When I saw tatting for a first time, so delicate and precise, I couldn't believe it was a work of human hands. I delighted in intricate patterns and decided to learn how to make them. Why?
Maybe I wanted to form something so beautiful with my own hands. Or just to prove to myself that I can possess every skill I want to.
As I decided, I did.
I'm far from forming difficult necklaces or large serviettes, but I've reached a level that satisfies me. It's enough that I can sometimes cut myself off from everyday life and concentrate on making some modest bracelet, earrings or a small napkin.
I can say that I do it for pleasure only. Although it happens that my work fails and I start a few times from scratch, then I'm getting angry. When it comes to tatting, it’s often not worthwhile to repair it - untangling the lace is extremely troublesome, it's better to start again. What can be demotivating, of course.
That was the case with the choker - during the four days I had five approaches, tried different threads and patterns and finally gave up. But after a few months I started again and succeeded.
Unfortunately, it turned out that I can't wear it, because I don't tolerate anything that tightens my neck… I tried to wear it at home to get used to it, nothing of it! After two minutes I got the feeling I was suffocating... I've almost heard the pulsing of my blood that couldn't get into the brain 😅. In fact, the necklace isn't too tight, it's just my neck hates such a closeness.
But, as I mentioned, I do it mainly for pleasure, so it's okay 😉
Such a hobby doesn't cost much, the main tools are hands, shuttles, and threads:
A small crochet, scissors, and the needle are also required... And time, lots of time! And beads, sometimes. I have seen beautiful tatting jewelry with semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals - these things can be very expensive.
Christmas is coming up and I would like to make a lace "outfit" for Christmas baubles, something like this:
Yeah, I would like to, but it's so difficult to start! I haven't made tatting Christmas decorations yet, so I expect a lot of attempts and mistakes with new patterns. Although I know that once I start the job, it will be difficult to stop.
I hope, I will be able to show my new works soon!
Beautiful! My aunt does it a lot, but I never dared to try. I've read, that there's also second method, which doesn't require shuttles, just needles and crochet. And the polish word for tatting, “frywolitka”, is so nice, funny and kind of delicate, too.
that's right :) I chose the shuttle method because the lace is a little more delicate then.
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Thank you :)