Round 6 - nuntium duocentesimum duodevicesimum

Interesting, I forgot to post about Round 5.  I have an excuse. We picked up our daughter from college last weekend and it was a bit busy around here.  I was able to tat the round during the drive-(hubby drove, thank goodness.)
And I've been able to finish round 6, thanks to a gathering of TwinCities Tatters yesterday.

It lays flat but I'm not sure it's quite right as some of the rings seem slanted.    I tried whipstitching in ends and succeeded in breaking a knot.  I think I might glue it but there will be no other repair.  It's a doily, not something that will have great strains on it.
College daughter and I went to an event called "Craftstravaganza" which was conveniently located near our home and free.  It was fun and interesting although I can't imagine why I would want a lovely, framed, crossstitch of the "f" word.  I get the humor, I do, really.  But I wouldn't want it in the house or on the piano.
But we did find the cutest little pouches with fun fabrics so older daughter bought me an early Mother's day present.

My usual pouch had really seen better days and I am able to get everything in this one, it's lined with a thicker fabric so the crochet hook shouldn't poke through.  I don't know why the fox in a sailor hat appealed to me but it's just cute.

At Twin Cities Tatters yesterday we were talking a bit about organizing a tatting day or overnight.  Nothing quite as organized as some of the other events but just a chance to hang out and tat, maybe at a b and b or resort (if cheap!) with a room with comfy furniture where we can just tat and share if we want.  It would be great to find out if others would come even from further afield and what would draw you here?  When is the best time of year?

Love to hear your thoughts!