Whether you are an experienced tatter or a beginner, this rare collection of patterns edited by Rita Weiss, gives needleworkers instructions for making over thirty tatted doilies and almost fifty edgings - for fine linens, towels, handkerchiefs, collars, placemats, and other items. For those completely new to tatting, there are step-by-step tatting instructions including how to wind and work with the shuttle and make all of the stitches necessary to complete the projects. Unlike other historic collections, all of these patterns will be recognized as immediately useable for today's home and fashions.