Rescued tatting

Moving my father-in-law out of his apartment to 

assisted living and came across a box of "junk" 

and on the top was a crumpled lace piece.  When 

I picked it up and looked, I realized it was tatting. 

As far as I know I am the only tatter they knew, and 

my father-in-law thought I had tatted this, but I did 

not.  I have never seen the piece before.  It is pretty 

and my hubby wants me to clean and block it and 

keep it now. ;)

I am thinking it could be a size 20 thread. 

It's very light weight.

Here is a close-up of the center.
I am not sure if I have seen the pattern before.
If anyone knows, please inform me. ;)

Now, this is my tatting.  It's for our daughter's 

roommate. Our daughter said she would like a 

personalize ornament of their cats, and I thought 

this would be more special.

Also, I tatted another My Portion Cross from 

Elaine P. Gan for a friend:

And today I just tatted in size 40 the holly leaves 

and added red beads for the berries.  I think 

these will make great holiday earrings.

Have a wonderful start to your new year and 

happy New Year tatting!! :)