This is a nice retro magazine full of crochet and knit patterns. The title is "Fashion Craft Needle and Yarn – Smart Fashions to Make and Enjoy." This is a Summer 1967 issue.

There are many patterns included for sweaters, dress suits, baby sets, a coat and hat, jacket sweater, dresses, man’s sweater and more. Many of the patterns are for size 10 and 12 – but some include changes for sizes 14-16 and 18-20...

This is a beautiful counted cross stitch sampler titled "Bountiful Blessings." Stoney Creek Collections published the booklet that is a First Printing with a 1988 copyright.

This is a full-sized pattern. The booklet folds-out to expose the design in its entirety that measures approximately 16x21" in size. A thread color code and instructions are printed on the inside folds.

The book is in excellent condition – inside and out...

This is a very cute plaque with our favorite dog – Snoopy. The wall hanging shows Snoopy in his best jogging suit on a morning run. The saying at the top says, "The secret of staying young is to find an age you really like and stick with it." The Snoopy character is embossed with raised edges.

The plaque has a 1958 copyright printed at the bottom of the picture by United Feature Syndicate, Inc. The item is in very good condition...

This is a nice book of crochet patterns and instructions titled "Star Book No. 98 – Suggestions For Fairs and Bazaars." The American Thread Company of New York published the book that has a copyright of 1953.

The instructions and patterns in this book are reminiscent of the things I can remember my grandmother making. The projects include doilies, hot plate mats, napkin holders, pencil and note pad holder, and more.

The book is in good overall condition...

This is a wonderful fashion crochet instruction book by The Spool Cotton Company titled "Crochet Lacey Pickups – Book No. 195." It is full of instructions for making some very feminine fashions and accessories. The items in this book are reminiscent of what women were wearing as World War II was coming to an end.

The book includes patterns for many head-pieces, gloves, dickey’s, collars, and other items.

The book is in good overall condition – inside and out...

This is a very nice souvenir patch from Victoria, British Columbia, The Butchart Gardens. It shows some very nice machine embroidery work and says, "Victoria – The Butchart Garndens."

The patch is "like new" and unopened – still enclosed in its original hang-tag. International Insignia, Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario, manufactured the patch.

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This is a small inspirational book titled "The End of the Road Is But a Bend In The Road." The book is one in a series called Inspirational Keepsakes by Helen Steiner Rice. The lovely illustrations are by Marsha Howe. The book was published by Gibson Greeting Cards, Inc. and has a copyright of 1970. This is a 1971 printing.

The book only has 16 pages inside. The message is one of encouragement and meant to inspire.

The book is in excellent condition – inside and out...

If you love retro clothing, then this is the book for you. This book is by Coats & Clark’s O.N.T. and is titled "Knit and Crochet Style Parade – Book No. 506." It has many stylish project for sweaters and accessories featuring Chadwick’s Orlon Yarns. The book is a First Edition with a copyright of 1954.

The included pictures are but a glimpse at what you will find in this book. Other patterns include a Suit Skirt, Casual Cables . . ...

This is humorous postcard. It shows a bare-footed man in shabby and torn clothing. Note the rope being used for a belt. The back of the post card says, "Dress for Success!"

"Never a slave to fashion, Grenville didn’t believe in this ‘Clothes Make the Man’ nonsense."

Wildwood Design Group of McLean, Virginia, published the postcard that has a 1989 copyright...

This is a vintage issue of "The Stamp Finder – U. S. Stamp Identifier – How To Collect Postage Stamps." Philatelic Institute of Cambridge, Massachusetts, published the publication that has a copyright of 1954.

The booklet begins with "A Message For The Whole Family" explaining how easy it is to start collecting stamps and the fun and recreation the hobby provides.

There are several pages of stamp illustrations to help collectors identify stamps. There is also a section ca...

This is a nice magic book by Ib Permin titled "Hokus Pokus: With Wands, Water, & Glasses. The original edition of this book was published in Denmark under the title "Den Store Tryllebog" with a copyright of 1968.

This is a revised edition with a 1978 copyright. The book was translated by Katherine Lunt Fluger. Guy Brison-Stack did the drawings throughout the book.

Some of the magic tricks include:

* The Rubber Wand

* A Pocketful of Water

* The Bo...

This is a group of three vintage Valentine’s Day Cards. These appear to be very old and I am guessing they are from the 1940’s. All are very sweet!

The cards include:

1. A young girl hanging out clothes. The verse: "I’m gonna ‘dry’ (inside) to make you mine – Dear Valentine."

2. A boy and girl under an umbrella. The verse: "Rain or shine – You’re my Valentine."

3. A girl with flowers. The verse: "I’ve ‘PICKED’ you to be my Valentine ....