Using the Kimono threads

I have been tatting... especially with the new Kimono thread that I was talking about, recommended by Lynn in this post.
Made a curious little motif with the black and white variegated. Also with a smaller #70 DMC cotton and metallic silver. I had a lot of fun doing this. Can you guess which pattern it is?



Tatted another motif with this thread... It's a motif for a coffee table mat.

Next up, a doily that's almost complete, minus one last round. (Lost steam for now but I might pick it up again some time. ;P)

Both these patterns can be found in this little booklet that Jane Eborall shared some time back. I managed to get a copy, and I love it.

I certainly have a new project waiting and I'm very keen to get crackin'. But before that, I gotta do some homework. Till then...

Hope you are having a nice weekend.

P.S. Jane wrote up a pattern for the Fandango corners and tatted up a pretty duo-colour sample. It's gorgeous. Find her post about it here.

Happy Valentine's

Here's wishing you Happy Valentine's Day in advance.
P.S. The pattern is here.

Bowled!

Oh NO! The chains on my doily (the one I started here) are a mess! I know it's to do with the tension but I have unpicked/retro-tatted/tonked the earlier rounds and re-tatted. What do I do? Cut away these and start all over? It pains me to see this and more if I have to unpick and re-tat. URGH.

Two nights ago, hubby and I went out for dinner and I found this cutie flowery purse that I thought would replace my elmo tatting drawstring bag! It's not too large, roughly 10x8 cm, and very light. I love the colours. What more, it costs only $2, at Daiso. Will fit into my handbag as well.

I think I'll now go off to check out the new teddy bear supplies shop, opening in town today. Later...

Then Another

My next snowflake... Same pattern as this one here but in different colours. A friend who saw it commented that it's the colours of the American flag. This snowflake's made in Flora #50, Colour 911 (that's what it says on the label!). I'm not sure these colours are suitable for a snowflake. *-)

On another note, my second InTatter's Secret Santa Xmas Exchange package has arrived! Woohoo! Like the first one, I didn't hesitate to open it! Inside the bubble pack, I found 2 sachets—one white and the other red. I untied the white sachet first and reached into it to retrieve my presents... then I did for the red. I was totally blown away by the generosity of my Secret Santa! And the next thought that came to my head? "Did she read my mind?" Every item she gifted I love! Thank you very much, Bev J Davis! I think Bev has been following my blog and perhaps even comments I made at our fellow bloggers'. :)

Have a good weekend.
XOXO