So... I had a very busy weekend, but I did manage to whip up this split ring bracelet using size 10 Lizbeth thread and some wooden beads. I wasn't entirely happy with the closing of the bracelet, but it worked, and wanted to post a few pics just to show it off and ask about closing suggestions.... then....

...a shadowy figure appeared lurking nearby:

... and when I least expected it*:

*no tatting sustained damage in the making of this blog post