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PC 1172   $35 plus $3 shipping

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THIS VINTAGE EMBROIDERY VARIETY BOOK NO. 6 BY CARMELA TESTA features Florentine Tapestry, Cross Stitch edge, Deruta work, Tapestry or filet design, directions for bedspreads, pearl stitch edge, luncheon set, insertion of Italian hemstitch, and other Italian hemstitch designs. Great pictures and instructions included in this 32 page book published in 1930. SIZE IS 7 3/4" X 10 1/4". CONDITION is quite good with some wear to cover spine.

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PC 1171   $12 plus $3 shipping

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THIS VINTAGE PETAL FRESH FLOWERS MADE WITH WOOD FIBRE DESIGN AND INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOWS material and instructions for different flowers including carnation, camellia, wild primrose, violet, geranium, apple blossom, pom pom,gardenia, and then shows many arrangements and techniques using these flowers. There is also the large rose, tea rose, bachelor button and daisy, poinsettia, open rose, Oriental poppy, plus instructions for making bridal bouquets and corsages. Published in 1972, it is still ... Click for details

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THIS NEAT VINTAGE HAND KNITS FOR MEN INSTRUCTION BOOK BY BEAR BRAND HAD GREAT patterns for sweaters, vests, hats, pullover, polo shirt, turtle neck, scarf, ski sweater, windbreaker, cardigans, wristlets, dickey, golf club mitts, socks. There are 45 pages of exciting mens fashions that truthfully haven't changed that much when it comes to sweaters. So use them today! Book is in good CONDITION with some wear to cover, but nice inside and the artwork is beautiful showing lots of men in manly act... Click for details

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PC 1168   $17 plus $3 shipping

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THIS VINTAGE CROCHET ART FOR MILADY'S PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS BOOK BY EMMA FARNES IN NUMBER A and has patterns for yokes, caps, and towels. This book was published by E. C. Spuehler and has no date, though early 1900's is obvious. It has petal stitch yoke, large medallion yoke, corset cover yoke, small medallion yoke, knot stitch yoke, Grecian yoke, pointed yoke, Jane Ford boudoir cap, lovers knot stitch cap, rose boudoir cap, medallions and novelties, design for lady's tie, silk scarf for evenin... Click for details

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THIS AWESOME ANTIQUE CROCHET TAT PATTERN BOOK WAS PUBLISHED IN 1916 by Anna Wuerfel Brown. It features gifts and favors in tatting and crochet. There are the neckwear bow slide, neckwear novelty with fuchsia pendants, wild rose nut cups, candle shade, candle sticks, pretty for young girl dressing table, charming collar and vest in filet crochet filet yoke for corset cover or night gown, laced auto boot, pretty bathroom slipper, dainty linens for girl's hope chest, napkin rings, hot dish holder... Click for details

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THIS LOVELY VINTAGE COATS AND CLARK'S DOILIES CROCHET PATTERN BOOK FEATURES some unique designs including cloverleaf, setting sun, shooting star, windmill wings, spinaway, Spanish fan, ring of roses, thistledown, and pineapple scroll. SIZE is 7 3/4" X 10 1/2". CONDITION is good with slight crinkles and a few bent corners.

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THIS CROCHET FOR YOUR BABY AND KNIT, TOO BOOK WAS PUBLISHED BY AMERICAN THREAD CO. IN 40'S I THINK, with patterns for bathrobe, crocheted shell stitch mittens, booties, sacque, cap, and another set in a different patterns. Then there is a knitted set in a block stitch including a jacket, cap, booties, mittens, as well as a couple of other patterns. Then there is a crocheted twin set with cardigan, slipon sweaters. Find a knitted jumper, loop stitch toy dog, crocheted dress, afghan, knitted bl... Click for details

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PC 1162   $32 plus $3 shipping

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THIS AWESOME VINTAGE D M C NEEDLECRAFT BOOK IS NEW DESIGNS IN CROSS STITCH IIIrd Series. This was published in France in 1951 and has 20 pages of designs as well as a list of all their threads available at the time and All the books available in their library of Needlework books. SIZE is 7 7/8" X 11 1/2". CONDITION is very good.

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PC 1161   $24 plus $3 shipping

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This vintage Motifs for Embroideries DMC design pattern book has many gorgeous patterns for use of DMC cotton, silk, flax, or rayon threads. These are colorful plates showing finished colors and pattern.In the back is a detailed version of the DMC library: The many books available in forties, approximate date of publication of this book.SIZE is 5 7/8" X 8". CONDITION IS GOOD overall though there is some wear to the cover spine with 1" tear at very bottom edge.

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PC 1160   $43 plus $3 shipping

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THIS VERY RARE MARIE ANTOINETTE CENTERPIECES AND LEMONADE SETS DOILIES CROCHET PATTERN BOOK published in 1917 is book No. 6 with the wild rose design, large daisy centerpiece, lemonade set, luncheon set, scroll design centerpiece, bow knot centerpiece, square doily, violet spray centerpiece, several lace patterns, luncheon cloth, centerpiece with violet and leaves, pond lily design, medallion centerpiece. This book is lovely though printed on a light paper that has slightly yellowed over the ye... Click for details

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PC 1159   $32 plus $3 shipping

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THIS VERY RARE STAR YOKE BOOK FEATURING LINGERIE, CAMISOLES, TROUSSEAU GOWN, NIGHTGOWN, FILET CROCHET yokes, Irish crochet yoke, straight band yokes plus other beautiful yokes designs of the early 1900's is a must have. There are 20 pages of these patterns in this book published in 1921 by American Thread Co. SIZE is 7 1/2" x 10 1/2". CONDITION is fair. Cover has wear and there is evidence it was stored next to something red on a rainy day as there is a tinge of red in two spots on bottom of... Click for details

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PC 1158   $17 plus $3 shipping

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THIS CUTE VINTAGE DENNISON CREPE PAPER BOOK FEATURES DECORATIONS FOR PARTIES FOR THE BRIDE, ANNIVERSARIES, visit from the stork, gift wrap ideas, engagement parties, and the wedding day. Super helpful if you are planning any of these and just great to have if you like all the Dennison books. SIZE is 8 1/2" x 11". CONDITION IS Good.

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PC 1157   $17 plus $3 shipping

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THIS VINTAGE DENNISON CREPE PAPER BOOK ILLUSTRATES DESIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS for decorating display windows. There are 30 pages of ideas and directions for props and their uses, rosettes, puffing, twisters, rippled crepe, valances, fringe, promotions, the open back the three sider, the corner, interior trims, shadow boxes, columns, design essentials, installation, completed window, color creates the mood. Great book and very helpful for decoration for windows, and perhaps other things like floa... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE HOME DECOR BOOK FEATURES 1001 IDEAS FOR USE IN Your home. There are 36 pages of useful tips and instructions for draperies, window coverings for bay windows, formal valanced drapes, sheer fabric drapes, unusual curtains for different types of windows, as well as how to measure, cut, fit and make the draperies yourself. Then there are the Slip Covers and directions for making tailored slip covers, making slip cover in twelve steps, and moves on to bedspreads and dressing tables. M... Click for details

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THIS LOVELY VINTAGE COTTON ACCESSORIES FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY CROCHET BOOK PUBLISHED IN 1942 features some neat yoke patterns, vests, sleeveless pullover, long sleep shirt and cap, striped turban, mesh turban, hat and bag, lapels, blouse, lingerie calot, brimmed hat, play shoes. Neat designs from the early forties. SIZE is 7 1/2" X 10 1/2". CONDITION is good with slight shelf wear on cover and it looks like it had a staple all the way through top left corner at some time.

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PC 1152   $14 plus $3 shipping

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THIS ANTIQUE CLARK'S KNITTING AND CROCHET PATTERN BOOK IS No. 6 and features sweaters and caps by Frances A. Harris. This is another in their series of 6" x 9" books published in 1919. This one is rare and very unique with pictures colored cleverly in lavender, orange, etc, to get rid of the boring black and white look. I haven't had this book before but am pricing it for condition which is poor with lots of wear on outside, cover still attached, but just barely, bent corners, tears hear and ... Click for details