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Vintage 1960s Coats and Clark’s Craft Book Lot Doilies Embroidery Patterns
$ 5.95
Vintage original Coats & Clark's craft book lot. Four books included in this listing.
Softcover books, each measure 5 3/8 x about 7 1/2 inches long.
Lot includes:
Book No. 119, Embroidery Including Transfers. Transfers are still in the book. The blue on the transfers has bled to adjoining pages. Copyright 1960. 35 pages.
Book No. 125, Ruffled Doilies. Crochet patterns. Copyright 1961. 35 pages.
Book No. 136, Doilies by Priscilla. Copyright 1962. 33 pages.
Book No. 148, Old and New Favorites by Request. Copyright 1964. 35 pages.
All are in good condition. No. 148 shows more wear than the other three.
Nice 1960s patterns!
Beautiful Thoughts 4 Designs 1993 Leisure Arts Counted Cross Stitch Pattern Book 2432
$ 4.95
Beautiful Thoughts, 4 Designs. A 1993 Leisure Arts Counted Cross Stitch Pattern Book. Leaflet 2432.
Softcover leaflet that measures 8.75 x 11.75 inches. Eight pages including front and back covers.
Condition is very good with some wear along cover edges.
Vintage 1944 Jack Frost Knitting Patterns Book Sweaters for Boys and Girls Volume 46
$ 7.95
Softcover book measuring 8.5 x 11 inches with 23 pages. Knitting patterns for pullover and button up sweaters for boys and girls.
Condition is good with wear and soiling to covers.
Great 1940s era patterns!
Vintage 1945 Knitting Patterns Book The Men's Book Sweaters for Men Volume 329
$ 9.95
Softcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with 31 pages. Knitting patterns for vests, socks, and pull over sweaters for men.
Condition is good with wear and soiling to covers.
Great 1940s era patterns!
Vintage 1942 Knitting Patterns Book Hand Knits by Beehive Sweaters for Men No. 123
$ 10.95
Softcover book measuring 8.5 x 11 inches with 43 pages. Patterns for vests and pull over sweaters for men. Most all of the patterns are pictured.
Condition is good with some wear and soiling to covers.
Great 1940s era graphics in this book!
Vintage WorkBasket Magazine April 1948 Volume 13 No 7 Crocheted Picot Cluster Daisy
$ 3.95
Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine April 1948, Volume 13, No. 7. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
Tucks N Ruffles Vestee (shown on cover)
Crocheted Needlepoint Pan Holder
Crocheted Apron
Jabot
Crocheted Lattice Plant Bracket
Crocheted Violets in the Garden Place Mat
Crocheted Collar Trim
Crocheted Glass Muffs (cozies)
Crocheted Pansy Garden Refreshment Set
Two Scalloped Tatted Edge
Crocheted Flower Ornament for Dress Trim
Crocheted Cat for use as Applique
Crocheted Picot Cluster Daisy
Block Printing
Crocheted Coaster Doily
Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 24 pages with stapled spine.
Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges.
Vintage WorkBasket Magazine January 1948 Volume 13 No 4 Knitted Ladies Dutch Hat
$ 3.95
Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine January 1948, Volume 13, No. 4. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
Knitted Ladies Dutch Hat
Knitted Baby Booties
Round Scallop Tatting Edge
Crocheted Rose Scarf
Knitted Shopping Bag
Crocheted Dish Mat Set
Knitted Baby Bib
Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 16 pages with stapled spine.
Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges.
Vintage WorkBasket Magazine July 1946 Volume 11 No 10 Motif for Allover Lace
$ 3.95
Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine January 1946, Volume 11, No. 10. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
Motif for Allover Lace
Ribbon Stripe Chair Set
Tatted Triangle
Crocheted Edgings
Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. One sheet that folds out to open.
Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges. Partially split at page folds.
Vintage WorkBasket Magazine April 1946 Volume 11 No 7 Trumpet Flower Quilt Pattern
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Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine January 1946, Volume 11, No. 7. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
Trumpet Flower Quilt
Crocheted Bag
Crocheted Gloves
Crocheted Tray Cloth
Crocheted Bible Bookmark
Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. One sheet that folds out to open.
Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges. Partially split at page folds.
Great American Quilts by Sandra L O'Brien Vintage 1988 Quilt Pattern Book
$ 7.95
Contents include:
Editors Note
Scraps to Spare
Quilts Across America
Traditions in Quilting
Bee Quilters
Designer Gallery
Resources
Book condition is excellent with no marks, tears or cuts to any pages. No dust jacket. All patterns are intact. Fantastic quilting book!
Bright Ideas for Lap Quilting 1990 Hardcover Quilt Book by Georgia Bonesteel Autographed
$ 7.95
Contents include:
Inspiration
Hometown Quilts
Geometric Gems
Vacation Quilts
String Fever
Warm the Walls
Just for Patchfun
Tips and Tricks
Patterns and Templates
Contributors
Georgia Bonesteel autograph and inscription appears on title page (see second photo). Dated 1994.
Book condition is excellent with no tears or cuts to any pages. There is a small ink inscription inside the cover. No dust jacket. All patterns are intact. Fantastic quilting book!
The Cross Stitch Book by Mary Gostelow Vintage 1980s Flower Patterns Instruction Book
$ 5.95
Contents include:
Starting Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch history
Around the world with cross stitch
Designs for cross stitch
Projects and more projects
How to look after cross stitch
Beyond Cross stitch
Condition is good with dust jacket. Dust jacket shows wear, particularly around the edges. No marked on or torn pages. Previous owners address label inside back cover.
Vintage Workbasket Magazine May 1945 Volume 10 No 8
$ 3.95
Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine May 1945, Volume 10, No. 8. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
Crocheted Pansy Doily
Crochet Lacy Dutch Bonnet
Crochet Grape Buffet Set
Fabric Shoe Bag
Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. Folds out to open.
Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges.
Vintage Work Basket Magazine January 1945 Volume 10 No 4
$ 3.95
Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine January 1945, Volume 10, No. 4. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
Snowflake Quilt Pattern
Posy Patch Crocheted Afghan Pattern
Crochet Lace Pattern
Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. One sheet that folds out to open.
Condition is very good with age toning to pages, and a few small tears to page edges. Partially split at page folds.
Vintage 1944 Workbasket Magazine Vol 9 No 8
$ 3.95
Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine 1944, Volume 9, No. 8. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
The Great Circle Quilt Pattern
Womens Crochet Pillbox Hat Pattern
Crocheted Womens Vest Pattern
Booklet measures 11" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. All one sheet measuring 11" wide x 16" tall, that folds out to open to the pages.
Condition is good with age toning, few small tears to page edges and some light soiling.
Vintage 1943 Workbasket Magazine Vol 8 No 12
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Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine 1943, Volume 8, No. 12. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
Patterns in this issue:
Chain of Diamonds Quilt Pattern
Men's Knitted Scarf/Muffler Pattern
Men's Tie Knitting Pattern
Luncheon Set
Booklet measures 11" wide x 8" tall with 8 pages. All one sheet measuring 11" wide x 16" tall, that folds out to open to the pages.
Condition is good with age toning, few small tears to page edges and some light soiling. Starting to split at folds.
Vintage 1971 Blue and Gold Kap Kraft Book, Boy Scouts of America
$ 7.95
Kap Krafts book titled, "Blue and Gold". Softcover book measuring 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 inches with 30 pages. Filled with budget friendly craft ideas for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts events.
Projects include:
Walnut Favors
Candy Holders
Banquet Candlesticks
Totem Favors
Crepe Paper Pompons
Papier Mache Centerpiece
Display Tables
Balloon Centerpiece
Novelty Soda Straws
Paper and Foil Decorations
Campfire Centerpiece
Make It with Wood
Plaques and Masks using Paper Plates
Paw and Claw Decorations
Campsite Centerpiece
Paper Weights
Tags with Knots
Tent Centerpiece
Dashboard Accessories
Quick Gifts
Pocket Book File
Condition is very good with some wear to covers. Great graphics and cute projects in this book!
Vintage Workbasket Magazine November 1948 Volume 14 No 2
$ 3.95
Vintage and original "The Work Basket" Magazine November 1948, Volume 14, No. 2. Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit. Published by Modern Handcraft. Patterns for knit, crochet, and tatting.
In this issue:
Sleeveless Jacket and Beanie Ensemble
Yarn Dolls
Wild Rose Crochet
Circle Panholder
Shell Crocheted Dish
Tatted Medallion with Crocheted Edge
Shell Edge
Crochet Child's Mittens
Liberty Bell Edging
Open Work Babushka
Booklet measures 5.5" wide x 8" tall with 24 pages.
Condition is very good with age toning to pages and soiling to front cover.
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