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Anchor Manual Of Needlework, J. & P. Coats, Ltd.The very popular guide to all forms of sewing, lace making, and embroidery. 500pgs (h) (IT01) $35.00
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The Button Maker, Sarah Beaman
Unique handcrafted buttons using a variety of techniques using yarns, beads, fabric and imagination. 128pgs (h) (TC22) $20.00
Complete Book Of Needlecraft
Kirkwood (B1104) $18.00
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Complete Encyclopedia Of Needlework, Therese De Dillmont.
Hardcover edition, 704pgs (h) (RU10) $20.00
Complete Guide To Needlework
Gostelow (PC01) $30.00
Complete Guide To Needlework, Reader'S Digest.
Beautifully illustrated guide to embroidery, needlepoint, quilting, knitting, crochet, tatting, bobbin lace, needle lace, filet, macrame and rug making. 504pgs. (h) (RH05) $28.00
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The Complete Stitch Directory, Atsy North, Ed.
Beautifully illustrated by photo and diagram the stitches of knitting, crochet, embroidery, tulle embroidery and needlepoint. 192pgs. (h) (OB19) $20.00
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Decorative Needle Craft, Allen D. Bradon.
Recreate and interpret traditional historic designs. Try ol-time stitches and techniques using either authentic or modern materials. Including quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, crochet, tatting, huckwork, machine applique, lacework, knitting and monogramming. 153 color photos, 76 stitch diagrams, iron on transfer patterns, and more. 112pgs. (p) (BS23) $16.00
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Dictionary Of Needlework, S.F.S. Caulfield & B.C. Saward.
A beautiful edition of the classic exhaustive text on the art of fancy work. Over 800 engravings and color plates. Reprint of 1885 edition. 528pgs. (h) (OB05) $34.00
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Encyclopedia Of Victorian Needlework, Vol 2.
Vol II, M-Z plus plate supplement. 367pgs. (p) (DV06) $15.00
Encyclopedia Of Victorian Needlework (Dictionary Of Needlework), Vol 1, S.F.A. Caulfeild.
Full precise descriptions of stitches, techniques for all types of needlecraft and lace. In 2 volumes. Vol I, A-L. 330pgs. (p) (DV07) $25.00
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Fabulous Woven Jewelry, Mary Hettmansperger
Plaiting, coiling, knottiong, loopiong and twining with fiber and metal. 159p (p) (TB66) $18.00
Handbook Of Decorative Needlework, Miss Lambert.
A facsimile of original text when instructions required a minimum of graphics. A fascinating historical piece. Covers crochet, knitting, netting, braiding, embroidery and even a bit on tatting. 512pgs (h) (OU04) $48.00
Illust Book Of Needlecrafts
Good Housekeeping (ST61) $22.00
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Interweave'S Compendium Of Finishing Techniques.
Edges, seams, joins, cords, braids, knots and more. 176pgs (spiral) (UN59) $30.00
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Making Mathematics With Needlework, Sarah-Marie Belcastro And Carolyn Yackel Ed.
The natural merging of mathematics and needlework as each viewed from their complementary perspective. Techniques include knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, quilting, blackwork and more, each presented by a mathematical concept and clear working instructions. 184pgs (h) (AP04) $35.00
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Maryjane'S Stitching Room, Mary Jane Butters
Threads and projects of comfort through 47 nostalgic handiwork projects from mid America at mid century. Yo-yos, acorn necklace, hot watervbottle cover, rick-rack earings and even nedle tatting. 144pgs (h) (RH98) $25.00
The Needlecrafter'S Computer Companion, Judy Heim.
Hundreds of easy ways to use your computer for sewing, quilting, cross stitch, knitting and more. Software included. 460pgs. (p) (NS01) $35.00
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Needlework & Sewing Technique, Amanda O'Neill.
Beautifully illustrated comprehensive guide to sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, canvaswork, whitework and quilting. 337pgs. (h) (BI02) $28.00
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Needlework Tools & Accessories, Kay Sullivan
The Dutch tradiition in the development of fine tools explored from Medievl times. 225pgs (h) (AN52) $60.00
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Needleworker'S Companion, Shay Pendray.
fabric counts, needle sizes, threads, frames, stitch diagrams, etc. 112pgs (spiral) (IT63) $20.00
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The Prairie Girl'S Guide To Life, Jennifer Worick
How to sew a sampler quilt and other pioneer projects including hair braiding, shawl knitting, rug braiding, spinning and milking a cow.
200p (h) (RH99) $15.00
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Ribbons, Buttons & Beads, Masry Jo Hiney
In the Victorian tradition a broad selection of frivolous items for the romantic home. 128pgs (p) (TC23) $15.00
Textile Crafts
Howard (B1108) $24.00
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Textile Techniques In Metal, Arline M. Fisch.
Beading, knitting, bobbin lace, etc. for jewelry and ornament. 176pgs (h) (SZ42) $30.00
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Victorian Needlework: Techniques And Designs, Ed Flora Klickmann.
Reprint of The Cult of the Needle, a book of "fancywork" techniques and projects including Bulgarian, Baro, Bohemian and Innishmacsaint embrpoidery. 128pgs (p) (DZ39) $8.00
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Victorian Style Needlecrafts, Better Homes & Gardens.
75 fancywork patterns for crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc. 160pgs. (h) (MR18) $23.00
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Weldon'S Needlework Book V. 2, Weldon.
Reprint from late 19th c. England. Projects in knitting, crochet, quilting and netting. 144pgs (h) (IT43) $30.00
Weldon'S Needlework Book V.4, Weldon.
Reprint from late 19th c. England. Projects in knitting, crochet, Mountmellick, tatting, beadwork and macrame. 144pgs (h) (IT53) $40.00
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Weldon'S Needlework Book, V. 5
Weldon (IT57) $30.00
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Weldon'S Practical Needlework, Vol 6.
Ivory canvas, knitting, macrame, etc. 152pgs (h) (IT64) $30.00
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Weldon'S Practical Needlework, Vol 7.
Ivory canvas, knitting, church embroidery, Japanese beaded curtain work, etc. 152pgs (h) (IT66) $30.00
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Weldon'S Practical Needlework, Vol 8.
Hungarian embroidery, crinkled paper work, Bulgarian embroidery. 152pgs (h) (IT67) $30.00
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Weldon'S Needlework Book, V. 9, Weldon.
Monograms and initials, sewing, crochet and Mountmellick. 152pgs (h) (IT71) $30.00
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Weldon'S Needlework Book, V. 10
Applique embroidery, hairpin crochet, pincushions, point lace, etc. 152pgs (h) (IT72) $30.00
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Weldon'S Needlework Book, V. 11
Battenberg (Point) lace, Macrame, bead work, etc. 152pgs (h) (IT73) $30.00
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Weldon'S Needlework Book, V. 12
Knitting and Crochet including socks , waistcoats and mountmellick, drawn thread, smocking, etc.. 152pgs (h) (IT74) $30.00
Handarbeiten Wie Zu Grossmutters Zeiten, Mizi Donner / Carl Schnebel.
A reprint of a fabulous 1913 encyclopedia of needlework in German. Clear diagrams and extensive sections on tatting, bopbbin lace, netting, cross stitch, linen work, battenberg and gold work. 460pgs. (h). (BV02) $30.00
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Nuova Enciclopedia
This is an inexhaustible guide to contemporary as well as long forgotten needlework techniques. Packed with concise self explanatory illustrations and patterns this book is truly an encyclopedia and a valuable adjunct to all other titles from this publisher. Italian text. 644pgs, (h) (TG12) $80.00
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Abbie In Stitches, Cynthia Cotton And Beth Peck
Being a young girl in the early 1800s and how needle arts and the making of a sampler encompasses her world. 32pgs (h) (RZ58) $16.00
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The Book Of Shops, E. V. Lucas And F. D. Bedford.
A faithful recreation of the 1899 original of verse and delightful illustrations of 24 kinds of turn-of-century shops and contemporary costume. 54pgs. (h) (PB72) $22.00
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Child Life Cook Book, Clara Ingram Judson
A facsimile of the 1926 classic. 48p (h) (PQ10) $24.00
Child'S Garden Of Verses, Robert Louis Stevenson.
A beautiful edition of the classic treasury with illustrations by well known illustrators of the past. 121pgs. (h) (CD08) $16.00
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Girls' Best Book Of Knitting, Sewing, And Embroidery, Virginie Desmoulins
Includes a removable paper doll, embroidery cards and engaging projects with step-by-step instructions. 112p (spiral bd) (AB90) $20.00
Kate Greenaway'S Book Of Games.
The classic children's games from Sea-Saw to Hop Scotch by description and delightful illustrations. 62pgs. (h) (PB15) $16.00
Kate Greenaway'S Book Of Games.
Similar to PB15 but printed on sepia paper. 62pgs (h) (PB20) $16.00
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Kate Greenaway'S Book Of Rhymes.
All the favorite rhymes delightful presented with Greenaway's popular illustrations. 62pgs. (h) (PB16) $16.00
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Knitting With Gigi, Karen Thalacker
Knit eight fun projects with this "you can do it" instructions from Gigi. For beginner's of all ages. 32p (h) (MT48) $17.00
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The Little Girl'S Fancy Work, Flora Klickmann.
"To teach girls how to do Needlework that shall be Good Craft as well as "Fancy"...to show them how to turn their handwork to useful account, and apply it to the practical things of everyday life." Cross stitch, hem-stitch, hardanger, embroidery, knitting. Delightful illustrations and photos. ISBN 1-891656-38-4. 128p (h) (LH12) $20.00
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The Little Girl'S Knitting & Crocheting Book, Flora Klickmann.
From simple stitches and patterns to the more advanced to make numerous doll garments and accessories combined with delightful illustations and photos. "Instructions for making many articles-for Dolly, for Baby, for Mother, and for Auntie...useful things that a small girl will love to make." ISBN 1-891656-36-8. 128pgs (h) (LH10) $20.00
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The Little Girl'S Sewing Book, Flora Klickmann.
"Pretty things that a little girl can make including an outfit for dolly's wardrobe, furnisjhings for dolly's cottage, presents for mother and auntie, and handy things for herself." Delightful illustrations and photos. ISBN 1-891656-37-6. 128p (h) (LH11) $20.00
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Look And Cook, Tina Davis
Basic cooking for children through this nostalga themed book of over 50 recipes. 160pgs (Spiral) (AB80) $20.00
Mary Frances Card / Ea
(LE31) $2.00
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Mary Frances Card Set (15).
A note card set consisting of 3 each of 5 color plates from the book, THE MARY FRANCES SEWING BOOK. Includes 15 envelopes and gift box. (LE30) $15.00
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The Mary Frances Cook Book Or Adventures Among The Kitchen People, Jane Eayre Fryer.
A cook book in story form, this is the tale of how Mary Frances learns to cook because she wants to help her mother when she falls ill. With the help of the Kitchen People, Tea Kettle, Rolling Pin, Toaster Man and all their friends, who talk to Mary, she soon learns the necessary skills. Receipes are given in the simplest words, every operation described, with enough mistakes included, to make any little girl quite comfortable in this new adventure. ISBN 0-916896-96-X. 176 pgs (h) (LE50) $28.00
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The Mary Frances First Aid Book, Jane Eayre Fryer.
Mary Frances and her dolls convey the first aid remedies for accidents and emergencies with humor and the best contemporary advice (1916). ISBN 1-891656-29-5. 144p (h) (LE93) $28.00
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The Mary Frances Garden Book Or Adventures Among The Garden People, Jane Eayre Fryer.
In helping to make things grow, Mary Frances and her friends share the pleasures of the land; finding joy, appreciation and understanding of nature's wonders in their garden adventures. Includes loose set of stiff paper pages for cut-out. ISBN 1-891656-01-5. 384pgs (h) (LE58) $28.00
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Mf Garden Book / Plates:
Set of color plates as found in book pocket. (LE87) $2.00
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The Mary Frances Housekeeper, Jane Eayre Fryer.
The story of the Paper Doll Family of Sandpile Village where Mary Frances learns proper etiquette and the fundamental principles of good housekeeping. Written against the contemporary background of the time, 1914, the story offers a valuable insight into the social graces of this period. Includes loose set of full color stiff paper pages for cut-outs of dolls and the furniture for every room of the house. ISBN 0-916896-92-7. 256 pgs (h) (LE42) $28.00
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Mf Housekeeper / Inserts:
Set of heavy stock inserts as found in book pocket (LE84) (LE84) $5.00
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Mf Sewing Book / Plates:
Set of color plates as found in bound book. (LE85) $5.00
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The Mary Frances Knitting And Crocheting Book, Jane Eayre Fryer.
Instructions, through a delightful story, teaching children how to knit and crochet all kinds of garments for their dolls through the guidance of Crow Shay, Yarn Baby and Wooley Ball. Heirloom edition. Illustrations by Jane Allen Boyer. Reprint of 1918 book of same title. ISBN 0-916896-90-0. 270 pgs. (h) (LE39) $28.00
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The Mary Frances Sewing Book Or Adventures Among The Thimble People, Jane Eayre Fryer.
An exceptionally clever and fascinating story of a little girl who wanted to sew and how her grandmother's sewing bird and all their other sewing tools show her how. Lessons include the making of a complete wardrobe for a 16" doll including a wedding dress. Loose set of full size patterns included. Designed to capture the imagination of every little girl who will find the pleasures and rewards of this too neglected part of learning. A reprint of the 1913 book of the same title. Heirloom edition. ISBN 0-916896-85-4. 280 pgs. (h) (LE26) $28.00
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Mf Sewing Book / Plates:
Set of sewing patterns as found in book pocket. (LE86) $10.00
Porcelain Doll
Stewart (ST10) $18.00
The 12 Days Of Christmas, Robert Sabuda.
Have you ever seen a deer with 5 golden rings? You will in this wonderful pop-up childrens book celebrating the 12 days of christmas. 12pgs. (h) (SB25) $50.00
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Alice'S Adventures In Wonderland, Robert Sabuda
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is Robert Sabuda's most amazing creation ever, featuring stunning pop-ups illustrated in John Tenniel's classic style. The text is faithful to Lewis Carroll's original story, and special effects like a Victorian peep show, multifaceted foil, and tactile elements make this a pop-up to read and admire again and again. 12pgs (h) (SB63) $26.00
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Blue 2, David A. Carter
A cacophony of shape, color and dimension where the reader is challenged to to fing the hidden blue 2 on each page. 14pgs (h) (SB65) $20.00
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Cinderella, Matthew Reinhart
Dimensional surprises in the retelling of this classic tale. 12pgs (h) (SB66) $26.00
Cookie Count, Robert Sabuda
Cookie Count is a mouth-watering book of lavish surprises -- a baker's bounty of ten pop-up spreads. Award-winner Robert Sabuda's intricate paper engineering, along with his whimsical art, creates a book that will be counted as a family favorite for years to come. 20pgs (h) (SB62) $20.00
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The Jungle Book [Pop Up], Matthew Reinhart
An extraordinary and stunning retelling of this phenomenal Kipling classic with the most sophisticated of paper engineering . 12pgs (h) (SB67) $27.00
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The Movable Mother Goose, Robert Sabuda
Robert Sabuda's The Movable Mother Goose puts a new spin on traditional nursery rhymes as they come alive in a glorious explosion of color! This pop-up extravaganza by award winner Robert Sabuda is destined to become a new classic for all generations. 12pgs (h) (SB61) $22.00
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The Night Before Christmas, Clement Clarke Moore And Robert Sabuda
A classic, 6 very intricate pop-ups (h) (SB44) $25.00
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The Nutcraker, David And Noelle Carter.
A lavish adaptation of the classic Nutcracker story with pop-up scenes reminiscent of theater sets. 16p (h) (SB31) $20.00
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Winter'S Tale, Robert Sabuda
Winter's Tale is Robert Sabuda's most spectacular original pop-up story yet. The simple, elegant text is illustrated with breathtaking artwork and extraordinary paper engineering. Stunning visual effects of foil, glitter, and a twinkling surprise further capture the magic of winter. This is a must-have for everyone's bookshelf. 12pgs (h) (SB64) $27.00
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The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, L. Frank Baum And Robert Sabuda
Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the style of W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches of colored foil and Emerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain to find an honored place on the family bookshelf. 14pgs (h) (SB60) $27.00
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Robin Hood, Margaret Early.
This new version captures all the charm of this timeless story in the text and in magnificent illustrations that perfectly evoke its medieval origins. 32pgs. (h) (AB32) $18.00
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See And Sew, A Sewing Book For Children, Tina Davis
In a retro format in the spirit of learning as fun, the basic techniques of hand sewing taught by delightful illustrations and fun projects. 160pgs (h w/ wire-o) (AB76) $20.00
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Show Me How Knitting, Susan Levin And Gloria Tracy
A knitting storybook and how-to-knit instructions for children.72pgs (h) (TC92) $15.00
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Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Belinda Downes And Joan Aiken.
The classic story imaginatively illustrated by water color, applique and hand stitched embroidery. 48p (h) (DK16) $16.00
The Starlight Princess And Other Princess Stories, Belinda Downes And Annie Dalton.
A collection of eight of the best loved fairy tale princess stories from around the world, each illustrated by detailed and intricate embroideries. 109pgs (h) (DK15) $20.00
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Sunshine And Showers Through Childhood'S Hours.
A Victorian treasury of activities in a beautiful collection of Victorian illustrations, rhyms and projects including dressing a paper doll, framing a picture, embroidering a sampler (includes fabric and threads), etc. 10 pocket pages (h) (RU11) $13.00
Where'S My Dreidel
Schwartz (SB03) $6.00Magazines
Anna Magazine
The German language edition of this outstanding needlework magazine featuring knitting, knitted lace, whitework, lace making, filet, all project oriented. (BU35) $7.50
Mani Di Fata Magazine-Back Issues
(MI02) $7.50
Piecework, Interweave Press.
A quarterly periodical specializing in needlearts. Each issue typically contains fascinating articles, great pictures and step by step instructions for at least one project. A must-have for the serious crafter. (IT13) $5.95
Sampler & Antique Ndlwk Mag
(HF02) $7.00
Labores Del Hogar; Monthly Needlework Magazine From Spain.
Each issue packed with pull out patterns, charts, instructions for all lace making, knitting, crochet and embroidery techniques. (LS01) $10.00
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