Lily Mills Company, first edition, 1951 design book of crocheted and tatted edgings for baby clothes, handkerchiefs, towels, scarves, doilies, tablecloths, place mats, clothing, sheets and pillowcases including flower edgings, butterfly edgings, medallion edging, braid trims, etc. Fifteen-page paperback booklet has many unusual and colorful edgings. Very unique!
Media mail included in the price. If other type of shipping is desired, please email with preference and zip code.

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...

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...

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.
First class postage is $3.

"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.

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

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

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.

Advance Pattern #5862

Girl's size 4, Breast 23
Suspender Skirt with Overblouse. This is an unprinted pattern as featured in Companion. Pattern was used and is yellowed due to age. The instruction sheet has a tear and the envelope is a little tattered on the top with two small tears on one side.
Media mail is $2.15.