Well, we all know what's been happening around the world so I'm not recapping that! But I did start working on a rainbow-themed fabric made from the Square Pinwheel instructions out of Dora Young's "All New Knotless Tatting" book that was republished by Heidi Nakayama.
The above picture was taken against my keyboard but you can get the idea. The red square has white rings, orange w/red, yellow w/orange, green w/yellow, blue w/green, indigo w/blue, and violet w/indigo. Each square is approximately 4" square and I intend to have the fabric consist of 7x7 squares so it will be a nice cloth.
On a very positive note, Palmetto Tatters Guild (PTG) held their 19th Annual Tat Days in September 2020. Although the number in attendance was about half of the average number for all the previous years, it was still a successful event. Class sizes were limited, lots of communication, continual oversight to what GA health/CDC recommended, and the Welcome bags also contained masks, face shield frames and plastic, and hand sanitizer. Guess what -- NO ONE GOT SICK!
In mid October, Tatting Corner held their 3rd Annual Tat Days with about 30 in attendance. Everyone had a good time and Lisa took the appropriate precautions!
Know what both of these events had in common? EVERYONE was thankful for a sense of normalcy and the opportunity (based on the individual's decisions based on their own status) to be among fellow tatters.
In November, word reached the Tatters Across Time, Inc., Team Members that our coordinator, Teri, had passed suddenly into the realm with the Tatting Angels. The was a terrible shock as she hadn't been ill but had fallen on the ice and broken her ankle. We'll never know why she didn't wake but the TEAM was grateful for her leadership especially since Bobbie's passing in 2014. January brought about the selection of a new Coordinator and yes, that's me. I am honored and humbled to say the list. I have really large shoes to fill.
PTG is planning their 19th annual event and it's going to be at a new facility! The Guild is really excited about the Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center in the mountains of NW North Carolina. Everything (classes, vending, sleeping, and eating) all under one roof ... a rather large roof but there are elevators with the events concentrated on two floors. The list of teachers has been announced and the classes are intriguing. Registration will open sooner (and close sooner) than previous years since the event will be the weekend PRIOR to Labor Day. Lots of things to do for non-tatters as well! There is swimming, fishing, paddle, golf, miniature golf, tennis, and MORE!
