Well, the last one. The ceramic centerpiece is a gift from a friend, the lace is also a gift from my mom. I guess this particular project ( meaning the whole blog) became all about making things with what you have or find, though I didn't plan it that way in the beginning. I think I'll wait a week before I write about what I've taken away from this experience just to let things settle. Anyway, here's wishing you a happy, healthy and abundant New Year, and a special thanks to all of you out there who stopped by to take a peek at this strange endeavor, especially those of you who have taken the time to comment. It's always nice to get a holler back on your work. See you next week!
Materials: recovered lace, ceramic head, glass beads, linen thread, rayon ribbon.

I went into my "best" beads for this one. I've been carrying around this little guy for many many years now. Must have picked him up at some trade show back in my olden costume jewelry days. I think someone told me once that he's the man that carries the seven Chinese gods on his back if I remember correctly. I like his expression, he looks easy to get along with.
Materials: coral, lava, and glass beads, Chinese god bead, cotton thread, hand turned wooden toggle.

I practiced making doilies a lot when I was recovering earlier this fall, maybe my instinct was to knit myself back up. They remind me of snowflakes now that the cold is here.
Materials:cotton thread, linen thread, rayon ribbon.

Just so you know, there is no way to do a quick tatting. I thought I would make fast work of this, but no. Maybe I'll improve with practice.
Materials: cotton thread, freshwater pearl, acrylic cord.

This is actually yesterday's necklace. I couldn't post yesterday on account of a wicked snow/wind storm cutting our power. It's still plenty nasty out so I'm typing with crossed fingers. Hope old man winter just shot the works already for this season.....
Materials: rayon yarn, freshwater pearl, metallic lace.

My attempt at Irish crochet lace. Normally you make several solid motifs using a method of crocheting around a cord, then they're suspended in an open work netting which I haven't done here. A little wonky but it's my first go anyway.
Materials: cotton thread, glass bead, acrylic cord.

I don't know. I'm getting a little happy with the old trim box and this strange creature is the result. I like my creatures though....
Materials: rayon ribbon, lace, drilled rock.

I can't believe I'm down to just a few weeks. Here I go. Today I made a little lace wreath.
Materials: lace, rayon ribbons.

Okay, it's red week. This is some beautiful cotton lace that I've always been afraid to cut up and use it's so pretty. there's more needle hitching on this, but it's very subtle on account of it all being red. the balls at the bottom are felted wool. I had a minor obsession with felting for a hot minute. It's a lot of fun to do.
Materials: cotton lace, felted wool, cinnabar beads, glass beads, cotton/silk thread, acrylic cord.