Tatting

I know how to tat; I taught myself a long time ago, before bobbin lace; I have tatting files on my computer going back to 2000, so it's been at least that long.  I have never tatted consistently, or learned any of the more difficult things (SCMR - or self-closing mock rings, split rings, etc.)

Yesterday I brought hubby to work, and waited most of the day.  During my time I went shopping and found that apparently Michael's Crafts and Joann Fabrics no longer carry tatting shuttles.  I found a few supplies at a Littleton, MA store called The World in Stitches.  This despite the fact that I had brought a few tatting supplies with me.

After my gallivanting, I watched my two tatting videos - Georgia Seitz's Shuttle Tatting DVDs.  I am trying to improve my shuttle tatting technique, make things smoother and faster, as well as learn advanced techniques.  I have decided that I will try making tatting my on-the-go project for a while, rather than trying to bring a musical instrument or bobbin lace with me.  (I worry about the effects of hot - or cold - car on things like guitars or ethafoam pillows.)  I think I made some progress yesterday, and will continue to work on it.

After watching the tatting videos, I worked on a relatively simple pattern while watching For the Love of Spock on my iPad.  Time well spent.