Tatting, a form of lace making, was on an international 'seriously endangered craft' list until just a couple of years ago.
Its rejuvenation is credited to the worldwide Covid lockdowns, when people had time to learn and make handicrafts.
Fiona Sharp learnt how to tat as a child in the 1950s and has never looked back.
Her work will be on show at the upcoming Wellington Heritage Crafts and Vintage Retro Fair.
Lynn Freeman talks with Fiona about the origins - and future - of tatting.
Fiona Sharp's tatting will be on show at the Wellington Heritage Crafts and Vintage Retro Fair at the Seatoun Village Hall in Wellington on 30 October.
