A beautiful lace seahorse
Thanks for coming back! I appreciate it.I have to admit I had never even heard of "tatting" before I stumbled across this beautiful example from Angie in Michigan, the Desperate Tatter.
According to Wikipedia, tatting was developed in the early 19th century and is described as "a particularly durable lace" that was was developed to imitate point lace. From what I've read on Angie's blog she uses a shuttle - other methods include using a crochet hook or needle. Like crochet, the patterns for tatting are either written as a kind of shorthand or else a visual pattern where the design is drawn schematically. I daren't read any more about it - it looks so beautiful and I don't need another craft to get obsessed with!
If you're interested in tatting, take a look at Angie's blog.
I've included a couple of vintage lace patterns from one of my favourite eBay sellers, below. I hope you find something there to inspire you!
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Vintage Crochet Lace Formal Evening Dress PATTERN 1950s |  |
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US $8.99 | 14d 22h 22m |
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Vintage Infant Baby Knitted Lace Dress Knitting Pattern | |
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US $5.99 | 16d 28m |
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Vintage Antique Crochet Book CLUNY LACE Cap Flowers | |
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US $12.99 | 16d 1h 23m |
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How to Knit Crochet illustrated steps knitted lace | |
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US $8.99 | 16d 1h 43m |
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4:11pmIntricate seahorse illustration for a custom-designed skateboard: http://tinyurl.com/yj969d8
January 23rd
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4:17pmLet's Get Preppy is having a seahorse pillow giveaway: http://tinyurl.com/ylxamw8
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3:16pmSuper-cute seahorse brooch on Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/yj2sfys
January 19th
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12:18pmHere's an interesting video of a seahorse escaping a flounder attack: http://tinyurl.com/yh6gdho
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12:14pmSeahorse escapes flounder attack
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11:58amVote for this wire artist's seahorse in the Etsy team challenge! http://tinyurl.com/ygk4sk5
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1:16pmI want this seahorse necklace on Etsy! http://tinyurl.com/ygoxma5
January 15th
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3:34pmHere's a romantic seahorse mobile for Valentine's Day: http://tinyurl.com/ylk8znr
January 14th
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4:33pmJust added a search on glass seahorses on eBay to this page of the website - gorgeous results http://tinyurl.com/yfq3bge
January 13th
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5:20pmWatch a glass seahorse being made
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5:20pmWatch glass seahorses being made
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January 12th
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1:41pmReally cute seahorse hobo bags from Mary Moon designs! http://tinyurl.com/yljhqnr
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January 6th
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2:32pmHere's a great video of a male seahorse giving birth: http://tinyurl.com/yg3cbfw
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January 5th
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3:41pmJust found some delicious seahorse-themed wedding stationery on Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/yze2wh6
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3:38pmDelicious seahorse wedding stationery