PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 685   $5 plus shipping

click for details

THIS VINTAGE CROCHET KNIT PATTERN BOOK features Smart Chair Sets. It is Book No 161 published in 1941 by the Spool Cotton Company. There are 24 pages of patterns called: Old Brocade, Double Diamond, White Magic, Swedish Princess, Tomorrow, Rose of the Lea, Heart's Ease, Honeycomb, Feather Stitch, Tropicale, Four Star, Serape, Madame X, Good Companions, Triple Play. The Four Star pattern features a cushion suited to peasant type seats or modern chairs. SIZE is 7 1/2" X 10 1/2". CONDITION is ... Click for details

PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 684   $5 includes shipping SOLD

click for details

ARGYLE IS BACK! This vintage brochure has instructions for knitting you or your beau some argyles. This 8 page folded instruction sheet has patterns for guys socks and girls anklets, I guess from the a past time that argyle was popular. SIZE is 8 1/2" X 11". CONDITION is good with some slight age wear and yellowing. Published by the Spool Cotton Company.

Sand Ridge Farm
  $4.

click for details

J & P Coats & Clark's Instruction Book No. 279 entitled 'Hand 'n Hook HOBBIES'. First Edition, 1951 by The Spool Cotton Company.
A wonderful eleven-page, 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" paperback booklet loaded with vintage crochet patterns and projects. Inside cover reads: "Hand 'n Hook Magic ... hints to transform everyday variety store items into charming shower gifts, intriguing additions to your wardrobe or conversation pieces... Click for details

Sand Ridge Farm
  $5

click for details

J & P Coats & Clark's Book No. 271 (The Spool Company). First Edition 1951. 'Edgings for Handkerchiefs' Fifteen-page, 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" paperback booklet full of instructions and photos of many different crocheted and hairpin lace edgings.
Inside cover reads: "Handkerchiefs -- essential accessories. We took a tip from those Victorian heroines whose wisps of cambric and lace were decorative enough to dangle at fingert... Click for details

Sand Ridge Farm
  $4.

click for details

Star Book No. 64 - 1949 by American Thread Company entitled 'FLOWER DOILIES'. Fifteen-page, 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" paperback booklet full of instructions and photos of nine different crocheted flower doilies, including: Rose Hot Plate Mat Cover -- Daisy Doily -- Forget-Me-Not Doily -- Passion Flower Luncheon Set -- Wild Rose Luncheon Set -- Irish Rose Doily -- Pond Lily Doily -- African Violet Ruffle Doily -- and the New Pansy Doily.... Click for details

Sand Ridge Farm
  $5

click for details

Coats & Clark's Ruffled Doilies by Request, first edition, 1954, instruction book for crocheted and knitted doilies. Includes Sunburst, Whirlpool, Bride's Bouquet, Wedding Ring, Poinsettia, Mosaic, Grape, strawberry, lemon and cherry doilies, Rock pool, and Pear, watermelon, orange and apple trims. Fifteen-page paperback booklet.
Media mail postage included in price. If other type of shipping is desired, please email... Click for details

Sand Ridge Farm
  $25

click for details

Oriental scenes are embroidered in tiny cross stitch on this sheer linen luncheon set. Set includes a 35" x 35" tablecloth and six 8 1/2" square napkins. All are finished in blue using a blanket stitch. Set is in good condition with one napkin having some slight discolorations.
Laundered, line dried, lightly starched the old fashioned way, dampened and ironed.... Click for details

Sand Ridge Farm
  $25.

click for details

Japanese lanterns are embroidered in tiny cross stitches on this linen luncheon set. Set includes a 34" x 34" tablecloth and four 10" x 10 1/2" napkins. All are hemmed in blue using a blanket stitch. In very good condition. One napkin appears to have been make from a different bolt of fabric because the overall color is slightly more yellow than the rest.
Laundered, line dried, lightly starched the old fashioned w... Click for details

Sand Ridge Farm
  $10

click for details

Diamond shapes are hand crocheted in ecru/ivory cotton thread with pink ribbons interwoven at edges. It is 31" long and 2 1/2" wide with 11" shoulder straps. Could be a bodice piece, slip or pinafore top or other undergarment.
It has a few discolorations that may come out with washing. Ribbons are frayed and torn in places. I did nothing to restore this piece because I love the worn look.... Click for details

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles
M2823   $10.00

click for details

This is such a neat towel – I originally purchased it to embroider for my linen collection. Please see photo for details – the towel doesn’t require a lot of embroidery because the “private eye” is apparently invisible. Towel has original price tag of 39 cents from S.S. Kresge Co.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles
M2812   $150.00

click for details

This is a vintage quilt kit – top, binding, and instructions – to complete a beautiful baby quilt titled “Sweet Dreams”. Quilt is stamped cross-stitch and embroidery, cut size is 42” x 60” with finished size 40” x 58”. This is a “Progress” quilt, no. 1529, and lists the thread requirements, backing, etc. that are needed to complete the quilt.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles
M2804   $18.00

click for details

Made by J. & P. Coats, this is a counted cross-stitch kit titled “Love is Kind”. Never opened, kit contains cotton embroidery floss, gold beads, 14 count ivory Aida, thread holder and instructions. It has a copyright date of 1994.

Lin's Antiques and Collectibles
CH1121   $28.00

click for details

This listing has a counted cross-stitch kit to make a beautiful Christmas tree skirt!

Kit contains: charted design, #14 Aida, floss organizer and cotton floss, metallic thread, iridescent thread, needles, beads, cording, and complete instructions.
... Click for details

I GOT IT!
000071   $45.00

click for details

6.5" h x 8.5 w in original framed signed in 1974.

PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 681   $7 plus shipping

click for details

THIS VINTAGE CROCHET KNIT PATTERN BOOK ALSO HAS SWEDISH EMBROIDERY INSTRUCTIONS. You can crochet Hot Plate Mats, a puppet, three color Christmas Doilies, potholders. Also, make a bonnet, Jolly Saint Nick of Pompoms, a Christmas Wreath, a Kissing bell, towels with Swedish Embroidery trim, a Christmas tree skirt, and a mobile. There are 16 pages of delightful gifts ideas. It is Star Gift Book No. 150 from American Thread Co. SIZE is 7 1/2" X 10" CONDITION is Very Good with Slight wear and o... Click for details

PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 680   $6 plus $2 shipping - Buy four $6 books for $20 plus $2 shipping

click for details

THIS VINTAGE CROCHET NEEDLEWORK INSTRUCTION DESIGN BOOK features modern designs using rug yarn. Published in 1957, there are patterns for place mats, rug and TV cushion, rug in modern texture, door stop, shopping bag, tote bag, purse, hot dish mats, as well as pot holders. Also, there is a bath mat set, and a dinette set that includes a place mat and chair pad. Any of these would fit well in our home today. There are 16 pages. SIZE is 7 3/4" X 10 1/2". CONDITION is good with slight wear to... Click for details

PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 679   $7 plus shipping

click for details

THIS VINTAGE CROCHET BOOK FEATURES CUTWORK. IT IS LILY DESIGN BOOK NO. 81 published in 1957. There are 16 pages of lovely patterns that you will want to use today. They include placemats, coasters, aprons, buffet scarf, doilies, centerpiece, and chair set. SIZE is 7 1/2" X 10". CONDITION is Very Good.

PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 678   $16 plus shipping

click for details

THIS VINTAGE 15 QUILTS FOR TODAY'S LIVING IS QUILT BOOK 3 Published in 1968 by Graphic Enterprises. It has several (well 15!) great quilts including Tomorrow's Heirloom, The Modern Decor Quilt, Colonial Home Quilt, Oriental Flair Quilt, Pennsylvania Dutch Quilt, Scotch Quilt, Spanish grillwork quilt, Snowflake quilt, etc. SIZE is 8" X 11". CONDITION IS Fairly good with slight age yellowed cover edge, and one page is loose from one staple. Bent bottom corner.

PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 677   $28 plus shipping

click for details

THIS VINTAGE QUILT MAKING BOOK SHOWS THE FAVORITES OF GRANDMOTHER'S TIME. Add a warm decorative scheme to your bedrooms. Featured are the Roman Stripe, Nine Patch, Young Man's Fancy, Cross and Crown, Crazy Quilt, Dresden Plate, Log Cabin, Patchwork and Applique general directions, Yankee Pride, Stylized Flower, Friendship Quilt, Black Eyed Susan, Star Flower. This book does not have a publish date, but I got it with some other 60's books and believe it is from the era. Great heavy paper and ... Click for details

PARKER COLLECTIBLES
PC 675   $3 includes shipping

click for details

THIS CROCHET BEDSPREAD PATTERN FEATURES THE SALEM SQUARE No.6012, leaflet No. 513. Published in 1940 it is a two sided pattern sheet with the picture on one side and instructions on the other. SIZE is 7 1/2" X 10". CONDITION IS EXCELLENT.