More Critters on the Block

I am pleased to announce that More Critters on the Block is now on sale. This is my third block tatting book, full of little motifs excellent for applique, card enclosures, earrings, etc.

While some of the patterns are fairly simple, many are more complex than those in the original book, New Critters on the Block. Quite a few use two colors, for more interesting, life-like critters.

Patterns are written for shuttle tatting. Patterns are text only, but include a clear up-close picture. (Diagrams just don't work well with block tatting.)

The book is digest size, 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches, and has 32 pages plus cover. There are 23 patterns in all: hummingbird, dolphin, koala, skunk, butterfly, ferret, dachshund, elephant, raccoon, turtle, sheep, lamb, rhinoceros, hornet, owl, giraffe, gecko, whale, bluebird, grasshopper, fox, alligator, and pig.


Here are a handful of the designs.



Despite the recession, we decided to keep the price at $10.00 plus shipping, like my other block tatting books. You can go to my site here for links to buy a single copy through PayPal. If you would like more than one book, email me and I can send you an invoice for reduced combined shipping. There is an address there too, for snail mail check or money order payment.

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: