Here's the story of how one of the pendants sold, in my mom's words:
My very favorite, the pale lavender with silver and purple beads, was purchased by a woman with a young daughter---probably around 4-ish---who is going to be receiving the necklace as a Christmas present. The mother did a lot of whispering over the kid's head while she distracted her with a cheap felt ornament, and I had to sneak the necklace out of the display, then in to the mother's purse!Correction: This pendant, not the one made from Jane's pattern, is the one she was talking about.
It is Marilee Rockley's "Belle" pattern, from the book Up and Tat 'Em. Although it looks a bit pinkish in the photo, it is really shades of lavender.
Several tatted items were purchased by people I have known all my life, including a couple of women whose fiber arts skills are really top-notch, so it's nice to think that they like my work.
As you've probably noticed, I've been taking a bit of a break from tatting the last couple of weeks. However, I am already making plans for next year's sale. I'll make some more of the small earrings since they did so well, some ornaments that I wanted to make for this year but didn't have time for, plus, since I have a whole year, some doilies.
Oh, my gosh, that's my pattern. The only reason I recognised it is because I decided two days ago to use it as the basis for another design. I hope we do hear the end of the story and that the little girl liked it. Hopefully she'll want to know how it's made and will want to make one herself. What a lovely story.
ReplyDeleteJane, yes, you're right, and I totally forgot to mention it in the post! Sorry, I'll fix that right away.
ReplyDeleteIt is a testament to your prolificness (is that a word?) as a designer that you can't remember all your own patterns!
Oh, you daft moo. I couldn't give a toss whether you mention me or not. It just came as a surprise to me as I'm just re-visiting this one again!!!! No need to apologise at all and I'm delighted you're using it.
ReplyDeleteGood word - prolificness - let's add it to the Oxford Dictionary, eh?
Congratulations on your successful sales! The pendant by Jane is a favorite of mine also!!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your sales! Nice to get tatting out there, and raise funds for a good cause.
ReplyDeleteMiranda, What a lovely post. Congrats on the sales.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That is lovely to hear! Yah, for Tat-land!
ReplyDeleteOf course, they liked your work - what's not to like?
Love the look of Jane's motif in those colours.
Fox : )
Congratulations on your sales, and well done, not easy selling these days, but I think you did well.
ReplyDeleteLovely pendant.
Margaret
Congratulations on the successful sales (but I'm not surprised!) - and thanks a lot for sharing that sweet story.
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