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This ongoing project is an effort to scan craft pattern publications that are in the public domain,
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Modern Handcraft Inc. (publ.)
The Workbasket Volume 16 December 1950 No. 3
Vol. 16 No. 3
Modern Handcraft Inc.
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Crochet: Holly Wreath Doily with leaves and berries, Darning Kit. Felt angel. Knitting Two-Needle Mittens with Contrasting Knit-In Design, Lamps from Pine Needles, sewn with raffia. Tatting: Bowknot Tatted Medallion For Tablecloth. Crochet: Yellow and Brown Ruffled Pansy Pan Holder, Crochet Covers for Dress Hangers, "Daisy Garden" Cover For Napkin Holder. Sewing: Blocks Safe for Baby. Recipes: Pecan Cookies, Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies, Apple Oat Meal Bars. Sewing: Smocking. Crochet: Holly Wreath Lapel Pin, Men's Crocheted Scarf, Square Pan Holder. Quilting: Christmas Star Quilt (pg40). Embroidery: Santa's Helper.
48 pages, stapled softcover. Scanned 300dpi bitmap.
Scans donated by Joyce Noverr, edited by Linda Mays. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder.
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Embroidery Knitting Crochet Tatting Quilting JN
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Maison Sajou (publ.)
Dessins de Broderies
Album No. 614
A single very decorative alphabet in three different sizes, for handkerchiefs and napkins, towels and pillow covers, and sheets. Border designs as space filling, and the last page a border and a corner design. All whitework.
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A single very decorative alphabet in three different sizes, for handkerchiefs and napkins, towels and pillow covers, and sheets. Border designs as space filling, and the last page a border and a corner design. The letters are decorated with a floral design, showing irises. Although these designs are usually intended for whitework, they would look stunning with the flowers executed in natural colors.
Softcover sewn oblong booklet, 24 numbered pages printed in black on white, orange cover.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma.
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Alphabet Embroidery whitework SW
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Modern Handcraft, Inc. (publ.)
The Workbasket Volume 15 June 1950 No. 9
Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit
Modern Handcraft, 2401 Burlington, Kansas City 16, Missouri
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This issue has lots to crochet: a tablecloth, infant sandals, pillow case insert, Star of Star doily, pinafore dish cloth, and an original cover for a hot pad asbestos mat. For tatters, there are a handkerchief with tatted edging and a primer on tatting. There is a knitted lace and also tips for knitting. Included is a template for the Friendship Dahlia quilt and a June Bride to applique. There are articles on painting figures and making a curio from a wood tray. Food covered are 2 puddings from scratch, marshmallow ice cream, French dressing, and summer salad. Books reviewed were on how to do leathercraft and southern cooking.
Stapled softcover, 48 pages. Scanned 400dpi png.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Linda Mays. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder.
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Crochet Knitlace Knitting Tatting Edge Quilting WB
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