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Flitting Fingers
Topics addressed in the book include a discussion of the history of tatting, some of the prominent innovators in tatting, tools and materials, needle tatting and its history, nineteenth century techniques, patterns from nineteenth century sources, tips for tatting as part of historic interpretation, sources of supplies, and samples of patents. For those unfamiliar with this art form, the tatter constructs a series of knots and loops to make a form of lace that is very delicate in appearance but very durable. If the number of patterns in ladies' magazines during the mid to late nineteenth century, it must have been much more popular at that time than it is now. There are many cases where a bit of
tatted trim outlasted the garment that it was sewn to, so, when the
garment was discarded, the tatting was cut off and recycled on
another garment. We can even relate a personal experience that follows
that pattern. We used tatting to trim some bath towels. Those towels
are now starting to get holes but the tatting is still holding up fine.
Price: $19.95 This book is available wholesale for resale.
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Unlike some of the booklets by Michael or Virginia shown
previously on this list, this publication is a quite more extensive
review. Counting the bibliography, it is 110 pages in length. While
other books about tatting will discuss the craft during the nineteenth
century, this is the only book that focuses entirely upon that time
period. Yet, between 1840 and 1900 were probably the most significant
as far as the development of tatting techniques is concerned.