Category Archives: Motivation

Results?

Posted on March 24, 2020 by notewords

My results are clear, and I am so thankful. However, it seems almost irrelevant against what is going on in the world. I thought we were in lockdown before. Apparently not. Just restrictions. Now South Africa will be in lockdown … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Guitar, Learning, Life, Motivation, music, Teaching | Tagged challenges, Guitar, learning, Life, motivation, music | 13 Comments

Random Ramblings

Posted on August 23, 2017 by notewords

Life continues somewhat complicated. Our Jack Russell, Sparky, has been diagnosed with the early stages of kidney disease. He’s getting on, as are we all. At least we can start with treatment that will hopefully ease things for him. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Challenges, Education, Handwork, humor, Humour, Knitting, knitting, Learning, Life, Motivation, music, Poetry, Shuttle Tatting, Tatting, Tatting, work in progress | Tagged animals, challenges, Education, humor, Humour, knitting, Life, motivation, music, Perseverance, Poetry, shuttle tatting, tatting, work in progress | 21 Comments

An Inspiring Blog

Posted on October 28, 2016 by notewords

I always do a search for any blogs that use the tag ‘tatting’. That’s how I came across https://myrahochang.wordpress.com/ She was rejoicing in the fact that she had managed to tat again, fifteen years after a stroke that left her … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Crochet, Crochet, Handwork, Life, Motivation, Tatting, traditions | Tagged crochet, flowers, handwork, Life, motivation, Perseverance | 12 Comments

Hairy Houdini Strikes Again

Posted on October 18, 2016 by notewords

Caesar is still doing well, although we are thinking of renaming him. Hairy Houdini seems appropriate. It’s been nearly three months since he had the attack, and despite our best efforts, he has managed to get out four times. Okay, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Cats, Challenges, Creatures, Handicaps, Health, humor, Humour, Lolcats, Motivation | Tagged cats, challenges, Creatures, handicap, humor, Humour, Life, Lolcats, motivation, Perseverance, persistence | 17 Comments

Manuscript Away!

Posted on May 14, 2016 by notewords

I submitted my manuscript for the competition – via snail-mail, no less. It’s more years than I like to think of since I submitted this way. It’s a LOT more fuss. Which may be why some (very few) publishers still … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Challenges, Doll House, Handwork, humor, Humour, Lacemaking, Life, Miniature, miniature tatting, Motivation, Rejection, Shuttle Tatting, Submitting, Tatting, Tatting, work in progress, Writing | Tagged books, challenges, handwork, humor, Humour, lacemaking, Life, motivation, Perseverance, persistence, shuttle tatting, submitting, tatting, work in progress, writing | 26 Comments

Practise Does NOT Make Perfect

Posted on March 12, 2016 by notewords

I’m still working on cluny leaves. The pattern is by Mimi Dillman and can be found here. Picot holders between the leaves. Paperclips work, but they tend to hook on everything. There must be a better way. My first coaster is … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Handwork, Humour, Lacemaking, Learning, Life, Motivation, practice, Shuttle Tatting, Tatting, Tatting, work in progress | Tagged challenges, handwork, humor, Humour, lacemaking, learning, Life, motivation, Perseverance, shuttle tatting, tatting, work in progress | 25 Comments

Write and Write Again.

Posted on January 31, 2016 by notewords

The writing is still going well. I’m pleased with myself for finishing the first draft of my new book – I’ve been stuck in a sea of half-finished manuscripts for far too long! I can always write, I just keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Challenges, Handwork, humor, Humour, Lacemaking, Learning, Life, Motivation, Rejection, Shuttle Tatting, Submitting, Tatting, Tatting, work in progress, Writing | Tagged challenges, handwork, humor, Humour, lacemaking, learning, Life, motivation, Perseverance, shuttle tatting, submitting, tatting, work in progress, writer's block, writing | 8 Comments

Congratulations – It’s a book!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by notewords

Okay, technically it’s the first draft of a book, but it’s got pages with words on them and everything! 😉 I find it’s quite different going through the printed copy, rather than on screen. I’m writing out the changes, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Handwork, humor, Humour, Learning, Life, Motivation, Rejection, Shuttle Tatting, Submitting, Tatting, Tatting, work in progress, Writing | Tagged books, challenges, handwork, humor, Humour, lacemaking, Life, motivation, Perseverance, shuttle tatting, tatting, work in progress, writing | 22 Comments

Say Hello to my Little Friend…

Posted on November 25, 2015 by notewords

I made another one. Slightly smaller… The Pattern (from K Hook Creations – free to download) is the same, but the threads are different. The variegated is a Double Knit cotton and the green is size 20 Cebelia. I will say … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Challenges, Creatures, Crochet, Crochet, Handwork, humor, Humour, Learning, Life, Miniature, Motivation, Rejection, Shuttle Tatting, Submitting, Tatting, Tatting, work in progress, Writing | Tagged animals, challenges, Creatures, handwork, humor, Humour, learning, Life, motivation, Perseverance, shuttle tatting, tatting, work in progress, writer's block, writing | 17 Comments

I’ve Been Hooked…

Posted on November 11, 2015 by notewords

I have been lured over to the dark side, and started crocheting again. This little fellow just amused me! This is another craft that is so different from when I first learnt (more years ago than I care to remember). … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Crochet, Crochet, Gifts, Handwork, humor, Humour, Lacemaking, Motivation, Shuttle Tatting, Tatting, Tatting, traditions, work in progress | Tagged challenges, crochet, handwork, humor, Humour, lacemaking, Life, motivation, Perseverance, shuttle tatting, tatting, work in progress | 23 Comments