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Old Venetian lace has always been considered one of the high points of the textile arts, what with its imaginative design, technical brilliance, and universal appeal to all lands and times. It was t……続きを見る

The Victorian woman put initials on nearly every piece of linen and clothing she owned ー everything from handkerchiefs and blouses to tablecloths, napkins, and towels. The modern needleworker may n……続きを見る

Here's a rich treasury of heirloom-quality designs crocheters at every level of expertise will find irresistible. Dozens of lovely patterns ー all selected from hard-to-find thread company publicati……続きを見る

In this book you will find 263 different patterns and designs, the best traditional knitting material from the Arabic, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Austrian, Dutch, Scandinavian, Shetland, Engl……続きを見る

"A handsome and thoroughly fascinating book … heartily recommended." ー Library Journal One of the most venerable crafts of the past, lacemaking still enjoys great popularity among needleworkers, fo……続きを見る

In dozens of countries and in hundreds of varieties, the venerable craft of white work has become a byword for the ultimate form of needlework elegance. Its 3,000-year history encompasses every conc……続きを見る

Few objects evoke the spirit of Christmas and a holiday atmosphere more effectively than light and airy snowflakes. Now, with this unusually extensive and comprehensive collection of patterns, croch……続きを見る

Every child (and many an adult!) has at one time longed to have a cuddly, lovable Teddy Bear of his own. From Teddy's inception in 1902 ー after President "Teddy" Roosevelt spared the life of a cub ……続きを見る

"A wonderful book that shows beautiful pictures with detailed lists on how to use and make these ornate crafts." ーBook Worm Originally developed as an easy way to reproduce knotted laces, tatting d……続きを見る

Even the average knitter can now begin to knit in modern lace patterns ー "Celandine," "Mosaic," "Rose Leaf," "Candlelight," "Coronet," "Valentine," "Azalea," "Primula," "Sun Ray," "English Crystal,……続きを見る

Whether you are an experienced tatter or a beginner, this rare collection of patterns gives needleworkers instructions for making over thirty tatted doilies and almost fifty edgings for fine linens,……続きを見る

The delicate art of tatting requires only a shuttle to produce elegant creations such as those displayed in this volume. Prize-winning tatting expert Monica Hahn provides patterns for 51 lovely proj……続きを見る

With the right needles, hooks, yarns, and this book, you can create dozens of exquisite items for your dollhouse that take almost no time at all to complete. Rosemary Drysdale's extensive collection……続きを見る

Tatting is the age-old art of making delicate handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread held on a small shuttle. Sometimes called "the poor man's lace," it requires very little ou……続きを見る

Experienced tatters in search of especially delicate and beautiful tatting projects need look no further than this outstanding collection of patterns. Master tatter and traditional artist Janet Carr……続きを見る

Renewed interest in needlecraft projects ー particularly in crocheted items used as accent pieces ー has created a new demand for attractive floral patterns. Fashionable during the first half of the……続きを見る

Hang them on Christmas tree branches or evergreen boughs during the holiday season. Use them to dress up holiday packages or a holiday table centerpiece. Or frame these exquisite works of art and gi……続きを見る

Tatting as we know it evolved from knotting techniques dating back thousands of years. The Pilgrims brought the craft to America and today this beautiful and delicate form of lacework is more popula……続きを見る

This clearly written, lavishly illustrated guide to the age-old art of lace-making allows even novices to fill a treasure chest with lovely tatted designs. Veteran tatting instructor Rozella Linden ……続きを見る

Discover the techniques behind museum-quality pieces and treasured heirlooms with this guide to antique needlework and handcrafts. Originally published in 1859, The Ladies' Hand Book of Fancy and Or……続きを見る

Knitters who have mastered the designs in Marianne Kinzel's First Book of Modern Lace Knitting as well as needleworkers looking for distinctive knitted lace patterns and projects will welcome this s……続きを見る

The art of tatting has produced some of the most beautiful, imaginative, and intricate designs in the history of needlework. Over 100 of the best of those designs ー many of them overlooked and out ……続きを見る

Bobbin lace is one of the oldest crafts, dating back to at least the sixteenth century and possibly earlier. During the eighteenth century, bobbin lace design and execution attained the ultimate in ……続きを見る

Why buy miniature rugs when you can make your own? Enhance the miniature furniture in your dollhouse collection with your own miniature needlepoint rugs. This book contains 37 rug designs charted fo……続きを見る

For hundreds of years the fishermen of the British Isles have gone to the sea wearing Guernsey and Jersey sweaters. Among landlubbers as well, these sweaters are perennially popular, but, especially……続きを見る

There is a knitting book as dependable as your own private instructor, as complete, as explicit, and equally as helpful . . . Mary Thomas's Knitting Book. It's a veritable encyclopedia of knitting, ……続きを見る

This exceptionally fine needlecraft guide from the turn of the twentieth century includes instructions for projects that range from drawn-thread work ー one of the oldest and simplest forms of art n……続きを見る

Have you ever wanted to create your own embroidery and crewel designs but given up the idea just because you can't draw? Here is a book containing over 500 patterns and designs from the finest Victo……続きを見る

Sometimes referred to as "the work of angels" because of their elaborate spirals, interlacings, and knotwork, Celtic designs have long been used to create fine art. Their distinctive patterns have a……続きを見る

This rich treasury of popular crochet designs, selected from vintage thread company leaflets, includes 150 patterns favored by crocheters during the first half of the 20th century. Included are eye-……続きを見る