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Tatting tip: When a ring won’t close

Denise Felton — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:47 +0000

If 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 is gorgeous, not because it’s flawed!

Free tat pattern: Bookmark three ways

Denise Felton — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:18:54 +0000

Looking 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). Get the pattern from her blog post.

The Tarnished Tatter invents spiral earrings

Denise Felton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:35 +0000

These 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 on Heather’s blog.

Free tat pattern: Featherline Snowflake

Denise Felton — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:05:29 +0000

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

Free pattern: Tatted tooth brush earrings

Denise Felton — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:03:59 +0000

Sally 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.

Free tatting patterns

Denise Felton — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:17:53 +0000

In 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) Dandelion bookmark

Free pattern: Mini-Cross Bookmark

Denise Felton — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:24:43 +0000

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

Tutorial: Wrapped petals

Denise Felton — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:48:08 +0000

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

New handmade tatting tool from LadyShuttleMaker

Denise Felton — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:47:33 +0000

Whoa! 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, mainly because it was harder to lose and I didn’t end up stabbing myself with the point because I always retracted the hook when it was not in use. Unfortunately those pens are no longer made so I decided to start making my own. I have even been able to improve upon the design. Because these hook pens are flat they are perfect for saving your spot in your tatting pattern books. No more hooks rolling away and getting lost in your couch cushions…YAY! Go to my Etsy shop to get your hand decorated retractable hook pen which is also doubles as a bookmark.

As usual, I have no affiliation with this artisan. I just think her product is awesome. See more photos and get ordering info from her blog post.

Free pattern: Beaded, tatted earrings

Denise Felton — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:21:56 +0000

Tatting 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 link to the free pattern.

More vintage tatting patterns

Denise Felton — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:22:50 +0000

Better 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.

More free Anne Orr tatting patterns

Denise Felton — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:35:10 +0000

Oh, 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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Free vintage patterns: Anne Orr Tatting

Denise Felton — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:25:05 +0000

TATBit 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.

Tatting tute for novices

Denise Felton — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:34:20 +0000

Linda 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.

New book of tatting designs

Denise Felton — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:50:05 +0000

Heather 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 $21.00, which includes shipping. Order directly from Heather’s site.