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CELTIC
TATTING: KNOTS AND PATTERNS, Rozella F. Linden.
Approximately 12 patterns; 28 pages. This is true Celtic as the patterns are chains and then
woven into Celtic knots. Includes cross, butterfly, snowflake, collar, edgings, ear rings, hearts and flowers. For Needle or Shuttle Tatters.
$11.95 #339218
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF TATTING, Rebecca
Jones.
Good for the beginner. Detailed instructions for 5 basic methods of tatting with patterns and projects
for both beginner and expert. All designs are charted for ease of working.
In-depth instruction given for Needle Tatting. ISBN 0-916896-39-0. 112 pages,
softcover,
$20.00 #139144
EVERY WOMAN'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO
TATTING, Benporath and Foster.
Approximately 90 patterns. Most of the patterns date back to Australia 1950. Includes edgings, medallions, hanky edgings, place mats, hostess sets, tablecloth and more. There is also a newborn baby bonnet and a fan quilt edging that are written for the needle.
176 pages, softcover, $23.00 #139146
LEARN NEEDLE TATTING, STEP BY STEP, Barbara Foster.
Approximately 6 patterns and 32 pages. This book takes you step-by-step with 85 full color photographs.
Patterns include: Doily or collar edging, pillowcase edging, bookmark, medallion,butterfly, note card, and hanky edging.
Note: tatting needle is NOT included. Softcover, $12.95 #339121
MODERN
TATTED MIGNONETTE, Judi Banashek.
24 pages. “Mignonette” is tiny rings separated by thread spaces. The next row (when making the ring) is joined into the thread spaces, creating a web. Different techniques and designs are covered for shuttle tatters. They are used in making drawstring wrist bags. For experienced tatters.
Comb bound. $11.95 #339125
NEEDLE
TATTING FROM THE HEART, Neudorf.
Approximately 12 patterns; 32 pages. Techniques shown include adding beads and buttons, and split ring. Includes Celtic doily, bookmarks, doilies, hearts, butterfly motif, and more.
$11.95 #339196
NEEDLE TATTING WITH STYLE, BOOK 1, Barbara Foster.
Approximately 15 patterns and 32 pages. This book is a transition after you have finished Learn Needle Tatting Step-by-Step. For those that want more practice learning the different styles patterns are written. It also shows the technique of split ring tatting. Patterns include: Teardrop, doll hat, ear rings, edging attached to doily, bell, hanky edging, edging, placemat, covered Christmas ball, covered egg (ball & egg refer to following pages), snowflake, snowman, & flag. This patterns can also be used by shuttle tatters.
32 pages, softcover, $6.95 #339022
SHUTTLE
TATTING WITHOUT A TEACHER, Betty Alderson edited by Pete Alderson & Mary Maynard.
This book shows how to shuttle tat. It covers how to make the double stitch, picot, joining etc. Includes a beginner pattern.
Softcover. $7.95 #169315
TATTED
ANIMALS, Inga Madsen.
Approx. 12 patterns 32 pages. Includes snail, bird, butterfly, cat, dog, elephant, giraffe, horse, ladybug, monkey, squirrel and teddy bear. Patterns are diagrammed. This is a really nice book!
$11.95 #339212
TATTED
ARTISTRY OF TEIKO FUJITO
Translated from the book ''Tatting 101 Motifs & Edgings.'' A collection of colorful designs by the foremost Japanese tatting artist.
Exquisite delicacy which fully ulilize the magic of color and shade to create whimsical borders and motifs.
All designs shown by color photo, charted diagrams and clear working illustrations.
$19.95 #339220
TATTED
BOOKMARKS WITH NEEDLE AND SHUTTLE, Edited by Barbara Foster.
Approximately 16 patterns; 24 pages. Includes American flag, hearts, crosses, butterfly, cupids arrow and more. This book has references for both needle and shuttle tatters. This book is also listed in the books area.
Softcover. $11.95 #339128
TATTED
FASHION, Teiko Fujito.
Approximately 123 patterns, 104 pages. I ncludes bags, edgings, shawls, belts, collars, pillow covers, doilies.
New and imaginative techniques fully detailed. Translated from Japanese.
$25.95 #339217
TATTED
HANDKERCHIEFS, K. Nikolajsen & I. L. Nikolajsen.
Approx. 12 patterns; 32 pages. A collection of edgings worked on straight and curved square hankies. Patterns are only diagrammed.
$11.95 #339211
A
TATTER'S WORKBOOK, edited by J&K. Kliot. Approximately 172 patterns, 112 pages. Includes corner and straight edgings, medallions, round doily borders,collar border. This is a most unusual and fascinating collection of tatting patterns as recorded in a New England notebook by an anonymous tatter in the 1920's. The patterns are accompanied by actual samples of the finished design and are enlarged so the actual stitches can be counted, the worked piece serving as a graphic diagram.
Softcover, $23.95 #139150
TATTING, Pam Palmer. No patterns and 32 pages. This is a shuttle tatting history book with pictures of old lace and even one of Mile Riego.
Softcover, $11.95 #339032
TATTING, Myra Piper. Approx. 47 patterns; 19 pages. Includes snowflakes and medallions, some dating back to 1920's.
Softcover, $5.95 #339026
TATTING
60 ORIGINAL LACE TREASURES, Christel Weidmann.
Approx. 60 patterns; 80 pages. Designs for home and holiday from a Swiss tatting
designer, artist, author. Edited by Barbara Foster for needle and shuttle.
Features information for needle tatters including techniques to make floating
rings. Includes doilies, edgings, snowflakes, hanky edgings. $14.95
#339206
TATTING, A POTPOURRI OF PATTERNS, Barbara Foster. Approximately 204 patterns; 80 pages. Includes tree top angel written for needle tatters which shuttle tatters can follow. All other patterns date back to 1916. Butterflies, edgings, doilies, medallions, nut cup, baskets and more.
Softcover, $8.95 #339024
TATTING
FANTASIA, Iris Niebach.
Approx. 12 patterns; 29 pages. Includes hexagons, squares, edging with corner,
motifs and doilies. Patterns are diagrammed. This book is now back in print.
$24.95 #169211
TATTING
FANTASIA 2, Iris Niebach. 11 patterns and 33 pages. Includes triangle, ovals, edgings with corners,
motifs and doilies. Patterns are diagrammed. Some written inforamtion in
English. $21.95 #169247
TATTING
FOR PLEASURE, Rosemarie Peel.
Approximately 14 patterns; 32 pages. Includes button cover, shooting star, daisy
patch, fuchsia spray, horseshoe, watch the time, applique flower, beaded ear
ring drop, beaded edging, and butterfly. Celtic patterns are brooch, motif and
border. $12.95 #339210
TATTING
PATTERNS, Lyn Morton.
Approximately 40 patterns; 106 pages. The patterns are from her small booklet number 1-4. Patterns include, pansy edging, motifs, snowflakes, doily, collars, cross, ear rings, stick pin, choker, butterflies, greeting cards and more.
Softcover. $12.95 #339207
TATTING
SHUTTLES OF AMERICAN COLLECTORS, Heidi Nakayama.
No Patterns - 115 pages. This book has hundreds of tatting shuttles and accessories found in America. Heidi spent several years researching for this book, very informative!
$25.95 #339205
TATTING
WITH VISUAL PATTERNS, Mary Konior.
Approx. 59 patterns; 120 pages; Softcover. Includes braids, edgings, corner
edgings, 3-D flowers, collars, doilies, heart, medallions, crosses, and more.
Patterns are diagrammed. A VERY impressive book! $19.95 #339203