Tatting

by Elgiva Nicholls

Book Overview

Tatting is the age-old art of making delicate handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread held on a small shuttle. Sometimes called "the poor man's lace," it requires very little outlay for materials or tools, yet produces beautiful and decorative effects. Anyone with patience and a little dexterity, can make elegant edgings and insertions for lingerie; collars or edgings for collars; yokes for blouses and nightdresses; short-sleeved...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486246124
• ISBN13: 9780486246123
• Release Date: May 1984
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Appreciation

Book arrived in excellent condition. Am anxious tp try the "Daisy Mat"

A Must for Serious Tatters

Originally published in 1962, this is still the most readable history of tatting. Because the book is not actually a pattern book, inexperienced tatters may be somewhat frustrated at the gloriously beautiful photos with few instructions, although the photos are clear enough for an experienced tatter to use as the primary reference. The text is clearly written, sometimes with low-key humor, and rather entertaining to read. Anyone with an interest in tatting history and technique should have this book.