INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF HISTORY OF TATTING

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Tatting is a form of lacework that consists of looping and knotting threads into rings, ovals and chains.  Although  fragile and delicate in appearance, it is exceedingly strong because it’s composed of separate knots.  Tatting is a very portable form of lace making. One can pick up  the work for a few minutes and put it down again without the work becoming unraveled.

Today the trend in tatting is to work with heavier threads.  It is quicker and easier to teach and learn the art.  Also it is in keeping with the more  contemporary look of today’s fashions and home decor.  The TATSY® shuttle allows one to use the heavier  threads.  The shuttle can also be used for the more traditional finer threads.