I make necklaces and earrings incorporating beads into the project; floral arrangements consisting of flowers, leaves & butterflies, stiffen the tatting, attach to floral wire, and “plant” them in small clay pots; a cat with a beaded collar; and, after having to put her dog down, I tatted the first initial of the dog’s name as a remembrance for my cousin. She could not have been more touched and has something very personal no one else gave her.

Tatting is an ‘old’ art form but it’s far from being passé. I used to teach tatting at a local Jo-Ann’s ETC store and always had a full class. As Doris commented, it isn’t a ‘big money’ item, so the class was eliminated from their schedule. Too bad — it’s a very creative outlet. :>

I hear ya on the crappy acrylic. I have a bunch myself. A few friends and I have been making baby hats and donating them to a local non-profit hospital. Unless it’s REALLY scratchy, it shouldn’t be a problem. Otherwise I’d say toys, like you said.

Anyway, I love that green color…actually, I like both of those green colors. Kudos on the lace. I’m still a bit scared.