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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 11:44:15 AM
Hey fellow tatters! I thought it would be fun to start a thread about tatting where we can show off our finished work, get help with work in progress and share patterns-
Currently I am working my way through the Celtic Tatting book- It takes me a couple times with each pattern-
What type and size of thread do you prefer? Do you needle or shuttle tat?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Karrieann |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 08:13:19 AM
I got a new book called "A Tatter's Workbook" I was getting bored with having to search for more patterns for edgings online. So, this book is perfect for my cup of Tea!
here are two that I have done so far out of the book...
...well dang.. I tried loading the pictures here but for some reason, not working.
Anyhow, if you like to see.. they are on my blog (below)
:o)
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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| urban chickie |
Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 6:38:05 PM
Karrieann, I taught myself needle tatting from Georgia's site. Her lessons made it real easy to learn! I now want to teach myself shuttle tatting as well, but right now I am just too busy.....
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| Karrieann |
Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 6:16:58 PM
Gals! I found this.... http://www.georgiaseitz.com/
you can learn tatting from online class! Free! I haven't tried this yet... but I can tell you that Georgia Seitz is such a sweet lady!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 12:48:44 AM
I have never done any tatting but it always looks so beautiful to me. I have Fibromyalgia and Arthritis in my hands...so I can't do small intricate work. I can do mostly knitting and larger crochet but I loved seeing some of your tatting and hearing you enthusiasm for the craft.
Hugs,
~peggy
Lady In Red |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 8:08:01 PM
Betty Jo - thanks for the suggestion on the elmer's glue. I would have never thought of that! I did try watering the sugar solution down quite a lot which seemed to work somewhat better. But I'm going to try the glue next time.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 8:21:16 PM
Girls, your tatting is beautiful! It looks so intimidating to me though. :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| bjhuff |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 7:14:30 PM
Ok some answers to stiffen I just water down elmers glue and paint it on and then the other thing I wanted to encourage all new tatters is dont give up it is a blast I just finished my second doily and the friendship that you meet along the way is worth every ring!!!! If you have questions let me know!!!
***BettyJo**** |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 11:29:01 AM
Marlyn - have you tried Ebay.ca?
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| lovingewe |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 08:21:29 AM
Thank you Karrieanne. I just ordered a book. My problem is we live in Canada. Cost of shipping is $21.Can you believe that?
I shall see if I can find a Canadian suppler first ( on-line) But thanks for your help.
Marlyn
http://sweetlocuslane.blogspot.com |
| Karrieann |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 8:26:40 PM
Marilyn-neleh,
try here..http://www.hhtatting.com/
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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| lovingewe |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:19:29 PM
I went all over the city today looking for a tatting needle, I wanted to give it a try. I have shuttles but the needle looks so much easier. But couldn't find one anywhere. Where can I get one?
http://sweetlocuslane.blogspot.com |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 12:16:37 PM
Hi:
Does anyone have any suggestions for starching or sugaring a tatted piece to stiffen it up? I just finished a small project and want to hang it like an ornament. It' a bit floppy on its own so I thought maybe I could stiffen it up like my grandma did with her crocheted doilies.
I have tried using the common sugar recipe (3/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water - boil and let it cool, then dip the item in it, blot off the excess and place it on a towel to dry in the desired shape) on another piece I finished but it left that one looking "frosted". Maybe a solution with more water and less sugar will work better with the fine thread?
Any other ideas?
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Karrieann |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 10:21:31 PM
... in case some that are interested in attending a "Tat Days 2010" that is put on by the tatting guild from South Carolina, "Palmetto Tatters Guild".
You do not have to belong to the guild to attend. I plan to attend.
Not all the information is out yet but here is the link to it.
http://www.palmettotatters.org/
Where? Toccoa, GA
(Just across the South Carolina line into Georgia off I-85.)
When? August 27-28, 2010
...there were few e-mail addresses, I e-mailed to one... she added my e-mail address to her list for when the information comes out, she'll e-mail me.
...ooops! I see that I already mentioned this! LOL!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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| edlund33 |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 6:37:18 PM
My sister in law told me there are some good tatting videos on YouTube. She found one that demonstrated how to use a shuttle. I found some old instruction booklets and patterns that belonged to my great grandmother, so I've been looking forward to giving the shuttle tatting a try. For now I'm just practicing my needle tatting techniques and having lots of fun with it!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| sewsweet |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 08:32:00 AM
I'm going to have to see if I can find that Baker book and DVD. On the weekend I found a tatting shuttle in a bag of knitting related goodies I got at a local thrift shop. It must be a sign that I should give tatting a try!
Farmgirl Sister #1191 |
| CherryPie |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 3:16:04 PM
I did find a book entitled "Learn to Tat" by Janette Baker that comes with an instructional DVD. I'll post how it goes with the shuttle.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
| Nigella |
Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 10:59:40 AM
Wonderful idea Alee! this should help keep me motivated to actually make something with my tating skills :D
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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| CherryPie |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 1:00:27 PM
Thanks, Betty Jo! I have the basics down with needle tatting but I thought the shuttle might be a bit quicker and easier. So far, I haven't made heads or tails of the shuttle so I guess I will be back to the needle unless I can find a good tutorial.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
| bjhuff |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 5:31:15 PM
Kimberly this is what I would do I tried the shuttle and could not get it very well at all the needle is very easy--I would go and get a larger needle to work with like an upholstery needle and blunt the end because they are pointed and do you have a book on how to learn to tatt?? Email me and I will send you copies so you can learn it is so fun--I will do my best to teach you and there are vidoes out on you tube as well that will show you if you need to .
***BettyJo**** |
| CherryPie |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 08:34:25 AM
I just picked up a shuttle but I have no idea how to use it. I hope it is quicker than the needle - I am so slow with the needle that it drives me crazy. I'll have to search for a primer online.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
| Lorie Marler |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 6:01:28 PM
Ok I must say tatting seems very natural to me but I get confused on the pattern where it has me flipping the work over and tying a knot. I was trying to make the wreath in the back of the Happy Hnads book. maybe I should start on something easy like a strand of lace.
http://bikerbunniesrabbitry.webs.com |
| Karrieann |
Posted - Feb 15 2010 : 2:11:29 PM
... I just got this info from my talented tatting daughter!
http://www.palmettotatters.org/events/TatDays2010/TatDays2010.shtml
Thought I may pass this on for those who live near by and may be interested.. The Tat Days 2010 in Toccoa Georgia by Palmetto Tatters Guild.
I think that I may go... Aug. 27- 28th, 2010
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My etsy: Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures |
| Candy C. |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 07:31:34 AM
Lorie,
Glad you got your "stuff!" Let us know how it goes!
P.S. It took me three tries to get the heart right! LOL!
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. |
| Lorie Marler |
Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 6:41:33 PM
Candy,
That is a beautiful heart. I am so excited I just picked up my tatting book and needles from Walmart yesterday. Thanks so much for letting me know about their site to store. My Walmart would have never carried tatting stuff but since i can order it on line and have it delivered it was great! I can't wait to get started. |
| tribalcime |
Posted - Feb 12 2010 : 04:35:34 AM
beautiful !!!!!! they are all so great
http://1craftylady.blogspot.com http://www.tribalhoorse.blogspot.com |
