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"Tatting has been the favorite form of fancy work since the 16th Century, and possesses endless possibilities of adaptation. The shuttles used at that time were exquisitely made in ivory, gold and silver, and one may see in museums the beautiful and costly inlaid shuttles. The term Tatting is derived from an Indian word "Tattie," which means to make tight or taut,--a sort of half knotted work done with different sized shuttles and many kinds of thread, The French call it "Frivolite" from its delicate and lacy appearance. In the present day simple designs are combined with novelty braids, laces and hand embroidery, thus giving to these modern designs an artistic effect almost equal to the fragile and beautiful ones of the 16th Century." (Corticelli Lessons in Tatting, 1916)

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Please Note: All of the vintage patterns below have entered "public domain" status, except for those noted as my own designs. I do not offer any patterns on this site which are the legal property of another designer...that would certainly be stealing!

Project Description		Date	Project Description		Date
	Baby Bonnet	1924		Baby Jacket	1924
	Slipper	1916		Tatting Bag	1999
	Basket Edge	1916		Wide Edge	1916
	Scallop Edge	1924		Scallop Insertion	1924
	Beginners Edges	1919		Early Century Edges	1919
	Tiny Tatted Basket	1916		Daisy Edge	1915
	Butterfly	1916		Tatting With Rick Rack	1916
	Easy Towel Edge	2001		Medallion and Edge Set	1916
	Cecelia Doily	2001

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