Publisher's Synopsis
Learn the beautiful art of tatting with clear, detailed video instruction from renowned tatting author and designer Janette Baker. Tatting has been around for more than 200 years and continues to be a treasured needlecraft and art many crocheters, knitters, and other stitchers enjoy. Janette's method of teaching traditional shuttle tatting applies to both right- and left-handed people. With just a few basic supplies in hand, Janette clearly and easily demonstrates for you all the beginning tatting skills and techniques, including tatting supplies you'll need and how to read tatting patterns and charts, properly hold and wind the shuttle and thread, tat the double stitch, create tatted rings, add picots to rings, join rings together, tat consecutive rings into pretty trims, make chains, and add beads to tatting. When you complete this video class, you'll have gained the confidence and knowledge to venture out into the wonderful world of tatting and start making your own beautiful lace projects! This class includes eight exclusive tatting projects for trims, jewelry, flower adornments, cards, and much more. No previous crochet or needlework experience is needed to take and enjoy this beginner-level class. The DVD is both PC and MAC compatible and can also be played on Region 1 DVD players.
