Learn Needle Tatting Step by Step [Paperback]

Barbara Foster (Author), Barbara A. Foster (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Handy Hands; 1st edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883432057
• ISBN-13: 978-1883432058
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #936,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Learn Needle Tatting Step by Step, December 22, 1999

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S. E. Simmons "midwestjarhead" (Colfax, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn Needle Tatting Step by Step (Paperback)

I think this book is over-priced; the only reason I do not give it five stars. HOWEVER: This is an excellent book on the basics of needle tatting. If you do not have access to a teacher in your area, this is probably your best bet for starting off. I have purchased several tatting books, and those few that offer an explanation of needle tatting are bewhildering.

Be advised that nearly every shuttle tatting pattern that I have tried is can be done with a needle, which is much faster than using a shuttle and also results in smoother joins.

The only tatting patterns that have frustrated me as a needle tatter are the square medallions. The tatting needle is too long to be able to manipulate in the tight areas needed for such designs.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for anyone wanting to learn tatting., September 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Learn Needle Tatting Step by Step (Paperback)

I have always wanted to learn tatting but had problems understanding the patterns and how to use a shuttle. This is an excellent book very easy to follow instructions and illistrations. I was able to create wonderful doilies and bookmarkers for family members and friends for gifts, they loved them. Wish there were more patterns. I would recommend this book to others.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent choice for anyone wanting to try tatting., November 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Needle Tatting(2 Volume Set) (Paperback)

Having never tatted before, I was able to read, practice and create beautiful medalians (which I turned into Christmas ornaments) on my first day with the books! The only thing that could have made it better would have been the addition of a few more patterns. I would highly recommend!