That’s right. Tatting maven Jane Eborall has just posted her 1,000th blog article! And to celebrate, she’s having a mystery giveaway. Her only hint: It’s pink. Go to Jane’s blog to see the rules and enter before 8:45 a.m. … Read More ...
Try two tatting tools
Jon of Jon’s Thread Escapade introduces two favortie tools that tatters are going to love. Go see.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Learn to Tat
TattingChic is celebrating her blogaversary by giving away a copy of Learn to Tat by Janette Baker plus a shuttle and some thread so you can put the book to use right away. To be eligible, you must have a … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted cameo
Pamela (aka TotusMel) of Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense generously shares her original pattern for this tatted cameo. Gorgeous. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Hope butterfly
Sherry Pence (much better known as LadyShuttleMaker) is sharing her original pattern for this gorgeous tatted butterfly. She asks that you leave her a comment if you download her design. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free tatting patterns: Dragonfly and swan
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades and Jon’s Tatting Patterns is sharing the patterns for these sweet tatted tidbits — a dragonfly and a swan. She says,
… Read More ...These two motifs are quite fast to tat up and doesn’t take much thread. They
Marty rises to the challenge
Marty of Tat’s All She Wrote has definitely got a jump on next year’s Christmas tatting! I heart this tatted and beaded ornament cover so much, I can’t quit looking at it. Marty says,
… Read More ...In January I re-joined the 25
Free pattern: Tatted cross
Sandra of Crazy Mom Tats is sharing her pattern for this tatted cross. It’s available in plain and frilly versions, and it’s perfect for a Bible bookmark. Tat some up now for Easter gifts. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Tip: How to stiffen tatted motifs
Linda of Tattyhead has great advice for stiffening and shaping tatted work, such as the bridal tiara shown here. She still swears by sugar syrup! Go to her blog post to find out why and how.… Read More ...
Should Martha sell tatted jewelry?
Check out these necklaces of tatting plus buttons and beads by Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog. She’s wondering whether she should attempt to sell them via Etsy. I say yes!! Weigh in with your opinion — comment on Martha’s … Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Tiny snails
See these precious tidbits? They are teeny tiny tatted snails! Their creator, Jane Eborall, says they not only make excellent embellishments for greeting cards but also make surprising gifts when placed in the salads of dinner guests! Go to … Read More ...
The best thread for tatting
Teri Dusenbury of TATBit Tats clues us in to her favorite tatting cord and gives us the lowdown on several other threads, as well. Go to her post to see her assessment.… Read More ...
Tatting tutorial: Avoiding lock stitches
Get advice from tatting expert Jane Eborall on how best to work without lock stitches (knots). Her large-scale illustrations using rattail cord make her explanation easy to follow, even for a nonexpert like me! See the tute.… Read More ...
Free tat patterns: Floral insertions
These tatted floral insertions thrill me: vintage and nostalgic, yet somehow modern. Imagine using them in your sewing, scrapbooking, cardmaking, or collages. If you can tat, they’re all yours! TATBit Tats is sharing a printable copy of the vintage Coats … Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Chinese Coin Bookmark
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Patterns Page is sharing the pattern for her tatted Chinese Coin Bookmark. So pretty. And so original! Get the pattern.… Read More ...