Country girl through and through

I just returned home today from a nice little trip to the boondocks. I would like to say that I am rested...but I am not. I am exhausted which seems to be the theme of my life since my return from Korea. Anyhow, it was a lovely trip all the same.Just look at this beauty. I never want to leave Idaho ever again! I LOVE my beautiful State.



I have listed new hook pens in the shop. I now offer hook pens from size 9 (largest) to size 14 (smallest).
Here is a size chart to help:

HOOK PEN SIZE CHART
Size 9/1.40mm
Size 10/1.30mm
Size 11/1.10mm
Size 12/1.00mm
Size 13/0.85mm
Size 14/0.75mm

Monday MONDO Giveaway Part VI

This weeks first prize is an original water color. It is not framed, and measures 6"X9". It is signed and dated.
Also included are two coordinating skeins of matching hand dyed thread.
"DEEP RED" and "DAISY DAZE" Both in size 20 cotton.


Please review the NEW giveaway rules here.
An extra winner will be added for every 25 entries so the more who enter the more prizes that will be given away...PLEASE share the good news.

The winner/s will be announced on Sunday.

Have fun and good luck!



....oh and if your comment doesn't show up right away please don't panic; I am out of town and away from the computer for a couple of days.

A year and a half later....

I cannot believe it has been one year and 8 months since I have made a tatting shuttle. I should change my name to "LadyNOShuttleMaker".
I certainly have not made the progress I would have liked, but I suppose a little is better than nothing.
Here are the fruits of my unceremonious re-beginnings:

It isn't much and if you have seen my little construction video at the bottom of this blog then you know I will lose more than half of these. But as always I am bound and determined even if I am temporarily handicapped.

Remember a few posts back I put out the call for some tatting bits and pieces?
Well, many friends came through and look at this stash!!! AWESOME!!! I have already put them to good use.
...and as a side note..and this is odd. All these tatting pieces showed up in my mail box the exact same day..and that day just happened to be my Birthday! WEIRD HUH???
I didn't mention anything this year..didn't seem necessary in the light of everything else going on. The coincidental(?) arrival sure made a crummy day a whole lot better.
Thank you to my generous friends and you know who you are!

I am going to be "OUT" of the office for a few days....just FYI in case anyone is keeping track.

Happy Tatting Weekend!

Short lived

O.k. So I am having another "down" day today. I am exhausted and I have had a set back with the pain in my hands. I have been approved to see a neurologist and am just waiting for an opening. Anyhow, I expect there will be many more ups and downs but I feel so supported that I think I can handle it. You guys do know that you are my lifeline right???
...and to all my moms out there, I AM taking your advice. So many good suggestions were given to me and I know many of you have gone through this so I am listening.

This humongous speed bump in my life is driving me MAD I tell you! (Ooops did I type that out loud???)

O.k. O.k, no energy for silliness today.....

I managed to list a couple more Hook Pens. I tell you I have been using them myself and the are really great and so handy, why didn't I think of them before??? LOL!!!

I have been able to catch up a bit on blogs, some of you have gotten comments from me. To be honest, I think that is why my hands hurt so bad today. So many blogs, so little time.
Anyway, if I didn't leave you a comment that doesn't mean that I didn't visit your blog. You know I love you all!


HAPPY GUY FAWKES DAY!!!

All smiles

I woke up in a SPLENDID mood this morning (at 4:00am...can't sleep). It must be all the prayers, thoughts and kindness that has been sent my way! It's working guys!
I am off to try and catch up on blogs. In the meantime I will leave you with small gift.

This picture is kinda how I am feeling today...all exploding with color!
(Click on picture to enlarge then right click to "save as")
A desktop photo for your use if you choose to accept.