tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2854162191537344965.post2551442857623703062..comments2023-09-27T04:35:20.936-07:00Comments on Hearts in Tatters: Shuttle is beating me up!!Nikki Coramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06254811025515708924noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2854162191537344965.post-12438963430146637562016-03-16T13:43:37.365-07:002016-03-16T13:43:37.365-07:00Shuttle tatting takes more dexterity than needle t...Shuttle tatting takes more dexterity than needle tatting. You have to hold your hand in unfamiliar positions and then wiggle the thread around using mostly the back of the middle finger of your left hand (or right, if you're a lefty). Your doing most of the thread manipulation with your non-dominant hand, so of course it's tricky. The biggest trick is to just relax. There's no hurry, just take it easy, it will come. The more chain you tat before trying the rings, the more muscle memory you develop and the easier it is. There are a lot of advantages to shuttle tatting, so don't give up, just keep trying.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077786348079879289noreply@blogger.com