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15 Pages. This is the first book of a 4 part series. There is no date on this book, but I would determine it to be between 1910 and 1915. It is loaded with a fabulous assortment of lovely crocheted edgings and corners to be used for fine linens or items for the boudoir.

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15 Pages. This is the second book of a four part series. There is no date on this book, but I would determine it to be between 1910 and 1915. It is loaded with a fabulous assortment of lovely crocheted edgings and corners to be used for fine linens or items for the boudoir.

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15 Pages. This is the third book of a four part series. There is no date on this book, but I would determine it to be between 1910 and 1915. It is loaded with a fabulous assortment of lovely crocheted edgings and corners to be used for fine linens or items for the boudoir.

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15 Pages. This is the final book of a four part series. There is no date on this book, but I would determine it to be between 1910 and 1915. It is loaded with a fabulous assortment of lovely crocheted edgings and corners to be used for fine linens or items for the boudoir.

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15 Pages. This is a unique edition from the Adeline Cordet Series. The first edtion, produced under the name Jane Ford contains a wonderful collection of charted Filet Crochet patterns. There is a collection of animals, flowers, infant patterns, foods, religious designs, alphabet and design patterns. It is a wealth of ideas in one small book! Also includes patterns for three yokes or nightgown tops.

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15 Pages. Adeline Cordet's edging book is especially nice because of the stunning medallions, nightgown yokes and corset covers she has included in this edition. The work is very intricate and delicate and reflective of the times. A truly lovely assortment of fine crochet work from the Edwardian Era!

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15 Pages. A lovely collection of Edges, Insertions and Medallions worked in Crochet and Tatting. The best part about this book are the beautiful close up images. There is no date on this or any of the books in this series, but juding from similar books of the period, I would date it between 1910 and 1915.

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19 Pages. Whether you are a seasoned Tatter or just starting out this book will be invaluable to you. Beautiful close up images of the proper threading and handling of the shuttle. There are dozens of difference stitches and some beautiful finished products, such as yokes, edgings, medallions, a stunning infant's cap and tatted alphabet. The pictures in this edition are outstanding! NEWLY REVISED EDITION!

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15 Pages. Another spectacular collection from Anna Valeire. This edition carries some stunning examples of Edwardian Era items for the Lady's Boudoir. There are yokes and edgings for Lingerie, a beautiful boudoir cap, lovely lacey insertions, beautiful slippers and a lovely assortment of crocheted flowers. The photos in this book are spectacular!

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15 Pages. A breathtaking collection of Edwardian Era yokes worked in Filet and Fancy Crochet work. There are examples of yokes for night gowns, chemises and camisoles. There is a wide variety of techniques, and all of the designs are stunning. The images are spectacular and shown over 1/2 their actual size.

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15 Pages. As the title says, this is a very lovely collection of crocheted yokes assembled from medallions. The yokes are design for use in night gowns, camisoles and chemises. They are beautifully assembled by joining the lovely medallions to form a "stained glass" type of appearance.

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15 Pages. A very unique assorment of Edwardian Era filet crochet sweaters. the filet patterns are quite beautiful, but the sweater designs are a bit boxy and out of fashion. If the trend never returns, the lovely Filet patterns can certainly be worked into a number of modern creations.

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15 Pages. This book contains one of the finest collections of antique bedspreads you will find anywhere! The work is in both knitting and crochet, and contains patterns such as florals, a block & star design, geometric squares, stripes, an eight point star and much more. The intricate designs resemble quilts more than afghans, really wonderful patterns! The exquisite dragon & crest shown on the cover is a filet design for a pillow case inset.

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23 Pages. A stunning assortment of fourteen Edwardian era crocheted yokes for ladies' lingerie. These are delicate and feminine creations worked in several techinques, including filet crochet, cluny and Irish crochet. In addition to the several motif designgs, there are filet designs with butterflies, flowers, birds and oak leaves. There are also four complete alphabets that are charted to add a personal touch to your design.

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15 Pages.  This is a collection of seven adorable lacy infants bonnets from the Edwardian era. They are glorious examples of what one can make with a hook and thread! Also included are a dozen or so lovely charted designs with a nursery theme to be used in making other infant accessories. A lovely book from a wonderful series!

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15 Pages. This is a beautiful Edwardian era collection of 54 beautifully constructed edgings and insertions. The photos in this book are huge and with detailed instructions to make these beautiful edgings. The sizes of the edgings are in a wide range of sizes, including narrow works for handkerchiefs to broader designs for curtains or other household decor. You will not be disappointed with any book in this series!

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15 Pages. This is a beautiful Edwardian era collection of 53 beautifully constructed edgings and insertions - altogether different from the first series. The photos in this book are huge and with detailed instructions to make these beautiful edgings. The sizes of the edgings are in a wide range of sizes, including narrow for handkerchiefs to broader designs for curtains or other household decor. Also included are instructions for a lovely corner insertion and a plate doily. You will not be disappointed with any book in this series!

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15 pages. This book is an excellent collection of over 70 Filet Crochet chart designs for decorative insertions and edgings. The designs are a lovely mixture of all sorts of patterns, including grapes & vines, flowers, songbirds, a dragon, alphabets, and many geometric shapes and patterns. There are very few written instructions in this edition, most of the book is filled with the lovely charts for filet patterns. An excellent resource!

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15 pages. This edition is an exquisite assortment of fourteen crocheted lingerie and dress yokes from nearly a century. Each design includes detailed instructions, a beautiful close-up photograph of the finished work and for the Filet Crochet designs there are easy to follow charts to aid in rendering the designs. This is truly a fabulous book that is loaded with wonderful designs.

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33 Pages.  This is the first of the series by this talented  needleartist of nearly a century ago. The techniques in this book are Filet Crochet, Venetian Lace Crochet and Irish Crochet. The designs are exquisite with lovely medallions of flowers, butterflies and laces. The pattern instructions include purses, collars, yokes, hat pins, jabots, a lamp shade, pincushions and decorations for blouses. A lovely assortment, and a very hard to find book!

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17 Pages.  This book contains a one-of-a-kind assortment of crocheted lace and counterpane afghans and lacy medallions and insertions for use in table covers. As in all AWB books, the work is a beautiful reminder of the lovely era when this work was crafted. A special feature of this book is a page containing five designs in full color worked in embossed filet crochet.

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27 Pages.  A treasure trove of lovely crocheted lingerie and edgings from nearly a century ago. Some of the designs are simple, but most elaborate mixtures of techniques, including Irish Crochet, Filet Crochet and even a few in Tatting. Also included are nine hats, adorned with crocheted medallions and lacy crowns. A hard to find treasure from a wonderful time.

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20 Pages. A fascinating book of lovely crocheted and tatted novelties! Items include Blouse Cords with daisiy embellishment, two lovely collors in filet crochet, a laced Auto Boot for ladies, a pretty Bathroom Slipper, several linen items, napkin rings, and pot holders. For the bath there are towel edgings, a bath mitt and wash cloth. There is much much more to see here, all of the above items are just in the first 9 pages!

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192 Pages. Beautiful assortment of knitted and crocheted items from the Titanic Era. This volume has a wide selection of afghans and children's items, but also includes works for the whole family.

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192 Pages. An excellent assortment of Titanic Era patterns for the whole family. This edition has some especially nice shawls, and even some neckties! A very enjoyable issue!

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48 Pages. A very lovely collection of vintage crocheted items worked in cotton. The projects range from edgings for towels to some lovely ladies combing jackets. There are also crochet lamps, a few bags, yokes, doiles and a tea cosy. There is so much here to keep your hands busy - I recommend this book to any lovers of vintage crochet!

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16 Pages. This edition is a picture book of chrated Filet Crochet patterns. There is an instruction page on how to make Filet Crochet, but there are NO instructions with the individual designs. This is simple work to recreate, and if you can crochet, you can make these lovely designs. The patterns includ a lovely lace collar, a rooster, birds, church laces plus much more.

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33 Pages. This book is a treasure trove of very cool projects. There are many small projects in this edtion that would be great as take-along projects on a road trip or while commuting. The work is in Crochet and Tatting. Some examples of the projects are a lamp shade (seen on cover),  many yokes for ladies nightgowns and lingerie, doilies, wire hanger covers, several purses and even a cover for a fern jar. Lots of fun here!

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18 Pages. Although this book is small, it does not lack in quantity of wonderful Yokes. The work is in crochet, filet crochet and tatting and the items include a combinations suit and an evening gown comisole. A beautiful collection!

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221 Pages. The early Columbia series of books were amazing compilations of knitting and crochet patterns. This edition from the year of the Titanic has only a few patterns that appeared in other editions. There are clothing items for everyone in the household - including even a crocheted bridle for your horse! Everything can be found here from afghans to slippers. There are also infant's clothing, sweaters for all ages, shawls, hats, mittens. Much to much to mention everything!

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192 Pages. This manual has a huge assortment of items for the whole family. Be sure to check out the collage image sampling in the detail of this product!

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36 Pages. This is a wonderful assortment of patterns in fine, delicate crochet. The book begins with delicate lace edgings, including Venetian Crochet. it continues from there to patterns for Filet crochet edgings for towels, linens and bedspreads. There are also lace collars, doilies and boudoir sets and many more items for gifts such as a candle shade, a purse, a basket, infant's nursing bottle covers, infants cap & bootees, slippers, a glove box plus much more.

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76 Pages.  Another beautiful collection of Edges, Borders and Trims, and lovely novelty items crocheted in cotton thread. A great book if you are looking for that perfect gift to make for a special someone. As with all the other Columbia line of books, the design quality is the best!

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71 Pages. The first, and most elusive book in the Columbia Cottons series, this book is a treasure trove of fabulous crochet work. The projects include over 40 pages of functional and rare crocheted edgings, insertions and doilies. Several collars are also included, as well as ladies' belts, bedspreads, two lovely infant's caps, slippers, fancy pincushion, two lovely opera bags, and a macrame bag. The pictures are stunning and the instructions well written. An excellent book - the best of the series!.
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70 Pages. A stunning collection of Edges, Borders and Trims, crocheted in cotton thread. A great source book for projects to work on in warmer weather. As with all the other Columbia line of books, the quality is the best!

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32 Pages.  This rare title contains an exquisite collection of thirteen Edwardian era crocheted purses and bags as well as instructions to make serveral styles of tassels and cords for the bags to add the perfect finishing touch. There are many styles of bags including bags several in Filet Crochet with lovely motifs as well as a delicate Irish Crochet bag and a Venetian Crochet bag for workers with more advanced skills. A fantastic pattern resource!

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26 Pages.  This edition of the Dorthy Bradford series is a goldmine of wonderful projects and ideas in several techniques. With excellent instructions in the basics of Crochet, Tatting and Embroidery - you will be well on your way to create any of the projects shown. There are two full color pages showing the finished works in their true beauty. Included is an embroidered centerpiece with crochet lace, two crocheted baskets, a fancy bag in colored cross stitch and crochet,  a glove or handkerchief case is embroidery & crochet, an embroidered vanity bag, embroidered motifs for napkins, a tatted doily. Not shown in color are several guest towels, cut work doily, embroidery & tatting for baby's items and several crocheted cords for lingerie. Also included are four pages of transfer patterns for the embroidery designs.

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19 Pages. A stunning collection og Edwardian era Yokes, Boudoir Caps, Scarfs, Slippers, purses and medallions from one of the best creative designers of the era. The designs are all masterfully created works done in Crochet.

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15 Pages. This collection is a gold mine of inspiration for crochet workers and tatters alike. The majority of the alphabets are worked in Filet Crochet, showing beautiful large sized photos of the original work. The filet designs are in many different sizes and scripts, Also included are several lovely design such as a sprawling oak tree and animal designs. PLEASE NOTE: The Filet Crochet patterns are shown in charted form only. 

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15 Pages. This book has a breathtaking assortment of lovely Edwardian Era yokes. All of them are worked in various methods of crochet - including Filet Crochet. They are quite stunning examples of the ladies' lingerie from approximately the time of the Titanic Sinking. This collection is quite delicate - very stunning!

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15 Pages. A very unique book that is filled with lovely bonnets and caps. There are also a few yokes and patterns for two jabots, but the majority here is the beautiful caps. All of the patterns are in various methods of crochet. If you love hats, millinery or boudoir lingerie from this period - this book is the one you have been looking for!

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15 Pages. No Edwardian Era design collection would be complete without a stunning assortment of crocheted edgings and insertions. True to form, the Emma Farnes assortment is breathtaking. There are some narrow edgings designed for towels or handkerchiefs. There are also many wide edgings to add a frill of lace to a garment.

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15 Pages. This is a very unique collection of crocheted edgngs, insertions, medallions and yokes that were considered "antique" back in the Edwardian Era. It could be that some of these designs are from the early 1800's! There are medallions and frilly edgings all worked in crochet. Some are worked into yokes and camisoles and patterns are included. Another "must-have" book for the vintage clothing creator!

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15 pages. This book contains a beautiful collection of fourteen WWI era Filet Crochet Sweaters. The styles are in both long sleeves and short sleeves designs. There are some belted tunics, as well as short waist-length vests. All of the styles are worked in Filet Crochet with simple, elegant patterns. These are creative and beautiful sweaters that have a timeless appeal.

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14 Pages. This is an amazing collection of knitted and crocheted items for a doll or baby. Most of the examples in the book are shown on a doll. There is a lovely assortment of hats in this edition - many of which I have never seen elsewhere. Emma Farnes had a lovely sense of style and it is reflected throughout this book - awesome!

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205 Pages. Titanic Era collection of lovely knits and crochets from the fabulous yarn producer, Fleisher's. You can always find some hidden jewel in a Fleisher's manual, this edition has some lovely Indian Blankets as well as the adorable Yarn Kids dolls.

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204 Pages. This wonderful edition is a bit unique. It has patterns in both Knitting and Crochet, but it also has a a very cute collection of 12 "Yarn Kids" dolls to make with your scrap yarn. A very fun edtion of the fabulous Fleisher's Manual!

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205 Pages. A beautiful collection of Edwardian Era crocheted and knitted items for the entire family. There is an especially nice collection of Crocheted Indian Blankets, and a very nice assortment of knitted slippers to name a few of the highlights. Fleisher's massive manuals are never a disappointment in quality and content!

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205 Pages. This is an especially nice edition with patterns in both knitting and crochet. There are many garments that are unique to this edition, as well as a fabulous collection of Indian blankets, which were all the rage at this time. You will never be disappointed with a Fleisher's manual - they are loaded with incredible patterns!

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206 Pages. Another of the more rare editions of the fabulous Fleisher's Manual. In this edition are lovely Edwardian Era sweaters, afghans, infant's items and accessories. Whether you own one Fleisher's Manual or all of them - they are never a disappointment in quality and content.

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15 Pages. Cluny Lace is a beautiful lace which is fine and very detailed - but worked in crochet, rather than bobbin or needles. This lovely book contains many lovely vintage patterns of Cluny Lace. There are garments such as yokes and corset covers, a combing jacket and boudoir caps. Other items included are spectacular edgings, table runners and doilies such as the one seen on the cover. This book is a treasure!

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32 Pages. This edition is a staple for the Mary Fitch collector. The entire book is patterns in filet crochet - everything from edgings to intricate detailed insertions for sofa pillows and doilies - plus everything in between.

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31 Pages. A lovely collection of edgings and insertions for towels, pillows, doilies, etc. Mary Fitch is a popular needleartist from the Edwardian era. Her collections were stunning and often the instructions were easier to follow than most from the time.

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32 Pages. Yet another spectacular array of filet crochet designs from Mary Fitch. Her designs were such a reflection of her era. Lovely and delicate, there are many projects to found in this edition - from simple edgings to elaborate doilies and insertions - plus much more!

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20 Pages. This collection is amazing. A stunning collection of crocheted and tatted collars, yokes, doilies and edgings. Lovely and delicate - if you want to recreate lingerie items from the Gilded age - this is the book you have been seeking!

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32 Pages. Another spectacular collection by Mary Fitch. There are lots of interesting items in this book, such as a "Tennis Girdle" (belt) and a stunning infant's carriage robe.

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15 Pages. This is a collection of narrow Torchon and filet lace edgings, corners and insertions. Designed for trimming underclothing or small tray cloths  or other delicates. Also included is a very fancy yoke for a chemise. These laces have so many uses and possibilities, the only limit will be your imagination.

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15 Pages.  There is nothing that can compare to the imaginative lace work made during the Edwardian era. The dahlia lace seen on the cover is only a preview of the stunning work you will find here. Also included is a lace called "Water Babies" - inspired by the classic fairy tale, dolphin riding nymphs encircle the border of the lace. If this wasn't enough, there are many more treasures to be found here. This is truly eye-candy!

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15 Pages. These lovely chill-chasing garments were fashionalbe nearly a century ago - the very year of the titanic sinking. A broad range of projects that are mainly for women, but there are also items for men and girls. There are lovely knitted   crocheted coats, hats, socks mittens and theatre hood. Wonderful timeless desgns.

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15 Pages. Beautiful laces such as these were a staple of the Edwardian era. In this book are 7 lovely edges and corners worked in torchon and filet lace style. There is a beautiful design for a filet crochet grapevine lace and also an endless ribbon design. These laces are wonderful for trimming fine linens such as tray cloths, table linens and bedroom linens.

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15 Pages. Comfortable, warm weather garments in knitting & crochet for women and children.  For women, there is a knitted camel's hair raglan coat,  and a plain knitted golf coat. For children there are several slipper designs and a combination garment. For infants there are several garments including bonnets, bootees, socks, overalls and a pilch. The instructions are well written and the photographs are clear and detailed. A lovely collection of simple garments.

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15 Pages. Irish Needlepoint is a delicate and decorative form of needle lace work, is frequently called Youghai Lace. It first began as a copy of Italian Lace, but over time it developed its own distinct characteristics. Reticella Lace, or Greek lace as it is commonly called is probably one of the oldest forms of needle lace work. This book contains instructions for the stitches used to make both of these lovely forms of lace, as well as recommendations for projects where they would be highly effective. It provides excellent diagrams and photography of the stitches used to make this stunning work.

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15 Pages. An exquisite collection of crocheted collars and other laces. There are two styles of collars and many other fine laces, corners and triangles.. There is a corner and triangle in Maltese lace work, a filet crochet corner and motif with a goose girl pattern. there is also a lovely netted lace and insertion. These are gorgeous examples of fine Edwardian era lace work.

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15 Pages. This book contains an exquisite collection of knitting and crocheted Edwardian era garments for the entire family.  For ladies, thr projects are a "Hug-me-tight" (shown on the cover), a form-fitting knitted vest and a bed jacket. For children there are bonnets, a knitted sacque and a crocheted kimono for an infant. For girls, the patterns are slippers, socks, and a coat. For men there are patterns for a handsome knitted vest and a sweater. Lovely items!

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15 Pages. This is a lovely assortment of 11 beautiful crocheted doilies made in many different techniques and shapes. There are several circular doilies, including some made with crochet braid. There is also a lovely hexagon style and several square designs worked in Filet Crochet. Not only are these doilies decorative, but they are also a creative art form.

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15 Pages. A beautiful collection of stylish Edwardian era knitted stockings for men, women and children. There are 8 different designs and 5 additional designs of fold-over stocking tops. In addition to the lovely patterns, there are also instructions to work a Dutch Heel, a German Heel and a Norwegian toe. Beautifully illustrated and with well written instructions, this is a wonderful addition to a sock knitter's library.

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15 pages. A wonderful assortment of knitted and crochet garments for men, women and children. Projects include a crochet antimacassar, a bonnet for a baby boy, several garments for infants, children's gloves & socks, infant's bootees, a ladys' waistcoat, a man's button-down sweater and a ladys' knitted coat. Beautiful Edwardian styles and warm, comforts for a baby.

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15 Pages. This is an exquisite collection of lovely crocheted laces, suitable for many household uses. There are four lovely crocheted edgings and one with a matching triangular insertion. There is an additional bonus crocheted edgings that is a well executed imitation of drawn thread work. The laces are so lovely and suitable for a number of finishings.

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15 Pages. A wonderful selection of 7 knitted decorative edgings and 2 knitted doilies. The edgings are between 2 and 5 inches in width and suitable for bordering items such as tray cloths, doilies and for a variety of other uses. Edgings are a great way to sharpen your knitting skills because they are small and portable and provide almsot instant gratification. A lovely assortment!

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15 Pages. A lovely edition from the Edwardian era of Crocheted Corners and Triangles to be added to other fine handiworks such as embroideries or frilly lace decor. This book contains come spectaular designs for a Rose border as seen on the cover, and inside there is a matching triangle to this pattern. There are also several thin edgings that would be suitable for handkerchiefs, table linens or pillowcases.

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15 Pages. A sophisticated collection of crocheted lace work designed for use in yokes for a camisole and a nightdress, as well as trimmings for boudoir lace work. There are three styles of yokes contained here, as well as two styles of edging. The patterning for the lace edgings are a variation of the work shown in the lovely cover yoke designs. These type of yokes were the lingerie of the Edwardian era, they are beautiful and modest laces.

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15 Pages. This book contains knitted & crocheted warm garments women and children. Nearly all of the items are for children, except for a knitted bedroom show and vest, which are for ladies. The children's projects included booties, slippers, socks, gloves, hats, matinee coat, a jacket, leggings and a petticoat. The designs are wonderful and well constructed - a great project book!

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15 Pages. This is a gorgeous collection of crocheted lace edgings & insertions exclusive to thsi edition. They are a lovely mixture of techniques and designs that can fill a wide variety of uses. There are fancy laces, such as the "Shell" pattern shown on the cover and more sedate designs such as the "Liliput", also on the cover, suitable for many uses and design ideas.

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15 Pages.  A large assortment of stunning Edwardian Era doilies - as beautiful as a work of art, and as delicate as a snowflake! There are 11 lovely designs included, some are crocheted in one piece as the cover design is and there are several others are are frilly lace edgings that are sewn onto a cloth. A gorgeous set of patterns!

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15 Pages.  If you have ever aspired to crochet your own curtains, this would be a great place to start! Included are 4 different pattern desings for making your own casement curtains. Beautiful geometric shapes worked in Filet Crochet with fantastic results. If that was not enough, there are also three different patterns for adding fancy lace accents to handkerchiefs and many edging ideas for towels and household linens. A fantastic book of ideas!

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15 Pages. A beautiful assortment of 5 wide edgings & corners and one triangle from the Edwardian era. There is also a crocheted cover for a milk jug as an added bonus pattern. These patterns are for use in table linens or even as edgings for curtains. Lovely designs containing flowers and geomoetrics. Gorgeous workmanship!

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15 Pages. Another lovely assortment of Edwardian Era crocheted Corners, Edgings and Triangles. This assortment contains Edgings & Corners in floral and geometic patterns and a Triangle which matches the Dahlia pattern seen on the cover. There is also a filet crochet edging which contains a whimsical cat and mouse pattern.

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15 Pages. A profusely illustrated and widely descriptive journal of Embroidery Stitches that was originally released during the Edwardian Era. This is a wonderful way to learn the proper directions one should use when making designs. Also included is a full color chart of Hedebo Embroidery Thread shades - a wonderful reference chart!

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15 Pages. This book contains the instructions to make the lovely tea set seen on the cover. The pattern design is called "Pansy" and there are full instructions to make the tea cosy, the pansy insertions for the table cloth and the matching edging. There are also a few other edgings contained here including a swastika corner pattern and a frilly lace meant as an edging for a lady's undergarments.

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15 Pages. this is a collection of beautiful edgings, triangles, and decorative motifs for lace quilt tops. The crochet squares for the quilt are in numerous patterns - geometric shapes, flora and even a reclining stag. Additional patterns in this book are a tasseled theatre bag with a stork design and decorative flounce. This is amazing craftmanship rarely seen today.

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15 Pages. Tatting is a lovely form of delicate lace work that is of ancient origin.  It is called by a number of names in various countries - in Italy it is "Occhi", in France it is "Frivolité" and in the Middle East, it is called "Makouk". This book contains instruction in tatting from the very beginning stitches to the elaborate creations that you can make with them. Included are patterns edgings, insertions, several collars, a waist band and much more. A fantastic book on the subject of tatting!

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31 Pages. This is an undated publication, but the patterns it contains are similar to those published between 1915 and 1920. They are all beautiful examples of Edwardian crochet. The projects include a portiere and a peacock inset in filet crochet; several centerpieces and table mats, several yokes; seven pages of edgings and medallions; children's yokes, bonnets and shoes; crocheted baskets and several designs for napkin corners. A lovely, hard to find book!

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15 Pages. An exquisite collection of WWI era lingerie yokes, corset covers and boudoir items for women. The styles are very delicate and feminine and the pictures are large and detailed.

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16 Pages. This book contains gorgeous examples of Edwardian era crocheted lingerie items such as boudoir caps, lacy yokes and corset covers. Also included are intricate engings and insertions and stunning doilies. This is stunning crochet work, with beautiful large pictures of the finished projects.

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32 Pages. Sugar and spice... and everything nice. A beautiful collection of items for the new precious infant in your life. There are a wide assortment of items such as afghans, bootees, saques, creeping rug, bonnets, capes and much more. Whether you are looking for a perfect gift to make for a baby shower or for your own baby, these items will become cherished herlooms for generations.

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50 Pages. One of the best vintage books that I have seen for making Battenberg laces! It is loaded with detailed illustrations of the various stitches used to make the laces, as well as several finished examples. The book is a goldmine for the experienced and novice alike! I have two versions of this book, the 1900 and 1912 editions - this book has a few more pages, otherwise they are identical!

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48 Pages. Bead bags are as popular today as they were over 90 years ago, when this book was printed. But this book has more than just bags, there are lovely jewelry items and belts as well as whimisical item ssuch as the pearl bead Juliet cap. Some of these item would be great to make for wedding outfits or gifts at the hoilidays. I have another edition of this book that was printed in 1925, while quite a few of the items may be the same, they are NOT identical books.

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48 Pages. Wonderful selection of Titanic Era crocheted bedspreads. There are various techniques in this book and it also gives some suggestions for very beautiful borders and edgings.

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$16.95

32 Pages. An amazing collection of edgework designs ranging from the simple to magnificient. Books on edgings are wonderful tools for making delicate edgings for handkerchiefs - or the perfect finish for a fashion garment. If you like to design - this book will be a gold mine for you!

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$16.95

48 Pages. The first of two in a spectacular collection of Edwardian Era Filet Crochet works. Priscilla books have some very lovely designs, fully charted. The charts are very versatile and can be adapted to other needlearts. 

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48 Pages. I have never seen a filet crochet book with such an amazing collection of patterns. There are over 130 pictures and drawings in this edition, with patterns to make a wide array of stunning items.

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48 Pages. In this edition are some stunning creations and many instructions for making the motifs that are pieced together to form the finished masterpiece. A delicate art that will never go out of fashion.

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48 Pages. Volume Two of a much sought after series by Priscilla Publishing. There are quite a few small projects in this edition and instructions for making them. Some of the projects include, purses, collars, doilies, belts, neck chains and even some buttons. An excellent book!

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$16.95

32 Pages. This is an extremely rare edition from Priscilla and it is certain to be a favorite! In this book are patterns for centerpieces, pillows, table runners, chair backs, unique tassels and some lovely bags. This is truly an amazing art that every bit as beautiful as Hedebo Work and shadow embroidery.

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40 Pages. Punched Work is a beautiful embroidery technique similar to Cutwork, Hedebo, Shadow Embroidery and Crewel work. I have seen few vintage books on the topic, and as always - Priscilla published the best you will find! There are patterns to make articles for personal wear, lingerie bags, table pieces, bedspreads, curtains, bureau covers, cushions, pillows, lampshades, plus much more.

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$16.95

48 Pages. A magnificent collection of instructions in tatting and patterns for projects including yokes, purses, necklaces, doilies - plus much more. This is a great book with well over 100 illustrations to get you on your way!

 

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44 Pages. This is truly a spectacular assortment of Edwardian Era knitting patterns. There is something for everyone in the family - from delicate items for infants to rugged outdoor wear for men. There are dozens of useful items to knit - every bit as useful today ar they were over 90 years ago! This lovely book is chock full of great knitting patterns.

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$9.95

32 Pages. Richardson's books are so difficult to find, and this book is a good indication of why. It is a wonderful collection of patterns in crochet, filet crochet,  tatting and hairpin work from the WWI era. In addition to the numerous delicate edgings, there are also several collars and yokes, boudoir caps, insertions for items such as chair backs plus much more.

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32 Pages. This little book is truly amazing. There are beautiful designs for purses and accessories all worked in Irish Crochet. There are Opera, Reticule and Handkerchief Bags, as well as several patterns for neckties, bowties, jabots, yokes, collars, belts and a lovely evening cap. This book is extremely rare!

 
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