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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Tatting  |
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neckday40
Farmgirl in Training
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Vickie
St. Amant
LA
USA
15 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 01 2017 : 08:34:47 AM
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I saw some posts about ladies wanting to learn how to tat. It is a very simple fabric art that is becoming a lost art. Barbara Foster has a very simple beginners book found on Amazon and there are videos on youtube by Rustikate that are very good. I am including a pictures of some of the tatting I have done. I have only been tatting for about a year.
Vickie
Farmgirl #7340
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2017 : 08:56:03 AM
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Vickie your work is beautiful. My mother tatted but I never learnt but I do have her bake-lite shuttle.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2017 : 09:48:03 AM
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Vickie, your tatting is lovely! Are you using a needle or shuttle?
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7965 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7965 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2017 : 10:28:25 AM
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Beautiful tatting, Vickie! This is on my list of this to learn.
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2017 : 10:57:58 AM
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Beautiful work Vickie. I love RustiKate, Ruby Lockwood and OneVirtuousWman on you tube. There are other tatters but these ladies are my favs. I learned to tat last December. I agree there aren't many of us around. I attached my latest work. I made a set of coasters and the larger ones are mug rugs. I also made some head bands. I carry a carpet bag every day with me to work. I would rather tat and chat then gossip and gab. How did you finish the edge of your cap?
TW
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2017 : 5:39:51 PM
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lovely projects. I have tatted alot of the years. I have a small doily going, but been awhile since i have touched it. I like to take a tatting project with, as the are easy to tuck into a purse. does not take alot of room!
Farming in WI
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2017 : 9:29:17 PM
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Totally agree with you Michele. A ball of thread is more compact than a skein of yarn. Do you shuttle tat or needle tat or both. I needle tat but would still like to learn shuttle tatting for a smaller project. My Auntie Mary and my grandmom Emma Pearl could shuttle tat the most prettiest lace. I myself only tat with thread sizes 3 to 10.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2017 : 05:35:59 AM
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Oh my, Beautiful work ladies. If we don't teach others, these things will be lost. Even sewing a button on seems to elude some people!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
795 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
795 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2017 : 09:08:24 AM
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| These are beautiful! Tatting is next on my list to learn how to do. My great grandma tatted...my husband's grandma was never NOT tatting! She made us a beautiful tablecloth for a wedding gift. She actually made tablecloths for all of her grandchildren....8!!! I'd be lucky to finish one! I will check these ladies on utube! |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7965 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7965 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2017 : 12:47:34 PM
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Nancy, I love your headbands! Those are the best kind to keep hair out my eyes.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2017 : 04:01:07 AM
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Nancy i shuttle tatt. I learned from my ma, 32 years ago. I wanted tatted doilys behind my bouquets for my wedding. My ma said i better get learning. I also made a tatted tiera.
Farming in WI
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2017 : 1:05:45 PM
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Wow... Michele you learned to tat as an infant. I am very impressed.  Seriouly though I tried shuttle tatting but found needle tatting a bit easier. Still would like to learn shuttle tatting in honor of my Grandmother and Auntie.
Krista and Debbie When you decide to start a project buy thread size 3. It is fatter and easier to handle and pick out boo boos. A ball of thread and a set of needles is about a 15 dollar investment.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
Edited by - Tumbleweed on Apr 12 2017 1:06:29 PM |
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2017 : 7:27:44 PM
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Christine, thread is cheap. It's ok to mess up and either pick out the mistakes or toss and start over. Start with a coaster or simple chain. My first project was trim for a clothespin holder. One you learn how to make a ring and a chain everything else is either one or the other. Wish I could wiggle my nose and pop in and show you how but You Tube has those lovely ladies. Mary Jane's stitching book has a good chapter on tatting too.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
Edited by - Tumbleweed on Apr 12 2017 7:28:31 PM |
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2017 : 7:41:41 PM
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Hi Nancy! I have Mary Jane's stitching book!! I think a trip to the craft store is in order for tomorrow. I've had such an interest in tatting for a long time, just never had the nerve to jump into it. Tomorrow may be the day!
Thank you!
Christine, Sister #7295
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2017 : 7:49:39 PM
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PS Nancy....can I bribe you to come to the East coast to show me and I'll make you some baked goods while you teach me to tat? Haha. I just told my husband supplies for learning are in my near future....like tomorrow!
Christine, Sister #7295
www.etsy.com/theginghambow
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2017 : 8:12:01 PM
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Don't forget Mary Jane has a great tutorial on needle tatting on her web site.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
795 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
795 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2017 : 07:00:27 AM
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| Thank you for the tip, Nancy! I feel just like Christine.....I knit, crochet and sew....but tatting has always intimidated me. Christine, we really need to try this ! I will read everything I have on tatting over the weekend and then make a stop at Joann's on Tuesday next week when I go into the "big city"...haha! I have a whole drawer of size 10 thread, I might have to Google size 3. |
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2017 : 09:13:11 AM
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Debbie...I won't have time to go to the store today. I figured that out last night. I went on Amazon and ordered a book which comes with a "kit" and another instruction book. It will be here tomorrow and I can't wait to get started. I love learning new things. I also think that a lot of these "old art" practices are depleting in society. I've been knitting, crocheting and sewing since a very young age. I'd rather do that than watch television. It's just what I'm drawn to and who I am. I already have the "thread" here, so I'll just jump in. I'm excited, but nervous at the same time!! I'm going to be needle tatting, as the shuttle tatting looks like something I will screw up from the beginning. :( I want to get the needle tatting downpat first. We shall see.
I was looking for info on how to "needle tat" a square. Is that a thing? I'm not sure if it even exists. If anyone knows if this even is an option, please direct me to a website so I can look into it.
Debbie...if your Joann's matches coupons, I've been getting daily emails from Michael's with awesome coupons. Maybe your Joann's will match the Michael's coupon and save you some money. (Then you can get more tatting supplies :) ) I'll keep you filled in on how I do. Fingers crossed I can do this. At least I now know someone is in the same boat as I am and I can have some "beginner inspiration" so I won't be as nervous to try this!
Christine, Sister #7295
www.etsy.com/theginghambow
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2017 : 12:48:30 PM
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Christine.... If I could "wiggle my nose" (sisters over 40yrs should get that). I would be there in a heart beat.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
Edited by - Tumbleweed on Apr 13 2017 12:55:33 PM |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1045 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2017 : 1:04:29 PM
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Now this intimidates me. Wow Mrs. L. L. Peterson. Think I will keep making coasters and headbands
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
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sargesproudwife
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Christine Marie
NY
USA
174 Posts |
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