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 for your home They're quick ... they're simple .....

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 way, dampened and ironed.
Weight is 1 lb...

"Luckyday" is the trade mark on this card of 5 new 'Genuine Pearl Buttons' style 90 85, size 20. Original price on card is 10c but someone has since written '40' in red. Buttons are attached with wire. Back of card has yellowed with age.
Postage is included in price.

McCall's CRAFTS Pattern #2623
ADULT SIZE MEDIUM (chest 36-38")
Costumes for-- Clowns Galore Dance Brightly Center Ring
Pattern is new and uncut.Envelope is a little rumpled around the edges but not torn.
Media mail is $2.15.

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.
Weight is 1 lb. Use USPS link on my home page to calculate priority mail postage from zip code 43570 to your zip code...

Simplicity Printed Pattern #3888, Size 20 1/2, bust 41, specially sized for Misses' and Woman 5' 3" and under. Back of envelope reads: "Half size slenderette - Misses' and Women's one-piece dress. Dress has lowered neckline (shaped in front), set-in sleeves, left side zipper closing and 4-gore skirt."
Pattern has been used and the envelope has a tear and is rumpled around the edges but still in good, usable condition
Media mail postage is included in the price...

Simplicity printed pattern # 4698, Teen and Juniors' size 14, bust 34. Back of envelope reads:"Teens' and juniors' one-piece dress with two skirts and jacket. Dress had lowered neckline, short kimono sleeves, back zipper closing and self or purchased belt. View 1 has slim skirt with gathers and soft pleats at front waistline and back kick pleat. View 2 shirt has inverted pleats...

Three cards of new snaps. One dated 1948, the other two dated 1950. Two cards are in good condition, the third has bends and a tear around one snap.
Postage is $2.50

Seven packages of new bias tape and seam binding. Four Boiltex brand (Coats & Clark), one Trimtex (Has top third of celo removed), one roll of Nufashond (the Narrow Fabric Co.) and one roll by Buser. All new and unused.
Postage (parcel) is $4.50

Three packages of new sewing / lingerie notions. E-Z Pockets are replacement for pants pockets. Bra and girdle holders by Beltx keep bra and girdle in place. Pin-it lingerie snap-ons by DeLuxe hold your shoulder straps in place. All are sealed in their original packages.
Postage is $2.50