The Tatter's Treasure Chest
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Editor: Mary Carolyn WaldrepEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1990-12-01
ISBN: 048626355X
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: The Tatter's Treasure Chest
Summary: 5 Stars
This book consists of reprints of patterns from thread company pamphlets of the 1930's, 40's and 50's. The reprints are well done and clear, and the original instructions have not been altered (In addition to the many patterns, readers will enjoy a nostalgic visit to an era when luncheon cloths, chair sets, and even roller shade pulls were supposed to exhibit a housewife's skill and elicit the envy of her neighbors).This book would be a good choice for a novice tatter who is looking for more patterns. Not only are the instructions written out in longhand, but there are hundreds of patterns to choose from (some tatters find longhad instructions difficult to follow because you can lose your place; they have a point! I use a Post-it Note as a marker, which helps).
Tatting patterns from mid-century were marketed with a focus on novelty and "modern" styling. They also tended to be simpler than older patterns. Was this a reflection on tatters' decreasing skill level, or an acknowledgement that modern women had less time to devote to handwork?
I give this book five stars a) for the number and variety of the patterns and b) for the quality of the black and white reprints, which are very clear.
Summary of The Tatter's Treasure Chest
Over 100 tatting designs from long out-of-print thread company leaflets, ranging from tiny coasters to a checkerboard luncheon set, plus elegant collars, tracery patterns for doilies and luncheon mats, and beautiful edgings for pillow cases, guest towels, table mats. With full instructions and a photograph of each completed design. 84 halftones.
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