Teaching Tatting - Tatting
I teach not only tatting but, also knitting and crochet. With over 41 years in the needle arts, I've learned that the first thing that students want is results; otherwise they usually get discouraged and determine that they are unable to master ... [... more]
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Make your own Tatting Needle - Tatting
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the supplies which are required for a certain project. You know me! If you can't find one-make one. That's what we're going to do today. Even in the metropolitan area, that I live in, it can be difficult to ... [... more]
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Reverse Work - Tatting
I've mentioned, a few times in the past, about my initial experiences with tatting. If you remember, I just found it difficult to get past the first ring. Of course, since forcing myself to learn to both needle and shuttle tat I've discovered ... [... more]
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When to Block - Tatting
Since I've received several inquiries about blocking, I've decided that it's time to write an article about blocking. The question, "How do I know whether I should block a particular item or not?" is a frequent one. So, let's start with the ... [... more]
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Tatting Thread/Material - Tatting
I not only tat, but I do a variety of other needle crafts as well. One that I've been doing for a long time is crochet. People have often asked me such things as, "Can I substitute this yarn for what it calls for?" My answer is always, " [... more]
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Tatting Patterns by Julia E. Sanders/Book Review - Tatting
Oh my goodness! Talk about eye candy. No matter what level you may consider yourself to be, I find that Tatting Patterns by Julia E. Sanders is one of the better books that I've seen so far. This Dover publication was initially printed in 1977, ... [... more]
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When to Tat - Tatting
I realize that I've already ran the following article a while back but, for some reason it isn't listed in the archives and, since I've had so many comments on it, I wanted to rerun it. But don't worry, I have another article that will be ... [... more]
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Upholstery needle for tatting - Tatting
Most of you have read my articles on various subject matters involving frugal tatting. I've written about using a cord threader for waistbands, doll needles and even a piece of wood to wrap your thread around and using it for a shuttle. Well, ... [... more]
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Picots of the same size - Tatting
When I first started tatting the only thing I could accomplish was the ring. Yes, I did have picots, but that's about the only good thing that I could say for the ring. Tatting with a shuttle my stitches weren't too bad, but my picots were all ... [... more]
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One Shuttle/Needle String of Rings - Tatting
One of the first things that I like to teach beginning tatting students is a string of rings. This doesn't matter whether you use a needle or a shuttle. Whichever you use, we're going to be doing this very much the same way. Quite often the ... [... more]
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Selling Tatted Items (Part 1) - Tatting
There's so much information on how and where to sell your homemade items so, I'll jump right in. Where you'll get the highest prices would be to catch street fairs, county fairs, craft fairs and flee markets. Sign up to be a vendor. Make sure you ... [... more]
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How to Read a Tatting Pattern - Tatting
Reading patterns for any craft can be difficult, at best, to be able to understand enough to complete an item and be proud that the outcome is the same as the picture on your instructions. I've read some patterns that, had I followed the ... [... more]
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