| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| farmallgrl |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 6:53:41 PM
I would love to learn how to tat. Does anyone have any info on where to find supplies? What do you use for your needle? I have the MJ book and have read it, but I still have some questions. Namely what the needles are and where to find them, my local craft store clerks have never even heard of it:)
Any answers would be greatly appreciated!!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
| 16 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 8:08:22 PM
Wish all you farmgirls who know how lived by me so I could learn in person. It is hard for me to follow instructions in a book. Thanks for sharing the info about Katy and U tube. Maybe that will help me. Is there a reason why tatting with a shuttle would be better than with a needle?
barnagainkristin |
| quiltin mama |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 8:14:40 PM
I just watched the video the other day on the MJF website. I had never heard of it before but it looks like fun! :)
You can visit my blog at www.mountainhomequilts.blogspot.com |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 8:01:48 PM
Any progress on that "special" tatting project Amanda?
Farmgirl Sister #98
Visit my online store at:
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
| Pearlsnjeans |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 5:26:04 PM
I haven't tried tatting yet, but want to learn shuttle tatting, because that's the kind my grandma did. I have found a neighbor lady who has agreed to teach me. Can't wait to get started! As for needle tatting, on MaryJanes home page, look at the "About Us" section. Click on Farmgirl U videos. Katy does a great job in teaching the art of needle tatting.
Vicki
Farmgirl Sister #120
Today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. |
| Rivergirl_2007 |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 1:09:09 PM
I have recently taken up needle tatting and am really enjoying it. I tried shuttle tatting in the past and gave up. I purchased my needles (a set of four different sizes) at a quilt show, but have seen them at Michaels and Hobby Lobby. I am looking for free patterns (especially doilies). Does anyone know of a good internet site? I did find one site called "be-stitched.com". I have tried a couple of patterns and found that if it is a one-shuttle pattern, you can use a needle. |
| Cabinprincess |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 10:43:24 AM
I was hoping you'd say YES! Done, I mail them out. I just got them out and saw there are two needles in the box. If the long skinny one is not talked about in the book, it may not be for tatting and was for sewing the eyes on a stuffed doll I made years ago. Anyway I'll never use it again so add it to your collection. LOL
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
| farmallgrl |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 10:35:32 AM
Melody,
That would be wonderful!! I will send another box of goodie! Sound good to you? I am so glad you liked everything!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
| Cabinprincess |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 10:20:09 AM
Hi Angela,
I have a set of the needles and the how to book. I'd love to trade for more of you delicious pickled corn. Your canned goods were just to die for, I had some apple butter on my toast just this morning.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 09:48:27 AM
http://www.hhtatting.com/results.cfm?SubCategory=55
I think this will work.
Get the clear large tasty shuttles; I orderd 2.
love them. hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 09:43:58 AM
My husband's deceased great aunt taught me to tat when we were first married.
may I suggest these
Tasty tatting shuttles
the http://www.hhtatting.com/results.cfm?SubCategory=55clear white one?
You can see how much thread is left
I have two of them and love them
I had the blue and red one;
but I don't know what happened to them
These large shuttles holds a lot of thread.
You can buy some of the thread too
at
www.anniesattic.com
hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 09:21:12 AM
Kristen, I do tatting with a shuttle and it can be confusing! I have found that the pictures vary greatly between instruction books! Some pictures are very difficult to follow, while other pictures are much easier to understand.
There are also quite a few videos on youtube about tatting.
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
www.justducky48.blogspot.com |
| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 8:48:38 PM
I tried tatting with a shuttle if that is what they are called and couldn't make sense of it at all. I decided I had found something I would never be able to do. Before I found MJF I found a used video at a thrift shop on needle tatting and boy was it easier to do. Now I just need some ideas on simple and fun things to start out making. Anyone out there have any suggestions on fun and easy projects to start with?
Good luck in finding a needle. There is a Hobby Lobby not far from my house that sells the needles so if you need me to pick one up for you let me know and I could send you one.
So happy to hear there are other people out there who want to learn these lost arts. I have beautiful items tatted by my great grandmother and my husbands grandmother but no one in either family learned how to do what they did. How I wish I could sit down with them and have them teach me how.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
| Firemama |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 8:32:43 PM
Angela the needles can be bought at any fabric store, if you get the straight ones. They are just called Doll Needles. I love tatting and had the honor of being taught by Katie King herself, the one in MJs book doing the tutorial.. It is a lost art
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
|
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 7:35:51 PM
Angela, You are very welcome!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
www.justducky48.blogspot.com |
| farmallgrl |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 7:11:20 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 7:07:33 PM
Angela, Here is a place that carries the needles. http://www.hhtatting.com/detail.cfm?ID=6 I had searched around online before and this place at the time had the best prices. I have also heard of some people taking a long needle and filing down the tip. As far as I know they are just called tatting needles. Good Luck and have fun!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
www.justducky48.blogspot.com |
