Saving Lace: Revitalizing Newfoundland Shuttle Tatting

Shuttle tatting ornaments by Shyla Veinott of Beau Bois.

Do you know how to tat? Do you have memories of your nan shuttle tatting?

Christina Oates wants to hear from you! 

We've recently had a graduate student, Christina, reach out to us about shuttle tatting. Christina is a student at Yorkville University. She is working on her graduating project for a Bachelor of Creative Arts. The project will explore the process of breathing new life into a critically endangered craft through the pillars of learning, practicing, and sharing.

Christina is currently researching shuttle tatting in the province and is looking for any personal connections people have with the craft, such as family heirlooms, memories, experiences, knowledge, or anything else anyone would wish to share. What she is looking for at this stage is pretty open, so even a memory of Nan tatting would be extremely helpful!

If you've got something to share please reach out to Christina at: christina.oates@hotmail.com