[lace] Tatting question
Hi I've been interested in reading about what laces you all do and what projects you have ongoing. A bit like Clay I have nearly nothing on my pillows, just a Torchon square finished, but needing the pins taken out, and the bobbins wound for a piece of Bucks Point which I can't start until after our Easter visitors have gone home. But having read what other people are doing I have been wondering if someone can tell me what the difference is between needle tatting and shuttle tatting. I bought myself a tatting shuttle years ago and had a go. I didn't get on with it, but that might be because the only instructions I could find were some sketchy ones in a book about many crafts. It's something I would like to try again as it's so much easier to cart around than a pillow etc. Alison in Colchester, Essex, UK where the sun is shining, but it's still very, very cold for the end of March - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Tatting question
If you go to *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtMR_XtTvTk* you will see needle tatting in progress. for shuttle tatting: * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljXBGDVwEIU*. This is just to show you the difference. I am self taught tatting (both shuttle and needle) and while probably not more than a beginner after many, many years, i can make a lot of things. i don't have all the newer known tricks under my belt, but this is very easy to carry. the needle is a bit different because it is longer which makes a bigger carry-with project. for instructions, i found a book from the 1950s-1960s which i cannot remember the name of but it is a multi-craft learning guide. the tatting instructions are illustrated and very simple. you get the basic 3 stitches and you can grow from there. with today's technology, you might find youtube videos that will serve. this is ebay and you can see the book i love best for tatting instructions - the top right - but the one to the left of it is also the same but a newer version. * http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-How-To-LEARNING-Books-for-Crochet-Knit-Tat-Embroide r-Weave-/171012901547?pt=US_Nonfiction_Bookhash=item27d129caab * Would love to have you as a part of the tatting neighborhood. happy tatting - it is easy to carry and you always can do it even in a group of chatting. Hugs, Lin and the Mali Overton, NV USA Always remember that no matter how useless you feel, youre someones reason to smile. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Tatting question
On 3/28/2013 7:36 AM, Gray, Alison J wrote: But having read what other people are doing I have been wondering if someone can tell me what the difference is between needle tatting and shuttle tatting. HI Alison; With shuttle tatting, the shuttle holds the thread for you while you use it to make knots directly on the thread, either the same thread (ring) or a different thread (chain). With needle tatting, you make the knots on the needle and then pull the thread through the knots. Needle tatting tends to be slightly looser because the knots are not tight around the thread like they are in shuttle tatting. You should be able to find all sorts of demos of both kinds online. Lauren in Snohomish WA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Tatting question
Hello everyone. Does anyone know of a tatting pattern in English for a mobile phone cover please??? Daphne Norfolk England _ Beyond Hotmail see what else you can do with Windows Live. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
Re: [lace] tatting question
On 8/26/07 7:57 AM, Lenore English wrote: Rebecca Jones The Complete Book of Tatting describes a slip stitch: Where it can be done conveniently it is a good idea (saving time by having less ends to sew in) to slip stitch from one row to the next. To do this, after finishing the first row, do not cut the threads to start the next row. Leave a space along the threads of both shuttle and ball sufficient to carry you to the place where the first ring of the next row will be and then make the ring. This will mean that there will be loose threads behind the work...These threads can be oversewn to the back of the finished piece of tatting. This is also known as passing the thread behind. If you can catch the threads in joins at short intervals, there is no need to whip them down. The passed threads shouldn't be so long that they can't stay behind the chain or the side of the ring on their own, or with only a little coaxing when the work is blocked. But they shouldn't be so short that they short-cut across the middles of rings. -- Joy Beeson http://joybeeson.home.comcast.net/ http://roughsewing.home.comcast.net/ http://n3f.home.comcast.net/ -- Writers' Exchange west of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A. Where it's stopped raining and the lake is only a little way onto the shore. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] tatting question
I have a question for the tatters among us. What is a slip stitch in tatting. I have heard about it but I can't remember where and does it come under another name? Miriam in a very hot Arad, Israel - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] tatting question
Rebecca Jones The Complete Book of Tatting describes a slip stitch: Where it can be done conveniently it is a good idea (saving time by having less ends to sew in) to slip stitch from one row to the next. To do this, after finishing the first row, do not cut the threads to start the next row. Leave a space along the threads of both shuttle and ball sufficient to carry you to the place where the first ring of the next row will be and then make the ring. This will mean that there will be loose threads behind the work...These threads can be oversewn to the back of the finished piece of tatting. I have done this a few times, only I pull a loop of the ball thread through the nearest ring or chain, and slip my shuttle through, as many times as it takes to get to the new starting point. The need to use a slip stitch has been largely replaced by split rings and split chains. Since my split chains are unreliable, I usually tie and cut, and finish my ends between rows or rounds. Hope this helps! Lenore in SW Michigan http://tatt3r-lace.blogspot.com On 8/25/07, Miriam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is a slip stitch in tatting. I have heard about it but I can't remember where and does it come under another name? Miriam in a very hot Arad, Israel - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] tatting question
Dearl, You asked about joining at the end of a round. Yep, that's a difficult one. I tried lots of things before finding an easy way, and that was explained on the list. Now, let's see if I can explain it. When you get to the point where you want to join: 1) grab the picot, and flip it upside down over the hand that is holding the thread (it's actually easier to flip the piece over your hand than just the picot) 2) place it ready to be joined 3) pick up your shuttle 4) bring the shuttle from under the picot (instead of from over) and go pick up the thread 5) either pray or swear, then try again 6) complete join and continue work until finished 7) do not try to look to see if it is ok, because it won't look ok, the picot will look twisted 8) when all the stitches are completed, close the ring carefully. I mean that. I usually just give the string a good yank, but not when joining in this way. Then you want to take your time. As you close the ring, the picot will move into the position that you wanted it in to begin with. The main problem with this method is that you do have to trust me that it will work, because it sure won't look like it while you are doing it. Good luck, Lise-Aurore - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] tatting question
dear spiders I have been tatting a lot and have a problem with joining after I get to the end of a round so that the joining picot is not twisted how do I remedy this any help is appreciated yours in lace Dearl Christiansburg, Virginia, USA My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cablenet-va.com/~dearlk/ http://photos.yahoo.com/ladearl - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] tatting question
Lacemakers, Could someone give the the url for the website with the videos on tatting. I have a friend who could benefit from them Thanks. Have a Great Day! Susie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] 815-942-3722 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
