Yes I am still working on the doily. I just had to design a part of a motif for it as the center that the pattern called for did not look nice when I tatted it so I changed it and am much happier with the one I designed. Now about my thread problem. Thankfully Marilee (YarnPlayer) has offered to dye a batch of thread to match the Fern that I am using so I will have enough thread to finish my doily. It is by no means a small undertaking as I think I will use about 14 to 15 skeins of HDT which is a big investment but it is worth it as it is an heirloom to be passed on to my daughter.
Now for other news. We have a new member in our family. She is a 2 1/2 year old Indian Ringneck Parrot named Kiwi. She is settling in very well and is already playing favorites with Gregg. Our home is starting to sound like a jungle at times.
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Congratulations on the expected thread and the new arrival. I used to have a yellow ringneck parrot. They can be great companions, or formidable foes! I hope she doesn't bond completely with Gregg and not you. If she does, you could be in trouble! (We used to have a jungle around here too.)
I can't wait to see this magnificent doily finished. Your daughter is a lucky lady.
I'm so glad Marilee will be able to provide you with more Fern. I can't wait to see the finished doily!
I'm afraid I wouldn't be very patient with a parrot. My brother used to have one that swore like a sailor... honestly! It was a beautiful bird, but it always interfered with our conversations! I hope you enjoy your new companion!
I'm glad the thread problems is solved and it looks like the new member of the family matches the doily!!
I am a bird person too! I love a home with bird chatter!
I agree that the bird matches the thread! Be sure to take lots of photos of this magnificent doily when it is finished - can't wait to see!
I'm so glad you'll be getting some matching thread! Your new family member is adorable :)
Kiwi, now that is a fitting name for your new parrot. He's adorable!! I have two cockatiels and they are a riot. Enjoy your new buddy! Glad you got the thread worked out for finishing your doily, which is awesome btw. Can't wait to see the finished doily. I also want to comment on the pretty cross in the previous. I love tatting that cross, it is so pretty and the color you chose looks so good on this cross. I am wondering if that is size 80 thread. I think I have a color like that in 80, I might have to go check!!
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