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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 1:56:10 PM
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Hello! I just got the MaryJane's Stitching Room book and I really, reallly, really, want to start needle tatting!!!! The problem is...I can't find out how to get any inexpensive tatting needles. Where do they sell them? I can't find one anywhere and I have only found a few places online that offer them and they aren't very cheap. I have checked on Ebay and on Craigslist all to no avail. It would be lovely if any of you fellow famrgirls could help me out and point me in the right direction....Also, where would a good place be to purchase tatting string? Thanks so much!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 2:21:46 PM
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Chelsey, I bought mine from Ben Franklin. The ones I have are doll needles, REALLY long. If you want send me your address, I think I have an extra ;-)
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/
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 2:50:56 PM
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Its in its envelope, it'll be on its way tomorrow!! Enjoy, besure to show us your first tatting project, ok?
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/
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 4:16:36 PM
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You can buy Tatting Needles at Hobby Lobby too. If you do use the doll needles (they work great) take an emery board and dull the tip. I was using a doll needle and kept scratching myself. Not bad, but just enough to be annoying after a while!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 4:43:25 PM
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| here they have them at walmart occasionally, micheals and joannes also carry them. someday i am gonna try my hand at that but not sure what i would do with it as most of what i make is strictly utilitarian. guess i should have tried it when my daughter was little and i wa making beautiful dresses for her. peace connie in alaska |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 6:30:29 PM
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Chelsey, Here is a link for a shop that has a set of 6 tatting needles for 6.99! www.be-stitchedstore.com/shopexd.asp?id=78&bc=no I hope this helps! I have also seen "Learn Needle Tatting" book and needles sold together in some craft stores for about 12.00! Some craft stores that carry crochet cotton will some times have thinner crochet cotton which works for tatting! You can use crochet cotton, which is often easier to start with simply because it's larger and easier to see to start with! I sometimes use 2 strands of sewing thread for tatting! Have fun!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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Edited by - oldfashioned girl on Nov 19 2008 6:31:02 PM |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 10:29:57 PM
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| oh my i didnt realize there were so many choices!! peace connie in alaska |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 4:08:04 PM
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Goodluck and have fun!!!!
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/
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 09:45:11 AM
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Do you ladies know of any video tutrials online that teach tatting? I would love to learn how, but I have a really hard time learning from pictures. From what I can see, it looks a lot easier with the needles rather than a shuttle. Is it really or am I just imagining it?
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 08:08:00 AM
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I have a hard time learning from pictures as well. I've tried to learn to crochet from pics and I just can't.
However, I highly reccomend the books that were mentioned on this thread, from Barbara. I taught myself to tat, when I was only about 13 years old with them! And I had absolutely no one in real life to help me learn. (my great grandma tatted, but she had died by the time I was interested in learning! :( ) Any way......I highly suggest getting those books. Cause even if they do NOT help you learn, they have great patterns for when you do learn.
But, I can almost garuntee you will be able to learn from them. They have the best pictures I have ever seen for learning any needle art/craft.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 08:22:43 AM
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Thanks Heather, I'll have to look for the books after Christmas, when money isn't quite so scarce ;)
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 8:52:05 PM
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Well...I have to say...I'm hooked! I LOVE tatting! It is so much fun! I have made a few inches of pretty tatted lae edging and I don't want to stop. I even tatted before one of my spanish classes today. A male classmate was very inquisituve and asked what I was doing. He had never seen it before. I am very much enjoying the art of tatting. I can't wait to make elaborate doilies and things like that! This is so fun! Thanks to Amanda for sending me the tatting needle!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
http://aminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2008 : 08:47:43 AM
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You are very welcome I am so glad you like it. Our very own Katie out at the Farm taught me one weekend. It is very soothing once you get the hang of it.Keep us posted on your progress!!
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/
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 1:51:16 PM
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Have been reading the thread with interest, must learn to do this!!
Anyway, I just did a YouTube search and looks like there are tons of tutorials and videos on tatting.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 5:18:03 PM
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Melissa, Needle tatting is easier than doing it with a shuttle, but don't be intimidated by a shuttle either! Once you get the hang of it, it's really quite simple! When I first saw tatting I absolutely fell in love with it! When I went to the craft store to buy my first shuttle, the lady told me it was really difficult,which only made me more determined to figure it out! As Amanda said once you get the hang of it, it is very soothing!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
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