A New Beginning

Hope every one of you blogging friends is having a nice New Year!
(I'm having a slow start, being overwhelmed with catching up on my WIPs, and blogger having issues with uploading pictures.)

Towards the end of 2012, Diane and I exchanged some doodads. The doodads are gorgeous. Thanks, Diane. I am having some fun tatting using a couple of these.

I decided that Fox's motif, Athalia, which you can find here on tat-ology, is one I would like to tat with a doodad. It's a delightful pattern.



Tatted with #40 Lace Yarn Thread from Daiso

Another view of the same motif, Athalia

Last week, I met Tong Huey, for dinner. She loves crafts and is into crocheting. She's makes lovely items. The eclectic cafe, Tea Cosy, serves rather interesting fare and it also sells the furniture as well as home accessories it has on display.

Tong Huey and me, and our prettily plated and sumptuous dinner on the table

After dinner, I found some netted yarn in Spotlight. Needless to say, being ever so curious, I bought 2 balls to have a go. I didn't have any idea how the yarn was to be used, as the label only had pictures of knitted ruffled scarves. I came home and checked out youtube for some idea(s) and hopefully instructions to crochet with these yarn. I did find some useful videos.

Voila! Now I have 2 beautiful things to decorate my neck.


Crocheted ruffled scarf with Moda Vera Ridgley Mesh, Grecian, 100g, 100% acrylic

Crocheted ruffled scarf with Vera Moda Togari Mesh, Tango, 100g, 80% acrylic, 20% nylon

Pink & Red

Remember this clay whistle? I found time to sit down to tat a string necklace for it, finally. I used a Flora #20 red thread. Quite like it. I plan to wear it some time.

And I made another mini teddy bear. A girl bear this time. It's for my teenage niece who did unexpectedly well for her first literature exam. I don't know how to sew a tiny dress for the bear so I crocheted one with my newly arrived Manuela thread. It's #20 I think. I love the colour of the dress. The maroon ribbon sash in the middle of her dress is a double-coloured ribbon with a pretty sheen. I hope Jileen will take good care of this girl.

Bella

Born: 5 Jun 09

Height: 3"

Character: loves good food, attend parties, and is a big fan of Miley Cyrus