 3 years ago had this done, only to learn she needed a 2 way bypass. The decision on her part was made not to follow threw with another bypass, just go home and let 'nature take its course' This trip was very emotional for me, as you might understand. But, the news was good! They were able to put in a stint for the 90% blockage. She is home, I am now back in TX....with a 'gift' in the mail!!! Life is good.

One more thing, please check out http://www.goredforwomen.org/ Ladies and gents, its never to early to start taking care of our 'good old hearts'!!

There in the mail....

10 cross bookmarks for 'Tico'.

Tatted Pattern Testing

...it's my first! I have by asked by Heather at http://thetarnishedtatter.blogspot.com/ to Pattern Test for her new book. "Ladies In My Life". I am honored to be working on the First Lady, named after her grandmother 'Lady Verna'. I am so excited!

Crosses for Tico

I will be making these to help towards Tico's vet bill.
He is home and doing very well. But his bill of over $500 must be made by Friday, Nov. 6th.

This is Tico.....and he will be home Saturday in the best of health!!

This was written by my daughter, Desiree, taken from her Facebook. She is truly a women of faith!

"Tico was hit by a car yesterday...He is fine and healing at the Hiram Ga. Animal Hospital. Dr. Johnson, came in on his lunch to see him when 3 others clinics did not have a Dr. in the building. We do not know what happened, but we know the end. Everyones loves Tico, everyone that knows him. I've never been so proud of my children, who are full of the Word of God, and are doers of it!!! Thoses babies stood in faith, resisted fear and realeased healing power to our family pet. Thank God for His WORD.

I am offering massages to raise money for the Hiram Animal Hospital's compensation. If anyone would like to help...let me know!!!!!!! Please accept the gift God gave me in healing as you donate to aide in Tico's recovery!

I'm donating massages to raise money for our families dog, who was hit by a car and recovering in Hiram. We need $400! I will be happy to issue a Gift Certificate for an hour to everyone who donates $30 or more. Chair massage for ANYTHING and everything less...We love TICO!!!"

Hiram Animal Hospital
1019 Douglasville Hwy / Hwy 92 Hiram, GA 30141

770.439.1117 FAX: 770.439.1296

More Cards for the Refridge

The one with the butterfly and flower is a 'corner bookmark'. I used the corner of an envelope...clever huh.

Tatting: What to do with bits and pieces....

MAKE CARDS!!
This was my first attempt. Not a very clear pic. But you get the idea.

This one, I decided to add the 'stamp' on the back side. Both have a small piece of
magnitc tape.

Making Fall Leaves....

Tatting and having tea.

Using the Maple Leaf Motif pattern by Tammy Rogers. The thread is Lizbeth's new color
Falling Leaves in size 20. Oh, can't forget to mention the butterflies...too cute.

A very foggy...

...morning walk.


So...this is where 'Miss Duck'
hangs out before nesting in
our back yard next spring.
*smile*

Tatted Pumpkin....

I shutte tat. This was made

using size 10 thread.

Weekend 'ME' Retreat...

At the lake last Friday night...here was the view from our covered deck...

Sharing breakfast with Abby

of cut steel oatmeal and blueberries!

Good to the last bite!!

A very 'Morning Glory ' to you...

This is what I found yesterday on my morning walk.

Just had to share with you!

Abby wants to know...

...Mom, whatch' tatting?

Oh, she helps alright.

Loves to take the cut pieces
of thread and drops them off the side of the table...

that's her 'thing'. *smile*

Tatting at the lake

This pattern was taken from the book: Priscilla Tatting Book No. 1. This oval shade reminds me on an egg...Isn't it lovely.

Tatting 'Shuttle' Name Tag

Since the ladies of 'Tuesday Tatters' will be demonstrating tatting at the Texas State Fair in Oct. here is the name tag we will be wearing. This one was made for me by my wonderful friend Lucille. Above are little flowers that can be wore around bottons!

Tatted Texas Tornado

I was going to enter this in the Texas State Fair but decided not to.
I did want to share, so I am adding it now to my blog.
For the thread I used Pearl Crown Rayon, color Gray.

The pattern can be found at be-stitched.com.

A Visit From the Grandkids....

Learning to ride...without training wheels!

Young Cowboys...

Nana and Jhordon

Ft. Worth Cattle drive

Austin, Jhordon and Korbin

Hands on Hips...Smiles on Lips

Happy 4th of July...

...to all my family and friends in the USA.

I just want to share with you a couple of my project from the past.

This Little Quilt called 'Follow the Leader' is one of my favorites. Size: 21" x 26".

The 2nd one is a 'Yo-Yo' flag (about the size of a place mat.)

Hawaii's

State bird and flower: Hawaiian goose, and the yellow hibiscus. Next on my list is the state of Tennessee's block. If you would like to see the others I have done, just click on the link next to 'Labels' State birds and flowers.

Jean tote with tatted edging...

...and a 'Spinning Wheel' motif. This was fun to do. Adds a little something to an ordinary bag. I was too excite, and I had to post before its 100% complete. I do have to stitch the motif onto the bag (at least the edging is done) and do a bit of IRONING....*smile*

All done...

Here it is. The finished block. I did not attatched the tatted butterflies, I thought I would let Joy add them if she wishes.

I changed to smaller size butterflies...

For Elizabeth, who has lost her life to cancer and was taken to be with our Lord. May she rest in peace.

Udate on Elizabeth's butterflies

Which layout looks best!??!?!?!

Or does it make any difference?

I am not one for decisions...lol

I think I am starting to favor the first one...

This is what I have so far.... tomorrow I will start with hand embroidery around on the butterflies.

For Tatting Tuesday...

I am baking a "Kitchen Sink" cake! I love stuff like this once in a while, and since DH does not, it's a great way to bake and share! I did promise one of the ladies that I would remove all calories. I even used raw sugar instead of white, and fresh pineapple instead of canned...*smile*

Kitchen Sink Cake Recipe


Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
Cake:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 large - see Note)
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raisins, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, then drained and patted dry
. Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.

Preheat oven to 350 F. 9 x 13-inch baking pan grease and flour pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat vegetable oil, white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs on medium speed until combined. Whisk in carrots, pineapple, and bananas. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients a third at a time until incorporated. Fold in pecans and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until tester in center of cake comes out clean. Cool to room temperature.

For frosting:Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl until smooth. Spread frosting over cake.

Butterflies for Elizabeth-update

I am starting to work on a butterfly square for the memory of Joy's niece. http://joyintatting.blogspot.com/ She lost her battle with cancer at the precious age of 19.

Wow...I found enough scraps to make to not only make the butterflies, but I think it stirred some creative juices, to make myself a lap quilt...its about time. I got burnt out on quilting...I guess for me to quilt again, I need motivation.

I will also add some tatted PURPLE butterflies.

While DH was fishing...

...I worked and finished the 'Spinning Wheel Glass Mat'. I used size 10 crochet thread and it came out about 5 1/2 inches in diameter.

1. As you can see, I have all the pleasures one could need while at the lake:

1. Bug spray

2.Coffee and Milano cookies

3. Tatting supplies

4. Birds chipping in the background and a nice gentle breeze.

LIFE IS GOOD...

So Sad...

I don't know what happened...yesterday they had 4 out of the 10 eggs...today All were destroyed. Perhaps 'bad eggs' or perhaps something got to the eggs...anyways, I have a heavy heart. Silly. I know.

'Christina'...

...is the name of this pattern. I used Heathers HDT. http://thetarnishedtatter.blogspot.com/

The color is 'Oddity' and the size is 20.

Where's the water!?!

(Click on pic for a larger view)

Poor Mr. Duck. He is so confused! Since we are working on a leak in the pool and having to drain it...Mr. Duck, not knowing just what to do... decided to land on the neighbors roof. I believe this may be the first time I have ever seen a DUCK on the ROOF. LOL

Miss Duck...

...is now sitting on at least 10 eggs. She started laying them around May 25th. Bless her heart, even with my Dh doing repair work on the swimming pool, all the noise of a jack hammer, she still feels safe being here. The years before she has been on the other side of the pool. But with us working 'near her space' she has decided the this side would be best. lol She is in an enclosed fenced in area, free from praetors.

If you click on DUCKS on the 'labels' area, scroll down and look at "Dog days of summer" photo you can get an idea where she is located in our back yard. Stay tune...more to come. *smile*

My very first...

...hand dyed threads!

I am so excited. It was in the mail today.

Heather from The Tarnished Tatter http://thetarnishedtatter.blogspot.com/ had a Blog-a-versary in May and I won these beautiful HDT's.

Taffy size 10
Oddity size 20 and Stormy Sky size 30.

Thank you Heather! I can not wait to tat something with them. They are soooo beautiful!

I did it...

I made this bookmark without a pattern! Its about time...right!?!?!?! lol

I use Pearl Crown Rayon thread for this one.

My back yard...

This morning having my coffee on the swing...I notice a pair of beady eyes...
See there...in the lower middle center of the photo...Ms. Duck!

Hear is a different angle...again, in the center.

Try as I might to keep them away, they know its safe here.

A lovely day...

....for a hot air balloon ride! Saw this as I was sitting outdoors tatting.

Two more bookmarks. For the black/white one I used the same thread for both rows...A little different twist.

Prayer Request-Please

The message below is from my friend Sandy. The sweet Hankie she speaks of is the little guy I made a Spider-Man afghan for his 3rd BD and have posted on my blog.


"Please pray for our little Hankie. He is in the hospital after having surgery this evening for a horrid compound fracture on his upper left arm. It was the worst possible break. The concern is for nerve damage.

Love, Sandy"

I'm on a roll...

Journals and bookmarks! At tatting group next week I may ask if there are any colors anyone would care to share...I don't have any golds/yellows.

I have tons of beads to add. Ahh what fun!

Another bookmark with beads

These are so fun to make. For the end of school I will give these with a journal to the girls at my school crossing area. No idea what to 'make' for the boys...don't think grade school ages would be 'into' that.

This one is for me. I just love the green with the springtime colors!

For Awna's birthday...

...I made this little bookmark to go with this cute journal. I think she may like it. *smile*

The pattern is from Nancy Price. Pattern can be found here:http://www.be-stitched.com/bookmark.asp

Never to early....

...to start thinking about Christmas. *smile*

This one was tatted with Lisbeth size 20 thread. I added beads in the center and used the color Christmas Red for the 1st row and Christmas Delight for the 2ND row.

I love the blue...

For the first row I used Lizbeth thread, size 20 in the color Turquoise Twist. For the second row I used Turquoise and Bright Turquoise Dark.

Again, this pattern was (is) a real challenge for me...but I have found it to be a favorite of mine already. I wonder what it would look like in a solid color? But for now, I am thinking of doing a Christmas Red, Green and White one.

Its in the mail....

My sister is going to get this one. Bless her heart, she loves me so much that I can send her my 'first tries' and she loves me all the more. *smile*

Another pretty...

Nancy Tracy at be-stitched.com has a new pattern. I am having so much fun with this one.
I am now on the second row and so excited I had to post before its even finish. This may be found at:
http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0902doily1.asp (first round)
http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0904doily2.asp (second round)
For me the second row was a bit tricky, OK a lot tricky but after spending the day with it...I finally got it!
Last night I was doing the happy dance!

For the first row I used Lizbeth size 20 color Red Burst. For row 2 I am using Red burst and Christmas Red...(since you use 2 shuttles in this row).

I have started a 'blue' one...but you'll have to wait for me to finish that one before I post! *smile*

Check out the quilts!

The first Bloggers On-Line Quilt Festival-Spring 2009 was a big success! There were 579 links added to http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/2009/04/quilt-festival-spring-2009.html.
Please, take a moment...or two and view some on these. You'll be glad you did. *smile*

First Annual On-Line Quilt Show...My Favorite Quilt

April 2005

My dear friend Mary loves butterflies. It just so happened that my DH had given me the

book "Butterflies of North America' by Jeffery Glassberg for my birthday, which I truly love. That is when the idea began to form. I incorporate a few of the butterflies from his book to the quilt using embroidery method. Mary did not know I was doing this for her. It was a nice surprise for her. *smile*

Now, be sure visit Park City Girl's blog, and enjoy all the wonderful display of quilts participating in the festival.

I had an extra day!

Abby wants out of her cage!

Abby doing a 'happy dance' on Eli's shoulder.

Not to worry. Abby LOVES people and sharing food is her greatest joy!

Yes... the girls decided to not leave for Atlanta on Sunday as planned. They weren't ready for that 12 hour drive just yet. Instead they took off early this morning (Monday). Had extra time with that baby...rocked him to sleep every chance I could...I was truly 'living in the moment!" *smile*

Aunt Ondea in the 'bus' with Eli.

New Pattern

Many thanks Linda for sharing this pattern!

This is by Linda S. Davies. Pattern can be found here: http://toptattyhead.blogspot.com/

For my first attempt I used crochet thread, size 10. I was given a ball of Finca (thank you Marie) and I can't wait to make one out of this 'New to Me' thread!

I am soooo excited....

1992

2005

...my girls are coming tomorrow! They will only be here for a minute, but whose counting. lol

From Atlanta, they flew into Wichita Ks. last night. Saturday they will drive to Dallas, stay the night then on the road again to Atlanta. YEA the baby will be with them, soon to be 1 year old Eli.

I think...

...he likes it. I was asked to make a birthday gift for my friends grandson. It is always so nice to see who gets your 'labor of love'...*smile* Isn't he adorable?!!?

Happy Easter....

...to all my family and friends.

2008 Atlanta Xplosions cheer team

UP DATE: big win 43-0 against Clarksville Fox (Tenn.) last night!! YEA TEAM!
It's that time of the year again. My youngest daughter, Ondrea will be cheering again for the all women full contact football team. http://www.atlantaxplosion.com/ Ondrea is on the first row, last one kneeling on your right.

This is so fun....

This is from the book I told you about in my last post.
I started practicing the stitches, then adding it to a note book.
This is BEFORE I decided it was a 'must have book'.


Another thing to 'add' to my quilt tops...*smile*

Today Is....

International Tatting Day...

http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/tatting.htm

In honor of I.T.D... and since I have NO chocolate in the house....I ordered myself a new book. 'Tatting Artistry in Thread'. By Helma Siepmann. One of my tatting instructors loaned it to me last night...oh my...what a book! I have hers until group next Tuesday...wouldn't be great if MY book came in by then!?!?!?!

Its a party....

I was invite to join Tatting Chic for her 100 post and 1 yr. blogging anniversary, so follow me, drop by and say 'Hi'.

http://tattingchic.blogspot.com/ Not only is there cake, and a beautiful one too, but wonderful give-a-ways! Stop by and tell her Miss Nancy from Dallas sent ya!
You'll be glad you did. *smile*