Monday, July 25, 2011

Getting up to speed with posts!

I've been so busy the past two weeks that I couldn't post about everything but I'm trying to catch up today. I picked up my fair entries last Friday night.

I really think you've seen everything before in single posts.


The woman who was processing the checkout told me the judge (or someone) was intrigued by the pinwheel purse. I forgot I'd stuck a dime in there so that seemed to delight her too. It's cute, but hard to get folded back up properly.

Last week I also received this lovely novelty ribbon yarn necklace from Gail M, one of the thread winners.


I had to try it both ways but I think the first one is the correct way.


Anika just moved and is without a regular internet connection right now but she sent me two samples of her dyed thread. I had already started to unwind one skein when I remembered to take a photo!

Here's more test tatting for Martha Ess. I used Anika's thread for one sample. It's currently named the Broomstick Snowflake but that may change before the book is done. This is the time of tweaking and testing! I love the design of this one.

Val from Singapore sent me a sample of this lovely thread that I had commented on. I'm intrigued especially by the black and white and wonder how it will tat up.

She included this embroidered hanky that I love and a beautifully tatted cross all because the first thread samples got lost in the mail. I certainly didn't expect anything extra since this was a gift to begin with! Thank you Val, Anika and Gail!

12 comments:

  1. that is a lot of blue ribbons, grats !!

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  2. Good going at the fair!! It is always nice to get surprises in the mail!!

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  3. Fabulous snowflakes! :)

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  4. Congratulations on the awards from the fair!

    I really like the broomstick snowflakes, gorgeous - especially the aquamarine one!

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  5. Love those motifs of Martha's with that crossover stitch. So pretty. I have done that a few times and of course forgot all about it, plus there are no patterns around with that stitch. I am glad she incorporated it into her motif.

    Nice threads! Anika's colours are lovely.
    Fox : )

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  6. Wow, this post is full of goodies. Congratulations on your fair entry ribbons.

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  7. That's a nice snowflake pattern, and what lovely goodies you've received! Well done on your fair entries!

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  8. Congrats on your ribbons! All your nice treasures are a treat to read about. I can't wait for Martha's book to come out--we keep getting teasers. Love the snowflakes.

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  9. Congrats for the ribbons from the fair. I am also intrigued by the pinwheel purse. Martha's pattern looks great and love the colours you tatted them up with. What wonderful gifts too.

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  10. I'm going to try and see if blogger will le me leave a comment today.

    WOW on the ribbons, congratulations!

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  11. Congrats on your fair wins! And all that wonderful thread to play with - what more could a tatter want? The snowflakes are gorgeous - looks like a good book I might need . . .

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  12. Congratulations Gina on your Fair Ribbons for a job well done

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