Tatting Tip: A Crocheter’s Hand Position
Crocheters often find a modified hand position more comfortable to tat with.
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Reverse and Turn Work, an Exploration
A detailed exploration of how, when and why to reverse work and turn work when tatting a project.
Tatting Tip: Which is the Right Side?
Are you puzzled by which side of your tatting is the right side? Read on for an easy way to tell which side is the front side of the stitches.
Tatting Tip: On Buying Older Thread
Here’s a quick check to tell if your older, used or vintage thread is still useable.
Spanish Translations of Tatting Videos are Here!
The first of the long-awaited Spanish translations to my Absolute Beginner Tatting Series are now available!
Giveaway and Review: A Beautiful Wooden Shuttle by David Reed Smith
It’s a giveaway! Win a beautiful handmade wooden tatting shuttle by David Reed Smith.
Tatting Tip: Which Half Double Stitch is Which
This picture tutorial will help you identify each half of the double stitch separately.
Tatting Tip: Too Scared for Two Shuttles?
Are you intimidated by the prospect of using two shuttles to tat? It’s not as hard as it may seem. Here are my top three reasons why you should give it a try.
What a Week!
This week’s news includes a winner, a thank you and a new giveaway prize.
25 Motif Challenge: Part 3
This tiny tatted cross from Elizabeth’s Lace will make a perfect gift for a lady.
Starting with Two Threads and Hiding Ends Under Picots
This tutorial with video shows how to start tatting with two threads and hide ends in a way that creates less bulk. Also covers hiding ends under picots.
Question for Experienced Tatters
Here’s a question for experienced tatters: What does a beginning tatter need to learn to be successful? For beginning tatters: what do you struggle with, and what do you want to learn?