TATTING - techniques and history, by Pam Palmer, new

TATTING - technique and history, by Pam Palmer, a Shire Book. Illustrated throughout with black/white photos.

Tatting is the craft of making lace with a shuttle. Often thought to be a difficult lace to learn, it is based almost entirely on two movements and, once mastered, can become a pleasant, relaxing hobby. Much of its charm lies in the repetition of simple motifs. When worked in fine thread, it is aptly described by its French name frivolite, although it is surprisingly strong, being formed from knots rather than stitches. This book traces the development of tatting from the 18th century pastime of knotting, through its emergence as a craft in Victorian times, to recent innovations. The text is illustrated with examples from museums and private collections. A description of the basic technique and elements of construction will assist the reader to recognised and identify tatting. Chapters include: knotting - early techniques, tools & designs - tatting in Ireland - 1900 to 1945 - modern developments - directions for tatting - further reading - places to visit in England and Ireland. Softcover published by Shire Books, UK, 2004, 32-pages, 15cm wide x 21cm high, new.

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