Like I need a new hobby!

Many years ago, I bought a couple needle tatting books and needles.

When I say many, I mean like 11-15 years.

Well, I read the books and practiced a little but put the

supplies away and never looked at them again until about

3 days ago.

Don't know what I saw that reminded me I had those supplies

put away but I dug them out and thought of all the pretty

trim I could be tatting for some of the clothing

I have been making for my nieces.

I sat down and got to work on a lace collar edging.

(You can just go ahead and ignore that pilled up blanket!)

It amazes me what you can make with just a needle and thread!

Ain't it purdy?

Now it's not perfect by any means but, I think for my very

first tatting project, it's not too bad.

This is the finished product.

It took me two days to finish this piece.

I still need to read up on how to starch it or iron it or whatever

it is I need to do to make it all nice and crisp.

I am going to put this on a top I already have planned out to make but

I would also like to make the girls holiday dresses that incorporate

some tatting.  

Let's see what I can come up with!

Until next time,