I have found memories of my grandmothers sister sitting for hours tatting edging for pillow cases and tablecloths and then my grandmother would embroider them. I am handicapped and spent many days in the hospital or in the house recuperating and wishing I could've learned how to shuttle that. This makes me want to try again.
Thank you for your tutorials. You are a great teacher. I have been wanting to learn Tetting since I was a little girl but I ended up learning other crafts. Now I decided to learn Tetting. Thank you for giving us such detailed lessons. I will try
Thank you for an easy to understand Shuttle Tatting Class. I am trying to decide if I want to needle or shuttle tat. I am thinking I want to do needle since I already Crochet. However, I like the idea of the shuttle. The shuttle I have is the one with the crochet hook at the end. When I was going to buy supplies I did not know what one to get. Once again Thank you for this video and all the videos you have made. I will pop on and ask questions when I need too.
Hi Georgia!!! Longtime no see!!! Thinkred here from the old AOL days, lol. Great beginner video!! I am wanting to get back into tatting and came to RUclips looking to brush up. Glad you are here!!!
Hi Sally. Thought I would write you back. I am not Georgia, my name is Tamie. I do the video presentations for Georgia for her classes. I know she would love you hear from you so here is her email address for you. aktatter@aol.com. I hope you get in touch with her soon and join in on the classes they are really growing. Happy Tatting
LOL...I thought Georgia was doing that video. Yep I've known Georgia for a long long time. I even have some of her handmade shuttles. I'll be sure and get in touch with her. I was known on AOL as Thinkred and I hosted the lace making chats. Thanks for letting me know :) Georgia Seitz Online Beginning Shuttle Tatting Class
Your welcome. Yes Georgia is a sweet lady and I was lucky enough to grab one of her shuttles at Tat days along with her picot gauges. I love the workmanship on both. Beautiful.
even though the machine embroidery thread looks like it would work up beautifully, I don't think that I could tat with a double thread without it tangling up terribly, even though I've been tatting for quite a few years- it seems as though it would be very difficult
Great intro. Thanks. Glad to see you are back doing videos. Do you think you could go over the different blocking techniques? Not sure how to properly.
Hi Ghostsoup. I am sort of back. I have been going thru some surgery and still getting back to me. Nothing serious just something that needs to be taken care of. I have one more in October then after that I should be good to go. I have a list of vids to do and I will add to that list how to block your tatting. That will be an easy one to do as it is very simple. I will tell you the way I block mine is I use a blocking mat designed to block crochet on. I pin out all picots and shape the piece the way it should look then spray a good dose of water to moisten and lay a towel over top of the piece as I use a steam iron NOT touching the tatting but just right above it and hit it with the steam. Let it dry on its own. If you want to stiffen it use the same process but use liquid starch instead of water. It is a bit tedious but worth the time it takes. I usually wait until I get several pieces ready to block then block several at the same time. I call it my blocking day. That is the day dh brings dinner home because my back is killing me. LOL. I hope that helps you some. Happy tatting
Thanks so much for the info about blocking. I will try on some doilies I crocheted. Sorry to hear about the surgeries. But you will be fine. Relax and get lots of rest. Audio books are a good distraction. And thank you again for sharing your knowledge and talents. It is a very generous thing to do.
Thank you for the website and I have a question for you I know how to needle tatting and I am now trying to learn how to use the shuttle and when I make a ring and then I have to make a change how do I get that chain to snuggle up to the rain always have a gap and I don't know how to get it to snuggle up to where it looks really nice. Thank you
Hi Trina, That is what we call gaposis. With time it should go away but it takes some time to get everything even and working right. Once you get more adept at the tool of choice if it continues to happen there are some fixes. Snug your first half stitch close to the ring and hold it in the pinch very tight so it doesn't slip then bring the second half in and pull it up close to the first half and it will lock it into place. Also adding a half stitch that isn't counted as part of the count at the beginning and end of each element will also work. However most times it is because your still young in the tatting process and it goes away over time. Advanced tatters that have that problem is because of it being and advanced pattern that can have alot of twist and turns to it. I hope that helps you. Happy tatting
Georgia, Hi. Thank you for this video. I have never done tatting before but am considering learning. What I need to know is, is it worth my time and effort. I sew head coverings for women to wear in worship. I have been buying Cluny Lace trim online for years, but it is increasingly difficult to find the right size width and material type that I use to sew to the edges of the lace coverings. Sometimes I spend hours online trying to find a new source of trim. I might as well spend hours making exactly what I want with tatting. At least that's my thought sometimes. What do you think?
I think if you make head coverings this would be an awesome way to do this. I also need to let you know I am not Georgia. Thank you for the compliment though. She runs the classes and I just make the videos. My name is Tamie. Sorry to confuse you on that. Anyway back to what I was saying. Tatting is so versatile and used in many different ways. Making your own assures you get the right size and the patterns you want. There are many patterns available in books as well as online as free patterns for head wear. Check those out. The cost is minimal. Thread, a pair of scissors and a couple of shuttles will do for you. It is also very portable and most of what you will use will fit into an eyeglass case. Very inexpensive. A lot of tatters that make clothing items will use Aunt Lydias crochet cotton. So it is very inexpensive to start. But I will warn you once you learn you will be addicted. LOL. Happy Tatting
if you are making ornaments or anything that needs some body, you'd starch the item, after you're done tatting. For example, I would not starch a pillow edging but the snowflake I'm hanging on the tree, I would.
Hi Trina. Here is the link to Randy Houtz the creator of the Gr-8 shuttles. www.gr-8shuttles.com/ Just contact him and he will get back to you about purchasing one. Happy Tatting
I love your videos, but the use of ok constantly is annoying. ;) However, I will continue to watch them. Nice work! Love your thoroughness. Thank you for your wonderful tips!
0:51 Thread
4:40 Shuttles
7:20 Pico Gauge
9:12 Crochet Hook
9:31 Scissors
10:09 Tatting Needles
For beginners -- Basic supplies:
-Size 10 Cotton thread
-Shuttle (w/ or wo/ pick), min. 1, prefer. 2
-Pico Gauge, bought or DIY from cardstock, sheet magnet, etc
-Size 10 Crochet hook (Size 12 for smaller threads)
-Embroidery (small size) scissors, prefer. w/ comfort grip
-Size 5 Tatting Needles
I have found memories of my grandmothers sister sitting for hours tatting edging for pillow cases and tablecloths and then my grandmother would embroider them. I am handicapped and spent many days in the hospital or in the house recuperating and wishing I could've learned how to shuttle that. This makes me want to try again.
Firstly great tutorial. Second I can't tske my eyes off your nails, stunning
Thank you for your tutorials. You are a great teacher. I have been wanting to learn Tetting since I was a little girl but I ended up learning other crafts. Now I decided to learn Tetting. Thank you for giving us such detailed lessons. I will try
Thank you for an easy to understand Shuttle Tatting Class. I am trying to decide if I want to needle or shuttle tat. I am thinking I want to do needle since I already Crochet. However, I like the idea of the shuttle. The shuttle I have is the one with the crochet hook at the end. When I was going to buy supplies I did not know what one to get. Once again Thank you for this video and all the videos you have made. I will pop on and ask questions when I need too.
Hi Georgia!!! Longtime no see!!! Thinkred here from the old AOL days, lol. Great beginner video!! I am wanting to get back into tatting and came to RUclips looking to brush up. Glad you are here!!!
Hi Sally. Thought I would write you back. I am not Georgia, my name is Tamie. I do the video presentations for Georgia for her classes. I know she would love you hear from you so here is her email address for you. aktatter@aol.com. I hope you get in touch with her soon and join in on the classes they are really growing. Happy Tatting
LOL...I thought Georgia was doing that video. Yep I've known Georgia for a long long time. I even have some of her handmade shuttles. I'll be sure and get in touch with her. I was known on AOL as Thinkred and I hosted the lace making chats. Thanks for letting me know :)
Georgia Seitz Online Beginning Shuttle Tatting Class
Your welcome. Yes Georgia is a sweet lady and I was lucky enough to grab one of her shuttles at Tat days along with her picot gauges. I love the workmanship on both. Beautiful.
Hello 👋 sangita here from India 🙏 you have a nice shuttle collection 👍 from where you bought them?
even though the machine embroidery thread looks like it would work up beautifully, I don't think that I could tat with a double thread without it tangling up terribly, even though I've been tatting for quite a few years- it seems as though it would be very difficult
Great intro. Thanks. Glad to see you are back doing videos. Do you think you could go over the different blocking techniques? Not sure how to properly.
Hi Ghostsoup. I am sort of back. I have been going thru some surgery and still getting back to me. Nothing serious just something that needs to be taken care of. I have one more in October then after that I should be good to go. I have a list of vids to do and I will add to that list how to block your tatting. That will be an easy one to do as it is very simple. I will tell you the way I block mine is I use a blocking mat designed to block crochet on. I pin out all picots and shape the piece the way it should look then spray a good dose of water to moisten and lay a towel over top of the piece as I use a steam iron NOT touching the tatting but just right above it and hit it with the steam. Let it dry on its own. If you want to stiffen it use the same process but use liquid starch instead of water. It is a bit tedious but worth the time it takes. I usually wait until I get several pieces ready to block then block several at the same time. I call it my blocking day. That is the day dh brings dinner home because my back is killing me. LOL. I hope that helps you some. Happy tatting
Thanks so much for the info about blocking. I will try on some doilies I crocheted. Sorry to hear about the surgeries. But you will be fine. Relax and get lots of rest. Audio books are a good distraction. And thank you again for sharing your knowledge and talents. It is a very generous thing to do.
Thank you for the website and I have a question for you I know how to needle tatting and I am now trying to learn how to use the shuttle and when I make a ring and then I have to make a change how do I get that chain to snuggle up to the rain always have a gap and I don't know how to get it to snuggle up to where it looks really nice. Thank you
Hi Trina, That is what we call gaposis. With time it should go away but it takes some time to get everything even and working right. Once you get more adept at the tool of choice if it continues to happen there are some fixes. Snug your first half stitch close to the ring and hold it in the pinch very tight so it doesn't slip then bring the second half in and pull it up close to the first half and it will lock it into place. Also adding a half stitch that isn't counted as part of the count at the beginning and end of each element will also work. However most times it is because your still young in the tatting process and it goes away over time. Advanced tatters that have that problem is because of it being and advanced pattern that can have alot of twist and turns to it. I hope that helps you. Happy tatting
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Georgia, Hi. Thank you for this video. I have never done tatting before but am considering learning. What I need to know is, is it worth my time and effort. I sew head coverings for women to wear in worship. I have been buying Cluny Lace trim online for years, but it is increasingly difficult to find the right size width and material type that I use to sew to the edges of the lace coverings. Sometimes I spend hours online trying to find a new source of trim. I might as well spend hours making exactly what I want with tatting. At least that's my thought sometimes. What do you think?
I think if you make head coverings this would be an awesome way to do this. I also need to let you know I am not Georgia. Thank you for the compliment though. She runs the classes and I just make the videos. My name is Tamie. Sorry to confuse you on that. Anyway back to what I was saying. Tatting is so versatile and used in many different ways. Making your own assures you get the right size and the patterns you want. There are many patterns available in books as well as online as free patterns for head wear. Check those out. The cost is minimal. Thread, a pair of scissors and a couple of shuttles will do for you. It is also very portable and most of what you will use will fit into an eyeglass case. Very inexpensive. A lot of tatters that make clothing items will use Aunt Lydias crochet cotton. So it is very inexpensive to start. But I will warn you once you learn you will be addicted. LOL. Happy Tatting
Hi 👋 iam sangita from India 🙏very nice and helpful tutorial 🙏
Hey when would you starch the ten aunt ones and why please ? Ty so much
if you are making ornaments or anything that needs some body, you'd starch the item, after you're done tatting. For example, I would not starch a pillow edging but the snowflake I'm hanging on the tree, I would.
Great introduction!
Can you use wool
If the knot will slide, yes. I know someone who knitted a scarf and then needle tatted an edging from the same wool.
where did you get your GR-8 tatting shuttles at
Hi Trina. Here is the link to Randy Houtz the creator of the Gr-8 shuttles. www.gr-8shuttles.com/ Just contact him and he will get back to you about purchasing one. Happy Tatting
Mam only utube video r sufficient for learning?
I do not understand your question
I love your videos, but the use of ok constantly is annoying. ;) However, I will continue to watch them. Nice work! Love your thoroughness. Thank you for your wonderful tips!