Moments In Time
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This is a macramé instruction book titled “Macrame Portraits” by Vickie. The book has many projects and two pages with illustrations of different knots. This book was published in the 1970’s.

Instructions are included for the lovely plant hanger as seen on the front cover titled “Angel Flake.” All the projects in this book are for plant hangers with the exception of the hanging shelf as seen in one of the photos in... Click for details

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This book is titled “The Complete Book of Stencilcraft” by JoAnne C. Day. The color plate photographs are by Guido Scarato. Simon and Schuster of New York published the book that has a copyright of 1974. This is a First Edition.

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Moments In Time
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This is a very nice book titled “Better Homes and Gardens Gifts to Make Yourself.” If you like nostalgia, then these projects will take your right back to the 70’s. As some will recall, the 1970’s was a time when bright colors were really in style. The book has a copyright of 1972.

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HERE IS ANOTHER GREAT VINTAGE CROCHET PATTERN BOOK. There are delightful, useful, decorator items for the home and gifts. Included are glass coaster, hanger covers, dolls, potholders, hot plate mat, napkin holder, rolling pin cover, grape doily, curtain edging, chair set, oval soap holder, plaid soap holder, beaded mules, trimmed scuffs, wool slippers, oval bib, daisy bib, floral hanger moth disk holder, striped hanger, quickie apron, sachet, slippers, deep cloche. Printed in 1952 by J& P Coa... Click for details

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ANOTHER LOVELY VINTAGE CROCHET PATTERN BOOK!. This one features Pineapple Ruffled Doilies. There are 16 pages with the Flowering Pine, Ruffle Cascade, Thistledown, Flower Patch, Pineapple Trellis, Sunburst, Flower, Cloverleaf, Kingfisher's Nest, Palm Fronds, Cornfield, Whirlwind, Shooting Star, and Sundial. It is Book No. 252 by Clark's J& P Coats. SIZE is 7 1/2" X 10 1/2". CONDITION is Excellent.

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THIS BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE CROCHET BOOK FEATURES FLOWER DOILIES, including a new pansy doily. It is Star Book No. 64 and was printed in 1949 by the American Thread Co. There are 16 pages with the New Pansy Doily, Pond Lily Doily, African Violet Ruffle Doily, Irish Rose Doily, Passion Flower Luncheon Set, Wild Rose Luncheon Set, Forget Me Not Doily, Daisy Doily, Rose Hot Plate Mat Cover. SIZE is 7 1/2" X 10 1/2". CONDITION is fair with lots of wear, but all intact. Colorful and lovely patterns.

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THIS UNIQUE VINTAGE CROCHET BOOK HAS SOME DESIGNS of Crinoline Ladies in so many lovely projects. This is book No. 262 by J& P Coats. Published in 1949 it claims that these projects have all the charm of rustling petticoats and sweeping skirts. . . romantic reminders of a more leisurely age, to beautify your home. Projects include Crinoline Cameo for Pillow case or picture, Garden Walk chair set and runner, Crinoline Ladies for all your towels, Minuet luncheon set, Lady Fair Crinoline Lady Do... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE AFGHAN PATTERN BOOK HAS SOME LOVELY PATTERNS THAT ARE SO relevant to our decorating of our homes today. There are several: flower afghan, indian stripe afghan, chevron afghan, square dance afghan, shawl afghan, granny afghan, victorian afghan, crocheted fan afghan, two-tone reversible afghan, charleston garden afghan. They make a point of saying in the early days of TV (1951) that these patterns are easy enough to crochet while watching TV. This Star Book 82 is 8" X 11". CONDITI... Click for details

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THIS AMAZING AFGHAN INSTRUCTION BOOK HAS SOME LOVELY PATTERNS FOR VINTAGE AFGHANS. THEY are so nice for this current day and age. There are several: Modern Mood, Royal Splender, Roses-in-Bloom, Chevron, Fireside Formality, Tally-Ho, Rhythm in Cables, Turkish Delight, Petal Drops, Ancestral Favorite. SIZE is 8" X 11". CONDITION is Great. It looks so new but was actually printed in 1948 by the Spool Cotton Company.

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THIS VINTAGE LILY CROCHET BOOK IS CALLED LILY'S ALBUM OF CROCHETED DESIGNS. THERE is so much variety in the projects varying from small trimmings for apparel, to baby clothes, doilies, hot dish mat set, coaster set, apron, chair set, glass shorts, bedspread medallions, bib and high chair doily, calot and belt set, collar and jabot, vestee, sachet, pincushion, brooch and earrings, crocheted buttons, lapel ornament and earrings, hair ornament. Copyright is 1944 by Lily Mills Company. SIZE is 8... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE CROCHET BOOK FEATURES SOME GORGEOUS BEDSPREADS. THERE ARE A LOT OF PATTERNS HERE. THE art work used instead of photos is elegant to go with the patterns. There is Snow in Summer, Walz Time, Radiant Star, Rose of Killarney, Lovelace, Pine Cone, Trailing vine, Berkeley Square, Charmer, Star Drift, Heirloom, plus bedspread motifs which can be made into other items besides spreads. There are 31 pages in this 8" X 11" book, which was printed in 1940. CONDITION if Good, with a few cr... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE PATCHWORK QUILT BOOK IS ANOTHER ONE OF AUNT MARTHA's books with easy patchwork quilt patterns. It has cutting guides for 16 quilts including magic squares, exploding stars, shadow box, baby's block, pine tree, hatchet, cross patch, constellation, nine patch plaid, quilter's surprise, tumbler, triangles, frame a print, wandering diamond, five patch and the breeches. There are 16 pages and I believe, this was printed in the 40's or 50's, though there are no dates. SIZE is 8 1/... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE KNITTING BOOK SERVES A TWO FOLD PURPOSE. WITH MANY pages of basic knitting instructions and also some lovely patterns for practical use, you have two books in one. There are instructions for stitches: single moss stitch, double rice or seed stitch, sport stitch, back stitch stockinette, all over stitch, craftsman stitch, backet stitch, vinay, block rib stitch, brick repeat, herringbone, schiaparelli, cayce, slanted rib, tear drop, double loop stitch, blackberry stitch, fancy turk... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE FINE CROCHET AND TATTING BOOK IS BY CLARK'S J&P Coats. It is book No. 259 and has some lovely fine crochet patterns for doilies, collars, handkerchiefs, chair sets, mat and napkin. By fine they mean delicate as shown in the finished work. There are 14 pages and it was printed in 1949. You will not find a nicer book condition wise. It looks as though it has never been used.

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THIS VINTAGE CROCHET INSTRUCTION PATTERN BOOK FEATURES LOVELY Crocheted Tablecloths and luncheon sets. It is Book No. 179 printed in 1942 by the Spool Cotton Company. There are 22 pages of ideas and instructions. SIZE is 8 1/2" X 11" CONDITION is Very Good.

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THIS VINTAGE CROCHET BOOK FEATURES MANY CHARMING TABLE LINENS INCLUDING TABLE cloths, luncheon sets, dinner cloths, doilies, tray mat, There are 30 pages and it was printed in 1937 by the Spool Cotton Company. SIZE is 8 1/2" X 11". CONDITION is Good with slight wear mostly to edges of cover and very good nice inside.

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THIS VINTAGE KNITTING PATTERN FEATURES LOVELY PROJECTS FOR BABY CLOTHING. There are 40 pages showing you how to make infant's jacket and bonnet, three piece infant set, infant's slip-over and panties, Peter Rabbit undershirt and panties, play suit, hooded cape, crocheted sacque and bonnet, infant's jacket, five piece set, carraige robe, baby bunting, sleeveless ship-over, crocheted cardigan, snow suit, infant's spiral socks, heelless socks, openwork socks, booties, ankle strap shoes, bonnet, bo... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE PAJAMA BAG BOOK HAS GREAT PATTERNS FOR creating a menagerie of delightful stuffed toys,and they all have a zipper pouch for putting the pajamas and treasures away. Here we have Kurtis Kangaroo, Mother Goose and Gosling, Lullaby Lamb, Sidney Mouse and his sleeping Pouch, Complete patterns and instructions. SIZE is 16" X 22" when opened. CONDITION is Excellent. Printed in 1981.

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THIS VINTAGE CROCHET NEEDLEWORK INSTRUCTION BOOK IS A GREAT WAY TO "Crochet Your Gifts". There are some very lovely ones here: Pineapple apron and tea cozy, Pin cushions, Lampshades, Knitted utility bags, Flowers, Crochet utility bag, Doilies, Glass jackets, Luncheon Set, Hot Plate Set, Pillow, Chair Set, Pull, Coat Hanger Cover, Curtain Pull, Irish crochet collar, Pair of Gloves, Sachets, Aprons, Pot Holders, Pineapple Bib, Booties, Doll, Another Apron, Horse, Feeding Bibs, plus tips for Croc... Click for details

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THIS VINTAGE CROCHET INSTRUCTION SHEET FEATURES THE HOT PLATE MAT. USING AN ASBESTOS MAT YOU MAKE GREAT LOOKING, useful hot plates for your kitchen or gifts for others. There are three styles on this two sided pattern sheet. SIZE is 8 1/2" X 11". CONDITION is excellent.