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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Pattern Key
  • Author's Note
  • Florence Hair Clip
  • Jacques Glasses Chain
  • Emma Collar
  • Allan Earrings
  • Frances Cuff
  • Moll Collar
  • Ex Libris Obscura(by Betty Rueda)

Title: Ex Libris Obscura: Six Dark Academia Inspired Patterns for Shuttle Tatting
Author/Designer: Sparrow Kelley, Betty Rueda
Format/Publication Date: TPB:2022
Publisher: Self, Wapakoneta, OH
Page Count: 37
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: 9781300712886

SUMMARY- The six patterns are for personal adornment, and often include beads and other findings. The instructions are well broken down in symbolic notation and they have included color-coded diagrams - I don't think you can get any better than that! There is an occult/dark fantasy theme to the book, with a goth flavor to the patterns given. There is a short story(dark fantasy) included in the back of the book, written by Betty Rueda.

It's been over a decade since Ms. Kelley's previous tatting book. I'm happy to see her back!

Author has a website: www.lady-lace.blogspot.com