Mark My Words

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Over the past year whilst visiting other countries I have been very fortunate to meet some extremely talented people who, like myself, also have their own tatting blogs.  One of the many was Sharren, I was in her class at Tat Days last September.  In May she adapted  Mary Konior's pattern 'Mark-my-words' pattern, so immediately I followed her suggestions. However, what with holiday and catching up with my many commitments, I wasn't able to get back to her next adaptation, until now.  Although I might have just altered it even more!   













In June whilst in Singapore we met up with Val and she kindly took us out for a meal. Now Val hasn't posted on her blog for sometime, the main reason for this is that she has been very busy.  Val has incredible energy and is constantly on the go, learning new things to do with her working life or other crafts, she is a joy to be with. I hope that when we next visit Singapore we will be able to meet up again.










 A rare glimpse of 'im in the garage' -  he was let out on this occasion and allowed to travel!

















Comments

  1. God's KidJuly 9, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Your cross is beautiful!! :)

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  2. Crazy Mom!July 9, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    'im in the garage' is a handsome bloke! You all look good here.

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  3. FoxJuly 9, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    You and Val look as if you are having great fun. 'Im in the garage' is harder to read, but certainly seems to have a twinkle in his eye!

    Lovely motif.
    Fox : )

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  4. Jane EborallJuly 9, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Gosh, a picture of my brother in law? Whatever next!!! Get him back in that garage - Tat Land needs more shuttles!!!!

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  5. Jane McLellanJuly 9, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Great picture of the three of you, good to see what 'im in the garage looks like! What background is your bookmark on? Interesting border pattern.

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  6. Sally KersonJuly 9, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Thanks for all your comments.
    Jane the book is The Celtic Art Source Book and there are some beautiful pictures in it colour as well as black and white.

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  7. Margarets designer cardsJuly 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Great cross with lovely adaptions. Nice to see you and your husband, I hope he enjoyed being let out if the garage.

    Margaret

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  8. MaureenJuly 9, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Lovely picture! - but in my mind's eye, 'im in the garage has always been perched on a high stool, surrounded by tools and piles of wood - it's a bit like seeing a bus driver in mufti!

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  9. Sharren - Tatting in Greenwood, South CarolinaJuly 9, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    LOVE what you did with Mark My Words!! Great picture of y'all, too!!

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  10. LadytatsJuly 9, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    a very good looking and crafty bunch. So nice you were able to meet up with Val. And getting a look at I'm in the garage is nice too.

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  11. MichelleJuly 9, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Wow! This is gorgeous!

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  12. JBJuly 11, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Beautiful cross. Nice picture of you three. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip.

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  13. AnonymousMay 8, 2018 at 4:44 PM

    Where can I find a pattern for the Mark My Words cross? Thank-you for your help!

    Rhonda

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    1. Sally KersonMay 13, 2018 at 6:45 AM

      Hi Rhonda the original pattern for 'Mark my words' was taken from Mary Konior's book 'A Pattern Book of Tatting' published in 1985

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