Another wonderful historical article on "feminine skills" that have been almost lost. Tatting, lace making, knitting, crocheting and quilting are just a few skills semi-lost in the modern world. I'm greatful that my Grandmother took the time to teach her 9 grand daughters how to knit and crochet by 8 yrs old and how to sew by 10 yrs old. While I did also learn how to cross-stitch, embroider and quilt, I never took the time to learn the tatting or bobbin lace that she also did in there "spare time" on the farm.
Great post on tatting. I'd always heard that tatting (and I believe crocheting) came from the sailors. Something for them to do in their off time. Both my grandmothers were lefties, and neither one would teach me knitting or crocheting or any of those because I am a rightie. I'm pretty sure one of them tatted, but possibly both.
Another wonderful historical article on "feminine skills" that have been almost lost. Tatting, lace making, knitting, crocheting and quilting are just a few skills semi-lost in the modern world. I'm greatful that my Grandmother took the time to teach her 9 grand daughters how to knit and crochet by 8 yrs old and how to sew by 10 yrs old. While I did also learn how to cross-stitch, embroider and quilt, I never took the time to learn the tatting or bobbin lace that she also did in there "spare time" on the farm.
Great post on tatting. I'd always heard that tatting (and I believe crocheting) came from the sailors. Something for them to do in their off time. Both my grandmothers were lefties, and neither one would teach me knitting or crocheting or any of those because I am a rightie. I'm pretty sure one of them tatted, but possibly both.