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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 5:20:32 PM
UGH! They don't have an icon in tears, whipping her beginner's kit across the room. I found my kit I had bought clear back before I found out about MJF, and decided to try it tonight while hubby was taking his on-line test for his college class - NOT! 
Would the needle tatting be easier for a beginner? SO frustrating. The paper has half the instructions on one side, then I have to flip it with strings in my hand and it's not working out too well. I found two books I have on my craft book shelf, and they are no help either. It's so hard to see where the strings are etc. Are there better instructions on the Internet? I looked at one, but the lady was going superdy duperdy fast 
Farmgirl #800
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 12:49:25 PM
well, I'm having fun with tatting . . but unexpectedly having MORE fun with making what I call "snippets" of tatted pieces in whatever design I can come up with to use on my cards and journals. I LOVE having more fun and interesting things to add to my papercraft items.
Now on to the butterflies and flowers!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| sue5901 |
Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 02:53:26 AM
I was off work from Dec until this week after surgery and my project for the recovery was to teach myself tatting. I simply got nowhere using a shuttle I just don't seem to be able to 'get' what it is i'm meant to do. So I tried needle tatting and could do it instantly - so I definately a convert.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 9:06:13 PM
Valerie,
You can order the needles from Handy Hands Tatting website. They have all sizes . . that's where I got mine.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| vmfein |
Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 8:08:47 PM
I have put in a request to get a dvd on tatting from the library. Including some books as well to learn. I have purchased a shuttle but couldn't find the tatting needle. Were do you purchase them at? I looked at Joann's and didn't seem them. I did see they are available thru Amazon but do not really want to pay for the shipping. I have looked at a few of the tatting videos on youtube.
Farmgirl Sister #2619 |
| bjhuff |
Posted - Feb 01 2011 : 6:01:29 PM
I have been tatting now for a couple of years and love it and yes I think that needle is easier and there is another web site that is good as far as patterns and questions for needle tatting http://needletatting.proboards.com it is helpful as well the other one I use in Intatters it is call google it as well I have some tatter bloggers that are awesome if you need any help or question let me know!!!
***BettyJo**** |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 8:53:15 PM
I'm working on learning tatting as well and I have the Handy Hands book. Actually bought her kit which comes with the book, a ball of thread and a #5 needle. So far, so good . . . only been at it a couple days. There is NO place around here to get supplies.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| urban chickie |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 5:43:48 PM
I taught myself to needle tat last year using the Handy Hands books from the library - those are by the author talked about above. I found her books actually even more clear than MJ (sorry MJ but true). Needle tatting is MUCH easier than shuttle! I now want to do shuttle tatting - there are reasons for both - just haven't had time with all my other interests lol. There is a great online group that teaches tatting, either needle or shuttle, here:
http://www.georgiaseitz.com/
they have a yahoo group and do live chats as well, a great group of gals who will help you with questions and also build up advanced skills gradually if you like. I highly recommend Georgia and her gang.
As for needles, neither my local Joann's or Michael's carries them but the closest Hobby Lobby does. If not, the Helping Hands site is the way to go. Those needles are actually the ones carried almost everywhere online that sells tatting needles. Be wary of eBay - someone on there is selling doll needles but labeling them tatting needles and several gals have been burned. The seller apparently doesn't know the difference.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| edlund33 |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 12:07:03 PM
I prefer needle tatting myself and agree that Mary Jane's instructions are one of the best. My SIL found some great videos on You-Tube that demonstrate how to do shuttle tatting. I haven't had time to explore them yet but she was able to make sense of the instruction books once she saw the videos.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 11:12:18 AM
Thanks Alee, you have been a wealth of information the past few days,hugs!
Farmgirl #800
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http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 09:44:55 AM
Kristina- Yes, hobby lobby does carry them. Another option is to buy doll needles and blunt the tip.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 08:28:42 AM
Now, another question. Where do I buy the needle I need? Does Hobby Lobby carry these? Our JoAnn's Fabric store closed, but can travel to one. This is all in the far future due to $$, so no hurry on the info.
Farmgirl #800
http://momzonetakingtimeformom.blogspot.com/
http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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| nut4fabric |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 1:36:12 PM
Claudia Thanks!! I have so many hobbies it isn't funny. Sewed professinaly for many years specalizing in bridal and formal wear and special dresses for little girls and have been an avid embroider for almost 50 years. Always looking for new things to learn.
Kathy |
| Alee |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 11:49:49 AM
Hi ladies! I took some tutorial pictures this morning really quick with Nora's help- MaryJane's book has much better instructions-
I post them once Nora goes down for her nap.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| vmfein |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 11:40:15 AM
I have never tried tatting but always wanting too including weaving. |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 11:00:22 AM
You are becoming multi-talented Kathy! And when I was in grade school, my music teachers kept telling me to "practice practice practice!" So get at it there!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| nut4fabric |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 10:01:36 AM
Hi Claudia Thanks for the website it's really nice and has me interested in doing some more tatting. Just need to finish a few hand embroidery projects fist..sigh!!
Kathy |
| pinkroses |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 09:57:23 AM
I learned shuttled tatting from my hubby's great aunt
I tried needle tatting and found I prefer shuttle tatting !
guess it is all in what you get use to.
Keep on trying; don't give up; you will enjoy it once you get the hang of it. hug sheila
http://www.sheilascreativetouches.blogspot.com/
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 04:55:20 AM
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Originally posted by Marybeth
Ask Alee--she taught herself and now loves it. MJS sewing book has the instructions. Go for it. MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
Thanks, I'll see about sending her an e-mail.
Farmgirl #800
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http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 7:27:30 PM
Ask Alee--she taught herself and now loves it. MJS sewing book has the instructions. Go for it. MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 6:03:19 PM
Hi Kathy from Moses Lake! This is Claudia from Deer Park. Years & years ago, I saw a craft show on HGTV with a woman who was a specialist with needle tatting. She said it was easier and showed her technique. I got her kit. It was easy enough, but I did not follow through to do anything more with the picots. I found her website. You can see what you think. Blessings!
http://www.hhtatting.com/index.html
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| nut4fabric |
Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 5:30:14 PM
I tried shuttle tatting years ago and just couldn't do it but I did much better with needle tattting.
Kathy |
