I was so thrilled to get my thread to start the Quatrain runner but I've only had time to do two motifs. I like how they look though.
And then I thought I'd show you something from the pre-children/pre-technology days. It's about 15 inches across and I don't have any idea what the pattern is. I'm sure it's in my books but I can't imagine which one!
If you have kids, you know what I mean about that kind of time and the "pre-technology" is just that. I distinctly remember someone telling me when I first started with them that computers were "going to save me time". Well, at this point, I must have about 10 years banked up!
Somewhere.
If you follow Asfina's blog, she has started doing a Latin phrase too. I can hardly believe it- what fun!
Latin for today: ordinatrulum mihi (non) arridet = I (don't) love my computer!
Your Quatrain runner will be stunning! I really like the color you chose! ...and your pre-children/pre-technology doily is gorgeous! Children and technology do take up a lot of time, as does teaching. I hope we get to tat in heaven!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, your doily, WOW!! pulcherrima
ReplyDeletePulcherrima indeed! And the Quatrain is gorgeous. It is a wonderful pattern. I will tat it again and join up a few motifs this time. You have inspired me!
ReplyDelete(Still working in the hankie though! New york with the Grands was a perfect lesson in time management. I had NONE and so very little time was spent tatting! Now that I am back, I have to concentrate on the edging as I am a "serial tatter" and have to go one-by-one!)
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Love your Quatrain Michelle, what an interesting, unusual shade? What is it called? It's like a muted, greyish purple (on my monitor anyway!).
ReplyDeleteAnd your doily is great too!
Oh no- it's the most lovely lavender ever- no grey. Must be my photo. Rats!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog and I'm so impressed by that doily. You've made a start on your runner which is a great accomplishment during busy times. The nice thing about projects made with motifs is that motifs are often quicker than rounds. I enjoy keeping count of the completed motifs. Watching the number grow gives me a sense of accomplishment even when the project is a big one. I'll be watching for your runner updates.
ReplyDeleteEliz, Thank you! I do love it although I'm embarrassed at what I did to hide ends back then- just a square knot and cut closely! It's size 80 thread and pretty dirty I noticed(when I took the picture). I'm not sure I can wash it though because of those joins.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and I see we both have an affinity for purples!