Tatting Sachet Workshop | Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
Tatting: Tatted Sachet Workshop
The Tatting Sachet Workshop at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum introduces participants to the decorative lace-making technique of needle tatting by creating a fragrant heart-shaped sachet.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EDT)
Location:
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
2451 Kissel Hill Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Tuition:
$50.00 – $55.00
Classroom:
Museum Store – First Floor
The Tatting Sachet Workshop is a full-day, hands-on introduction to the traditional lace-making technique known as needle tatting. In this workshop, participants will create a tatted heart sachet, combining delicate lacework with fragrant lavender for a finished piece that is both decorative and functional. Tatting has a long history as a portable and practical form of needlework, often used to create edgings, motifs, and small household items.
This workshop welcomes both new and experienced tatters. Beginners are guided carefully through the fundamentals of needle tatting, while more experienced participants can refine their technique and enjoy working on a structured project. Instruction focuses on forming the characteristic knots and rings that define tatting, understanding pattern structure, and maintaining consistent tension.
Each participant receives a complete kit that includes a tatting needle, thread, lavender, netting, and written instructions for both basic tatting techniques and sachet construction. Pattern instructions are provided so students can continue practicing after the workshop. Participants only need to bring scissors; all other materials are included in the class fee.
Throughout the day, the instructor demonstrates techniques step by step and provides individualized assistance. Students learn how to read tatting patterns, join motifs, and finish edges neatly. The heart sachet project offers a manageable yet satisfying introduction to tatting and results in a finished item suitable for gifting or personal use.
The Tatting Sachet Workshop also connects participants to the broader tradition of decorative needlework practiced in Pennsylvania German and early American households. Lace-making techniques, such as tatting, were often used to embellish clothing, linens, and household textiles, reflecting both skill and personal expression. This workshop emphasizes craftsmanship, patience, and the meditative qualities of handwork.
The class runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, allowing ample time for instruction, practice, and completion of the sachet. The workshop is held on the first floor of the Landis Valley Museum Store, making it easily accessible. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and wear comfortable clothing suitable for a day of seated handwork.
What’s Included
Tatting needle
Thread
Lavender and netting
Written tatting and sachet instructions
All other materials needed to complete the project
Please bring: scissors
About the Instructor: Karen Wattai
Karen Wattai has been passionate about fiber arts and needlework for most of her life, learning and crafting alongside her mother and grandmothers. She taught herself tatting more than 30 years ago and continues to be fascinated by the complexity and beauty that can be created with simple knots and thread.
Karen holds a BA in Art from Millersville University and has taught tatting and needlework at numerous venues throughout Pennsylvania and beyond, including the Berks Heritage Center, the Historic Schaefferstown Festivals, the Brendle Museum, and the Williamsburg School of Needlework in Williamsburg, Virginia. She is an active member of several lace and needlework organizations, including the International Organization of Lace, Inc., the Ring of Tatters (UK), and Lace Lovers of Lebanon, PA.
Her work has earned local and national awards, including first prize in the Kreinik Manufacturing 25th Anniversary Ornament Contest (tatting) and the grand prize in the Crafts Magazine/Aida Plus Ornament Contest (cross stitch). Karen also serves as a needlework and lace-making judge at the Lebanon Area Fair.
Important Notes
Beginners and experienced tatters welcome
All materials included; bring scissors
Class held on the first floor of the Museum Store
All sales are final. No refunds
Proceeds benefit Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
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