|
|
Here is an article that was graciously passed along to me to share with all of you. I am presenting a type written version of the article first as it is hard to read on the scanned image shown below. Enjoy! ARTICLE: New Ulm Daily Journal - Mon., Jan. 24, 1955 Sanborn Man Tats for Hobby By VIOLA HENSCH Daily Journal Correspondent SANBORN MINN (Special) -- For 35 Years, Ernest Burginger has followed a hobby which may be a bit unusual for men, but he's developed a proficiency envied by the gals. The hobby? It's "tatting," a job requiring skill and dexterity with the hands. Tatting produces a piece of cloth work not unlike a crocheted item. Tatted items are used as coasters or doilies or are put to a variety of other decorative uses. Not only does his tatting provide many hours of pleasure, it also provides Mrs. Burginger with a good supply of gifts. She uses them often, too. Isn't Simple Tatting isn't a simple proposition. Two bobbin and shuttle gadgets are used to supply the thread and keep things moving smoothly. The shuttles have hooks on the end, which are used somewhat as a crochet hook. Often in tatting, the thread knots. That's where a vast store of patience comes in handy. "Of course nowadays the bobbin comes off the shuttle for easy untangling," he said, "but in the old days we always had to wind it in--the shuttle, and it took a long time." by started one day at a A lady at the party Mrs. Burginger became - found she didn't do it. Ernest it was ___________________________ Article is ripped at this point ___________________________ |
|
|