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GYPSY HIS AND HERS MATCH MATES VINTAGE 1973 OOP
GYPSY
HIS AND HERS
MATCH MATES
JACK FROST DESIGNS
BROUCHURE 216

Jack Frost patterns for THREE HIS and HERS style sweaters.
Beautiful classic sweaters for all occasions.
1973 by Jack Frost, the yarn people.

It has two complete pages of directions
for the sweaters pictured.
THIS IS A KNIT PATTERN for sweaters.  

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SIMPLICITY sewing book updated This book is loaded with tons of great sewing tips and how-tos. It even has Embroidery stitching how-to's.
The cover is in good shape spine is good. If you are into nastalgia, you should check this out... amazing to look at the styles from back in the 70's!
THIS BOOK IS LOADED WITH TONS OF GREAT SEWING TIPS AND HOW-TOS.
IT EVEN HAS EMBROIDERY STITCHING HOW-TO DOS.
THIS OLD PATTERN BOOK IS FULL OF PATTERNS AND SEWING TIPS FROM THE 1970.
IT IS FULL OF COLOUR AND BLACK AND WHITE PICTURES AND WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO ANYONE WHO CAN SEW, OR ANYONE INTERESTED IN OLD PATTERNS AND STYLES OF THE 70'S.
IT IS MARKED ON THE INSIDE COPYRIGHT 1975 SIMPLICITY PATTERNS LTD
IT IS IN GOOD CONDITON FOR ITS AGE AND HAS NO LOOSE PAGES. SO COME ON YOU SEWING ENTHUSIASTS AND GIVE THIS SUPERB ITEM A GO.
The book is in really good shape but there are a couple places that have a slight water waves. The book is very legible and no missing pages.
The book has 256 pages in both color and black and white.  

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IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT CROSS STITCH BOOK

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IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT CROSS STIT VINTAGE~ 1980 OOP
~IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT CROSS STITCH BOOK

Designs by GLORIA AND PAT
~ IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT 100 MINI DESIGNS cross stitch book.

~It's The Little Things That Count
~100 Mini Designs
~Something for every occasion

DESIGNS INCLUDE
1-Girls
ballerina
cheerleader
story characters etc...

2-Boys
football
hockey
golf
story characters etc...

3-Bears
4-Donkey
5-Indian
6-Mouse
7-Angels
8-Ducks
and much, much more........
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT - 100 Mini Designs (1980 - 4th printing)

GOODNESS -
This counted cross stitch booklet has ONE HUNDRED mini charts perfect for small frames, pillows, afghans - you name it!

Motifs are just too numerous to list each one but include little kids dressed up as cowboys, firemen, Little Red Riding Hood, Indians, Police, various nationalities,
and MORE.
AND there are various Christmas motifs including Santa & Mrs. Claus, sleigh, Christmas mouse, Angel, toys and MORE.
PLUS animals and birds including cats, bunny, chicks, cardinal, teddy bear,
turtle and MORE.
All designs will fit 2 1/2" round frames when worked on 22 ct Hardanger.
Booklet includes pattern layout for a Christmas afghan and Children's afghan.

THIS BOOKLET IS AWESOME and JUST TOO CUTE with color centerfold of ALL 100 designs!

It was used lovingly and with care.
The edges of the book show wear but there is nothing that affects the charts
 

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KEEPSAKE SAMPLER~VOL 3~PAINTING~CAMILLE & SUSAN SCHEEWE

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VINTAGE ~1987~KEEPSAKE SAMPLER~PAINTING~OOP ~VINTAGE 1987 OOP
~Keepsake Sampler
~CAMILLE AND SUE SCHEEWE
~173
~VOLUMNE 3

This Book Includes Information About the following

~ The Basics of Tole

~ List of Needed Brushes

~ Other Supplies Needed

~ Surface Preparation

~ Sealing

~ Staining

~ Basecoating

~ Transferring the Design

~ Finishing

~ Terms and Strokes

~ Paints

~ Traceable Patterns Included for:
All Occasions
Animal
Childrens Themes

~(Photo is of actual book

~Softcover Book
- Copyright 1987
- 94 pages -

PATTERN AND INSTRUCTION FOR:
~Tiffany Teddy
~ Christmas Raccoon
~Puzzled Piggy
~Country Welcome Sign
~ Welcome Lamb
~ Chalkboard Duck
~ Turtle Message Board
~ Swans
~ Geese
~ Bluebird
~ Ducks
~ Rosebud Chair
~ Bookworm Bunnies
and much much more.

Condition:
Inside pages in excellent condition - no marks, or stains.  

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1951 Beehive Book ~146~ Dolls' Clothes ~Toys

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1951~Knit~ Beehive Book~ Dolls~ Doll ClotHes~ VINTAGE 1951 OOP
1951 BEEHIVE BOOK
DOLLS CLOTHES AND TOYS
AFGHANS AND BAGS
BOOK NO.146

TOYS TO TREASURE~

1- MONKEY CHATTER - TWO MONKEYS
PARENT 16 INCHES HIGH AND
BABY- BABY IS 11 INCHES HIGH
MOM AND BABY ARE CROCHETED
2-PETE'S CLOTHES - 16 INCH DOLL
PETE HAS PANTS, SWEATER, BEANIE
AND JACKET~ COMPLETE
GREAT OUTFIT FOR A BOY DOLL
3-PRISCILLA'S CLOTHES - 18 INCH DOLL


Beehive Book 146
Dolls' Clothes and Toys
Printed originally in 1951
This book contains 32 pages with the patterns for the 21 playful projects pictured, most all of the projects
are knitted.
There is a cute pattern and for a crochet bag and an afghan as well

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL BOOK~
NOT A COPY AND NOT AN EMAIL BOOK


 

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1967 Jumbo PATTERN Book Quilt Doll Pattern Crochet Knit

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VINTAGE~1967~JUMBO PATTERN~KNIT~SEW~CROCHET VINTAGE OOP 1967

Jumbo Pattern Book Number 3

There is a lot of different types of craft patterns in here for all.
This 96 Page book has knitting, crocheting, sewing and embroidery patters.
There is everything from Baby Bib's to Christmas Stockings
 

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1970~GOOD DECORATING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT~VINTAGE

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VINTAGE~1971~GOOD DECORATING~HOME IMPROVEMENT VINTAGE 1970 OOP?
~THE PRACTICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
GOOD DECORATING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT
~VOLUME 1-A-AME
~GREYSTONE PRESS
~192 PAGES
~LITHOGRAPH PAGES?

~THIS BOOK IS FILLED WITH COLOR PICTURES, DESCRIPTIONS AND MANY HINTS
FOR YOU TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME.
~THE SUBJECTS AND TOPICS ARE APPLICABLE
TO TODAYS HOME AS WELL AS THE 70'S

~ARTICLES INCLUDE
~HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
~CONTRIBUTORS
~DESIGNERS
~DECORATORS
~ARCHITECTS
~ARTIST
~MUSEUMS
AND MANY MORE

~HIGHLIGHTS AND HIGHPONTS
~HOW TO USE THE COLOR WHEEL
~ACCESSORIES
~ADDITIONS
~ACCENTS
~AND MUCH MUCH MORE

THE BOOK IS A HARD COVER BOOK
~VERY MINOR SHELF WEAR
~SLIGHT MOISTURE PAGES
~NO SMELLS
~FROM A SMOKE FREE HOME
 

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70s Purse Shoulder Bag Adjustable Strap Pattern

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McCalls 2378 Adjustable Handbag Purse Diaper VINTAGE~ 1970s OOP
Purse Shoulder Bag Adjustable Strap Pattern 1970 by McCall's 2378.

UNCUT~ LETTERS UNCUT
FACTORY FOLDED PATTERN

Shoulder bag has outer pocket at front and zippered top closing. Interfaced and lined. bottom is stiffened with cardboard. shoulder strap may be self faced or faced with lining fabric. Pronged buckle and four eyelets makes length of strap adjustable.
Pattern for optional applique initials is included.

Pattern is uncut, complete and in excellent condition.
Applique transfer is uncut.


 

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A Bear for All Seasons - Cross Stitch Tummy Bears

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A Bear for All Seasons - Cross Stitch~Tummy B A Bear for All Seasons OOP 1985
by LOIS WINSTON
MODERN HEIRLOOMS

THE DESIGNS FOR THE BEARS TUMMY
ARE MADE WITH GENERAL CROSS STITCH

THE BEARS TUMMY DESIGNS ARE
A-UNCLE SAM BEAR
B-HUGGY BEAR
C-ERIN GO BEAR
D-THANKFUL BEAR
E-BIRTHDAY BEAR
F-HO HO HO BEAR
G-BOO BEAR
H-HAPPY EASTER BEAR

PATTERN FOR A BIG BEAR ~
MADE WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FABRIC`
SUGGESTED FABRICS
1-BIRTHDAY BEAR-
FAKE FUR WITH ECRU HERTA CLOTH
2-HO-HO-HO BEAR-
SCARLETT AND IVORY CORDOROY FOR CRAFTS
WITH ECRU HERTA
3-BOO BEAR-
FAKE FUR WITH ECRU HERTA
4-ERIN-GO-BEAR-
HUNTER GREEN AND BEIGE TEDDY CLOTH WITH WHITE HERTA
5-THANKFUL BEAR-
WILLIAMSBURG BLUE AND BEIGE TEDDY CLOTH WITH ECRU HERTA
6-HAPPY EASTER BEAR-
BABY PIBK AND BABY BLUE CORDOROY FOR CRAFTS WITH WHITE HERTA
7-HUGGY BEAR BABY PINK AND DUSTY MAUVE CORDOROY FOR CRAFTS WITH WHITE HERTA








By: Lois Winston

Copyright: 1985

10 page booklet

Charts for bears shown

Includes bear pattern

 

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A Treasury of Needlework Designs

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A Treasury of Needlework Designs A Treasury of Needlework Designs, OOP
Ready to Use Patterns for Needlepoint and Embroidery.
By Martha Rogers Zimiles

208 pages of different designs-WOW 208
Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold.

This large format book has hundreds of designs in different sizes and styles. These full size designs need no enlargement or reduction.
Contains 208 pages.

CHAPTERS INCLUDE

1-HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
2-MATERIALS AND PROCEDURE FOR NEEDLEPOINT
3-MATERIALS AND PROCEDURE FOR EMBROIDERY
4-FLOWERS AND LEAVES
5-BIRDS
6-ANIMALS
7-INSECTS
8-SEA CREATURES
9-FRUITS, VEGATABLES AND KITCHEN MOTIFS
10-TTRANSPORTTATON
11-RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS AND HOLIDAYS
12-HERALDRY
13-SPORTS AND HOBBIES
14-COUNTRY LIFE
15-MISCELLANOUS PROJECTS
16-ALAPHABETS
17-BORDERS
18-SAMPLERS
19-SAMPLES
20-INDEX

Book measures 11 X 14 inches and is three-hole punched.
Scan is trimmed.
Book is in very good condition
with the 1 exception the front lower corner has fold marks.  

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Afghans Plus~87S54~Knit~Crochet~Sew

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VINTAGE~Afghans Plus 87S54 VINTAGE~
Afghans Plus~87S54~
Knit~Crochet~Sew

Afghans Plus 87S54

16pages

This booklet is in Used-
Very Good condition.
The pages are clean and unmarked.

The cover IS PROTECTED BY A PLASTIC BOOK COVER

1-Boys Afghan featuring toys
2-Antique cars afghan
3-Classic knit (cream colored
4-Hearts Delight Afghan
5-Clown Quilt.

 

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Back Street~Scherenschnitte~Papercutting Book

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SCHERENSCHNITTE~OOP~PAPERCUTTING BOOK VINTAGE OOP 1985
SCHERENSCHNITTE
BOOK V
FOLKS COLLECTION
by PAM NEELY

BACK STREET PUBLICATION 1985

COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ITEMS
PICTURED ON THE COVER


All you need for creating Scherenschnitte is time, patience,
a steady hand and a few inexpensive supplies.
The designs can range from small, simple ones to intricate, detailed 'masterpieces' and once you learn the craft you can experiment with various papers, colors, frames and projects.
You can make your own unique frameable gifts, cards, invitations, notecards, and many more projects with this simple craft. If you are a first time Scherenschnitte crafter, it is best
if you go over all the instructions before you start your project.

 

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BEDTIME BLESSINGS~LEISURE ARTS~CROSS STITCH 939

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BEDTIME BLESSINGS~LEISURE ARTS~CROSS STITCH VINTAGE 1990 OOP
BEDTIME BLESSINGS~
BY LILA ROSE
LEISURE ARTS~ 4 PAGES
CROSS STITCH

THREE BEAUTIFUL VERSES GRACE THE CROSS STITCH IN THREE OF THE PICTURES

ONE IS A MORNING PRAYER~
1ST LINE~
NOW I WAKE FROM PEACEFUL REST~
THIS PRAYER HAS DOLLS ON A SHELF~

SECOND PRAYER
1ST LINE~MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN,
BLESS THIS BED THAT I LAY ON.
THIS PRAYER HAS 4 TEDDY BEAR ANGELS~

THIRD PRAYER
1ST LINE~NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP
THIS PRAYER HAS A LARGE BUNNY ON IT~

AS EXTRA SEWING PPLEASURE THERE ARE
FOUR ANGEL BEARS THAT YOU COULD APPLY
TO ANY CHILDS GARMENT
~THE ABOVE TEDDY ANGELS ARE STICHED ONTO THE BABY BLANKET ON THE COVER
REALLY CHARMING

Beautiful designs in this collection. Whether as a gift or for your own baby, these wonderful projects will be delight in the baby's room.

THE BOOK HAS NORMAL WEAR FOR A 17 YEAR OLD BOOKLET

FREE SHIPPING TO US AND CANADA
 

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