This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to lace and lace making, with information on bobbin, filet, needle-point, netting, tatting, and much more besides.
This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of birds and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects.
This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of fish and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects.
This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of insects and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects.
"e;Pattern Sources Of Scriptural Subjects In Tudor And Stuart Embroideries"e; explores the colourful history of embroidery, focusing on the sources of design of "e;scriptural"e; subjects in English needlework during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
"e;Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries"e; is a fascinating treatise looking at the history and development of embroidery in Russia, with a special focus on that which is related to the church.
This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of birds and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects.
"e;Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought"e; takes a look at historical Dutch embroidery, focusing on exquisite examples contemporarily held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material.
This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of reptiles and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects.
"e;English Domestic Embroidery"e; is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.
This vintage book contains a complete guide to practical needlework, with detailed instructions for knitting, crochet, drawn thread work, netting, knitted edgings and shawls.
This book contains a vintage guide to designing and making clothes for young girls, with information on buying material, fitting, and making a range of items ranging from skirts to jumpers.
Gloves and Mittens to Knit and Crochet for the Entire Family contains detailed instructions and illustrations informing the reader on how to knit and crochet all different types of gloves and mittens.
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting a variety of items of clothing for babies, with directions for making hats, caps, mittens, bootees, and more.
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting traditional Scandinavian ski sweaters, with ten original knitting patterns and comprehensive instructions for making them.
This book contains a classic article on the subject of quilting, being an exploration of its history, popularity, development, traditions, and influence.
This vintage book contains a complete guide to needlework and crafting, with information on plain sewing, embroidery, dressmaking, and a variety of other home crafts.
An essential guide for anyone interested in mastering the art of dressmaking, this classic volume was first designed as a comprehensive educational resource, perfect for students in schools and colleges.
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of historical military clothing, with instructions for making mess jackets, naval informs, and a variety of other military articles.
The 'Millinery Hat Making and Design' texts offer insights into the different elements of the practice of millinery - the design, manufacture and sale of hats.
This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today.
This vintage book contains a complete handbook on quilting in three parts: "e;History and Quilt Patches"e;, "e;Quilts-Antique and Modern"e;, and "e;Quilting and Quilting Designs"e;.
This vintage book contains an extensive collection of patterns for hand-weaving, including designs from the John Landes Drawings in the Pennsylvania Museum, with drafts and notes by Mary Meigs Atwater.
This vintage book is a fascinating read for any amateur or professional taxidermist, providing a comprehensive guide to collecting and preserving taxidermy specimens.
