Nearly time to tat....

Hullo all

What absolutely amazing autumn weather we are having here in the North West Province.  Yes, I will admit that the evenings and early mornings are a little cooler that most people would like but the days really make up for that in my opinion.  I hope the cold of the winter does not come too soon.

Our next Crafty Day happens this Saturday (1st June) from 10.00 am till whenever the last lady leaves. As usual I am really looking forward to it.  Magda will be doing a class of tatting for 4 of our ladies which I am sure thay are going to enjoy very much.  I am going to assist the ladies who could not make the last meeting with their crochet class (if they want to) and for the rest,  you know the drill.  Bring whatever you feel like doing and just sit and chat and peace out..........  As usual, refreshments and a light lunch will be served at a nominal cost of  R50.

Had to take an overnight break but here I am bright and early to continue. 

Next month (13th July) I will present a workshop to make a Cellini Spiral Necklace.  This beaded wonder is made from different size seed beads and is not very difficult at all once you have mastered the technique of tubular peyote stitch.  It sounds very complicated but is really quite easy to learn.  The kits will be a little more expensive because the seed beads which I use are of a better quality.  I will let you all know later what the cost will be. 

The variety of how one puts the different size beads together is endless.  In the picture below the piece has been made with small delicas and two sizes of round beads.  The one I am going to present will have 8-10 different sizes and/or shapes.

 

Below is a stunning image of a spiral with a rivoli pendant.

Once you have the technique under your belt you will be able to make an endless variety of necklaces, bracelets and earrings.  The sky is the limit and your imagination will go wild.

Now I need to do a bit of bragging so bear with me.  Granddaughter Sydney (age 10) had to do a science experiment at school and has been chosen as one of 25 to do an exhibition later this week at the school.  Her sister, Georgia, (age 9) started karate classes this year and took part in the National Championships on Saturday.  She came third in her age group for pre-yellow.  Nana and Max are VERY proud.

Brigette has received the results of her dissertation for her Masters degree.  There were some corrections to be done and one of the examiners recommended a distinction.  Once again we are very proud parents.  She is going down to Cape Town for a week to start looking for a place to stay and also to make personal contact with her supervisors for her phD.

Time now to do some personal admin.

Keep those hands crafting

Sharon