Jessica likes the technique Krystledawne uses to cover a strand of rhinestones and she used the same process on a string of beaded garland. She likes the way the tatting twists around the beads when both sides are done but she may not get both sides done this year.

IsDihara is inspired by Crazy Mom's Hearts Afire Cross and wants to expand it into a heart. An edging by Dee Powell called Hearts has been added around the outside to create hearts within hearts.

Fox tatted Cintamani another of Jon's Elegant Tatting Gems pattern in Lizbeth size 40 and Milford size 50 using green and turquoise beads.