Tatting Jewellery [Paperback]

Lyn Morton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2010

A surprising and inventive take on tatting, one of the oldest forms of lace making.
This detailed guide offers dozens of patterns for using metallic threads, vibrant beads, and inexpensive jewelry fittings to create fantastic necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and earrings in intricate filigree designs. Readers can customize the results by choosing the colors and threads they like best to produce one-of-a-kind accessories that will complement any outfit. It's a feast of inspired, fashion-conscious ideas for everyone from beginners to experienced and dedicated tatters.

 

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About the Author

Lyn Morton is a competent tatter with over 40 years of experience. She runs her own online company through which she sells numerous, high-quality designs. Lyn is also a popular and enthusiastic teacher in the UK and the USA, as well as an enthusiastic member of the Ring of Tatters, a worldwide organisation for the craft.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman (August 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861086768
• ISBN-13: 978-1861086761
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Patterns only - does not demonstrate techniques, October 20, 2010

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I'm new to tatting and have never worked with beads. I expected this book to have some sort of graphics with how-tos... this is not the case. It has some beautiful patterns of jewelry - earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants, but not one section on how to do it. Like the other reviewer (at this time there is only one) said - this is not a how-to book - it is a pattern book. I also did not like that the choice of threads was limited to her promo - would like to see other thread options and see the jewelry done in other threads (not just the metallics). All that said - I'm glad I bought it - the pieces are beautiful and I can't wait to make some of them!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Huge disappointment, October 22, 2010

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K. French (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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I enjoy tatting and I really wanted to like this book. The patterns are not difficult, simple tatting dominated by beads and more beads. There's not much here to interest an experienced tatter, just more of what you see on the cover. If I'd known that was the extent of it, I would not have purchased the book. I almost gave it two stars but that seemed harsh since someone else may think the designs are wonderful. They remind me of my grandmother's costume jewelry. I found more interesting and attractive tatted jewelry patterns online for free.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tatting jewellery, October 14, 2010

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If you r looking for tatting patterns . This book is for you. Really nice patterns for jewelery or corners or bags embellishments . its really nice.
If ur looking for a book to teach u how to tat, this book isnt for you.