Distracted Tatting

    I am sure all of you are aware of the subject of distracted driving. Using a cell phone, gawking at something other than what you should be looking at, eating a Whopper, can all cause you to have an accident, sometimes with a really bad outcome. I found out the other day that distractions can have other consequences too.
    I was working on the shown area of Renulek's Spring Napkin, still on round 11, and something else got me distracted. I think someone came in and started talking to me. (I was at work. I go in early and tat for an hour before time to start. It helps the day get off right.) I kept tatting since I have this round in memory now. Then I got half done with the ring I have marked 1. I need to join. Wait. I don't see the ring I have marked 2. OOPS! I had forgotten to do the previous ring and ch6, jumping right into the part that is on top,(the onion ring and topknot).

 

    This is a long way through the pattern. I am 2 1/2 rings and 3 chains ahead of myself. So now what? This is size 100 thread! I considered cutting it off and re-attaching, but I really did not want to do the tails. What I did was undo all of it. It took about an hour. (There goes lunch). But after I did, and re-tatted it correctly, I am glad I did. All because of getting distracted. Next time someone walks in you can be sure I will just lay it aside for the moment. Lesson learned!

One Round Robin Completed

    I like this thread a lot. It grows on you. I showed you Saturday that I was starting the finish round. Now I have it done. I think the Catherine Wheel joins look good and give a smoother appearance.Of course, some people like a more in and out type of finish. That's preference, really. I should take some time to try to make it circular, but probably won't. I have too many irons in the fire. I have a couple other round robin pieces to finish, some things the guild needs (Palmetto Tatters Guild), and the TAT program I am working.

Then too, Tat Days is only 2 months away. I am already excited to go. So, on to the next task.
Oh, by the way, it is 4-1/2" across. Pretty dense.