A neighbour taught me to needle tat about 10 years ago. (I started out with size 10 thread and size 5 needle, then went to smaller thread size 20 and thinner size 8 needle). My thinner needles always bent in no time, but I have no problem using them - I don't buy more until they break on me...
Ido a bit of knitting - just getting ready to knit a headband/ear warmer for a Christmas gift. I wish I could crochet. Shuttle tatting is a favourite of mine - some pics of some pieces I have made this year. The doily is 12 inches. The snowflakes/tree ornaments range in size from 2 to 4...