I finally installed my new printer/scanner that I've had for a good month! I was waiting until my son moved to the basement because I knew I'd have to move some things around so that I could take the old printer and scanner down. I didn't get to move as much as I wanted but I got a lot done today. Having just one unit on my desk instead of two is great and the printer is so much better. I don't know about the scanner yet. I've been playing with it a little but I need to take some time to figure out the settings and what I can change.

My old one automatically set up a new folder every month. This one doesn't so I have to move it to where I want it. It automatically sizes and crops everything too and I don't really want that. You'll see in the last scan why I don't. I finally hid all the ends on these little motifs, except for the smallest which I left the tails tied and will attach the ornament hook there. They are blocking now so should look really good by the time they get on a tree!


I've test tatted a few more patterns from the design class. This one is by Karin. I don't have a blog link yet but when I get it, I'll revise this post.


This one is by Nita and is a square only about 1 1/2" either way while the other motifs are closer to 2 1/2" square. The scanner made it this big and cropped it very close to the edges. I like to leave a little room to play with. I can always crop it down and often do, but I can also use my photo editing program and frame it or use a decorative touch of some kind as long as there is some room outside of the motif. I'll eventually figure it out. I'm sure there are a bunch of options I have yet to explore!

I've been so busy that I haven't been commenting on the blogs much. I've looked at them but often have to leave to do something before I can say anything. Doesn't mean I'm not paying attention though! Well...there have been a few days when I didn't even get to read much so I might have missed a little. That just means I'll find a pleasant surprise later on.