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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 11:44:15 AM
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Hey fellow tatters! I thought it would be fun to start a thread about tatting where we can show off our finished work, get help with work in progress and share patterns-
Currently I am working my way through the Celtic Tatting book- It takes me a couple times with each pattern-
What type and size of thread do you prefer? Do you needle or shuttle tat?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 1:44:39 PM
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Hi Alee, I was wondering what is tatting? It sounds fun!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 2:33:36 PM
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Channah- do you have MaryJane's Stitching Room book? There is great information in there about tatting and even instructions on how to needle tat! That is how I learned. But the basics is that it is a form of lace making like crochet in a way and like knitting as well. You use either a shuttle or a needle and tie a basic knot on the needle then draw the thread through to create a backbone for the knot of a "curtain rod" as I sometimes think about it.
Here is a picture of my first ever celtic knot- not the most shapely yet but it will get better! BTW I was using embroidery floss- all 6 strands- because I was out of crochet thread. I am going to do another with crochet thread...
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 5:59:45 PM
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That is so cool Alee!! Thank you so much for sharing the info! Maybe I can get the MJ books from the library. Thank you again so much!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 6:50:02 PM
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THat is sweet I love that heart I will get a picture of the one I just finished and post it as well.
Tatting is a blast!!!! Hey where do you get this book????Of Mary Jane????
***BettyJo**** |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 05:45:37 AM
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Whee! Tatting thread!
I haven't tatted for some time but I made tatted edging for my MJF denim jacket and around my sisterhood badge. I'll get some pictures of them soon.
My daughter, Krystle has a blog about her tatting... she also just started to do some book reviews on tatting books, for those interested...
http://krystledawnetats.blogspot.com
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My etsy: Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 08:00:26 AM
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they look good I love the flips flops that are on Karrianne's daughter blog site!!!! It is sweet!!! I love
the thread as well LOVE IT!!!!
Betty jo
***BettyJo**** |
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 09:19:48 AM
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Alee,
The heart is BEAUTIFUL!
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. |
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
269 Posts
Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 3:02:53 PM
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I love, love, love to tat and I would love to have some new patterns. I needle tat but I have tried shuttle tatting. I prefer to needle tat. The heart is beautiful. [^ 
LIVE simply, LOVE generously, CARE deeply, SPEAK kindly...Leave the rest to God. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 5:45:53 PM
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That is so beautiful Alee!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 7:16:53 PM
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I can needle tat (never tried the shuttle). I'd love to see some beginner patterns. Maybe this thread (get it, thread!) will motivate me to go for my tatting badge.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 04:56:54 AM
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I can tat but I find myself having trouble reading patterns. I have acouple of books and th MJ book so maybe I should take these COLD snowy days and practice:)
And Alee, your hearts are beautiful. My step brother and his wife are Very Irish and I would love to make one for them!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
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Edited by - farmallgrl on Feb 02 2010 04:58:14 AM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 11:48:50 AM
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Thanks for the encouragement, sometime I think I need a cheerleader to get me started:) I will try that pattern(key word is try:)
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
Has life got you down?...Look Up! |
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 2:39:47 PM
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I know that it is hard to read some of the patterns start with easy ones and keep trying it will become easier.
Betty jo
***BettyJo**** |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 2:50:38 PM
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Oh one thing about the above tatting shuttles are
they are clear
you can see how much thread you have left
and since they are large ; you don't have to fill them as often
However
you do need a steel crochet hook to do the picots with hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativewritings.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 07:52:55 AM
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I dont not get shuttle either Alee and I am a needle tatter and many say that shuttel is easier I have to disagree!!!!
***BettyJo**** |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 11:35:04 AM
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Alee
My husband's great Aunt taught me to tat
she was such a sweet lady tiny thing too.
She taught me with a shuttle
I cannot use a needle.
I find it clumsy some how
I guess it is just what you get use to
try the shuttle ; you might love it. hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
http;//www.sheilascreativewritings.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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