We went to visit one of our daughters this weekend to celebrate one of the grandson’s birthday. Our other daughter and her son were also able to come up, which made for a great weekend! All the grandkids together equals not much time for tatting, at least while we were there (I don’t plan on it, either!). We left on Friday evening, which meant in the dark as the sun now sets so early. Almost five hours of driving time – in the dark.
I have a booklight, one of those that clip onto a book so you can read in bed or wherever in low light.
And the battery was dead.
But I did have a small, regular flashlight that worked just fine. I just tucked it behind the seat belt across my chest. I had to re-aim it every little bit, but it put light where I needed it.
I didn’t want to try following a pattern in those conditions so my best bet was something that I could do without a pattern. What better than a bookmark? A very basic cross bookmark is the result of our drive.
I also emptied a few shuttles by making birds, butterflies and flowers.
We left earlier in the day Sunday to come home so I had light to tat by for a while and I still did simple things. I got several snowflakes done, which I’ll be putting on some items for the craft show that’s coming up in a couple of weeks. I might have pictures of those next week.
We had such fun this weekend. As our daughters live so far apart the cousins don’t get to see each other often, but they got along great. We’ll have another chance to get all together in a few weeks for Thanksgiving. I’m really looking forward to it!
I like the nice solid cross. Those are very nice small rings.
And yes, it is nice when the grands get along.
Sounds like fun with the kiddos, both yours and the grandies! I can't believe you got ANY tatting accomplished. Nice work. I seem to whimp out and just read while traveling 🙂 Glad you got to enjoy your family.
Wow, I'm amazed you could tat that pretty cross while travelling!
Such a pretty cross! I tend to snooze when it's dark. That way I have more energy for playing with the kiddos!
Beautiful cross!
Beautiful cross, love your picture they are priceless moments with the grand daughters, one of them is learning tatting,
Margaret
Your cross is gorgeous!!! 🙂
I love your cross and the bags you've been making. I wish I could tat or read while riding in the car. But it would make me car sick. I've tried a little texting, but that even takes it's toll after awhile. Excessive map reading gets to me too. Sigh.
Is that your own pattern? It's a really nice cross, and I'm amazed you could do all those picots by the light of a flashlight. Glad you're getting to have some nice visits with the family!
Beautiful Work!