Sewmuch ♥ from Postie

Thursday you were all tortured treated to another knot-tea song lyric. But you haven't seen the tatting press and matching bag that Sewmuchfun4 sent me.

It is gloriously, fabulously and oh-so perfectly purple!

Needless to say, I love, love, LOVE it!

Thank you so, so much for this lovely handmade gift. I will treasure it always and use it often.

What? Leps, you say?

Why yes, indeed, Silly Hat Central is pleased to have two wee guests visiting. Of course, when I pulled out the camera they "lept" right in for some face time.

Here you see Fergal showing Ciarrán his skateboard (before he had even tucked away his travel case) and Miss Scarlett giving him a letter from home.

Greetings were warm and welcoming, and I am so pleased that Ciarrán did not forget his manners. It does not appear that rivalry over Blathnaid will be an issue. Here he is welcoming Fergal with a handshake.

Fergal and Ciarrán

Miss Scarlet and Ciarrán
Perhaps having a lovely brunette around has distracted the lad from his unrequited courtship?

Of course, Miss Scarlet has been the modicum of propriety and grace. And it is such a delight to have a proper lady in the house.

Ciarrán is totally stoked to host Fergal and Miss Scarlet and has been begging Fergal for board time. He loves showing off for them, but has taken a tumble (slam) or two as he learns to ollie and kickturn.

Ciarrán insists on Fergal and Miss Scarlet staying through the (US) Thanksgiving holidays. So we'll find out if Fergal and Miss Scarlet like roast turkey with all the trimmings.

More Knot-Tea Fun!

Sewmuchfun4 paid me the nicest compliment the other day. She likes my fractured song lyrics.

She has also mentioned how much she likes the purple partridge ornaments I made last year. So it only seems fair to offer up a new fractured song lyric based upon a Partridge Family song.

(The cartoon birds even look a wee bit like shuttles. Boye should create an ad using this image.)

C'mon, Get Happy!
Dedicated to All Tatters Everywhere
(but especially Sewmuchfun4)
Lyrics Adapted from:
The Partridge Family, "Come On Get Happy"

Hello world, here's a song that we're singin'
Come on, get Tatting!
A whole lot of lacin' is what we'll be bringin'
We'll get you Tatting!

We had a dream we'd be tatting together
We share our love of lace and then we keep movin' on
Somethin' always happens whenever we're together
We get a happy feelin' when we're tattin' along

Tattin' along, there's a song that we're singin'
Come on, get tatting!
A whole lot of lacin' is what we'll be bringin'
We'll get you Tatting!
We'll get you Tatting!
We'll get you Tatting!



NEXT: Sewmuch ♥ from Postie!

More Sneak Peeks!

Feast your eyes on the new Lizbeth colors coming in December.

Celtic Dream Weaver posted these a few days ago. She says they won't be available until after Christmas. So consider this a sneak peek for early 2011.

679 - Lime Green

155 - Ocean Sunset

This colorway has Lizbeth colors 623 Raspberry Pink Light, 644 Boysenberry Dark, 643 Grape Medium, 696 Autumn Orange Medium, 664 Ocean Teal Medium and 665 Ocean Teal Dark.

Just Say Ah...
Ocean Sunset transports me to the deck of an ocean liner at sunset. Join me  in a moment of cruise dreaming. (Virtual cocktail in hand, of course.)

As the last golden rays dip below the horizon, they take on a tinge of orange, melding into a perfect Caribbean twilight.  (Sip.)

Now where is that deck chair?


The next colorway came into being because a customer (not me) suggested it...

156 - Juicy Watermelon

Juicy Watermelon is made up of the following colors: Melon Light, Geranium Light, Geranium Dark, 628 Salmon Medium and 679 Lime Green

Nothing says summer like a refreshing slice of juicy watermelon. Add a few tiny black beads for seeds!

150 - Rootbeer Float

Rootbeer Float has 692 Mocha Brown Dark, 691 Mocha Brown Medium, Brown Medium-to-Brown Light and Beige Brown Light.

How Now Brown Cow?

This colorway is the thread equivalent of another quintessential summer treat. Bring on the Vanilla ice cream! Could someone please pass a bendy straw?


These next two solids really do remind me of crystal clear Caribbean waters...(because, let's face it, wouldn't we all rather be on a cruise? One that hasn't lost power because of an engine room fire, I mean.)

664 - Ocean Teal Med

665 - Ocean Teal Dk

672 - Burgundy

Can't take my eyes off this Burgundy. I see it blending well with vineyard or medieval tapestry-inspired tones. But I know you clever lacers will surprise me with your own ideas!

673 - Terra Cotta

Ah...earthy. Yet vibrant. This Terra Cotta is a great new shade. It will go so well with the wide range of yellows, oranges, browns and greens in the Lizbeth line. Used conservatively, it would also pair well with purple (and vice verse).

And last but not least, the colorway that I suggested:

149 - Peacock Blues

Electric Blue Dk, Electric Blue Med, 658 Ocean Turquoise Light and Deep Royal Blue. For those times when you just want to strut your stuff!

Sneak Peek Time!

Earlier this year I suggested a color to Barbara Foster, owner of Handy Hands.com. She liked it so much that she had it made into a new Lizbeth colorway!

Introducing...

Peacock Blues

Lizbeth 149 - Peacock Blues
This new colorway is made up of Electric Blue dark, Electric Blue Med, Lizbeth 658 (Ocean Turquoise Lt) and Deep Royal Blue.

It is brighter than Lizbeth 141 Turquoise Twist. I imagine it may pair well with #143 Royal Wave and maybe even #122 Caribbean or #125 Seascape. Fun times ahead!

I can't wait to tat one of Anne Bruvold's Minor Norwegian Dragons when the thread shipment arrives in December.

Ooh, and what a handsome Seahorse Dragon this will make...

(Anne Bruvold created the Seahorse Dragon based on Debbie Arnold's Seahorse. Both are lovely patterns.)

And that's just the beginning. There's more!
On Tuesday I will share another sneak peek...

Motif #16 - Magic Moment Snowflake

Jon Yusoff's Magic Moment Snowflake
Heather the Tarnished Tatter asked me this past week what tatting was I working on? So let me show you my completed Magic Moment snowflake.

This snowflake will be #16 in my 25 Motif Challenge. It is tatted with size 40 Lizbeth #154 Wildflower Garden and used roughly 14 yards.

I just love how the natural floral colors play out and can't wait to pair it with matching or coordinating solids.

This colorway really does remind me of a wildflower garden. The only things missing are wee fairies flitting among the colorful petals.

Magic Moment Snowflake
wrapped around a satin egg.
Hee, hee, doesn't this look like a baby eggplant?
Here is a cute knit baby eggplant too.

Can't wait to get my hands on some of this Wildflower Garden in size 20 when it arrives in late December. It will be great for Easter projects.

Contest Reminder: Box of Chocolates

Image Source: Lost at E Minor - La Molina Chocolates
Just a reminder that there is still time to enter my crafty tatting contest. Deadline is November 30, 2010 with a winner to be announced on December 7th.

The first entry is in: Carol

Remember, 25 free balls of thread are waiting for 1 lucky winner!

But you've got to be in to win.

Good luck!

Image Source: Casa de DogPoop's Flikr PhotoStream (permission pending)

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Tatted Chocolate Box Contest

 To compete, you will need 1 empty chocolate box.

How you choose to empty it is entirely up to you. ツ

Or, if you're feeling super crafty, make your own box. Here is a link to a commercial site showing several different styles for inspiration. It can be big or small, any shape, whatever suits your fancy.

Please note, however, that hand-made boxes will not get preferential treatment over up-cycled chocolate boxes.

Tasteful entries that make me laugh will get preferential treatment. Please no nudity, zombie apocalypse or chocolate Jesus art.

(Alright, for all you Gleeks, the most tastefully decorated "grilled cheese-us" that includes 50% tatting will get an honorable mention. Apologies to tatters who have never seen the TV show GLEE.)

The RULES

1. Decorate your chocolate box with tatting. You may also use decorative trims, ribbons, papers, fabrics, flowers, beads, beer labels, etc. But 50% of the decoration must be tatting.

Any theme. (honey, holidays, Elvis, spa day, knots, pets, wine, Jane Austin, shoes, chain mail, passion for tatting...) Let your imagination run wild.

2. Photograph your tatted chocolate box and leave a clickable link to the image, along with your name (screen name) and contact information in the comments of THIS POST. Comments left on other posts will not be considered.

3. Entries that do not include name and contact information will be disqualified.

4. International entries accepted!

5. Deadline to submit your entry is November 30, 2010. Winner to be announced December 7, 2010.

A Honey of a Prize!

Here's what you could win: 25 free balls of Lizbeth thread, in the colors and sizes of your choice.

Yes, I will ship internationally! (CONFIRMED: Barbara Foster at Handy Hands will ship direct to you at my expense.)

Anna Meloni's Tatted Crystal Drops

Saw this on Facebook and didn't want anyone to miss it.

This Italian artist has included tatting (small ornaments at the bottom of the image) as well as macrame in her Crystal Drop creations. Bellissima!

Here is a link to the Facebook image:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?fbid=111704958846441&set=a.101575693192701.3824.100000208111892

If you are a Facebook user, I encourage you to click on the link and share your comments.