15 Pages. This book contains 43 easy-to read charts for creating lovely Victorian Era Cross stitch works. There are geometric designs  for use in borders, simple florals for use in items such as antimacassars, and all-over designs for use in cushions, quilt tops and upholstery work. A lovely and useful book!

15 Pages. This book is the first, and most important of Needlecraft Journal series on the topic of crochet edgings. In this edition, not only does it hold the complete instructions for more than 15 beautiful, delicate lace edgings, but it also provides important well-illustrated instructions for making all of the stitches used in these fine crochet laces. There are thirty-eight illustrations and easy to follow instructions to make these wonderful and delicate crochet edgings.

15 Pages. This is a beautiful embroidery technique, commonly called "needlepoint" today. This work is made using an open weave fabric and long stitches to form geometric designs. The finished works are great to use for pillows, cushions and upholstery, purses, vests and many other useful and decorative items. This work is one of the easiest techniques to master, and this edition is a great resource to use when learning it.

15 Pages. This edition contains 10 lovely designs for Edwardian era crocheted doilies. With names such as the "Sun", "Peacock Feather" and "Seaweed" these fascinating pieces will add a century old sophistication to your decor.

15 Pages. The book contains a beutiful assortment of twenty-two Edwardian Era fancy crocheted edgings. On the cover is shown the beautiful Shamrock pattern. Other patterns include fan patterns, diagonals, fringes, arch pattern, cockleshells and so much more. These are wonderful one-of-a-kind finishings that will add the perfect ending to your project.

15 Pages. If you ever wanted to attempt point lace, this book is a great place to start!. All that is needed to create these lovely pieces is a needle, fine lace thread and braid - much like that which is used in Battenburg lace. The book provides 84 illustrations, most of them are detailed instructions for making the various stitches used in the examples. A fantastic resource for lace makers of all skill levels.

15 Pages. This edition contains a lovely assortment of Edwardian era knitted accessories for men, women, children and infants. The patterns include a muffler and glove for men; a bedroom slipper, fingerless mitten, fancy shawl and a head wrap for ladies; a child's gaiter and for infants there is a glove, shoe, bootees, jacket and a lovely bonnet.

15 Pages. This book is the first of a series of five books on the subject of Drawn Thread work. Drawn Thread work is an ancient technique of drawing threads from a cloth and using a needle, creating beautiful designs with the remaining threads through embroidery and needle weaving.. It is lovely work that is rarely seen today, but its beauty is not diminished.

15 Pages. This book is the second series of Needlecraft Journal doily design books. The 12 patterns contiained here are exquisite examples of Edwardian era decorative crochet. These doilies are quite different that those found in the first series, and every bit as beautiful as they were 100 years ago.

15 Pages. Chip Carving is a beautiful skill that was quite popular with ladies of the late Victorian period. The lovely designs were made by chipping and notching away at wood to produce fine geometric designs. Pyrography or Poker Work is used to add depth to the design. This book contains a wide range of instruction, including types of woods and polishes to use, and rare techniques such as French Polishing and Glaze Polishing to add the finishing touch to your work. A great informative book for any who would like to try this work.

15 Pages. This book is the first of a series of four books on the subject of Irish Crochet Lace. This beautiful work is made by crocheting tiny, tightly formed stitches into endless delightful designs. Some designs in this edition include flowers, shamrocks, a vine and grapes and even a pomegranate sprig. Finished designs include edgings, a large Irish Lace collar and a smaller collar band. Delightful work!

15 Pages. Ribbon Work is achieved by combining the techniques of embroidery with ribbons of various shapes and sizes and fashioning them into life-like colorful flowers. there are several different varieties of flowers shown, such as violets, poppies, tiger lilies and many more. The results are realistic and spectacular - a rarely seen and quite lovely embroidery technique.

15 Pages. This edition contains an exquisite assortment fancy crocheted edgings. The designs within this book are like no other - every bit as beautiful as they are delicate.  In addition to the scallops and cables, there is a beautiful floral convolvulus insertion, deep scalloped rosettes and a Greek cross lace. In addition to these, there is also a lace for trimming a chemise and a lovely collar for a well dressed boy from the period. You can never have too many edging books!

15 Pages. Hairpin Crochet is a simple technique to master that has fallen in and out of popularity for well over a century. The work is constructed simply, using a thread, crochet hook and a U-shape Hairpin Fork. The results work up very fast and provide nearly instant gratification. The patterns provided in this book are like no other, ranging from simple items such as edgings, insertions and fringes. There are also more challenging projects including lovely lace collars, edgings for doilies and other assorted laces. This is fascinating work!

15 Pages. Drawn Thread work is one of the loveliest, and quite ancient forms of embroidery. The possibilities in your results are nearly endless - every different pattern is more beautiful than the last. It is constructed simply - drawing out the threads from a  woven fabric in one direction and using the cross threads along with a needle, all of these fascinating designs are made. This book is the second of a series of five books on the subject of Drawn Thread Work, a fascinating technique.

15 Pages. Lovely knitted and crocheted shawls were a staple garment in any Edwardian Lady's wardrobe. They were long loved for their beauty, versatility and warmth. This book contains instructions to make 10 beautiful shawls. There are five knitted shawls and five worked in crochet. The designs are stunning - imagine how great these would look in today's lovely yarns! This book is a goldmine for anyone who loves shawls!

15 Pages. An informative and well-illustrated edition containing instructions to make lovely Irish Crochet motifs that are used in lovely finished works. Some of these works include a dress trimming and edgings, a coat collar, edging for a baby's dress and a doily or pinchusion cover as seen on the cover. This is a lovely art that will never go out of fashion!

15 Pages. Carrickmacross lace is a stunning example of various forms of needle lace. The design on the cover is a necktie end made of guipure lace. Other forms of Carrickmacross lace use applique and a fine netted base to create a lace that is like no other. This book contains full instructions to creat this lace, including detailed instructions for all of the stitches, as well as stunning finished designs. A fascinating and beautiful technique!

15 Pages.  A beautiful collection of artistic crocheted edgings to add that finishing touch to a variety of projects. There are 19 edgings in all, most of these are elaborate and lacy. From the simple shamrock pattern, to the beautiful double cone lace - you will surely find something within these pages to suit your needs. This book is the fourth series from Needlecraft Practical Jornal on the subject of Crochet Edgings.

15 Pages. This edition is the second edition of Cross Stich designs and it contains 44 lovely charted patterns. These designs are quite different than the first series, and every bit as beautiful. There are small geometric designs suitable for borders and elaborate all-over patterns to be used in item such as cushions, panels and table centers. Also included are designs in "Krozveldt Work", a technique that was popular in Victorian times. This collection is a gold mine for any who love to Cross Stitch!

15 Pages. Netting is the most ancient of handicrafts that has remained unchanged for centuries. It is the same ancient method that fishermen used to make their nets. Using a finer thread and a smaller shuttle it was also used to make delicate items such as a netting for a lady's hair. It is a technique also used to make hammocks, a net for a tennis court, shopping bags, bedspreads, shawls and much more.

15 Pages. As the name suggests, picture work is literally a picture done in embroidery. This edition contains 22 line art sketches of the beautiful scenic English countryside. Along with these sketches are descriptive instructions for transforming these black and white line drawings into the wonderful colorful works such as the one seen on the cover. The techniques are simple and the results are breathtaking!

15 Pages. Not only is Canvas Embroidery a lovely art form, but the items shown in this book are as useful as they are decorative. There are 28 photo-illustrations and descriptive instructions to make a wide range of prjects, including cushion squares, a masaic toilet mat, a sideboard cloth, table cloths and curtain bands. This is stunning work and would make a welcome addition to any period decor!

15 pages. A lovely collection of edgings and collars from the turn of the 20th century. You will find quite a variety of lovely designs here - there are 6 fancy edgings and 6 lacey collarettes. There are also large detailed photos of the finished laces and very detailed instructions for constructing them. An amazing assortment!

15 Pages. This book contains instuction in the delicate art of Drawn Thread Embroidery. This is a gorgeous technique suitable for a skillfull needle artist. Mixing the techniques of embroidery, cutwork and needleweaving, one can create elaborate patterns, and elegant sophisticaed designs. Although that work is quite beautiful, it is not recommended for a novice, but with a bit of practice it can be very easily mastered.

15 Pages. This lovely book is loaded with a wonderful assortment of knitted lace edgings and corners. The possibilities are endless - styles ranging from narrow laces to broad edgings. The photos and instructions are wonderfully easy to follow and with very little effort these edgings would be simple to replicate for knitters of just about any skill level.

15 Pages. This rare edition is on the subject of Pillow or Bobbin lacemaking - the art of weaving laces using bobbins and a pillow. A lovely book that is is well illustrated with diagrams to make several different types of Pillow Lace, including Genoese Point, Torchon, Maltese, Rapellese and Honiton Lace Making. There is a wealth of information here - lacemakers will fall in love with this one!

15 Pages. This book is the third in the series of Crochet Doily books published in the Edwardian Era. It contains pattern instructions to make 17 lovely designs including one pincishion cover. The lovely crocheted laces in this edition are designed to be attached to a round of fine linen. A unique assortment of lovely shaped laces!

15 Pages. Smocking is an ancient form of embroidery, originally used to make comfortable clothing for farm workers  in the English countryside - and it might even be older than that. These lovely patterns are made by gathering a large piece of cloth into folds, and by weaving a needle through the folds, these lovely designs are made. This book contains 22 lovely designs, from simple stitches to elaborate patterns, along with full instructions. A wonderful book full of ideas!

15 Pages. This 100-year-old edition contains some of the most exquisite examples of Irish Crochet lace that you will find anywhere. It is very well illustrated with 34 lovely examples and contains instructions to make the lovely motifs that build the lace. Lovely creations that will certainly inspire you!

15 Pages. There is no better way to complete your needlecraft than with a lovely delicate edging. This wonderful edition of Needlecraft Journal contains 19 lovely examples of Edwardian era lace edgings. Whether you fancy the sophisticated Florals or the whimsical Fairy Laces, this book has it all. Lovely!

15 Pages. A goldmine of wonderful pattern ideas worked in a variety of techniques. For knitting patterns there is a Miser's Purse, Quilt Squares, a Sachet, a Japanese style Tea Cosy, a pincushion top, an opera wrap and two different neckties. For crochet projects there are lovely crocheted boudoir set of a pincushion, hair tidy, a bed pocket and a watch pocket, a work bag, a lady's evening scarf, a lady's tie, a doily and a brush and comb bag. For embroidery projects there is a canvas Nightdress Case and a lady's Belt and Bag set. A huge assortment of vintage designs!

15 Pages. This book contains over 40 exquisite examples of embroidered canvas work. The patterns are a colorful mixture of geometric similar to Hardanger Embroidery and openwork designs as in Drawn Thread work. The pattern designs include insertions & trims, afternoon tea cloths, a nightdress case, a bedspread, blouse trimmings, a Bible cover and much more. While there are no diagrammed patterns here, what you will see are detail close ups of the embroideries and a descriptive paragraph on how they are made.

15 Pages. This book is the one, and only book in the Needlecraft Journal on the topic of Hardanger Embroidery. This beautiful work originated in the small town of Hardanger, in western Norway. It is a beautiful form of cut-work that is usually worked on a white or cream coloured canvas, using shades of yellow, pink or green, although other shades work well also. The book includes excellent diagrams and instructions to make the stitches, as well as twenty-eight gorgeous designs. This book is a must-have for any who love Hardanger embroidery!

15 Pages. This book is an excellent resource book of patterns for Edwardian era hand knitted stockings for the entire family. Include are hints on stocking knitting and the patterns are as follows:
First Size Sock
Sock for infant 1 year to 18 months old
Infants overall stocking with shaped knee.
Sock for boy 3 to 4 years old.
Child's long fancy knit sock.
Lady's Plain Knit Stocking
Lady's Ribbed Stocking.
Gentleman's Ribbed Stocking.
Gentleman's Shooting Stocking.
Stocking Top in Two Colors.
Gentleman's Cycling Stocking.

15 Pages. Edwardian era enthusiasts will find this book indispensible for costuming and the techniques to make these beautiful items. There are clothing items for women and children and they are all worked in either knitting or crochet work. Items for ladies are an Opera Wrap, Antimacassar, Scarf, Shoulder Wrap, Fascinator, an Imitation Boa, and a Golf Coat. For infants there are hoods, caps, bootees, Baby's Vest, a Petticoat and lovely socks.

15 Pages. This book, the fourth in the Needlecraft Doily series contains 15 beautiful examples of Edwardian era crocheted lace work. The doilies are constructed of crocheted lace borders that are sewn to a linen round. There are beautiful designs includling a butterfly pattern, a rosette patten, cockleshells, pyramids and much more.

15 Pages. A lovely collection of 23 Edges, corners and insertions from the Edwardian era. The designs in this edition cover a wide range of lovely ideas, such as floral filet lace, thistle lace, frill patterns and torchon insertions to name a few. There are even patterns for filet lace edgings with a cat and a mouse. Lovely and creative!

15 Pages. Hedebo embroidery is as stunning as it is durable. Originally called "Hedebosying" or Hedebo Sewing in Danish regions. This is an ancient technique of a form of cutwork embroidery that has been adapted here with stunning results. Full instructions are included to make over 50 different stitches, as well as stunning finished prjects with lovely needle lace edgings. This book is a must-have for embroidery lovers!

15 Pages. This book is the fourth of a series of five books on the subject of Drawn Thread work. Drawn Thread work is an ancient technique of drawing threads from a cloth and using a needle, creating beautiful designs with the remaining threads through embroidery and needle weaving.  Inside is instruction to make several beautiful stitch designs with large, detail photos of working the stitches and also beautiful finished projects.

15 Pages. A fabulous assortment of Edwardian Era crocheted corners for linens or bedspreads. There are 8 lovely designs, including a stunning grapes and vine pattern and a few others worked in filet crochet. Corners such as these are very important to add the perfect statement of elegance to your finished handiwork. A book full of endless possibilities!

15 Pages. This book contains 9 lessons and stunning, full color examples of shaded embroideries. In these lessons you will learn embroidery stitches, the contrasting of color, natural floral shading, shading of the coventional form, Japanese embroidery, Church embroidery, stitch direction and hints on washing and ironing your work. A master's course in colorwork!

15 Pages. There is nothing more beautiful as the comfortable shawls of the edwardian era. Not only were they pleasing to the eye, but they were also highly functional for keeping away the chill. this collection contains 10 shawls worked in both knitting and cochet. There are so many different styles - from lacy knitted shawls to warm crocheted wraps. A gorgeous collection that will bring many hours of creative enjoyment.

15 pages. This beautiful book is the fourth in a series of five on the topic of Canvas Embroidery or Needlepoint. There are 24 detailed photographs of the finished work, as well as detailed instruction in the various techniques used inluding Florentine embroidery or Bargello, Ivory Canvos Work and Canvas Braiding which has similarities to hardanger embroidery. This edition provides wonderful instruction in these three techniques and it is a useful tool in mastering this art form.

15 Pages. A lovely collection of delicate Crocheted Hedebo Lace edgings to adorn household linens and fancy handkerchiefs. This form of Hedebo work is nearly identical to Hedebo Embroidery in appearance, but works up much faster because it is crocheted. This edition contains fifteen detailed illustrations of the original works and explicit instructions to recreate it. A fabulous book for lacemakers and crocheters alike!

15 Pages. A classic collection of Edwardian era knitted lace edgings. There are a wide range of styles contained here such as the fan pattern, Van Dyke pattern, cables and lace filigree designs. Most of the laces have matching insertions. They are beautiful designs with clear and descriptive instructions to make them.

15 Pages. One hundred years ago this work was called New Crochet, today we refer to it as Tunisian Stitch or Afghan stitch crochet. It is a tight, close stitch that is great for items such as scarfs, rugs or anything that would require a heavy fabric. This books contains patterns and instructions for many creative stitches in this work - most I have never seen elsewhere. An excellent resource for Tunisian Crochet stitch patterns!

15 Pages. This book, the only one of its kind contains the fascinating technique of Floral Crochet. The flowers are a beautiful form of decoration - and they are realistic in their appearance. The crochet flowers and leaves are worked separately and later applied into the design. Included are lovely examples of daisies, carnations, pansies, wild roses, forget-me-nots, violets, sweat peas, almond blossoms, Canterbury bell, wallflowers, and fuchsias. Also included is a design for a fire screen using lovely foxgolves in the design.

15 Pages.  A spectacular assortment of crocheted lace work including edgings, insertions and chemise yoke designs. There is a lovely mixture of frilly narrow and wider laces that are suitable for a variety of purposes such as in lingerie or home decor. Also in this book are three patterns for crocheted Chemise yokes, Edwardian era lingerie garments. Indispensible resource for crochet lacemakers.