Tangled Thursday - Mooka

Tangled Thursday is a new occasional post on this blog. Heather at Books and Quilts is hosting these challenges in which we share our latest Zentangle inspired creations.

This week Elaine suggested we used the tangle pattern of "Mooka" as inspiration for our creations.

I admit that I was a little leary of this pattern. I had tried it in the past and wasn't that successful with it. However, this time, once I started I couldn't stop. I didn't plan on doing more than one,  but it turned out that way. I'd do a little on one tile, then get another idea, so I'd start another one. Then I'd go back to the first one, do a little, then get another idea...and start another tile....and so it went. I wasn't sure if I was going to finish them all or even present them all, but I figured I might as well.   So thanks a lot, Elaine!!!  This turned out to be my favourite challenge so far.   

Here are all of my "mooka" tiles:

I used only two other patterns besides mooka: tipple and zinger. The first tile I put down on the counter to photograph only to promptly get a coffee stain on it. I tried to fix it in Photoshop Elements...that's why it's a little rough on the upper right. The last tile is my favourite of the bunch. I toyed around with how to present it. Right now it looks upside down to me, but it didn't look right any of the other ways I tried, so I went with upside down.  ;)  

Be sure to check out the other "Mooka" creations on Books and Quilts.   If you'd like to join us, please do so by linking your post to the Mr. Linky on Heather's post.  

Tangled Thursday - On Friday

Tangled Thursday is a new occasional post on this blog. Heather at Books and Quilts is hosting these challenges in which we share our latest Zentangle inspired creations.

I'm sorry that this is a day late. I had completed my creations a few days ago, but I completely lost track of the week. Anyway, better late than never, right?

This week Heather suggested we tackle Easter. The first one I did features eggs. I had hoped they look a little more like pysanky, but I didn't choose the right designs. I think the one in front comes the closest. The design on the one in the back is completely screwed up. It was supposed to be look like weaving. The middle one is a "navajo" pattern, which was doomed from the start. I love the pattern, but it doesn't belong on pysanky. ;) Despite it's flaws, I like this tile.

The second tile features a cross.  I don't think I need to explain further.

Sorry, I didn't keep track of the tangles I used.  If I look them up now, this post is going to be even later.   If you are really interested, ask me and I'll figure it out for you. 

Be sure to check out the other "Easter" creations on Books and Quilts.   If you'd like to join us, please do so by linking your post to the Mr. Linky on Heather's post.  

Needlework Tuesday - Good Intentions

I had planned to post this last week, but I don't know what happened. I had taken the photos, but never got around to writing the post. It's not like I write much anyway, but it didn't get done. When Tuesday came and went, I decided to post on Wednesday. Well....when it wasn't posted by Friday, I decided to give up for the week and try again this week. Did I work on the post on the weekend? No. Monday? No. So here I am late afternoon and I'm just getting around to it.

Anyway, a couple of weeks ago, I posted my review of this awesome crochet book, Crochet: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide by DK Publishing. It huge and filled with gorgeous patterns. So far I've only made two washcloths, but I plan to try at least a few of the other patterns. I didn't have the right size hook, so they came out too tight.  Perhaps that's why they refuse to lay flat.  Regardless, they'll be ok. I lost a stitch or two when changing colours, but managed (I think) to correct that on the second one (the one behind). I'm not sure why I didn't put that one on top. It really turned out much better. Here are the washcloths:

 

I still have to weave in some ends.

I've also been working on my temperature scarf. I'm almost convinced that we in southern Manitoba might never see spring this year. It's definitely warming up, but still below normal or historical averages. Anyway, the scarf is update-to-date as of end of March (more or less). As a reminder, the light green (sorry, the colour is off and looks yellow in the photo) is just above 0C. Here are the latest rows on that:

I think that's it for this week.  The temperture scarf won't be complete until the last day of spring (June 20?).  So, I still have a bit to go with that.   Once it's done, I'll unveil the whole thing. 

Needlework Tuesday is hosted by Heather over at Books and Quilts. If you've done any crafting this week, I hope you'll consider linking up so other can enjoy your creations.