Customer Reviews

Tatting Jewellery

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3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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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!

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.

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.

Several reviewers complain that this is not a book for beginners, and has zero "how to" instructions. The book clearly states that this is not a basic tatting instruction book, and it is instead intended for competent tatters who can handle a shuttle. And it is also true - for an experienced tatter, the patterns are not all that complicated. The intent of the book is to combine beads with metallic threads to create tatted jewelry with more "pizazz" than jewelry done with traditional tatting materials. I bought the book, having looked through it at a local bookstore, because I am intrinsically lazy. It does a lovely job of taking the "work" out of turning a tatting pattern into a pretty piece of jewelry. The designs are NOT all like the one found on the cover. I am planning earring/necklace sets as Christmas presents for several beading buddies - all of whom will be blown away by the tatting!

I know some people dont really like the book. Various reasons given like no instruction, or no suppliers listed etc. I got this book for Christmas and like the book. For the most part I should be able to do most of these patterns. As for the issue of thread, I am thinking that with patterns you can use whatever thread you want and I am thinking that the lizabeth thread will work great for it. I did find one mistake in the pattern where the written word was different then the diagram. No biggie. So I say get the book you will like it

This book is great for those who already have a handle on tatting and want inspiration. I am a needle tatter and was able to follow the patterns that are meant for shuttle tatting. The patterns are both written and in picture form, for whichever way you prefer. I was able to use them as a starting point to create my own patterns, which was the authors stated purpose.

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Needle tatting instructions can sometimes be hard to follow but the illustrations in this book are large and you can easily follow the pattern to make your own jewelry.

I'd never tried adding beads to my tatting before and was surprised at how easy it actually is to do. Although I didn't add as many beads to my projects for my own book on tatting, Beginning Tatting: A Lesson Book: Arts and Crafts Collection, I actually learned a lot by actually trying it after seeing this book.

I purchased this book as a gift for a friend who makes, sells and teaches jewelry making. Her jewelry is always beautiful. She was thrilled to receive a book with new technigues that will challange her skills further. We really marveled at the many colorful pictures - I can't wait to see what she comes up with.

Got very excited when I saw this book, but it is not much help! It has no suppliers listed, does not tell you what supplys to use and is very disappointing. REALLY LET DOWN