This is THE book on Split Ring Tatting that the tatting world has been waiting for This book will teach you not only how to work Split Ring Tatting but it will give you an understanding of the uniqueness of the technique, how to manipulate it, and various ways to work it. Learn how to create Take Off Rings and utilize joins to create unique, contemporary designs never before offered. There are NO chains in this book.....only rings If you like how geometric and patterned tatting patterns are, you will enjoy the patterns in this book. This book could be alternatively titled: Fun with...

In MORE Fun with Split Ring Tatting, Karen Bovard (The ShuttleSmith) has created a totally new look and approach to tatting using Split Ring Tatting technique. The designs are modern and focus on several themes: Use of multiple colors in one piece, Celtic inspired designs; and Lace-Tessellation inspired designs (free math lesson included). An introductory chapter is devoted to understanding how to read/use the Visual Patterns as well as tips for achieving Split Ring Tatting success. The end goal is to have 'Fun' An entire chapter and tutorial is included for Needle Tatters: How to create...

In Patchwork Quilt Blocks in Split Ring Tatting, Karen Bovard/The ShuttleSmith provides tatters a delightful way to explore color, symmetry & repetition while learning about traditional quilt block patterns. Enjoy quilting/tatting using the myriad colors of the threads we have available today without having to invest hundreds of dollars in a fabric stash. There are 43 historical, traditional Patchwork Quilt Block designs in this 65 page, full-color book. Comprehensive illustrated patterns (featuring color-coded, full-color diagrams) are utilized to get quick, yet thorough working details....

QUILT-INSPIRED DESIGNS IN SPLIT RING TATTING gives today's tatters a whole new approach to tatting Not only are these designs created completely of rings: Regular, Split, & Take-Off Rings (no chains); but they allow tatters to explore the world of quilting--a world of repetition, symmetry and color. The 38 patterns/designs in this 47 page book are based upon traditional quilt patterns including: Grandmothers Flower Garden, Flying Geese (3 designs), Eight-Pointed Star, Log Cabin, Diamond-Based (16 designs), Twist, Granny Square, Pinwheel-Based (7 designs), Dominos & Squares, Card Trick,...

Go back to elementary school and relearn the joy of creating Block Alphabet Letters & Numbers, this time in Split Ring Tatting Technique. This book features 2 complete, different block alphabet letters & numbers, one very simple and quick to make, the other more eloquent with serif attributes. In addition, there are 11 patterns for frames to accentuate and use your letters &/or numbers to create memorable gifts. Included in these frames is an elegant frame that mimics filet crochet nameplates. This 42 page book features 81 illustrated patterns in full-color.