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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction:
- Types of Special Picots
- Types of Picot Gauges
- Diagram and Pattern Notes
- Abbreviations
- Canopy Bookmark
- Happy Bookmark
- Slalom Bookmark
- Sunrise, Sunset Bookmark
- Mirror, Mirror Bookmark
- Criss Cross Bookmark
- Hugs Bookmark
- Elgiva(heart)
- Broomstick Picot Heart
- Big Sister Angel
- Little Sister Angel
- Graduated Picot Tree
- Geoffrey's Broomstick Snowflake
- Chris' Broomstick Snowflake
- Circles & Squares Snowflake
- Circles & Squares Cross
- Mrs. Mee Flower Edging
- Flower Edging Bookmark
- Whimsey Bookmark
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Title: Playing With Picots: a collection of tatted motifs and bookmarks using special picot techniques
Author/Designer: Martha Ess
Format/Publication Date: TPB:2011
Publisher: Self, Greensboro, NC
Page Count: 44
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: None
SUMMARY- My first thought when seeing the title of this book was "Huh, probably nothing new here." I was soooo wrong. This book is stuffed with really unique-looking pieces - all because of the picots. My favorite is "Geoffrey's Broomstick Snowflake" - it looks different from any other snowflake I've ever tatted, and I've tatted a LOT of snowflakes! Many of the bookmark designs are also unique and extremely appealing. I'm a really big fan of Ms. Ess's block tatted animal motifs as well, and can confidently recommend any of her books - I've loved them all. She's such an impressive designer!
Patterns are diagrammed, and instructions are well broken down and easy to follow. She does incorporate many advanced techniques, so I don't recommend her books for beginners, but they are definitely worth aspiring to!
She has a website:
http://marthas-tatting-blog.blogspot.co.uk/
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