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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 5:31:15 PM
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Kimberly this is what I would do I tried the shuttle and could not get it very well at all the needle is very easy--I would go and get a larger needle to work with like an upholstery needle and blunt the end because they are pointed and do you have a book on how to learn to tatt?? Email me and I will send you copies so you can learn it is so fun--I will do my best to teach you and there are vidoes out on you tube as well that will show you if you need to .
***BettyJo**** |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 1:00:27 PM
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Thanks, Betty Jo! I have the basics down with needle tatting but I thought the shuttle might be a bit quicker and easier. So far, I haven't made heads or tails of the shuttle so I guess I will be back to the needle unless I can find a good tutorial.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 10:59:40 AM
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Wonderful idea Alee! this should help keep me motivated to actually make something with my tating skills :D
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
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sewsweet
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Carol
Canada
172 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 08:32:00 AM
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I'm going to have to see if I can find that Baker book and DVD. On the weekend I found a tatting shuttle in a bag of knitting related goodies I got at a local thrift shop. It must be a sign that I should give tatting a try!
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 6:37:18 PM
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My sister in law told me there are some good tatting videos on YouTube. She found one that demonstrated how to use a shuttle. I found some old instruction booklets and patterns that belonged to my great grandmother, so I've been looking forward to giving the shuttle tatting a try. For now I'm just practicing my needle tatting techniques and having lots of fun with it!
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 |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 10:21:31 PM
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... in case some that are interested in attending a "Tat Days 2010" that is put on by the tatting guild from South Carolina, "Palmetto Tatters Guild".
You do not have to belong to the guild to attend. I plan to attend.
Not all the information is out yet but here is the link to it.
http://www.palmettotatters.org/
Where? Toccoa, GA
(Just across the South Carolina line into Georgia off I-85.)
When? August 27-28, 2010
...there were few e-mail addresses, I e-mailed to one... she added my e-mail address to her list for when the information comes out, she'll e-mail me.
...ooops! I see that I already mentioned this! LOL!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 12:16:37 PM
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Hi:
Does anyone have any suggestions for starching or sugaring a tatted piece to stiffen it up? I just finished a small project and want to hang it like an ornament. It' a bit floppy on its own so I thought maybe I could stiffen it up like my grandma did with her crocheted doilies.
I have tried using the common sugar recipe (3/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water - boil and let it cool, then dip the item in it, blot off the excess and place it on a towel to dry in the desired shape) on another piece I finished but it left that one looking "frosted". Maybe a solution with more water and less sugar will work better with the fine thread?
Any other ideas?
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 |
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lovingewe
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
marlyn-neleh
norwood
Ontario
Canada
212 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:19:29 PM
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I went all over the city today looking for a tatting needle, I wanted to give it a try. I have shuttles but the needle looks so much easier. But couldn't find one anywhere. Where can I get one?
http://sweetlocuslane.blogspot.com |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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lovingewe
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
marlyn-neleh
norwood
Ontario
Canada
212 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 08:21:29 AM
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Thank you Karrieanne. I just ordered a book. My problem is we live in Canada. Cost of shipping is $21.Can you believe that?
I shall see if I can find a Canadian suppler first ( on-line) But thanks for your help.
Marlyn
http://sweetlocuslane.blogspot.com |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 11:29:01 AM
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Marlyn - have you tried Ebay.ca?
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 |
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bjhuff
True Blue Farmgirl
325 Posts
Betty Jo
Sturgis
South Dakota
USA
325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2010 : 7:14:30 PM
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Ok some answers to stiffen I just water down elmers glue and paint it on and then the other thing I wanted to encourage all new tatters is dont give up it is a blast I just finished my second doily and the friendship that you meet along the way is worth every ring!!!! If you have questions let me know!!!
***BettyJo**** |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 8:08:01 PM
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Betty Jo - thanks for the suggestion on the elmer's glue. I would have never thought of that! I did try watering the sugar solution down quite a lot which seemed to work somewhat better. But I'm going to try the glue next time.
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 |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 12:48:44 AM
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I have never done any tatting but it always looks so beautiful to me. I have Fibromyalgia and Arthritis in my hands...so I can't do small intricate work. I can do mostly knitting and larger crochet but I loved seeing some of your tatting and hearing you enthusiasm for the craft.
Hugs,
~peggy
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 6:38:05 PM
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Karrieann, I taught myself needle tatting from Georgia's site. Her lessons made it real easy to learn! I now want to teach myself shuttle tatting as well, but right now I am just too busy.....
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 08:13:19 AM
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I got a new book called "A Tatter's Workbook" I was getting bored with having to search for more patterns for edgings online. So, this book is perfect for my cup of Tea!
here are two that I have done so far out of the book...
...well dang.. I tried loading the pictures here but for some reason, not working.
Anyhow, if you like to see.. they are on my blog (below)
:o)
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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