I has been a while since my last post, and I've been able to complete a few things in the mean time. I have seen a few tatted earrings posted on other blogs and thought I'd try to make some myself. I created these as a simple introductory project, but I absolutely love them. These earrings are motif #7 in the 25 Motif Challenge. I made them out of a variegated purple and white thread and the color bisection was accidental, but I quite like it. The picture doesn't show it well, but I also included three seed beads on the bottom of each earring. These add some weight to keep them from flopping around. I like these enough that I can definitely see myself making more earrings in the future. They are fast and easy ways to use new designs.
I started this simple shrug in the hopes of wearing it to the wedding of one of my best friends. Unfortunately, with work and school, I wasn't able to get it finished in time. However, it is done now. The short sleeves keep it from getting too hot, but it adds a layer to your shoulders and back. It helps fight off a slight chill by keeping your core warm. The original pattern is the
Circular Shrug by Julia Allan. I changed the stitch pattern in the center section from a mock rib to a seed stitch. I just love the texture of a seed stitch. It also helps that there is no wrong side. I made it out of plain white cotton. What is sometimes called kitchen cotton. It's the same stuff I use for dish cloths etc making it very easy to take care of. All in all, I think this will become a solid accessory in my wardrobe.
As the title of this post suggests, changes are coming. One major change is that I will be moving. I am leaving this little college town and heading for exotic destinations; first the Washington, D.C. area then onto Ireland and Sweden. After my jont across the pond, I will be finished my master's degree! I can't believe I'm so close. I hope to continue posting while I am in lands far far away. Wish me luck!
