No go - - nuntium ducentesimum octogesimum quartum

Craft fairs.  sigh.

Barely a glance at the messy flowers.  No interest in the dreamcatchers.  But I did sell a few things.  I made the table fee anyway.

And the musicians were great!

Then we went to my family's home in ND.  I got in some tatting in the car.  I made three anklets for the younger daughter (no picture, they were out of my hands before I knew it).

What's next?

Dreamcatchers (again) - nuntium ducentesimum octogesimum secundum

I've been making things for our local craft fair called ComoFest.  I've been working on dreamcatchers which I learned from "Hiskid" way back in 2012.  She very sweetly made this tutorial for me back then.  Even though I really love the final product, I haven't made these for a couple years.  It was so fun, I did all the hoops I had this time!

Every time we have this summer craft fair, I work like crazy on the "next best and greatest thing" thinking they'll sell like hotcakes.  I'll just be thrilled if I break even.

nuntium centesimum quinquagesimum secundum- Fox to the rescue!

So, I was worried about that giant feather with the teeny dreamcatchers.  Thank goodness for Fox since I can't think outside the box.  (sheesh, I sound like Dr. Seuss)  She suggested beads!
Tada!

Ancient thread from Aunt Rose, size 80

And here are two more dreamcatchers as pendants.  I wonder if they'll sell.

Grape Splash and Sea Green DK

And in other news but still crafty, my elder daughter has been making steampunk jewelry.  She's hoping to sell it on Sunday but is unsure if people will like it.  I think it's wonderful!

pendant- less blurry in real life

pin/brooch

pendant

pendant

nuntium centesimum quinquagesimum primum- dreamcatcher solution

My younger daughter requested a dreamcatcher like her sister's.  When I'd finished, I gave it to her and she gave me one of those incredulous looks that only a teenager can create.

"Where's the tassel, Maman?"
"I thought you wanted a pendant like your sister's."

The look.

"So, you'd like another bookmark?"
"Well, yes." (The "duh" was implied.)

Blue ice, size 20 (does it count as a different motif since the count changes each time?)

And lest I make her sound horrible, she gave me a huge smile and hug and gushed about how much she liked it later.

I liked it so well, I made three more!

Herbal Garden, Blue Ice, Blue River Glades all size 20

What tickles me the most is that #1 daughter is the reader.  (She blew through Storm Front yesterday- I think that was Karen who got me on Harry Dresden.) Even though I've made her several bookmarks, she just shoves whatever is nearby into whatever book she's reading.  Typically she reads them so fast, she doesn't need a bookmark.

#2 daughter, who now has a dreamcatcher bookmark, would rather be outside or socializing even though she does read.

Aren't kids funny?

I'm still of two minds about the little dreamcatcher- it's awfully "cute" but I'm not sure about the feather.

nuntium centesimum quinquagesimum - too small?

Well, is it too small for the feather?  Size 80 thread and the ring is small enough for an earring (according to the fashion mavens in my house who are both under 21).  Thank you again, Sue for the tutorial!!!

What do you think?

nuntium centesimum undequinquagesimum- Dreamcatchers

So, off of my "designing" kick, I finally had the nerve to try something I've been wanting to do for a year! My daughter loves Dreamcatchers and after I saw the lovely ones on Tatting Lace in Grace, I asked for help on how to make them.  Most graciously, she made a tutorial for me!
I'm so pleased with the results!

1st effort- Herbal Garden Lizbeth #20  MOTIF #25!

Blue Ice for my other daughter

Both girls said they were too big for earrings so #1 is going to be a pendant and tomorrow I'll show you what #2 asked for.

Minnesota is truly the land of extremes- very cold winters but oh, the summers!  My lovely tatting spot (the patio) is so wonderful right now and the hibiscus has gone crazy.

And in a surprise move, my wonderful husband took me to get more plants and we found jasmine for only $10.  It will never survive the winter and usually it's so outrageously expensive, I can only sniff it at the garden shop.

After he put it in the pot, it went to the patio.  I tatted both dream catchers right by it!