Monday the 3rd February.

First of all - tomorrow will be day 11.

First in today is Melanie with her day 10 and this comment:-
"Hello-
I'm a bit slower getting this done and scanned and sent to you. I use as an excuse the sunrise. I blogged about it here.
Attached is my scan.
Melanie"

Now from Brazil and Grace comes this really cute picture and her days 9 and 10.

"Hello Jane!
Im back in Buenos Aires, tomorrow I started again to work. :-(  Im updating my Tias and take some photos with my doughter camera. Hope you enjoy this pics! Some of them are from my little cat named Aghata. She love to play with my homemade shuttles.
Have a nice week!!
Grace"

Next to arrive is Misty from Ecuador with her day 10.  She says:-

"We woke up to some strange weather this morning:  a dusting of volcanic ash.  A volcano about 160 km away (Tunguragua) erupted yesterday, which is not strange as the volcano is very active.  But the ash has never come this far south before!  Well, it hasn't interfered with tatting! :)  So here are 2 pictures of my Day 10.
Misty"

I wouldn't want to live anywhere near a volcano, Misty!!!!

The next person in my inbox this cold February morning is Marla who says:-

"Howdy Jane!  
Hope you're feeling up to snuff this fine February morning !  :)
Marty and I had fun tatting the day 10 addition.... but he was a bit disappointed that it really didn't give him much more to go on.... So he thought he would ask another friend....
Marvin was very glad to help out and volunteered his certainty that the mystery is most definitely a Rocket ship!  and not only just "Any Rocket Ship"... On no.... it is actually a Martian 'SP3C14L'!   He hasn't seen one of those since coming to Earth!"

You're just toooooooo funny, Marla!!!!!  There again - you could be right too!!!!

Denise has now popped in with several days in a wonderful shade of pink!!!  She says:-

"One image with all 3 days done. I am thinking pretty Christmas ornament?
Denise Royal"

Right - I'm off for a while to have breakfast and clear/clean up the kitchen.  There are a few more in my inbox but they'll have to wait for a while until I've done my 'chores'!!!!  Back later .......

Back again and first in this batch is Esta who says:-
"Hello Jane,
Attached is my 10. I enlisted the help of my mom and brother for my guess...and we had a lot of fun making suggestions! My favourite is a witch's hat and shoes. :)
Thanks!
Esta"

My next visitor into the inbox is Alba who has this to say:-
"Jane, it looks beautiful, but I cannot imagine what will become of it. My husband says it looks like a bird. Let's    see... Waiting for day 11...
Happy week!
Alba Alicia
Tijuana Mexico"

Next to arrive is Connie with the following message and picture:-

"Hi Jane,
Sleeting outside - so now I can catch up -- here is day 8, 9 and 10!!

I don't know what to guess it is now, no longer see the zoo, or the sailboat or the garden of flowers - wait it could still be a garden landscape......

Thanks for the challenge Jane!!"

Following shortly after is Bernice B who says:-
"Hi Jane,
Now not quite sure where you are taking us. My day 10 attached.
Best,
Berniceb"

Back with another rhyme is Sarah who must spend ages on these.  Here's her picture too:-
"Hi Jane, Happy February! We are one day closer to spring.
Sarah :-)

I make double stitches with bright collored thread
I do it the way dear Miss Jane has said
Though the full pattern I’ve not been shown
Bit by bit the design has grown
Jane continues to keep me in suspence
With each bit she does dispense "

Next in is Fiona who says
"Hi Jane
Here is my day 10, I think it looks a bit like a house. Hmmmm...
Fiona T  (one mad tatter)"

Finally in this batch is umintsuru who says:-
"Dear Jane,
I think it is a sailboat too. The flower motif are the port holes and the flags-the sails.
Best
umintsuru"

Back from the town and I've found that Maureen is waiting to be added to the blog!!!!  Here's her comment and picture:-
"Doesn't look much like a Garden Gnome now, does it? -  unless it's channelling Anne Boleyn, with 'er 'ead tucked Underneath her Arm..... that's if you look sideways at it - the other way up  turns it into a windmill.

I have to say that Day Ten has stripped me of all certainties about this project."

Next to arrive is Andrea who says:-
"Hi Jane,

I managed to catch up, after a very busy week ... 2 days in the Midlands and a day in London!  Also, my sister-in-law is very seriously ill in hospital (improving though), so haven't been able to focus.  I must admit, I was dreading the SCMR and did have to do it twice, but this time I succeeded without any extra help!! Yeah!  You have really got me flummoxed with this one ...I just imagine what it is going to be.  Great fun! Thanks x

Andrea "

Back from a visit to see a friend and I find Helen in my inbox. Hi, Helen!!!

"Hello Jane,

don't know how you do it! It is still a riddle what it might be. But I am stubborn in my believe that it is something from the kitchen that one can hold in one's hand.

I cannot see an animal in it, I rule that out.

Eagerly awaiting the next and last (?) piece. The plot thickens.

Greetings Helen"

Next to arrive is Tove who says:-
"Dear Jane!

Here is my day 10.

I really don’t know what it should be but still think it is something in 3D,

Regards from a foggy south of Sweden

Tove Karlsson"

Finally I've managed to get Caroline's picture to download.  Sorry you've had to wait, Caroline.

"Well, I am sure you are sound asleep and I am still up.  Someone a while back mentioned the Olympics and the more I look at this I think it may be a bobsled.  We are to get snow Tuesday into Wednesday.  They think it may be a lot this time.   Wednesday is to real cold again.  I wish the weather would make up it's mind.  Wednesday is  my shopping day so suppose it will be nasty.  

Caroline H"

Next to send in her picture and rhyme is Susan who says:-
"Hi Jane,

Today we have sunshine after the snow on the weekend. Hope you're having some sunshine, too!

It's TIAS on day 10, so I've been tatting again

As all TIASers  will do.

I've looked and I've guessed, and then I confessed

That I really hadn't a clue

But wait! Could it be? Is this where it's at?

Have we tatted an ear on the face of a cat?

The eyes are the flowers, though a nose I don't see.

My dear Jane I do hope you also agree!

Hugs from Suz"

Next in is another tatter who hasn't got a guess either!!!  She says:-

"No fancy drawings today and the bet guess I can come up with is that we are making a shuttle! Though that would be a bit ironic, I doubt that is really what it is... I think.I might need a nap!  Baby had a dr appointment today and I think it wore us both out.  However, no rest for the weary... I should really pit away the christmas decorations.  It is about time I think :-D"

Probably the last person in this evening is Bernice O with her day 10.  The last because I'm falling asleep in my chair!!!  She says:-
"TIAS day 10...A flower garden!  Bernice Odom"

Day 10

Today is the day that you get the link for DAY 10!  Here it is!!!!

Before I start today I thought I'd copy and paste a comment that came in on the 'other' blog as it's relevant. I find it soooo heartening to find out that people who aren't involved with the tatting side of the TIAS are following the progress and the fun. Here's a comment from Ray:-
"Jane, if you are keeping track of those participating in this TIAS this "chap" from North Carolina is following along. My wife's guess is cat. I don't see what she does and I don't have a clue what it will be. I am just enjoying the journey and we will see what it is at the end. Thanks for all you do to keep this going.
RAY"

Lelia is the first in with her day 9 this morning and is waiting for day 10 which has just gone 'live'. Interesting to see the practice pieces too, Lelia - thanks. She says:-

"Practice pieces, then Day 9.    Looking forward to Day ten.

Always Lelia blogging at http://tatitandsee.blogspot.com/
Stitches of Life II"

Barbara L is next with her day 9 and the following comment:-
"Hi Jane,
Lovely day in San Francisco, where I'm visiting my mom.  Finished #9 while we watched television.
I have no idea what we are tatting, but it's still a lot of fun.  This was my first encounter with the self closing mock ring.  It wasn't so bad after all, and I didn't need to dread it as I had been.
Thank you!
Barbara"

Another day 9 now - this time from Martha who says:-
"Dear Jane,
Here's my Day 9. I think that means I'm caught up?"
Ummmm, well no, Martha - day 10 is now out.  Sorry!

First day 10 is in!!!!  I've just had time to get breakfast and clear up the kitchen, throw a desultory hoover round the ground floor (which isn't very big, BTW) and Jane's already done hers!!!  Here it is:-
"Hi Jane, here's Day 10.  A bigger pixie's hat perhaps? Happy tats, Jane"

Next in with her day 10 is Val from Singapore.  She says:-
"I'd just enjoyed a cup of English Breakfast tea with a cinnamon and walnut muffin. :-P
Now, day 10 is here, and it makes me think it'll be someone wearing a pointy hat! Nice fun!
Thanks, Jane, and a very good morning!
Hugs,
Val"

"Oops, wait, there's another part waiting to be joined up. Hmm... how cool! Can't wait for the huge revelation. ;-)" 

Muskaan has dropped in next with her day 10 and her comment which is as follows:-
"Good Morning Jane !
Day 10 pieces are ready - missed siesta in order to send these in early ;-)
I keep thinking this is a sailboat or yacht. The 2 triangular elements form either side of a sail; & once these are complete, you'll ask us to change colours in order to tat the boat & mast pole joining the triangles.
One of the participants, a few days bqck, had drawn a very nice picture of this ... I just Have to go along with her guess.
Love & greetings to all
Muskaan"

Next in is Sonja who says:-
"Goodmornig Jane
Here is my day 10. It looks more and more like a sailing ship, but you like surprises, so I’m not sure.
Happy tatting from a cold, but sunny Holland
Sonja"

Kristen is next with her comment and photo.  Interesting idea, Kristen.
"Hi Jane!
Here is Day 10...I'm back to my Nativity theory again--you see, there's Mary on the left and for the last few days we've been working Joseph (on the right). :)
Thanks much for the hint on which shuttle to start with today...you probably saved me a lot of un-tatting with that small piece of information! :)
Kristen "

Not only is Angela FAST but she's managed to tat FIVE of the day 10's in such a short period of time!!!  That's what I call dedication and probably battery powered shuttles!!!
"Jane,
Here is my Day 10 progress!
Angela"

Finally in this batch (just going to catch up with the ironing) is Isa who was so excited she dropped me a message earlier too!!!  Here's her full comment now.
"Good Morning Jane, I'm so exited with Sunday's TIAS, because I think it's something we eat in the summer :) I don't know I guess right but I said it's an icecream :).
My husband said also like me :) an icecream.
Have a wonderful Sunday and thanks for this fantastic game."

Ironing done and I'm back!!!
Roelien is the first in this batch and she says:-
"Hello Jane,
Here is my ninth day. And still I don't know what it will be.
Almost all the snow is away here. The sun is shining bright again.
I am longing for spring.
Many greetings,
Roelien"

Bettina has just arrived with her day 10 and she says:-
"Hia Jane (and everyone else to)
My day 10
Regards
Bettina"

Shelly is the next arrival in my inbox with her comment and picture.  She says:-
"Morning Jane,
I just knew day 10 would be there today.  I am staying current.  On other days I am tatting on my other projects.  You have me totally confused as to what this can possibly be.  I love some of the drawings and props people are using.  So fun to check each day.  I am no where near that creative.  Here is today's post:
Shelly"

Next to arrive is Emilia who has sent in days 9 and 10 and says:-

"Goodmorning Jane,
Catching up again. Attached day 9 + 10.  I think you are very cunning. Because I can’t see, my first guess (a bonnet) fit this figure. And I am still clueless.
I hope you release the next part soon.
Kind regards, Emilia"

Back to upload a few more.  First in this time is Ann-Sofie who has a great idea for what the TIAS is going to be:-
"Hi Jane!
Here is my day 10.  This time my guess is an entire church? Looking forward to day 11.
Have a very nice day!
Ann-Sofie Sweden"

Now I have Firanghish next in my inbox and she has this to say:-
"Good Evening Jane,
Here is my day 10 assignment. No clues, but just love to tat and waiting for day 11.
Thanks,
Regards,
Firanghish"

Next in is Sue Duckles with her guess - still much the same one!!!!
"Hi Jane. I think it's 10 anyway!! Are you quite sure that this isn't a duck house? It still looks like one to Mcvroom!! Lol. I am now beginning to think it may be a tatted bikini with sunflowers but that might just be because I saw our local drama group do calendar girls last night! Brilliant!"

A bit of background here.  Lesley used to go to school in Stratford and her Grammar school wore boaters like these. 
"Dear Jane
Well, we may be looking at the prospect of being able to grow rice on our allotment this year but my latest thoughts on the TIAS may come in useful! I’m thinking another form of transport – a gondola. Will just have to dig out a stripy top; unfortunately I threw away my boater from my schooldays and my singing voice is nonexistent, so no serenades as we go under the Rialto Bridge.
Lesley Still in suSpence  (sic!)"
Ummm, Lesley, next time you come up to Stratford - look out for the gondola that is often on the river here.  Yes, honestly there is one!!!!

I knew it would happen.  A problem with the TIAS that I can't help with.  Sorry, Claudia, I just can't can't suggest anything other than buying the kittie their own shuttle.
"Good afternoon Jane
My TIAS has to wait until tonight. I am doing catsitting, and it looks like she enjoys tatting. Ok, maybe in another way than we do, but never mind.
Claudia"

Next in is Tally Tatty who says this - in rhyme again:-
"Dear Tatters,

Could this be a garden GNOME
In front of Jane’s HOME?
Then, I should have chosen WHITE
For their long beards, as the fairy tales WRITE

TallyTatty"

Now I have Anne-Marie's days 9 and 10.  She says:-
"Hello Jane,
There are my days 9 and 10.
Suspense go on....
At each stage,we believe we'll go to clear up THE mystery ! But nothing..A snowman with his cap?
Which is amazing is that all over the world, there are investigators- tatters or not who think over, draw, rack their brain ....and don't find....
To-day  I make my day 10 taking my breakfast.I can't wait, not waiting more for SOLUTION. But no,nothing new....It will be for next time....
Good afternoon Jane.
Anne-Marie"

The next day 10 to arrive comes with a story from our famous authoress - Fox.  She says:-
"Yup. Witch. House if Gingerbread with flower garden imprisoning children found carrying thread and a pop-a-bobbin. Shuttles were never seen again. Tragic end."

Jo is next in my inbox with two puzzled dogs looking at the day 10 she's just finished!!!
"Hi Jane

Here is my day 10. I still don't know what it is, and neither do these two guys.

Jo from the UK."

Soooo cute, Jo.

Sharren has just arrived in my inbox with her day 10 and the following comment:-
"Believe it or not, I am still caught up – here is Day 10!  Still don’t have a clue what it could be – this is the trickiest TIAS ever!!

Sharren"

No it's not, Sharren.  I know what it is!!!!

Next in is Claudia who has some great ideas!!  Here they are:-
"Good evening Jane

Here comes my Day 10. The idea with the garden gnome seems good, but I remember a mail from last year, you wrote something....

My guess is still a 3D-church or house, we are tatting the front and back, and with the other color, we will tat the sides.

Have a nice evening and a lot of laughs from our guesses

Claudia"

Thanks, Claudia - I will!!!!

Now it's Kelli's turn to be posted on the blog!!  She says:-
"Hi Jane,

Here is my TIAS Day 10.   I'm still stumped as to what it is.  Looking forward to new clues as I travel next weekend.

Kelli"

Miranda has just arrived now and she's beginning to think somebody else has come up with the answer before today.  Well, Miranda, yes they have but I'm not saying if that guess is the right one!!!!!
"All right, Jane, here's day 10, and I'm pretty sure that whoever suggested the Sydney Opera House is correct.

Miranda"

Now I have Roelien's day 10.  She was in earlier today with day 9 so has had a busy tatting day!!!
"Hello Jane,
Here I am again and now with my tenth day. Today I am quick is not it. An still I have no idea wat it has to become.

And.... I did not forget the picture this time!

Many greetings,

Roelien"

Next in is Wendy with her comment and picture.
"That last part could be an Umbrella or hat of some sort

Wendy x"

Yes Wendy, it could be but is it?!??!?!

IsDihara has just caught up with us!!!  I think she's been running!! Here's her comment and picture:-
"Jane,

Getting caught up on TIAS I just completed Day 9 when Day 10 was released.  Hurray! No waiting.

Hmmm, I no longer think it will be a robot.  (So long DALEK dreams...)  As you know, in years past I have guessed TIAS to be a Loch Ness Monster.  Could this be the year TIAS pays homage to Nessie?

IsDihara"

Wanda's next and I see she's still watching the url's I've used!!!  Simple things amuse people, don't they Wanda!!!  So that makes two of us!!!!
"Good evening, Jane.  Day 10 - by itself this piece looks like ..... an open cookie jar!  I anticipate that it will be closed eventually but what that makes it I still don't know.

I've heard a saying "Another day, another dollar" but what has that to do with this TIAS? Just what was on your mind (or BC#3) when you named this pdf? (okay, I'm easily amused)

Wanda from Kansas

aka tattrldy

http://wandasknottythoughts.blogspot.com/

oops, almost forgot to add my attachment! "

Next to arrive is Anne with her day 10.  She says:-

"Excitement is mounting :)

Saturday 1st February

Tomorrow will be day 10 for those who are still keeping with me!!!!!

First in this morning is from Wendy with her day 9.  She says:-

"You have been very clever with this one.  I have absolutely no idea what it is."

Second in my inbox is Bernice O who has this to say:-
"TIAS day 9 from Bernice O"

Now I have Coretta's day 8.  She's been playing other games while tatting - multi tasking!!!!
"I lagged a bit behind on day 8 since things are crazy busy when my husband is out of town. Day 8 I finished tatting up while playing stacking cups with my two year old son. He'll only be that young for 4 more days."

Another busy TIAS'er has now arrived with her day 9.  Michelle says:-

"Had to play catch-up!!!  I've had some very busy past 2 days.  Unfortunately,  i'm afraid that the stress has just began! Anyways, I still have no guesses as to what we are constructing.  Happy tatting from knotty Michelle! !!"

Finally in my inbox this morning is Lelia who has also been catching up!!  She says:-

"Dear Jane:

I am enjoying TIAS....   Pictures attached.

Days 5-8
Lelia blogging at Stitches of Life II
http://lelia-stitchesoflife.blogspot.com/"

Good afternoon and the first in on this session is Bettina who has sent in her days 8 and 9.  She says:-

"Hello

My TIAS, finally caught up last night.
Regards from South of Sweden"

Next in is Helen who is still convinced it's going to be a teapot!!!  Well, of course, it could be!!!!
"Hello Jane,
I keep seeing a teapot. My last chain isn't perfect because I had to add new thread and I made a little mess of that, but it looks like your pattern so all is well, I think...
Bye Helen"

Sharren's just sent in her days 8 and 9 along with this comment:-

"I’ve gotten caught up again on TIAS – Days 8 and 9!  You’re really keeping us guessing on this game!"

Now I have Beelizabeth who has arrived in my inbox.  This is an amazing rhyme and must've taken a lot longer than the tatting.  Woweeeee.

"Oh Dear, Oh Dear, Oh Dear--

This has not been my year!

A simple tatting game to play,

But little spiders skitter away.

The tatting bag fell on the floor-

When I picked it up, my pretty TIAS was no more.

I searched and searched and searched some more

But days 5 through 8 were not on that floor.

What to do I knew so well

As the nature of my brown recluse does tell.

When little critters skitter away,

And do not like the game to play.

So two more shuttles were rewound,

For a remake I was bound.

Each stitch was carefully remade

And to the scanner to be laid.

And what to my surprise was there,

And not in some reclusive lair?

Days 5 through 8 were lying there,

And now this lady has a pair!!

And in my search, I found one of the first sections I did that had skittered away.

Beelizabeth"

Oh, that's what I do - lose things and days and days later find them under the scanner.  I've recently developed the habit of leaving things there deliberately to 'train my brain' that the place to look immediately for 'lost tatting' is under the scanner lid!!!