ISBN: 9780864170521 - The Complete Book of Tatting. (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Very light foxing to the end papers only.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book condition is very good. Hard cover. Dust jack very good which is encased by plastic protect cover. Book block clean. Spine intact. Minor shelf wear bottom and top of spine. Tatting is one of the gentle arts of Victorian times. It is a lace, which while looking fragile and delicate, is actually very strong. This book was designed for all those people who wish to teach themselves to tat but haven't been able to find book with clear enough instruction. Presented here are six different methods - all copiously illustrated - so if you can't master one you still have five to choose from. There is a very interesting section on the history of tatting and many original patterns to make them easier to follow. In the past most tatted items consisted of doilies and handkerchied edging, now however you can make anything from Necklaces to decorated notepaper. It is is the one of the cheapest crafts around - all you need is one shuttle ( regardless of the thread size ) and some thread and you're in business - and these things are so small you can take them with you anywhere. There are a lot of handy hints not only for beginners but also to help seasoned tatters cut those unneccessary corners. This is the ideal tatting guide for lazy Tatters. …