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DV0713 Tatting Hearts		QTY:
	This guide to tatting by a veteran needlecrafter provides explicit, clearly written instructions and over 100 illustrations for making 12 different tatted hearts. To create these lovely patterns, the author has developed two new techniques – "directional tatting", a short-cut tactic involving reverse stitches, and "stacking", a method that gives tatting a three dimensional look. Also included is a variation on the split ring technique perfected in the 1920s by the noted designer Anne Orr. Suitable for both beginners and experienced tatters. 32 pages.

LH18 Tatting Innovations		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. by Helma Siepmann - English version. This book provides an innovative approach to free style tatting in the forms of flowers, trims, and appliqués and offers uncountable ideas for your own creativity. 80 pages.

LH14 Tatted Fashion		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. Translated from Japanese to English, written by Teiko Fujito, who shares her love of tatting by offering a full range of fashionable projects for home, wearables and accessories, extending the basic forms of ring and chain into new dimensions, coaxing her threads into a myriad of designs incorporating colour and the texture of beads. Extensive sections on technique detail the many nuances incorporated into the designs, extending the vocabulary of the beginner as well as the advanced tatter. Each project is presented by detailed photo, graphic representation and written instructions. 123 projects including doilies, cushions, placemats, piano cover, tablecloth, handbags, shawls, edges, motifs and a multitude of accessories. 104 pages.

LAC6430 Tatting With Visual Patterns		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. By Mary Konior – The main advantage of visual or diagrammatic system is that it enables tatters to understand directions at a glace, rather that having to read every written word. This is surely a contribution to speed in tatting and as such is should be welcome. Each design is laid out so that it relates as clearly as possible to the structure of the tatting whilst, at the same time, providing sufficient information regarding stitch counts and sequence of work. General written notes are included where further directions are necessary. This book is intended as a practical workbook, and therefore a number of technical tips are included. Designs include braids and panels, edgings and corners, accessories for dress and table, flowers, collars, motifs, crosses. Includes a section with ideas for other uses of tatted pieces. Colour photographs of finished articles. 114 pages. Soft cover edition.

LE77 Tatting beads, shuttle & needle		QTY:
	by Judith Connors. This Lacis publication was first published in 2000. A must for all tatters and contains a combination of traditional and contemporary patterns. Judith explains the techniques of tatting with beads, and applies these techniques to a selection of delightful new designs that allow tatters to explore their own creativity in a challenging and interesting way. Includes tips, needle and hook tatting techniques and patterns for beaded bags, decorative egg, plaited braid, a festive star, daisy doily, a bridal crown, a web like design in a 10" ring, table centre, flowers, head band, earrings, ringlets, beaded heart and a chocker. 80 pages

NMT10P Learn Needle Tatting		QTY:
	Approx. 6 patterns and 32 pages. This book takes you step-by-step with 85 full color photographs. Patterns include: Doily or collar edging, pillowcase edging, bookmark, medallion, butterfly, note card, and hanky edging. Note, tatting needle is NOT included.

NMST11P Learn Needle Tatting Kit		QTY:
	This kit includes the Learn Needle Tatting Step-by-Step book, a needle threader and tatting needles #3-0, #5-0, Fine #7 and Extra Fine #8.

CP2614 Tatting Patterns		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (British) Collection of over 40 patterns to suit beginners to dedicated tatters, patterns & motifs, jewellery & accessories and greeting cards but patterns can be adapted to a multitude of uses. Contains numerous colour photos, concise instructions and helpful diagrams. (106 pages)

HHT313 Tatting Farm Animals		QTY:
	by Christel Weidmann. This book is for advanced needle and shuttle tatters. If you enjoy a challenge then creating unique farm animals is for you. Tat up a mother goose, chickens, strutting gosling, flying gosling, rooster, stand and laying hen, kitten, piglet, calf, cow, bull and rabbits. Patterns are written and diagrammed. The book is in full colour and very well presented with large diagrams and pattern pieces. 32 pages.

HHT103 Tatted Baby Gift Set		QTY:
	by Joan Stearns. This group of patterns is made with 2 basic elements – all the rings are 5-5 and all the chains are multiple of 7 stitches. The models we worked in #30 thread. We are introduced to a square motif that is used in many of the patterns. Tat away your heart with a pair of bootees, a bonnet, picture frame, cross, heart and some insertion laces. 14 pages.