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His Handmaid ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 2 (1/10/03 8:53 am) Reply	Tatting Hello ladies, I was just wondering if any of you do tatting (shuttle or needle) and what kinds of items you make. My Great-Grandmother (who is 100, by the way!) showed me how to do shuttle tatting several years ago (even though she hadn't done it in a while and could barely see what she was doing!) and last year I finally caught on to the "flip" part of the stitch--at last--stitches that slide! I have made several cross bookmarks, a doily (with sz. 10 thread--normally I use sz. 70 or 80), a note card with tatted flowers, and have part of another doily started. I like the lacy look and feel like I am carrying the old craft on, since my Great-Grandmother did it. She also gave me most of her shuttles and thread (quite a few balls!) that she had. ~Hannah "And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." Luke 1:38
Mrs Lyn Administrator Posts: 77 (1/10/03 11:47 am) Reply	Re: Tatting Hannah, I have tried my hand at needle tatting. It was really fun. It has been a couple of years ago. I just made bookmarkers. Yet, they did turn out pretty and I enjoyed doing it. How wonderful that your great-grandma could teach you a truly wonderful skill, like tatting. You will always treasure that gift she gave you. My great-grandmother taught me how to quilt. I still remember that weekend I spent with her. She made me homemade chicken noodle soup and it was a cold wintery weekend. That was over 37 years ago and it still is such a precious memory. You can see her pic when she was young. She is on the banner of Genteelgirlhood...the young woman with the oversized hat. The one with the pink pin on it. Thank you for sharing your new found art. In Christ Jesus! Mrs Lyn
Blooming in His Care ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 5 (1/12/03 7:27 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting I haven't really seen anybody tatt(?) Tat(?) Oh well , what I'm trying to say that I have never seen it done. Although I'm sure it would be wonderful to have lots of homemade doilies for your hopechest! I weave so I am able to make table runners, placemats etc. So I enjoy that alot! I want to take out a book on Tatting, so I can maybe learn it. It is diffucult to learn? I hope I can learn it! It sounds fun and profitable! God Bless, Blooming in His care. or Jenny
His Handmaid ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 5 (1/13/03 12:06 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Jenny, Yes, tat is the right word! I'm afraid I don't have lots of doilies for my hope chest. Tatting is quite time consuming for what you get, especially for large items, although the results are lovely. I do have a number of tatted doilies that my great-grandmother made, though!!! I don't know how she had such patience to keep at it! Tatting isn't really that hard, once you get the hang of it, which was my problem! And, from what I read, other people have the same problem (just for shuttle tatting). I think that needle tatting is easier, but you can't use as fine a thread as you can with shuttle tatting, so it all depends on what you prefer. And, to confuse you even more, there is something called cro-tatting, which is like needle tatting except you use something that looks like a crochet hook and crochet stitches as well. But, by all means--go for it! Here are few links that might help you--if you search on google you will find alot of other sites as well. www.gagechek.com/slb/index.html This is the site where I finally got the hang of how to shuttle tat. www.handyhandstatting.com/ This site has instructions (with pictures) on how to needle tat. Books from the library would also be a help. If I can help you in any other way, please let me know! That is very wonderful that you do weaving! I would love to have some woven placemats for my hope chest!!! How did you learn to weave, and what kind of loom do you have? God bless you! ~Hannah
Blooming in His Care ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 12 (1/16/03 7:24 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Hannah, I learned to weave in a little hole-in-the-wall shop in our small town. I got lessons in exchange for our eggs. It was a good barter, and the lady that owned the shop was wonderful. We bacame quite good friends actually. Unfourtunally she got too busy, so I thanked her and went on my way. I didn;t want her to feel bad. She was only a store-owner. She even didn't offer lessons to the public, but she agreed to teach me. I will most definitly look at those web-sites. Thank you! God Bless, Blooming in His Care or Jenny
Emilee Elizabeth Editress of Genteel Girlhood Posts: 226 (1/24/03 6:49 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Hannah, That is so neat that you were able to learn how to shuttle tat! How special to be taught by your Great-Grandma! I have always wanted to learn how to tat. I've heard quite a few remarks on how intimidating it looks. On the way to Hannibal, MO one day, years ago, I actually did teach myself how to do a few stitches. I look forward to being able to learn how to make something! How long did it take you to make your doily? I'd love to see a picture of it! My Great-Grandma used to shuttle tat a lot! My Grandma gave me my Great-Grandma's shuttle. It's really neat, because it is from her and it's made out of celluloid. (It looks like mother of pearl.) I've gone shopping for shuttles before, online. They have so many pretty ones available! The ones made out of shell are beautiful!! What type of shuttles do you have? Is there a favorite one you like to use? Thank you for the links! I look forward to visiting them! If you have any others you'd recommend please do pass them along. We'd like to have a section just for tatting, on Genteel Girlhood's website, in the future! Blessings to you and have a wonderful weekend! In Jesus, Emilee Elizabeth
His Handmaid ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 10 (1/28/03 12:41 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Emilee, Thanks for your response! Sorry it�s taken me a while to write back! All of my shuttles are plastic, a few I got from my great-grandmother, but my favorite kind I buy from Jo-Anns and/or Michaels. They are small and have a little upturned point on one end, which is very helpful for joining stitches. I would like to get a wood one someday � they are more expensive though!! I'm not sure how long the doily took to make , as it has been quite a few months ago. I made it for my great-grandmother's 100th birthday, which is the reason I used thicker thread, so she could see it better. I got the pattern from www.freepatterns.com (see below). I believe the finished size was about 6� or so. This is a cross bookmark that I made for a friend. The pattern can be found at:www.geocities.com/contessa_au/TatalltalesPatternIndex.html Here are a couple links and I would also recommend checking your library for books and videos, which can be a great asset to learning. One good video that our library has is called �Tatting with Mildred Clark�. www.wcnet.org/~scwheels/ this site has some pretty vintage patterns and is actually has a page with the message of salvation! www.freepatterns.com this site has lots of free patterns in many categories (home, special occasion, clothing�) for all kinds of handwork such as knitting, crocheting, quilting, tatting, ect. You have to join (free), but it is worth it! They have nice pictures and you can print the instructions as well. Please don�t hesitate to ask me more questions!!! In Christ the King, Hannah
Emilee Elizabeth Editress of Genteel Girlhood Posts: 245 (2/2/03 7:58 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Hannah, Your doily and bookmark are so pretty!! Bravo! Thank you for posting the pictures and the links too! I've been to the Free Patterns site before and love it! It's so nice. My only problem is there are so many projects I want to do. The internet is such a blessing, because you can get those patterns free, which would cost a fair amount buying, at a store. The vintage tatting site is really neat too!! I appreciate all your help! I look forward to trying tatting someday. It looks like so much fun, and like you say, you're carrying on a dying art! May God Bless You Richly!! In Jesus, Emilee Elizabeth Thy faithfulness is unto all generations... Psalms 119:90 Edited by: Emilee Elizabeth at: 2/2/03 7:59:19 pm
Mrs Lyn Administrator Posts: 99 (2/3/03 3:47 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Hannah, I love your doily and bookmark!! You did a fabulous job on them both. Thanks for encouraging us, with your project,they are wonderful!! Keep up the pretty work. I am sure it makes your Great-Grandma proud to see your progress. Mrs Lyn
His Handmaid ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 16 (2/3/03 7:56 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Mrs. Lyn and Emilee, Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! You both are such a blessing!! The Lord deserves all the honor and glory, because He is the One who has given me the ability to do this! And much thanks to my dear brother�without him I wouldn�t have any pictures in my post. God bless you! In Christ the King, Hannah "And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." Luke 1:38
belleofthesouth ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 2 (4/2/03 9:52 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Hi I tat too Needle tatting...a lady taught a group of ladies and we have Handy Hands tatting book. I make book-markers. I've made 3 types so far. Oh, and edging. It's fun Y'all's stories about weaving, tatting, quilting etc. sound so nice I was recently learning some flower types with my grandmother In Christ, Trisha
His Handmaid ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 50 (4/4/03 12:39 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Trisha, It�s nice to meet a fellow tatter! I would love to see some pictures of your bookmarks! What kinds of things do you use your edging for? I haven�t really done any edging, but there are some really pretty patterns out there! Have a blessed day in Jesus! ~Hannah
belleofthesouth ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 5 (9/27/03 1:55 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting Dear Hannah, O, dear! I am very, very sorry for not replying sooner to your post! Please forgive me! According to last report, our scanner is not working, so you will not be able to see pictures of my bookmarkers, but I can answer your question! My first edging project was to get better at tatting, so it is an ecru, size 10 thread, edging on the bottom of a flannel petticoat. That way, it is not seen, but still offered good practice time. I hope to make edging for the collar and cuff, or another part, of a dress in the making. Hmm...I guess I haven't made much edging! Anyway, there's an answer for you. God bless, ~Trisha~
RileyMom10 ~Reminisce Member~ Posts: 65 (10/1/03 8:27 pm) Reply	Re: Tatting I have to add something to the discussion of tatting.Mommy and I very much admire the art , but neither of us know how,although we have some beautiful pieces made by Daddy's great-grandmother.A few weeks ago Mommy found a book of patterns for knitted,tatted,and crocheted edgings on clearance sale at walmart for fifty cents! Welll . . . neither of us can knit either, but Ellen and I are learning to crochet, and of course we couldn't pass up on such an offer In Christ, Emma