I got the stitches taken out of my fingers this Monday, but my fingers are still too sensitive to do any hand crafts. I thought I would share my newest craft with you today.I've always wanted to tat. My dad always said how time-consuming and tedious it was, so that kept me away from it. (I don't believe he ever tried tatting, so I don't know how he arrived at that conclusion.)
I was in Hobby Lobby, and looking through the craft books, and saw a book that taught needle tatting. Instead of using a regular shuttle, you use a long needle to make the knots on, and then you pull it down and create the rings that are common in tatting. I was fascinated, and after a month or so, went back and purchased the book.
I started right in on it, and realized that it wasn't that hard, and it didn't take that much time (it does take time, but it's not too time-consuming.)
Here are some bookmarks that I have made. I got most of the patterns off the internet.
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They look good Tammy. Honestly I do agree with you Dad - that is - because it would be very time-consuming and tedious for me .
hey Tammy~ I love them. I wish I had the time to do something like that. Or gumption? LOL
I love them! What things do you need to do tatting?
Carolyn, the only materials you need for needle tatting is a needle (especially made for tatting--they are extra long) and crochet thread.
I think one of the things I love about making lace (whether it be crocheted, knitted, or tatted) is that it doesn't cost a lot to make. Crochet thread isn't that expensive at all.
I love your tatting, Tammy! Karen sent me the heart bookmark at the top, and I've shown it to so many people (it's in my Bible). I tried tatting once years and years ago, and couldn't understand it. I might try it again sometime!
Well, Holly--since I can't really do any tatting right now, I can't figure out how long it takes me! The heart book marks are more labor-intensive, with smaller thread. Each heart took me about a half hour. However, for a simpler design, and with a thicker thread, it takes much less time.
My Aunt does that! She is very crafty like you. :) I will have to ask her about it. She said it was really easy.
Good for you for learning to tat. Have you done much tatting since this post??? I have a tatting blog if you would like to come and visit.
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