An original edging by Eleonore Endrucks-Leichtenstern, (German) Leipzig, Germany, Beyers Handarbeitsbücher 9, 1922, morphed into a potential butterfly.

French, undated, saved by the Antique Pattern Library. For those who are thinking about teaching or who like to tat vintage patterns, this little pattern is a great teaching lesson. (Errors in translation are the editor's.)

These patterns from the 1921 Needleart magazine Vol. 8 #3 have been featured on BellaOnline.com during this summer. Now we have the addition of diagrams and new models prepared by Muskaan.

A remarkable tatter and the only tatter to have received a patent for a tatting technique, Dora Young published the book, "All New Knotless Tatting Designs." You will remember mention of the "Dora Young Knot", the bridging or split chain technique. A list of famous books at the end.

Beeton's Book of Needlework by Mrs. Isabella Beeton was originally published in Great Britain in 1870 by Ward, Lock and Tyler. This Tatted Rosette appears as #45 on page 41 of the 1986 reprint

The Needleart 1921 page studied recently had seven patterns. This is the full list. These seven patterns intended for underwear but today's fashions would lend itself to decorating outer wear as well. Later this week diagrams and new models will be added to this list. Please check back.

These patterns are from the "Needleart" magazine Vol.8 #3 published in 1921 on page 17 and continued on page 68. There are seven patterns of varying degrees of difficulties. The designs are intended for underwear but today's fashions would also be enhanced on outer wear as well. More this summer.

These patterns are from the "Needleart" magazine Vol.8 #3 published in 1921 on page 17 and continued on page 68. There are seven patterns of varying degrees of difficulties. The designs are intended for underwear but today's fashions would also be enhanced on outer wear as well. More this summer.

These patterns are from the "Needleart" magazine Vol.8 #3 published in 1921 on page 17 and continued on page 68. There are seven patterns of varying degrees of difficulties. The designs are intended for underwear but today's fashions would also be enhanced on outer wear as well. More this summer.

Isabella Beeton would smile to hear herself called a "household" name. Her books on Household Management gave practical advice to many woman. She shared sensible information on many subjects from laundry to lace. This book of needle work is a classic with 65 patterns.