A little before Christmas my MIL became pretty sick. It put a bit of a damper on the whole holiday. We spent some time sitting with her, to give a break to my FIL. I always have some tatting with me but I don’t always have a pattern or a project with me, which is what happened one evening. I had green thread, red thread and even some red seed beads but no plan. This is the result from that evening.
Let’s face it, a simple round motif of rings and chains in green makes a simple wreath. The beads I added after it was done because I forgot to add them as I tatted. I braided strands of the red thread together to made the bow, and, ta da! A wreath!
I completed it while there and thought to leave if for my MIL, but I wanted a picture of it first. It took a bit of doing to find a background that worked. I tried several things before I noticed a Christmas stocking that turned out to be the best background.
I’m happy to say that my MIL is doing much better, though she gave us all quite a scare. In some ways the family meeting there, taking turns sitting at her bedside, made us much more aware of how blessed we are with family, even without the traditional Christmas gatherings. I’m just hoping it’s a long time before we do this again!
“If today was the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?”
Steve Jobs
Update – pattern added to My Patterns tab 1/6/15
I'm glad your MIL is better! Very nice wreath – that was quick thinking, and lucky you had the right colors! ? I know what you mean about how situations like this bring on refreshed gratitude. Happy New Year!
So glad to hear the happy outcome. And a pretty wreath!
Wishing you and your family all the best in 2015.
Fox : )
I'm glad your mother-in-law is doing better. I'm not sure I'd be able to tat without a pattern. I guess I've become too dependent on the designs of others. I love your little wreath!
Love your little wreath. And am always looking for new patterns. I am impressed with your talent of creativity. Would you be willing to share your pattern? Happy New Year to you and your family.
So pleased to hear your mother in law is doing better, that's tge one thing with tatting you can take it with you anywhere.
Lovely wreath
Margaret
This looks fun and so glad you took the time to make!