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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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THIS LOVELY VINTAGE SUPERIOR IRON ON EMBROIDERY TRANSFER DESIGN IS MR. AND MRS. MOTIFS FOR SHEETS, TOWELS, pillowcases, other household linens. There His and Hers in this envelope, as well. I have another Superior NO. 176 listed, however it have different coloring on the envelope. There is a complete uncut sheet of transfers in a good envelope that has crinkles, wear to edges and instructions on the back side.

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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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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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We are offering this beautiful Vintage Needlepoint Tapestry with a round row of Pansies on a white and light blue background in a very good condition. finished size L:13.3/4" - W:15.1/4" .

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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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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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THIS WORLD WAR II CONSERVATION IDEAS BOOK FEATURES THINGS TO CROCHET FOR YOUR Home to save the things and money. Projects included are lamp shades, making curtains longer or crocheting a valance, adding fringe shade trimming, making tassel curtain pulls, placing a lace insertion in you table cloth, or over a spot on your luncheon cloth, making luncheon placemats from material scraps adjoining them with crochet medallions, making fringe etc to spruce up furniture. All in all unique, cute, pract... 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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THIS RARE VINTAGE CORTICELLI LESSONS IN CROCHET BOOK NO. 5 features gorgeous crochet, knitting and handanger patterns for crocheted waist, edgings for handkerchiefs, star centerpiece with filet crochet rose inserts, centerpiece with edge of filet crochet, filet crochet covers for round and oval asbestos mats, ornamental doily with open star center, bread doily in filet crochet, cake doily in filet crochet, insertions, between meal centerpiece, filet crochet rose doily, Turkish towel with a wide ... Click for details

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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

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THIS RARE VINTAGE BEAR BRAND AND BUCILLA KNITTING CROCHETING BLUE BOOK VOL. 38 features Navajo and Peter Pan Sweaters and other smart sportwear. It is a seldom seen Blue Book published in 1921. There are some lovely fashions from that era with patterns for your to crochet including scarfs hats of all sorts and sweaters. SIZE is 6" X 9". CONDITION IS FAIR WITH LOTS OF WEAR TO COVER, center page loose from staples and it has a tear where it was printed/folded improperly when published. Rest o... Click for details

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THIS LOVELY VINTAGE CROCHET PATTERN BOOK FEATURES SOPHIE T. LACroix Old and New Designs in Crochet Work. It is Book No. 3 and published in early 1900's about same time as her other "Old and New" books. This one is quite rare, and even though it has been reproduced, I think this one is for the collector because of it's good condition. There are 32 pages showing bedspreads, borders, simple thread designs, baby bed Spread, leaf medallion, spider web lace, wild rose design insertion, pop corn spr... Click for details

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THIS LOVELY VINTAGE CROCHET INSTRUCTION BOOK FEATURES JACK FROST HANDBAGS USING CORDET, SOUTHACHE, RIBBON Braid, gimp, straw, plastic, and wool. Crochet some beautiful bags and just try to look like these elegant ladies of the forties. There is the baby soutache bag, the cordet bag, gimp bag, wool bag, straw bag, ribbon braid bag, and look at the elegant hats that were fashionable then. SIZE is 8 1/2" X 11". CONDITION is fair. There is quite a bit of wear overall with slight crinkles and be... Click for details

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THIS LOVELY VINTAGE WAR TIME SEWING BOOK CALLED BUILD YOUR OWN WARDROBE, HELPS THE American home patriots to conserve and do their part for the war-time shortages. So women find themselves with more and better clothes than ever before. Learn to make accessories, make five costumes from one, for evening glamour build on 2 skirts, using left over fabrics to make gloves, make your own handbags, use fabrics and felts to build your own hats, design clever trim for plain clothes, do personal touches... Click for details