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 30 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 Form 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.
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February 28, 2008 at 9:51 pm
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. 🙂
February 29, 2008 at 4:55 am
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!
December 12, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Hi,
Just found your blog, and I love your tatted dragonfly and butterfly! May I ask you where you got the patterns for them? I am just learning to needle tat, and don’t have much in the way of patterns, but have great love for butterflies.
December 12, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Hi, Justina!!
Click here for the link for the dragonfly pattern. Here for the link to the butterfly. Both are rather simple…the most difficult aspect of the dragonfly is mastering the split ring technique. Pretty simple, once you get the hang of it! Thanks for visiting!!
January 23, 2009 at 3:46 pm
I am so out of practice with this kind of stuff. I used to knit, but that seems like ages ago. Life has taken over my calm and quiet side, it seems. But this looks interesting…
Also, Etsy.com seems like a really cool site! God bless!
February 23, 2009 at 11:18 am
Those are so beautiful! My dd and I will have to try our hand at tatting. I used to do a lot of embroidery when I was young, but I haven’t done anything like crafty in years.
~Kathy
February 26, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Hi! Just found your blog and was wondering, is needle tatting similar to using a shuttle? My Mom and Grandmother did alot of tatting with a shuttle. It was the one thing I was never able to get them to teach me, to young or no time. The results look the same.
Naomi
February 26, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Welcome to my blog, Naomi!
Needle tatting is, in my opinion, much simpler than shuttle tatting. I never could get the hang of the shuttle…the needle suits me, is easily managed. It might make a difference that I’m a knitter…needles are my thing! Unfortunately, I’ve set aside the tatting needle for too long and really need to get back to it. It’s a very relaxing craft and easy…just two basic stitches to master. And yes, the results are the same! Hope this is helpful…happy tatting!
December 29, 2010 at 4:56 am
i just got a book on tatting and it is on needle tatting but i have saw one person in my life that tatt but she was at the fle market so did not no her good enought to ask
? so today when i got the book i feel in love with it cause i love craft of all kinds and i want to try my hand at it all lolol i love your patterns that you done how long did it take you to get the hang of it to me it look like knots and it look easy i sure it not as pretty as it is i crochet and try my hand at knitting witch not good at all with it but i love crochet and plastic canvas i enjoy your page so much thanks and God Bless you jackie
August 5, 2011 at 8:37 pm
I absolutely love what you have done! they are all beautiful! Would you consider sharing the patterns for them? I have been looking everywhere and can’t seem ti find anything that is so lovely as what you have here.
September 29, 2011 at 4:47 am
Hi…I just found your blog. I just finished taking classes on needle tatting! It is so much fun. Your work is beautiful!
January 15, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Great work! I’m a self taught tatter and really enjoy reading your blog and the awesome items you make. Take Care, Aggie
March 24, 2013 at 1:16 am
I live the bookmark. Can you tell me where youngotbthe pattern please
March 25, 2013 at 1:13 pm
Here is one pattern for a butterfly bookmark: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2543883/butterfly-bookmark-easy-pdf-january-23-2011-9-35-pm-130k?da=y…it appears the original pattern is no longer available…so sorry!