I get the concept, but haven’t yet mastered it

That’s what my sample of Helix tatting looks like. I understand the concept. I’m missing a bit of familiarity with the finer points of the technique. That will come with using it in projects, I think. I will be emailing Richard Embrey with a question or two. Including a request for his book. I can see using the technique to finish ornaments that I stitch and add tatting to. We’ll see if that idea takes off.