Needle Tatting
February 22, 2008 by Kimberly
Needle tatting is a whole new adventure for me. Read about my journey here.
Our good, Catholic queen, Marie Antoinette tatting:
New project from Tatting Patterns by Lyn Morton:
Here are a few links to get you started:
Needle Tatting by Georgia Seitz
Index to tatting information (patterns, tutorials, etc.)
Needle Tatting Tutorial
The best tutorial on needle tatting (photos and illustrations)
Here are a few pics of recently completed projects (updated regularly):
New addition! 1/15/2008 - I mastered the “split ring” technique…a dragonfly:
My very first attempt 12/22/2007:
First completed project: Sandra’s butterfly
First bookmark and tatted heart completed 1/13/2008
My first snowflake completed 1/15/2008
Comings soon: Lace edging for handkerchiefs and plans for altar linens and surplice
I am a traditional Catholic homeschooling mother of 9 children, married for 26 years to the most patient and sainted man. As converts to Catholicism in 1991, our family has only recently discovered the beauty and full expression of our beliefs in the timeless liturgy of antiquity, the Extraordinary Rite also commonly referred to as the Traditional Latin Mass. An avid knitter, I also enjoy gardening, reading and immersing myself in the everyday graces of my vocation.
These projects are wonderful! I must learn to tat and soon. My paternal grandmother loved to tat. I use tatting (purchased) often on my smocked/heirloom dresses.
Thank you for the compliment, Cheryl, though I must admit I’ve never seen anything quite as lovely as the hand-smocked baptismal gown set that you have on Etsy. As a matter of fact, I joined Etsy just yesterday in hopes of leaving you a comment to that effect. What great talent you have! I would love to learn to smock…I’ve only ever known one other person who engaged in that lovely craft. Thanks for visiting!