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.
They look good Tammy. Honestly I do agree with you Dad - that is - because it would be very time-consuming and tedious for me .
ReplyDeletehey Tammy~ I love them. I wish I had the time to do something like that. Or gumption? LOL
ReplyDeleteI love them! What things do you need to do tatting?
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, the only materials you need for needle tatting is a needle (especially made for tatting--they are extra long) and crochet thread.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteWell, 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.
ReplyDeleteMy Aunt does that! She is very crafty like you. :) I will have to ask her about it. She said it was really easy.
ReplyDeleteGood 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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