Synopses & Reviews
Black beaded butterflies to edge a dress, Tudor roses blossoming on brooches, and a ring cushion trimmed with lacy flowers and pearls: tatting beautifully enhances clothes, jewelry, soft furnishings, and other accessories. This centuries old craft still thrives today, so explore its potential with a wide ranging collection of charming, innovative designs. Begin with a variety of patterns and motifs, including a simple snowflake, beads and picots, water lilies, and a ten-flower oval. Put them together to make mats and coasters, or stitch them onto a bangle for a hanging decoration. Take the art further, and fashion delicate earrings, elegant chokers, and pretty collars-or adorn blank cards with eye-catching designs. Over 40 original patterns, shown in color photographs and diagrams, will enchant you.
Synopsis
Tatting beautifully enhances clothes, jewelry, soft furnishings, and other accessories. Explore the potential of this centuries-old craft with a collection of charming, innovative designs. More than 40 original patterns, shown in color photographs and diagrams, will enchant you. “This excellent collection of designs is recommended for public libraries.”—
Library Journal.Synopsis
Each pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions and clear charts for guidance. All the patterns are very versatile and can be adapted to a multitude of uses, from jewellery to window hangers.
About the Author
Lyn Morton is an expert tatter with over 40 years of experience. She runs her own online company through which she sells numerous, high-quality designs. Morton is also a popular teacher in the UK and the US, as well as an enthusiastic member of the Ring of Tatters, a worldwide organisation for the craft.