Saturday - all day!!!

First in this frosty morning is from Sue who has sent in her practice piece and her day 1.  I'm delighted that people are still joining in - the 'staggered start' is no problem at all to me.  In fact it makes it even more interesting.  

Anyway here's what Sue has to say:-

"I did the practice piece (attached) and then the Day 1, (attached) but I have been remiss about sending them on to you! I hope this doesn't cause you any extra work.
I am from rainy and cold Pacific Northwest area of the US...Washington state, to be exact. The TIAS is very much appreciated as it brightens my day in the middle of all this cloudy weather!
Sue H"

Anita is next - watch this space for more guessing fun!!! I've split her remarks up between the pictures so here goes:-
"And the fun continues...I thought we had the start of a bird on day one ...remember my tatter's intuition? Well, with today's tatting, that idea flew out the window...at least I haven't seen any square birds lately. So, I had to put my thinking cap on again, and came up with....
A Jack in the Box!!!

But then I got to thinking, there has to be a lot more to the pattern, cause we've got several days of pattern left, so....
Perhaps we'll have Jack and Jill?

Who knows, it could even lead to little Jackettes? After all our Rooster found a hen and chicks, huh?
Thanks for adding amusement to my day, Jane! Eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Anita

Next in is Fiona who also thinks it's an animal!!! Here's her comment and picture:-
"Have just done this while having breakfast. Not too sure what this will be just yet..could be the head of an animal??"

Welcome to another 'starter' today. Gina S has now caught up with us and has sent in her day 1 and day 2 combined. This is her comment too:-
"Here is my day one and two combined, since I didn't get myself together until today! I don't have a guess as to what it is yet..."

Now we have JB next who says:-
"Here is day 2.  I’ll try to be on my best behavior so hopefully I can stay out of spam. I love your new tree."
Thanks, J B.

Now I'm between a shower and breakfast and still more overnight participants to add. This time I have Frances who says:-
"here is my day 2 tat.  I live in sunny Queensland on the Darling Downs in Warwick, this time Last year we were in the middle of the floods, this year we have had 37degC all week and not a spot of rain so I after waiting all day for the next piece, I have no idea yet. Looking forward to the next one."

Now I present Rose Anne's days 1 and 2. I'll let her explain:-
"Now I just about totally forgot about this after the initial announcement - too much happening and my brain elsewhere!!!
So here’s my Day 1 attempt and I’ve used Lizbeth #688 in size 20 with the CTM method and 2 shuttles as I’m still too clumsy if I have to do anything with the ball besides letting it sit in the cup!!! This time around it looks like it's something "square" but it has two beads - one small and one larger - HMMMM totally no guess."

"And here is my Day 2 progress. Sorry Jane, I still have no clue what this will be when it grows up! I just LOVE these TIAS - not only are they a learning experience, they are just downrightFUN and it's awesome seeing everyones' pictures too on Jane's blog."

Note from me - here's a link to Rose Anne's blog too.

Next in is from Liz who has no idea yet - like most people!!! Here's her comment and picture:-
"Hi Jane, here is part two of the TIAS. I think this would make a lovely butterfly wing but am assuming it is way too early to have an accurate guess."

Next is from Lyn who says:-
"Hi Jane,
Thank-you for this TIAS, it is my first and have no idea what it could be!!
I did day 1 and then added day 2 in which I did a mistake, tried to cut it out mucked it up completely, so started again and used your directions for starting a ring and chain and hiding the ends so I have at least learnt something already!:) and your directions are written clear [even though i made a mistake!haha!]
Thanks again
Lyn"

I've just had this quick message from Marco who says:-

"Hello Jane,
Count me in!!!!!!!!!!!  Maybe not every day, but i try to catch up with you all.
Greetings Marco

Next to arrive is from Andrea who says:-
"Here is my Day 2 attempt! I really enjoyed it, though am very intrigued as to what it might be. It's so lovely to see everyone's work on here - all the different colours are fantastic. Looking forward to the next episode.
Many thanks again.  Andrea"

On a sunny afternoon (although still cold) I have another day 2 from Argentina and Monica. She says:-
"Hello Jane!
Here is my day 2 - tatted again at the bank, LOL! I have to go back on Tuesday, I wonder if I'll have the next instalment by then!
So far, I can't see any figure developing. It is so symmetric, if I didn't know you I would guess it is the centre of a doily! Of course, there would be no use for the beads in that case - plus, it is not your style, but, you could be wanting to surprise us in a different way this time...
However, I showed it to my darling, and he had a guess I would put a bet on. Can it be a computer or TV, and we are looking at two corners of the screen? The beads could be the controls in that case...
It is super fun to see all the guesses. I will be looking forwards to the next part!
Have a nice weekend!"

Yes, Monica - day 3 will be on Monday!!!

Back from my afternoon walk and I find Adrian in my inbox. Here's what he has to say:-
"Here's my day two.
This is looking suspiciously like it's forming a square motif.
But that extra picot on the first corner is intriguing me!"

Early evening and a few more have come in. The first is from Claudia in Argentina who says:-
"GOOD MORNING JANE! here is my day 2! no idea what it could be.. but it is funny tatting it! hope the colours would help to the final result!! lol...
happy tatting!!"

Now back into my inbox is Sandy who has this to say:-
"Dear Jane, I'm guessing this is a future square, but am having trouble 'squaring' the square with a future critter. 

Did think of a Jack in the Box (loved the pictures sent in by a like minded tatter), and it could be a car, the square being the window (not sure how the beads would fit in...) - but, I admit I have no idea where this little guy is headed! May day 3 bring some light to our musings! Sandy S"

Now I'm welcoming Gunhild to the TIAS with both her day 1 and day 2 pictures. Here is what she says:-
"Hallo Jane, I am in too, and its my first TIAS to take part. Its sooo exciting and soo much fun. Can't wait next day. Thank you very much. And happy tatting to you all from Guni / germany"

Here's one of my good friends from South Carolina with both her day 1 and day 2 pictures. Sharren says:-
"Thanks for doing a TIAS for us – a new game for a new year! Here are my Day 1 and Day 2 – I wonder if I picked good colors for whatever-it-is??
I’m looking forward to Day 3!!"

Aha - another good friend popping in.  Hi, Katie.  Now what is it about the TIAS that brings out the Shakespeare in you guys?  Is it because I live in his town?  Anyway this is Katie (and her husband's) offering for today!!!
"Hi, Jane (and tatting friends), well, here they are--four near-squares in search of missing pieces.  DH thought our Day 2 looks like the open mouth of a shark, hmmm----

Squarish Tat went in search of a shape

“Ahhh,” he thought with his mouth all agape,

“If it’s shark that I be,

Then I’ll swim cross the sea

and ask Jane: make me into an ape!”

or, more to the point*:

Oh, this mystery test! What a mess!
What on earth can it be? I can't guess.

It's a bird. . . no, a plane . . .

That shape drives me insane!

Well, to find out, I'll TIAS.

Katie V in NC

*DH wrote the second limerick--took the words from my mouth, so to speak."

So a little later in the evening and after another conversation with Katie I received this message from her!!!!

"Our Jane has it down to an art

and faster than fast does her part.

While we think and we tat,

she knows just where it’s at.

Must be nice to be, oh, so darn smart!

You funny girl--or ol' git!"

Now I KNOW why I do these TIAS's - it's because I have all the FUN!!!

Day 2 now available

Yes, time for day 2 which you can find here.  

So pleased to see so many people taking part and I must point out that it's never too late to join in.  Just start with the introduction, then day 1 and you can work at your own pace.

First few in today are some more day 1's.  

The first is from IsDihara who says this:-

"My Day 1 snapshot was tough to photograph using Lizbeth 20 Charcoal #606.  All stitch definition is blurred by the sooty colour.

Crossing fingers for some dark, menacing (or mysterious) creature...maybe from murky waters like the Black Lagoon?

Or a coal bucket! Nobody would expect that, hee hee.

Thank you so much for taking on another TIAS! These tat-alongs are anticipated more than Santa at Christmas and really kick off the New Year on a high note."

Now I've got Heather M's day 1 to show you. This is what she says:-
"Hi Jane, here is my day one.... I have no guesses as to what it could be.... can't wait to see what it is :)
Thanks Heather"

Now I'm THRILLED to show you probably the first tatter I've met from South Korea. A big welcome to Lim who says this:-

"Hello, Jane. My name is Lim JiHyun from Seoul, South Korea. 

This is my first work of 2012 TIAS, and happy to join with you. 

I live in Korea, and tatting is not familiar here. But It is exciting to meet many tatters in other country via internet.  

So, I can join your new TIAS. Thank you."

We're OFF on Day 2 and first in in less than half an hour after posting it I've got Maureen's offering. Now, Maureen, you should be on the way towards bedtime down there in Australia, shouldn't you? Here's Maureen's picture and her comment:-
"Here is Day 2, Jane - and it is going to be a square, I think - and since we have beads, it probably means a big square animal.......my cat, Clarissa, was big and square - or there is my grandson's favourite, SpongeBob Squarepants."
Sorry. update on Maureen's status - not bedtime she tells me but it's 'gin time'. Good for you, Maureen!

Second in with day 2 is Karen S who lives 'down the road' here in the UK and should really have been getting ready for work!!!! She says:-
"Here is Day 2 Jane you are going to get me into trouble as I had to do this before I set off to work. Forgot to say on Day 1 that I am using Lizbeth 20 colour is 154 Wildflower Garden. As for a guess is it a squareamajig?"

Now this is Geraldine's contribution and message this frosty morning:-
"Well what have we here, Jane are you sending us round the bend or should I say bend's. Never seen an animal with a square'ish bit to them so you have got me there. Bring on day three."

Next on my list is hoovering but that can wait until I've put Sonja's on the blog. This is what she says:-
"Here is day 2 of the TIAS. It looks great. No idea, what it will be. Looking for next day."

Now here is Ginny's day 2 and she says:-

"Here is day 2. And I was hoping it was a cat but I dont think so now but not sure yet what it is!"

Now this one is FUNNY. Marjan has decorated her day 2!! Here's her idea of what the TIAS is going to be:-
"Oh, yes it is Mitsuki!! Who else can it be? Just look at her…… she is so beautiful!
See you next time with much more of Mitsuki!"

Next in is from Jane Mc who has this to say:-
"Hi Jane, here’s day 2. I see I didn’t finish day 1 properly. Oops. Dock points for that! The thread is Cebelia which I have dyed. My favourite Aero shuttles. Happy tats, Jane"
I can't see what you've done 'wrong' on day 1, Jane. Looks fine to me.

Now the next day 2 is from Mariya who says this:-
"This is my day 2 result. It looks like we'll have square part of pattern and somehow it seems to me that our beads will be inside it (eye and nose, maybe...). Anyway, these asymmetric chains in corners look very intriguingly :)"

This next piece is from Angel San who has this to say:-
"here is my day 2 piece. Do you have a specific time when you post thepattern ? I was waiting impatiently at breakfast time, but then I went
to do other things and bam ! I missed the spot, and loads of people
seem to be finished already ! ;)
Anyway, my piece seems to look like the others, so I guess I'm on the
right track :)"
In answer to your question - yes I do have a specific time. It's 08.45 GMT. Hope that helps you to be first next time!!!

Now we have Corina's two pictures - firstly day 1 and secondly day 2. Welcome, Corina. Here is what she has to say:-
"Here is my picture of day 1 and 2. Thank you so much for this exciting project! I write about it on my blog.
Greetings from Holland"

Denise isn't brave enough to wake her husband up to take a guess!!! Here's her message and picture:-
"Here is my Tias Day 2. I'm not sure what to make about the square. My husband is still asleep, so I can't get a guess from him. I'll send in another guess on the next part."

Phewww, what a day!!! Just back from the sorting office of Royal Fail - more hassles!!! Now, what were we talking about - ah, TIAS 2012!!!
Now I have Valerie's piece along with her comment:-
"Here's my DAY 2. I like the squarish look of this part. No guess today. End of work week, brain's quite dead now. Looking forward to DAY 3.
Hope Fri 13th brings you pleasant surprises."

Next is Heather who has this to say:-
"Here is day 2 .... I still have no guess, but my daughter thinks it is a cat! Guess we will have to wait and see. thanks Heather"

Sarah is now back with her day two and another rhyme. Will you be able to keep up the rhyme's Sarah? So clever. Here it is, folks:-

"With day #2 

I am through.

Though what it will be

I still can't see!

So onto day three."

Next in is Barbara or tattabug who has snow in NY. Send a bit to me, please! This is what she has to say:-

We have snow today here in NY!!! Only a few inches expected but, it is still pretty! I have day 2 done and you have me totally befuddled. (of course that doesn't take much with me LOL) I really have no guess except that it looks as though it will be something with a square. I am still going to stick with a butterfly no matter what it turns out to be ;P"

Now back again is Maria (how DID she get the diagram onto that background and on it's own, I ask myself) who says this:-

"Well well well, it seems things are getting squared up, but where to go from here? Maybe it's a Jack-in-the-Box! At least that's my guess for now but I'm sure it will change many many times before it gets finished! :)"

Oh this next one is funny too!!! Well done, Sherry!!!! This is Sherry's latest guess, two pictures and comment!!:-
"Hi Jane, Attached is my contribution for day 2. Could it be an owl? I'm having fun with this one."

Now it's time to show Miranda's day 2. She has tis to say:-
"Here's Day 2 completed. I still haven't ruled out a locomotive. Or it could be an inside-out bookmark, like your inside-out bell."

Next person to send in their day 2 is Brenda who says:-
"Hi Jane,
Here is my day 2. I have no idea what it is.  Brenda."

Now here is a picture of Wanda's knee (I'm guessing here) which came from her car!!!! This is her comment:-
"Here is my day 2, done in the car. I just love smart phones, you can take pictures and send email from just about anywhere! No guess yet.
Wanda"

Now here's Sandra again. She's certain it's a train - just look at this picture.  This is what she says:-
"Ok, maybe this is a train!"

Next to drop into my inbox is Bernice who says:-
"TIAS day 2 using Lizbeth thread # 112. Bernice"

Now we have Melanie who has this to say:-
"Good afternoon....almost....(blush)
I did look in this morning before taking off for an appointmnet, but didn't get the actual tatting done until I was sittin' in the waitin' room. I think there ought to be a country song about that don't you?
What is it?....something square......picture frame....awfully small for that.....hmmmmm
Can't wait to see the other guesses and to see where day 3 takes my thread."

Now we have Mary Jo's picture and her comments:-
"I'm having so much fun with this! No new guesses today."

Day 1 - Thursday

First of all - are you ready for day 2? If you are then I'm ready to post it tomorrow (Friday). Don't forget if you've only just found this game you can join in at any time and you will be very welcome.

First in today is from Katie V who joins in each year and makes four of 'whatever it is'!!! Here's what she has to say:-"Here's my little collection of the first day of TIAS 2012. Do you recognize the giraffe on shuttle? Cool, huh?! Thank you, thank you for the TIAS. I'll have four little cuties when we're done--don't know what sort yet, but cuties they'll be!You're the best!!"

Now we have Jeanne L who says:-"here is my Day 1, all the way from North Dakota USA.the thread is Flora size 20 but I have no idea of the color, the ball is about 3/4th gone. the beads are from an accumulated stash from 6 daughters crafting, so I hope they are o.k. I know the smaller is a 10/0 and the larger is a 6mm"

Now from 'down there' is Maureen L who is a lot warmer than we are 'up here'!!! This poor Australian has rabbits on the brain - very painful I should think!! She says:-

"Hi Jane - we'vbe been having a heatwave , temperatures pushing 40 for the past couple of days; but today it's dropped right down to 30, and it's cool enough to pick up a shuttle without melting the thread!Here is my slightly late Day 1 - I have no idea what it is going to be, probably not a rabbit this year either....."

Finally this morning I present Wanda who has this to say:-"Here is my day 1 finally done! I would of had it done earlier but didn't have the beads with me when I started winding the shuttles. I have no guess at what it might be :-)  Looking forward this TIAS."

YIKES - just found the next two in my spam folder - sorry.
The first is from J B who says:-
"Attached is Day 1.
Thank you so much for starting off the New Year with an exciting new TIAS."

Next is from Patsy G who says:-
"Here's my first lesson of the new TIAS. I do enjoy these. It's fun to see if any one chooses a color that's close to what the actual item ends up being. Patsy A. Goodman, CA, USA"

Here is another offering from Chile and this time from Gloria B who says:-
"I have not outlook, so, I can't email you from the link in your blog. I take this email from your facebook. Here is my TIAS day one. I don'y know what it is, but ii's fun.
Hugs from Chile."

Now back for another year of playing is Nima who says:-"Thank you so much for TIAS 2012. i'm taking the shuttle and thread for the first time after the last TIAS...that is TIAS 2011...i love tatting along with you...otherwise it is not my comfort zone..here is my 1st day f work...looking forward for the day2 ."