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AnneB’s Christmas Hearts joined together using Celtic Tatting techniques to form this lovely motif. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or a wedding or any occasion really. You’ll need to know rings, chains and self-closing mock rings to make this one. Pattern in English as a PDF. The first link below is to the pattern for the [...]
This very pretty edging design can be found in Lily No 70 – Doilies & Edgings To Tat & Crochet The Lily books were published by the Lily Mills Company. This book, No 70, is unfortunately out of print, but the wonderful Teri Dusenbury has made the tatting-related pages available for all. Copyright: 1953 Designed [...]
This pretty floral runner design can be found in Lily No 70 – Doilies & Edgings To Tat & Crochet The Lily books were published by the Lily Mills Company. This book, No 70, is unfortunately out of print, but the wonderful Teri Dusenbury has made the tatting-related pages available for all. Copyright: 1953 Designed [...]
This simple placemat doily is made up of motifs joined together so can easily be adapted to suit whatever size you wish to use it. Matching coasters can also be made with just four of the motifs. The pattern can be found in Lily No 70 – Doilies & Edgings To Tat & Crochet The [...]
Anne Bruvold brings us this doily made of individual square motifs and based on an antimacassar published by Mlle Riego in 1867. This pattern is in Norwegian, although Anne does provide help for English speakers. Copyright: 2008 Designed By: Anne Bruvold – AnneB Links:
This gorgeous doily is made up of 7 beautiful motifs and is brought to us by Anne Bruvold. No fancy techniques, any beginner can do this one. Make it as large as you like! Pattern in Norwegian, but Anne gives help to English speakers. Copyright: 2008 Designed By: Anne Bruvold – AnneB Links:
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr Sample By: Shannon-in-love
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr
This simple tatted medallion is found in Tatting Book No 48 by Anne Orr. The book, copyright 1950, which is after Anne’s death, is nolonger in print. However, many patterns were reprinted in other volumes, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find it readily. Copyright: 1950 Designed By: Anne Orr
This pretty motif is found in the J&P Coats booklet no 229 and shown here inserted into a place mat for a great effect. The sample above was tatted by Carolivy. The booklet, copyright 1946 by The Spool Cotton Company of New York contains many traditional patterns by unknown designers and is unfortunately out of [...]
This stunning tablecloth is found in the J&P Coats booklet no 229. The booklet, copyright 1946 by The Spool Cotton Company of New York contains many traditional patterns by unknown designers and is unfortunately out of print, but occasional copies do pop up on eBay and with second hand sellers. Copyright: 1946 Designed By: unknown
Jon Yusoff has designed this lovely Heart of Daisies, filled with lots of gorgeous flowers. A perfect way to use up small pieces of left-over threads too! Jon gives two versions of the instructions, with and without split rings. Copyright: 2008 Designed By: Jon Yusoff Online Link: http://tatsaway-patterns.blogspot.com/2008/08/heart-o-daisy.html
Rings to create squares? Only in Tatting! Anne Bruvold brings us this lovely square doily made of lots of rings. This pattern is in Norwegian, although Anne does provide help for English speakers. Copyright: 2007 Designed By: Anne Bruvold – AnneB Links:
Anne Bruvold brings us a lovely little square star design using 2 shuttles. This pattern is in Norwegian, although Anne does provide help for English speakers. Copyright: 2007 Designed By: Anne Bruvold – AnneB Links:
Beeton’s Book of Needlework was originally published in Great Britain in 1870 by Ward, Lock and Tyler. Instructions below as per the original. Work, not far one from the other, four leaves, [18] each composed of 5 double stitches, 7 rather long purl divided one from the other by 2 double stitches, 5 double stitches. [...]
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