Family Circle to the rescue again with this issue titled "Family Circle Great Ideas Christmas Helps" dated October, 1978. There are 250 gifts to make, as well as, great recipes, decorations, and party menus from around the world.

The very pretty red gingham ribbon wreath is just the thing to add a country touch to this year’s Christmas holiday. You’ll find the instructions for making it in the issue...

This is a February 17, 1974, issue of the Fort Worth Star Telegram Parade Magazine. The Parade is a weekly publication that is included with the Sunday Star Telegram.

The main article in this issue discusses the use of a double for Henry Kissinger while in the public eye...

This is a book of crochet patterns by Clark’s O.N.T. and J. & P. Coats titled "Pillow Cases Decorative Crochet – Book 264." It has a copyright of 1950.

The designs in this book remind me so much of the beautiful pillow cases my grandmother used to crochet. They were just wonderful!

One of the prettiest designs in the book is called "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary . . ." Mary’s crocheted skirt flows beyond the edge of the pillow case...

If you enjoy making things, then you will really enjoy this book from Better Homes and Gardens titled "Cherished Dolls To Make For Fun." Any of these dolls would make a great gift for a daughter or granddaughter and with proper care, could become the next family heirloom!

Each doll pattern comes with complete instructions and templates. See photo two for a complete list of the contents.

I have two of these books – both in excellent condition...

This a February 10, 1974, issue of The Fort Worth Star Telegram Parade. This weekly magazine came with the Sunday newspaper.

The feature article in this issue is about Kay Summersby – President Eisenhower’s Aide...

This is a 1930 issue of "Dr. Miles New Weather Almanac and Hand Book of Valuable Information." It was published by Dr. Miles Medical Company of Elkhart, Indiana.

You’ll find all types of information in this booklet including the weather forecast for the year of 1930...

This is a box of the some of the cutest Christmas cards I have ever seen. The cards are titled Hallmark Calico Critters and come in three designs -–a dog, a cat, and a mouse! There are a total of 12 cards – four of each design.

These cards have the 1970’s written all over them! All the cards are approximately the same size. The dog on the front measures approximately 6 1/4x3 3/4" in size.

Believe it or not, but these cards are still in their original packaging...

This is a June 10, 1962, Playbill for "The Sound of Music" which was showing at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in Chicago, Illinois...

This is a December, 1977, issue of Psychology Today magazine.

Some of the articles include:

1. The Art of Dreaming by Carlos Castaneda

2. Horatio Algers of the Nightmare by Elizabeth Stone

3. Discovering Your Problem-Solving Style by David W. Ewing

4. Should Psychiatrists Get Out of the Courtroom? by Jonas Robitscher & Roger Williams    

5. Too Close for Comfort by Paul M...

This item is the adult version of the Christmas catalog we used to anxiously await every holiday season...

This is a song book from the Schirmer’s Library of Musical Classics. The title is "Bach – Two and Three Part Inventions for the Piano – Vol. 16." The original copyright was 1939, but was renewed in 1967. The book was edited by Dr. William Mason.

I do not read music or play musical instruments, so please feel free to email for any details you might need about this book.

The book is in good condition – inside and out. The outer cover has some wear to the edges and corne...

This book is will certainly jog your memory back to when we were all making just about everything from Macrame – bead curtains, hanging tables, plant hangers, wall hangings, and yes, purses! The title of the book is "Purse Strings – Macrame Handbags . . . Handmade By You." Craft Publications, Inc. published the book that has a 1976 copyright.

The first few pages of the book have well written instructions on how to make the knots needed to make these purses, along with very clear il...