Craft Gossip

tatIf you’re frustrated by a tatted ring that refuses to close, TATBit Tats has the answer. See her tip.

Oh, and don’t drive yourself crazy looking for a unclosed ring in the image. The picture is up there just because the tatting…

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tatLooking for a beautiful little gift that you can tuck inside a Christmas card? Whip up some of Crazy Mom Tats‘ simple bookmarks. She offers the free pattern in three variations — from fluffy to plain (left to right above).…

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spiralThese rockin spiral earrings are the brainchild and handwork of Heather, The Tarnished Tatter. She says, “I used the method of encapsulating a ring to do it on wire then curled the wire on a dowel rod.” Brilliant! See more…

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flakeJon Yusoff shares her original pattern for this tatted Featherline Snowflake on Jon’s Tatting Patterns. Get the pattern.

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toothSally Kerson of Tat’s Heaven is sharing her original pattern for these Tooth Brush Earrings. I’m not telling you why they’re called that. Go to the blog post to find out and see the pattern.

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tatIn case you haven’t noticed, Teri Dusenbury (TATBit Tats) has been sharing a series of her lovely patterns. Here are a few for you to enjoy. Be sure to check her blog — there are lots more!

(1) Butterfly bookmark
(2) Wheel of Faith bookmark
(3)…

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crossTATBit Tats is sharing her original pattern for this Mini-Cross Bookmark. A perfect little gift to tuck inside a Christmas card! Get the pattern.

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wrapflwrMartha of Martha’s Tatting Blog shows us how she created these thread-wrapped flower petals, step by step. See the tute.

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hookWhoa! Here’s an excellent new product from the hands of tatting/ceramic diva LadyShuttleMaker: flat, retractable hook pens. She says,

A few years ago I purchased a hook pen for use in my tatting projects and I loved it for many reasons,…

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eartatTatting goddess Jane Eborall revisits a pattern she created in 2006 for these lovely beaded earrings. Jane says the pattern “really is a simple one.  Rings only and not even a chain in sight!” Go to Jane’s blog post for the…

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tatBetter check TATBit Tats every day! She’s sharing a scan of a third out-of-print vintage pattern book, Anne Orr’s Tatting: Book No. 43. The scans are legible and printable. See the blog post.

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bonnetOh, my! Another scan of an out-of-print vintage pattern booklet. TATBit Tats is sharing Anne Orr’s Tatting: Book No. 13. Check out this amazing baby bonnet! The images and patterns are legible and printable. Go to TATBit’s blog post for the links.

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orrTATBit Tats is sharing scans of an out-of-print vintage pattern booklet, Anne Orr’s Tatting: Book No. 35. The photos and instructions are legible and printable. Go to TatBit’s blog post.

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tatLinda Davies (Tattyhead) has put together a tatting tutorial for “absolute beginners.” Here’s your chance to add this lovely craft skill to your repertoire. See the tute.

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earringsHeather Johnston (The Tarnished Tatter) has just released a new book of tatting designs, Tatted Earrings and Things. The book includes more than 40 designs for tatted jewelry, including earrings that show off her fabulous hummingbird motif. The cost is just US…

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