A Long Time Coming

Good evening, gentle readers,

In my usual punctual style, it appears that I haven't published anything in about four years. If any of you are still out there reading, I will try not to make it so long before my next.

I am still coming down from the high of Interwoven Expressions this past weekend. As always, it was a lovely time. This was my tenth year there and I still managed to see new things. Discussions with friends there, and recent events, prompted me to get back on here and connect with you.

About that day job, I still dabble a bit, but my mantra is: More Lace Than Legal. Slowly, but surely, I'm determined to make that a reality.

What have I been doing all this time, you may ask. Everything and nothing. What are my plans for the future? More of the same.

For the past two years, I've participated in the Mill Fest at the Peotone Historic Mill. Full of talented vendors, exhibitors, and re-enactors, there is plenty to see. I have been one of the few vendors allowed to sit inside the mill for the event. It is such a cool space.

I've been fortunate to connect with the event coordinators at Mayfair Presbyterian Church. Their events are always a lot of fun. 

The Irish American Heritage Center here in Chicago requested that I tat some lace snowflakes for the Irish tree at the Museum of Science and Industry. It was rather short notice but I managed to get five made.

Tatted Snowflake (minus beading) by JoAnn Engelbrecht in Aunt Lydia size 10 white. 

Star Snowflake adapted from vintage by Kendra Goodnow in Aunt Lydia size 10 white. 

Star Snowflake adapted from vintage by Kendra Goodnow in Lizbeth size 3 snow white.

Snowflake adapted from 5-poinr star by Sandy in Lizbeth size 3 snow white.

Royal Heart Snowflake adapted from vintage by Kendra Goodnow in Lizbeth size 3 snow white.

It is such an honor and you can see them on the tree through January.

As I mentioned, Interwoven Expressions was delightful. Danny and I were busy throughout the day. We were able to deliver on a commission and get new ideas. We look forward to next year! 

On to future events:

I have been asked to be on a podcast out of Northwestern Indiana. More on that as it becomes a reality.

I will be at the Irish American Heritage Center on December 1st for their Christmas Bazaar again this year. It's always a lot of fun.

I'll be participating in Julmarknad at the Swedish American Museum on Friday, December 6th, through Sunday, December 8th. This is my first time in the market but as a member of American Daughters of Sweden, I am familiar with the museum. I'm very excited to be there.

I've spent the last two afternoons at the Irish American Heritage Center for IBAM, a celebration of Irish Books Art and Music. My group, the Nimble Thimbles, were in our room demonstrating various fiber arts techniques as people wandered in and out. It was a pleasant time.

I should get back to tatting. I plan on making sets of museum ornaments to offer at the next few events and it's not a quick process.

Until next time, happy tatting!

Your friend,

Shuttle Flicka