Saturday

Well happy Saturday one and all!!  Here's the first one into my inbox which is rather full this morning!!!

This is from IsDihara who says:-

"Sending in my day 2 attempt> This one tatted up quickly, a little too quickly perhaps? I've got to say , in size 40 thread, the day 2 rings were ridiculously small to make and I'm thinking of shucking the whole thing and starting over in size 20 or even size 10 (and I only have one ball of white size 10 in my possession). Will there be many more of these tiny rings? 

 I'm intrigued by the lengths of the chains and the pattern and sizes of the rings. Depending on how the next day or two works out, this has potential to be something extraordinary.

 P.S.  The mysterious (and sensitve) Wothi really must share with us more clues as to her (his? Its?) origin and species. The tease is a terrible distraction to inquiring minds. Marjan, please can we have a hint as to the lovely Wothi?"

Next is Mary who says:-

"Looks like day 2's TIA looks like a bunch of flying kites….LOL"

Cripes.  Even little sister's taking part.  I'm SO flattered.  Here's what she has to say:-

"Well decided to have a go with the cotton you gave be last year Altin Basak mainly because it was the only cotton I had that was pretty and varigated.  

Easy to follow instructions, mind you I'm so used to following your great patterns!"

Now we have SueAnna's in the most stunning green variegated.  This is what she says:-  

"Attached is picture of my day 2 of TIAS. Yeah for snow days!"

Next in is Anita's and she says:-

"Third time is charm... hope this attempt looks right  :-[ "

Looks totally and utterly perfect to me.  LOVE the colours too.

Last in this morning is from Shanan who has had a few problems!!  Un-wanted picots kept putting themselves in the way!!!  Let her explain:-

"Well, after untatting and re-tatting and cutting and re-tatting here is day 2.  I kept wanting to add picots where they don't belong!  Ring 11 still ended up with a small p, but after four attempts to re-open the ring and breaking thread, I just left it.  This ring was determined to have a p in it!!"

Another offering from Debbie who gives us links to threads too.  Now, Debbie, I'm trying to de-stash (use up!!) my threads - please don't tempt me!!!!

"It's not perfect but I did it!  I used a variegated, Rubi 40 m, from Brazil.  I purchased them from E-bay.  Their websites are: www.pyarn.com,  www.paraguaythreads.com  andwww.cottonheart.etsy.com.  They have some good deals on lots."

Now we have Marco's offering and here's what she has to say:-
"here is my result from the first two days."

Now here's Tine's progress:-
"This is my Tias part 1 and 2.  Groetjes Tine"

Day 2 - continued!

The first in this section is Rosemary from 'somewhere in Australia'!!!!  She apologises for being late but as there's no time limit on the TIAS it doesn't matter!!!  Well, time doesn't matter to me, anyway!!!  Here's what she has to say:-

"have been busy with visitors so I'm late finishing Part One.  I took a photo of it and it's attached (it's not very clear I'm afraid)  Hopefully my photo taking will improve over time  :)"

The next day 2 offering is from Sonja.  Here's what she has to say:-
"Here is my TIAS day 2 from Holland"

Now here's Shanan's day 1.  She says:-

"Here is my day 1 pic.  I am out of colored threads at the moment, but just got this DMC Cordonnet in size 20 from Handy Hands.  I am liking it better than my usual size 20 crochet thread!!  Now to see if I can make my own HDT with it!! My tatting blog link is below my name, if that helps you any.

http://soapsandshuttlelace.wordpress.com/ (tatting blog)"

Next in is Geraldine's day 2.  This is what she said:-

"enjoyed second day, still can't get how you started so did it with c.t.m. some how have got day 3 should i have this.got it from link from tat and not a lot else. are well have done it .using altin basak 50 thread love using this thread and has good range of colours.does it matter wish way the chains face on day 1/2 bits? happy tatting everyone geraldine."

Now, I have to confess!!!  I inadvertently put day 3 up as a link. Now, you can't blame brain cell number 3!!! It was my mistake.  BUT the good news is that I'm confident that you'll NEVER guess what the TIAS is going to be!!!!

Next in line is Brenda's.  She says:-
"I cannot do any tatting without making a mistake. Part two isn’t any different. I used the wrong shuttle for the start of the first ring. Not to worry, all adds to the excitement. One thing though, if it doesn’t turn out how it should…….I am getting experience with hiding the threads. Thanks for that."
Actually, Brenda, I can't do ANYTHING without mistakes!!!!

Nine o'clock in the evening and next in is from SandraE.  She says:-
"Hi Jane - It's Sandra Eichelberger.  Here's what I've got for days one and two - done in Lizbeth size 20 Grape Pizzaz."

Day 2

First in on Day 2 is Riet.  Riet has the links a few days before the rest of you so that she can translate them for her Dutch guild.  I'm SO grateful to Riet for this.  Here's her 'rendition' of the second day.

Now I'm in trouble from Marjan who has sent her Day 1.  Does anybody else know what a Wothi is?  I've even 'googled' it and still don't know.  I have a feeling that I'm being teased here!!!!  This is what Marjan says:-

"I am afraid my mailprogram didn't do his job yesterday.... can't find the mail I was supposed to send you.  Well anyway, here is my day 1 of the Wothi! she is looking gorgious don't you think?

I do have a problem now thanks to you.... You said you don't know what a Wothi is and that hurted her very much! Now I have a sad, very sad Wothi on my hand, crying all day, yelling at lunchtime, screaming in the middle of the night....

It is going to cost al lot of love, understanding en TLC to make this up to her....

And really Jane.... you've never heard of a Wothi??? tssk tssk.... girl... girl.....

lots of greetings!"

Well, next in was a second email from Marjan with more of her Wothi!!!!  Still can't find one on google!!!  I think the Wothi lives in your head, Marjan!!!!!  Here's day 2:-

"Good morning again Jane!  Here is my day 2 of the lovely Wothi!

She is doing better now, I've explained to her that you are a very lovely lady and did not mean to hurt her feelings.  But never heard of a Wothi..... still unbelievable....."

Now we have a super picture from Isabel and her friends!!!  She says:-

"Here it's my day 2. I can't guess what kind of things will be appear. Maybe in the next part."

Sadly, Isabel, I don't think you'll guess from the next part - unless you're a mind reader and my mind's not easy to read!!!!!

Now along wanders Heather into my inbox.  Here's her day 2:-

"My #2 is attached this is looking quite interesting I still have no clue what it could be??"

Tine says this:-
"after day 2, it looks like a tail of a veiltailfish.  Greets Tine"


Next to pop in is from Bonnie.  Bonnie's going to be away next week but has the links for days 3 & 4.  She's sworn to secrecy, though and if she says anything the tat police will raid her house and steal ALL her tatting stash.  Here's what she says:-
"Here is my Day 2, Jane.  Day 3 & 4 are sealed and ready for me to do while I enjoy a life of leasure next week.  I'm not sure I'll be able to get them to you until I return though, but I'll try to send via my cellphone to your email.   Happy TIAS.  See you in a couple of weeks."

Announcing day 2

Still 'snowed in' here in my part of tat land.  Beginning to go 'stir crazy'!!!  Who said that I'm already crazy?  I know I am!!!

Anyway, here's the link for day 2.  Now that everybody has got into the swing of it I think I'll be 'hotting up the pace' for a few days although things do get more 'challenging' later!!!!!

Friday morning

Plenty of eye candy this morning.  DO read to the bottom especially Terri's as she COULD be right!!!!!


Starting off with Sunela who says:-
"I was not sure whether you wanted everyone's pictures.  I posted it in my blog.  In case, you want, here is my version of Day1.  http://beads-n-lace.blogspot.com 

Here's Sue Anna's version of day 1 now:-  

"Here is a link to my picture for my TIAS. Sue Anna.  My blog: http://sueannasblog.blogspot.com/

It is done in size 20 HDT 'Celery' made by Yarnplayer.

The next picture in is from J.B. who says:-

"Here is my day 1.  I am using Lizbeth’s March Breeze thread."

Now we have Bev's offering:-

"I'm using size 20 thread.  Yarnplayer's Vibrato, Tatskools RB Agua; haven't decided on third, but it will probably be magenta or chocolate brown Lizbeth. I really like that chocolate color."

Now we have Vanessa's day 1:-

"Thanks for running the tat-it and see.  Here is my product from day 1."

Next in is from Wendy S.  She's asking for clues!!!  Hmmmm, sorry Wendy, none at all!!!!!!!

"I know I am late but better late than never. I have done this in Anchor Pearl Cotton 8 in a multicolour pink. I love the colours the other tatters have chosen for this.  Could it be an insect of some kind? Just a wild guess. Any clues?"

Now, is Terri right or is she wrong?!?!?

"Here's my scan of Day 1 progress.  Today's Guess: The Great Wall of China - well, it could be...   This is so much fun!!"

Thursday - a bit later on!!!

Just in from Anita is her contribution!!  Here's what she says:-

"Jane, Here's my Day 1. I'm using #10 crochet cotton.  Decided to use Fiesta Colors to make it bright and fun!  I'm a new needle tatter, just learning the basic techniques.  Hope I can complete the project!"

Next in is from Heather who says:-
"I am going to keep up with this one... i hope :)   Heather"
Don't worry, Heather, I'm sure you'll keep up.

Now Caroline has sent her day 1 in.  She says:-

"Sorry for being slow.  New camera that took a while to figure out.  I am using Lizabeth thread size 20."

Next we have Geraldine's contribution and she says:-
"well Jane ,you have done it again, got us using are brain cells to think what brain #3 has come up with this time.mine at present looks like frog with no head. what a wonderful way to start the new year. "

 Now the next day 1 is from Melanie who says:-

"Attached is my imperfect photo of my attempt at the TIAS day 1. I love puzzles and can't wait to see day 2!"

 

Thursday morning - early!

First one into my inbox this morning is from Bonnie.  She says this:-
"Here is my day 1.  I am using Tatskool's Coral Reef size 40 HDT. "

Next is Kika's contribution and here's what she has to say (thanks, Wally!):-
"Wally motivated us to participate in mini-challenges of a mysterious pattern. I found it very entertaining, is also a pleasure to participate in something of yours, because your pattern site has been my guide."

One comment in today is from Mary who says:-

"This is my first time doing one of your TIAS, since it is in the 20's here I figure it is a good time to sit back and relax and take on a new project during this cold spell."

No picture attached so maybe there'll be one later, Mary?  OK, here it is.  Thanks, Mary.

Next is from Kelly who has this to say:-

"Hi Jane I am taking part in your TIAS but we do not have Outlook Express on our computer so I can't e-mail my picture to you. But I will keep up with posting each part on my blog. Fell free to copy and paste from there if you like. "  

I've tried to upload your picture, Kelly, but it won't 'cooperate' with me at this moment in time!  I'll try again later!!!  Here's the link to your blog.


Now we have Liz's offering (Artlady).  She says her tension isn't good but believe me by the time she's finished this TIAS she'll be fine!!!!!  Personally I think it looks FINE.  Here's her remark:-
"I am attaching a copy of my piece.  The tension isn’t good however this is my first real attempt at SR so I was very excited when the rings closed.  Thank you very much for catering for me with this."

Early Wednesday evening!!!

More coming in and this one is from Debbie who says:-

"Last night I tried to put my work up, but my computer wasn't cooperating.  And my picture wouldn't upload.  I had a nice paragraph and ready to send and my comp. crashed!  Aaarrrrgh!
So, I will try this again.

I am a beginner and just took Georgias class (I will definitely take it again)I am so glad that she has this class for us.  I will try to keep up with everyone here.  This is Fun!"

Now we have Hannah who's comment is:-

" Here’s my day 1 photo – can’t wait for day 2! "

Next to send her day 1 in is Isabel from Sweden.  I see her piece is being guarded carefully!!!  Isabel says this:-

"Hi Jane here it's my first part of TIAS. It's my first time I'm participate in your TIAS. I don't know what kind of beautiful creature or other nice things will be appear. But I'm in the play of TIAS. Thank your for your TIAS."

Not long before my bedtime and Chris sent in her day 1.  This is what she said:-
"Not the best picture, I'm afraid, but there's only so much one can expect from a camera phone :)  I started on a whim, as I found a small ball of some thread I painted in my bag while at work and I needed a break from the computer. This bit is finger tatted, as it used such small lengths; I'll have to bring a couple shuttles in as the days go by, with some other thread colors. I'll not guess what it is quite yet. This oughta be fun! :)"

More on Wednesday!

This is Riet's contribution and she says this:-

"Here is my picture of Day 1.   I wonder if it is done well, looking at the drawing I don’t see a long chain.  I saw the day 2 drawing and there is the same. But I will wait and see maybe at the end I understand.  Nothing is gone a overhand knot in the chain can still be done."

Yes, Riet has got day 2 but only because she is kindly translating it all into Dutch for her friends in The Netherlands!!!  Your Day 1 looks fine to me, Riet.

Now here's Ginny's offering and this is her guess:-
"Here is my day 1 of the TIAS.  I think it is a Siamese Caterpillar."

Just checked my inbox and Ann has popped in!  She says this:-

"Here is my Day 1 of the TIAS!  I need to snip my beginning threads a little more closely, but will wait until I have a good night's sleep!  This is fun and I am quite excited, hence all the exclamation points!!!"

Whooopeeee - another.  This time from Dominique who has come up with a good guess!!!  Here's what she says"-
"Here is my day 1 of the TIAS in DMC variagated cotton n°80.  Could it  be a prawn/shrimp ? 

Wednesday!!!

Here are some more Day 1's!!!  

First that I've picked up is from Brenda who says:-

"Hi Jane. this is my tat and see.  Didn't know how to tie so left it."  

Looks GREAT to me, Brenda.

Next is from Elizabeth who is suffering from the cold!!!  Try living HERE, Elizabeth!!!

"Here is my first part.  I managed to tat it even though it is so cold here.  Probably be 18 tonight.  So much for living in the south."

Now this is from Joanie - what a hoot, eh?

"I want to play too!!!  First is a picture of my TIAS!!! Oh wait, that is the one I had to finish so I would have shuttles for the NEW TIAS!  Second is the picture of the new TIAS!  Hopefully I can/will keep up with this TIAS!"

Now we have Deanne who says:-

"I had to finish this before I went to sleep.  It's Tuesday, 11:20pm here in Austin, TX.

I had a hard time but I think I did ok considering I'm a beginner.  Wasn't able to achieve working in the threads at the beginning so I sewed them in with needle and thread after it was completed.  Hope I can keep up with everyone.  I did learn a lot so this is a great experience for me." 

Well done, Deanne.  You've made a fantastic start.

Now we have a comedienne amongst us - well, another!!!!!  This is from Martha Ess:-

"This is obviously going to be  a snowman with a fringed scarf."

Final one in on this first blog post of the day is IsDihara who says:-

"Here is my Day 1 attempt, made using Lizbeth size 40 in color 107 Tropical Fruit. Can't wait for Day 2 to be released."

Nearly missed Linda who'd found her way into my spam folder!!!!  Here's her contribution which is GREAT too:-

"This is the only way I know how to let you know my progress.... If I am doing it wrong please let me know.  This is interesting! I have never hid both threads at the same time. I have watched the progress of many TIAS but never participated because I never figured out how to do split rings. This fall I figured out the split rings and I am on a roll... Very good instructions, you have not lost me yet!  I am using size 20 Desert Bloom with orange and purple for second colors."

Next one!!

This has just come in at quarter past eight in the evening.  This is from Wanda who says:-

"Hello, Jane.

Well, here is my attempt at your TIAS.  I've never done one before so we'll see how it goes.  So far, so good!  I've used Lizbeth thread Caribbean in size 20 to do the first part.  Hmm, It kinda looks like a dragonfly without wings hanging onto another.  No, that's not a guess, just a comment! Looking forward to Day 2 to see what comes next!"