Tatting Tip: Avoiding the Folded Join

October 31, 2011

Don’t want to make a folded join? Here’s how to join the last ring to the first WITHOUT using a folded join.

Tatting Tip: Taking out Stitches

October 29, 2011

Do you ever find that you don’t tat quite perfectly? Oh no, stitches to take out! Here is a far too detailed photo tutorial on how to take tatting stitches out.

Adages and Adding: A Question

October 26, 2011

Be careful what you wish for, and I wished for more work. I also have a question for you and would like some advice on a dilemma.

How to Hide Ends with the Magic Thread Trick

October 24, 2011

When you finish your tatting, what do you do with the two ends of leftover thread? Use the magic thread trick to easily hide them. Here’s how, in 7 easy steps–and a video!

Giveaway and Review: Tat’s Where I Stopped Tatting Bookmark Patterns

October 21, 2011

It’s a giveaway! Enter to win a signed copy of “Tat’s Where I Stopped, a Year of Tatted Bookmarks” by Nancy Tracy.

Inspiration: Make a Tatted Magic Wand

October 20, 2011

Make a magic wand with this handy tutorial, then decorate it with a tatted star. You’ll have the best magic wand on the block!

Finishing a Tatted Motif with a Folded Join

October 18, 2011

So far I’ve presented patterns that go on in one direction, but many patterns will double back on themselves. These motif patterns are popular and cute, and there is one little trick you need to learn to make them successfully. That is, how to connect the very beginning to the very end.

Tatting Hair Clip Pattern

October 14, 2011

Here is a pattern for a cute girl’s hair barrette with a tatted decoration.

Inspiration: Calligraphy Display for Tatting

October 13, 2011

In this first of a new series of posts, I’ve got a real treat for you. A gorgeous display of calligraphy letters to inspire new ways to show off your tatting.

Memory Card Ate the Video

October 12, 2011

The memory card with today’s video tutorial (and the next two) on it got corrupted and I need to re-film them this weekend. Also news about this month’s giveaway.