tatting

In this episode I discuss the three different kinds of tatting shuttles, tatting needles, thread, and other useful tools for making tatted lace.. 

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This PDF file shows my tatting shuttles with a brief description and some useful resources on the internet.  I also review two great books about tatting shuttles.

Happy Tatting! Ruth

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In this introduction to tatting I share my top three reasons to learn tatting, and a little background about myself, tatting teacher, designer, and author Rozella Linden which is the pen name under which my books are published.

I recorded the music from a beautiful little music box picture frame that Shirley G. gave me at a tatting class that I taught. 

I plan to do video as well as audio podcasts. 

Hugs,

Ruth

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Mr. Clank is on my blog page: http://rozellalinden.blogspot.com

I add the instructions for Boudica my tatted black widow spider and my Celtic Knot Pumpkin to my Tatting Store. 

Welcome to my tatting podcast where I will share information about the NOT ”lost art” of tatting or making knotted lace from thread.  This wonderful craft has gained popularity in recent years because the internet has brought tatters together online, by IM, email lists and web pages. 

Here is a list of what you will need to get started: two different solid colors of size 10 crochet thread, scissors, a tatting shuttle, and a small crochet hook if your shuttle does not have a hook or a point on it.  I recommend purchasing my book, Easy Tatting as I will refer to it in these lessons.

My first book, Easy Tatting, ©1999 - Dover Publishing is a good “first tatting book” to learn tatting.  It can be purchased from my Tatting Bookstore, along with other tatting and lacemaking books that I recommend. Continue Reading »