Holidays on the Block

This sequel to New Critters on the Block uses the block tatting technique to make small motifs with a holiday and seasonal theme. They make up quickly and are excellent for clothing appliqués, card enclosures, etc.

There are 24 patterns in all: hat, mitten, Valentine heart (with five variations), leprechaun, shamrock, umbrella, daffodil, Easter bunny, ice cream cone, flip-flops, American eagle, patriotic ribbon, maple leaf, pumpkin, bat, skeleton, candy corn, two turkeys, two Santas, two angels, and Christmas stocking.

I would call this an intermediate level book. There are no split chains, and only one small split ring, but there are a variety of other techniques used, such as folded rings, long beaded picot,and lock stitch chain. There is a chart describing different block tatting methods.

The book is digest size, 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches, and has 32 pages plus cover.

Autographed on request. Email me for that!

The cost is $10.00 per copy plus shipping.

Please see my website for ordering information.

Also available from Handy Hands.

Here are a handful of the projects:

Tat's Amore

By Martha Ess

This is a book of heart patterns. There are 7 groups of patterns, made up of a large heart motif and one or more smaller variations for a total of 19 patterns.

The patterns are intermediate and advanced level. All the large hearts and some of the small ones have split rings. A few of the large ones have split chains as well. (Of course, you can replace a split chain with a regular chain and a cut-and-tie.) Patterns have both written instructions and diagrams.


This is a full size comb bound booklet (8 1/2 x 11 inches) with 32 pages plus covers.

Autographed on request.


The price is $18.00 USD per copy.

Please see my website for more ordering information.

Also available from Handy Hands.

Here are some samples:

Summer Collection of Tatted Flowers eBook

Original Tatting Designs
Linda S Davies
Summer Collection of Tatted Flowers

Price: £6

The Summer Collection of Tatted Flowers is a 27 page, A5 size booklet of tatting patterns creating pretty summer flowers such as roses, carnations, sweet peas, gladioli and others
The pamphlet includes tatting abbreviations and clear instructions plus clear instructions on how to assemble the flowers.
The materials used are readily available from your local needlework and sugarcraft stores.
The book is A5 size produced in Microsoft Publisher in booklet form or in single pages (whichever you prefer) but is converted to PDF for ebook



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New Critters on the Block

By Martha Ess

This is my book of original patterns that use the block tatting technique to make small whimsical animals. They make up quickly and are excellent for clothing appliqués (especially for children), refrigerator magnets, pins, earrings, you name it.

There are 23 patterns in all: flamingo, cat, rabbit, brontosaurus, lion, hedgehog, bee, octopus, tiger, stegosaurus, swan, penguin, puppy, dragon, fish, squirrel, songbird, teddybear, frog, goose, bird of paradise, mouse, and a hat. In size 10 thread, the frog measures approximately 1 5/8 x 1 ½ inches, and the stegosaurus 1 1/8 x 2 1/4 inches.

Patterns are written only, but include clear pictures of the motifs. (Sorry, I find block tatting diagrams of these pieces just too dense and crowded to be really useful.)

Patterns are advanced beginner/early intermediate level. There are no split rings or split chains.

The book is digest size, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, and has 28 pages plus cover.

Autographed on request.

The cost is $10.00 per copy plus shipping

For more ordering information, please visit my website
Also available from Handy Hands

Here are some samples: