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Novice Tatter
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wind-lass.livejournal.comTwo weeks ago I started needle tatting. My first project is tatting a two-round oval frame with ecru thread. When it's done I plan to mount it on an oval mauve photo mat that will surround a mirror in a gilded frame. It should make a nice valentine gift.
I enjoy tatting because I can finish a project quickly. I also do counted cross stitch and I hope to use tatting as edging for place mats I plan to stitch this summer. Have you tried combining tatting and counted cross stitch?
I thought I'd like to share a tip with those of you who do needle work on airplanes. Since scissors are no longer permitted, I purchased a thread-cutting tool at a craft store. It is a square piece of plastic, about one inch square, that has a slot in one side. In the slot is a tiny sharp edge. It works great.
I enjoy tatting because I can finish a project quickly. I also do counted cross stitch and I hope to use tatting as edging for place mats I plan to stitch this summer. Have you tried combining tatting and counted cross stitch?
I thought I'd like to share a tip with those of you who do needle work on airplanes. Since scissors are no longer permitted, I purchased a thread-cutting tool at a craft store. It is a square piece of plastic, about one inch square, that has a slot in one side. In the slot is a tiny sharp edge. It works great.
