25 #2 Motif 19 Christmas motif

Believe it or not, this was actually a mistake. It was supposed to be just like one I had done previously, but this time I didn't read correctly and only made 6 rings and 6 chains in the center round and it was supposed to have been 8 of each. I thought it wasn't correct, but it came out so nice I just accepted it until I reread the directions and that explains why I thought it was just a bit small. Oh well, it gave me another motif toward the challenge. :)
Here is the link for the original: http://hiskid66.blogspot.com/2010/08/25-2-motif-8-large-wheel.html

25 #2 Motif # 18 Minnie's Love

Trying to finish off my 2nd 25 challenge before the end of this year.
This is Minnie's Love. A beautiful heart designed by Heather Johnston.
The pattern is here: http://hajdesigns.webs.com/Minnies%20Love.pdf

It's done in size 40 Lizbeth Lilac Dk.

Working on orders......

I wanted to try and get some of the orders(requests) done and this first one had to be done so it could be given as a Christmas gift. I even had this cute cylinder to package it in.

This second set was a personal request by my mother-in-law and I am going to give them to her for Christmas. Now I have to find packaging for them.

For those who would like to make some here is the pattern:

I used Lizbeth size 20 black thread

20MM Hammered Hoops(bought at Hobby Lobby)

Pierced Earpost w/Drop(from Hobby Lobby)[used on first pair]

Fish Hook Wire(short)(from Hobby Lobby)[used on second pair]

SR=split ring

R=ring

P=picot

DS=double stitch

Top SR- First half of stitch, picot space, second half stitch(makes picot for top join),

then 4 DS/4 DS close R.

Right arm of cross- R 4 DS, P, 4 DS close R.

Left arm of cross-(turn project around to work) R 4 DS, P, 4 DS close R, (turn work back around).

Center R- SR 4 DS/4 DS close R.

Bottom R- SR 4DS, P/4 DS close R, tie tails and cut leaving a little to cover on hoop.

Put top picot of cross into center hole in earring hoop.

Wrap one stitch on left side of top post. Join to top picot of cross on backside of hoop.

Wrap 8 stitches on right side of hoop.

Join to right side picot on cross in front of hoop, then wrap 20 more stitches to bottom of hoop.

Join to bottom picot on cross on front side of hoop.

Wrap 20 more stitches working up left side of hoop.

Join to left side picot on cross in front of hoop, then wrap 8 more stitches covering tail left from first wrap stitch.

Then tie off on back side and cut.

Then assemble earrings(I had to use jump rings to attach hoops to posts).

25 #2 Motif # 17 The Fifth Day of December

I am not sure if I tighten my chains too much or not, but it seems to me that I have trouble making things that lay flat well. This is from 24 Snowflakes in Tatting from Lene Bjorn in DMC size 80.

25 #2 Motif #16 The Second Day of December Snowflakes

I have tatted some since feeling better and around the holiday preparation and day.
I tatted 2 of Lene Bjorn's Second Day of December Snowflakes from 24 Snowflakes in Tatting. The first is done in cheap size 10 thread and the second in DMC size 80 thread. I thought the comparison would be nice especially for those here who are trying to understand me when I talk about tatting.

And to prove that tatting can make anything look better(even chocolate), here is a picture to prove it. :)

My hubby got me a 2 1/2 pound box of chocolates while I was sick, and then came home with this Wednesday night(5 pounds). I am beginning to wonder what he did wrong(if you knew him-you would understand completely, cuz' I don't usually get anything from him on a just because I was thinking about you day).
I think it looks so much better with the snowflakes, but believe me they won't be near it when the chocolate is exposed. :)
Also, while our guests were here for Thanksgiving they got to see all the snowflakes decorating my tree and these 2 new ones, and my tatting on glass ornaments and I ended up with several orders(don't know if they are paying, but not expecting). So.....I will be busy soon making 3 cross bookmarks and a pair of cross earrings for my mother-in-law, and 9 glass ornaments with tatting for a couple of friends(and some for the older couple who just got married), and another cross bookmark.

Should be working....

Yes, I have been doing a little tatting, but I was sick for 2 weeks with little brain cells(which are essential for tatting) and I will show you what I have done when I finish the second one, but........ today I am supposed to be getting the house ready for Thursday's Thanksgiving Day guests and tomorrow is cooking day, and what am I doing????? Messin' around. My daughter is wrapping gifts and I saw the curling ribbon and was so inclined to see if I could tat with it(finger tatted). I am thankful for dollar stores since it's cheap enough I felt ok to "waste" some on a whim, and my daughter said it was ok too. :D
So, here is the tatting I just did with curling ribbon. It can be done, but isn't terribly pretty, but it was fun to try. :) Happy Thanksgiving!!!! May your holiday weekend be blessed!

Ok, so I am addicted to tatting

I figured I wouldn't have time to tat this week, but I couldn't resist the urge to tat something(anything-I messed up a butterfly, but got one done while trying to empty 2 shuttles), but today I decided to try and make these for my niece so I could give them to her while we work a ministry weekend together this weekend. It took only about 2 hours to complete the pair. I will say they are not perfect, but I think she will like them.
Oh, these are done in Lizbeth size 20 black. The rings are 20mm.

I will not be able to do anymore till next week, but then I am planning on trying to finish a doily I started awhile back. And hopefully making some snowflakes and decorating some more glass Christmas ornaments(too ambitious probably).