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Round Yoke in Tatting, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 7, Mar. 1916. |
Circular tatted yoke with Irish lace-type roses that could also be used as a deep edging for a doily.
Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
6-AK001 H 6 Lace Tatting AK 
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Vandyke Border in Tatting Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916. |
Lovely tatted edging; each Vandyke point has a flower center.
Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
6-AK010 R 6 Tatting AK
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Needlecraft Magazine Vol. XI, No. 1, September 1919. |
A Mary Card filet crochet pattern for the Statue of Liberty, embroidery, tatting , knitting, crochet, recipes. See excerpts in this catalogue in OCR format.
Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
6-AK011 N 6 Crochet Embroidery Filet Crochet Knitting Lace Tatting AK
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Tatted Slippers for Baby, Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916. |
Beautiful lace baby slippers.
Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
6-AK012 P 6 Slipper Lace Tatting AK
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Homemade Gifts in Variety, Needlecraft Vol VII No. 4, Dec 1915. |
Needlecraft magazine, directions for small gifts: tatted calling-card case, bolo style necklace, wrist-watch case, and a small basket or nut-cup; and crocheted floral brooches, a small basket, bottom of a fabric drawstring work-bag, a hot-mat, sachet, wrist edging for a baby washcloth, and a skirt-hanger (to neatly keep skirts on closet pegs prior to the use of the clothes hanger on a pole); and knitted drawstring bag with a Greek key motif.
Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
6-AK015 N 6 Crochet Cross-stitch Embroidery Knitting Lace Tatting AK
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A Dainty Collar Needlecraft Vol. VII No. 8, Apr 1916. |
Delicate tatted wheel motifs.
Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
6-AK018 B 6 Lace Tatting AK
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Tatting of Two Colors Applied to Centerpieces and Doilies Needlecraft Vol. XI, No. 1, Sep 1919 |
A two-color edging and matching medallion/insertion, used with fabric in several ways to make up centerpieces and mats.
Scans donated by Adrienne Kattke, edited by Adrienne Kattke. |
6-AK020 V 6 Tatting AK
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The Bath Tatting Book |
Exquisite Victorian doilies, edgings and insertions.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
6-BD001 P 6 BritVict Tatting BD
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The Complete Tatting Book |
Tatting patterns for lacy doilies, insertions, and edgings. Includes a modular square to piece together to make antimacassars;, and a wide deeply scalloped border. Minimal instructions for beginners.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
6-BD002 R 6 BritVict Lace Tatting BD
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Lace Tatting. Irish Lace Instructor |
The tatting pages only - detailed motifs for Irish lace parasol, cushion, collar and cuffs.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
6-BD003 R 6 BritVict Lace Tatting BD
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Centerpieces and Other New Designs. Comfort Vol.37 No. 4 [Feb 1925]. |
Crocheted and tatted edgings, borders, doily.
Scans donated by Digital Archive, reedited Judith Adele. |
6-DA020 C 6 Crochet Filet Crochet Lace Tatting DA
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Tatting |
Small oblong stapled softcover, 64 pages not including covers. Description of how to tat, 8 plates with 38 tatted edgings, grounds, and motifs, showing how these are applied to doilies and handkerchiefs. Very popular publication, translated in many languages, originals still frequently offered on second-hand and auction sites. Beautiful designs. Page 2 (blank page) omitted.
From the Digital Archive of Documents on Weaving and Related Topics, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
6-DA028 D O5033 Tatting Edge DA
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The Priscilla Yoke Book |
Crocheted and tatted patterns for lingerie yokes (many would be good for modern blouses and collars), including Maltese (hairpin) crochet and filet charts.
Scans donated by Gail Owens, edited Judith Adele. |
6-GO001 B 6 Crochet Filet Crochet Lace Tatting GO
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Old and New Designs in Tatting, Book No. 11 |
Tatting instructions, patterns for edgings, insertions, medallions, doilies, collar and cuffs, baby cap, bag, alter lace.
Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele |
6-JA006 L 6 Lace Tatting JA
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![6-JA040 [13] Lessons in Crochet](../../pub/Thumbnails/6-JA040Corticelli13.t.png "6-JA040 [13] Lessons in Crochet") | PDF |
[13] Lessons in Crochet Book No. 13. |
Crochet stitch instructions, including more complicated stitches such as roll stitch and star stitch. Patterns for crocheted silk men's ties, a knitted tie, doilies, luncheon sets, filet patterns, some exquisite edgings, tatted baby items, scarves, yokes, caps, patterns for doll items.
Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele. Fashion: Florence, MA 1920 men’s ties |
6-JA040 C 6 Dolls Fashion Crochet Filet Knitting Tatting JA
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Lady Duff-Gordon Book of Irish and Cluny Crochet. Book No. 18 |
Crochet stitch instructions, patterns for "Cluny" edgings and medallions, Irish Crochet motifs, medallions and edgings, doilies, tea cozy, yoke, collar, cap, candle shade.
Scans donated by Kathryn White, edited Judith Adele |
6-KW001 D 6 Crochet Irish Crochet Lace Tatting KW
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Beeton's Book of Needlework Consisting of Descriptions and Instructions, Illustrated by Six Hundred Engravings, of Tatting Patterns, Crochet Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Netting Patterns, Embroidery Patterns, Point Lace Patterns, Guipure D'Art, Berlin Work, Monograms, Initials and Names, Pillow Lace, and Lace Stitches. |
An enormous and wonderful book, essential for understanding late Victorian needlework.
Project Gutenberg, converted to pdf format Judith Adele. |
6-PG001 B 6 BobbinLace BritVict Crochet Embroidery Knitting Lace Netting Point Lace Tatting PG
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Royal Tatting Book, The |
Tatted antimacassars, edgings, doily, fringed trimming.
Scans donated by Ruth Perry, edited by Ruth Perry. |
6-RP001 R D808 BritVict tatting RP
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Old and New Designs in Tatting, Book No. 5 A Manual of Edges Insertions and Motifs Suitable for Yokes, Handkerchiefs, Towels, Luncheon Sets, Piano Scarfs, Curtains, Cushions, Medallions, etc. |
Illustrated instructions on how to tat, over a dozen original edging patterns, a butterfly motif, doilies, collars, yokes, a tatted bag, and tatted baby dress and hat.
Scans donated by Rosa Singleton, edited by Judith Adele |
6-RS001 H 6 Lace Tatting RS
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Crochet, Cross Stitch and Tatting Book No. 14 |
Rare book with designs by Anne Orr. 24 pages including covers, page 12 and 13 combined into one. Page 11, 12, 13 and 14 are printed in color, 11 and 14 containing cross-stitch charts and 12-13 an overview of embroidered items. Copyright 1923. Most items are a combination of techniques: tatting and crochet, filet crochet and embroidery. Some lovely yokes and centerpieces. Most remarkable item: a telephone book cover with an embroidered parrot and the admonition to not be like Polly on the phone, might be suitable for a smartphone cover if done in small stitches.
Scans originally from the tatting website of Georgia Seitz, saved and donated by a member of our forum, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
6-TA001 O O4050 Embroidery Tatting Charts Filet crochet Cross-stitch Crochet TA
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Tatting Book, The Book 111: Collars...Doilies...Edging...Baby Things |
Tatting instructions and patterns
Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele |
6-TA003 T DA23 tatting TA
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Corticelli Lessons in Tatting Book No. 3 |
Instructions for tatting stitches, hundreds of patterns for edgings and insertions, some incorporating manufactured braids and rickrack, medallions, doilies, appliqués, camisole yokes, lampshade, lace baskets.
Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele |
6-TA007 E DC07 tatting TA
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De point en point présent L'Art de la Frivolite No. D |
French language instruction for tatting (frivolité). Basic technique diagrams, simple edgings and motifs.
Scans donated by Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele Fashion: Montreal 1945 lace collar |
6-TA009 A DC21 Fashion tatting TA 
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Raised Tatting Book. |
Elaborate antimacassar, edgings, insertions, Maltese square, lappet, and a child's dress.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
7-BD001 R 7 BritVict Tatting BD
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Pearl Tatting Book. |
Collar and cuffs, lappet headdress, antimacassar, insertions, edgings, some easy, some complex, all lovely.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. Fashion: London 1886 Collar & cuffs, lappet headdress |
7-BD002 R 7 Fashion BritVict Tatting BD
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Tatting Edges and Insertions. |
Edgings and insertions.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
7-BD003 R 7 BritVict Tatting BD
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![7-BD004 Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet [Etoile Dorée in Tatting].](../../pub/Thumbnails/RiegoEtoileT.png "7-BD004 Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet [Etoile Dorée in Tatting].") | PDF |
Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet [Etoile Dorée in Tatting]. |
The tatting pages only - star motifs in colored silk or cotton, for sleeves, collars and doilies.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
7-BD004 R 7 BritVict Crochet Tatting BD
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Simple Book of Tatting. |
Cravat, edgings, lappet.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. Fashion: London 1850 cravat, lappet |
7-BD005 R 7 Fashion BritVict Tatting BD
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Tatting Book. |
Tatting instructions, edgings, collars, insertions, squares, doilies, and appliqués for a waistcoat.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
7-BD007 R 7 BritVict Tatting BD
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Lace Tatting Book. |
Intricate patterns for a parasol cover, an antimacassar, edgings, insertions and bonnet or doily.
Scans donated by Bobbie Demmer (V&A Museum), edited Judith Adele. |
7-BD009 R 7 BritVict Tatting BD
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Crochet & Tatting Craft Book No. 1 Edgings Medallions & Insertions, with full instructions on over sixty pieces for use in lingerie & the home. |
Patterns for edgings, insertions, doilies, collars, motifs and medallions.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited by Judith Adele. |
7-TA001 V 7 Crochet Tatting TA
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Tatting and Crochet Lessons Vol.1 No. 5. |
Crochet and tatting yoke, dresser set, candle shade, baskets, Irish Lace Collar, bags, doilies, charming curtain pulls.
Scans donated by Cheri Mancini, edited by Judith Adele. |
8-CH001 R 8 Crochet Lace Tatting CH
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![8-LP002 [9] A Treatise on Art Needlework with Twenty Color Plates,](../../pub/Thumbnails/MHeminwayArtNeedle9T.png "8-LP002 [9] A Treatise on Art Needlework with Twenty Color Plates,") | PDF |
[9] A Treatise on Art Needlework with Twenty Color Plates, Series No. Nine. |
Embroidery instructions, including smocking, eyelet and netting. Stunning patterns and plates for fruit, flowers, birds, dolphins, butterflies, fish, doilies, bags, crocheted tango girdle, and tatted cushion top and bags.
Scans donated by Luann Pfost, edited by Luann Pfost. |
8-LP002 M 8 Beading Crochet Embroidery Knitting Knotting Lace Netting Sewing Tatting Weaving LP
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Alphabets in Crochet & Tatting, Book No. B For Use in Door Panels & Table Covers & Including Small Filet Designs & Cross Mesh Filet Letters for Corners. |
Filet alphabets and motifs, including birds and animals.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited by Kathleen Mattlingly. |
8-TA001 F 8 Crochet Filet Crochet Lace Tatting TA
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Priscilla Tatting Book No. 3, A Collection of Many Novel and Interesting Varieties of Tatting with Directions for Working. |
Tatting instructions, patterns for edgings, beadings, medallions, doilies, yokes, baby caps, and descriptions of tatting stitches such as: Cluny tatting, Lattice-Stitch Tatting, Roll Tatting.
Scans donated by Gail Owens, edited by Judith Adele. |
9-GO002 P 9 Beading Tatting GO
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Priscilla Tatting Book, Selections of Useful Articles from The Modern Priscilla, with Beautiful Designs Never Before Published. |
Complete tatting instructions, with some complex techniques. Patterns for edgings, insertions, medallions, yokes, doilies, collars, cuffs, baby caps and trimmings.
Scans donated by Gail Owens, edited by Judith Adele. |
9-GO003 D 9 Lace Tatting GO
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![9-JE005 [13] Tatting](../../pub/Thumbnails/OrrTatting13T.png "9-JE005 [13] Tatting") | PDF |
[13] Tatting Book No. 13. |
Tatted edgings, insertions, medallions, baby cap and booties, collar and yoke.
Scans donated by Jeannette S. Harris, edited by Judith Adele. |
9-JE005 O 9 Lace Tatting JE
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Schiffchen-Arbeiten II. |
How-to tatting instructions and lovely patterns for motifs, edgings, baby bonnets, bag, doilies, collars, cuffs.
Scanned by Julia Haug, edited by Judith Adele. |
9-JH001 L 9 Lace Tatting JH 
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Towels, Pillow-Cases, Sheets, Book No. 13. |
Crochet patterns for edgings, insertions.
Scans donated by Jeannette Harris, not edited. |
9-JH002 L 9 Tatting JH
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Tatting and Netting. |
Complete tatting, netting and needlelace instructions with dozens of lace patterns.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
9-TA002 T 9 BritVict Lace Tatting TA
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![9-TA003 [01] Complete Instruction Book on Crocheting, Tatting and Smocking:](../../pub/Thumbnails/Richardson'sCompleteT.png "9-TA003 [01] Complete Instruction Book on Crocheting, Tatting and Smocking:") | PDF |
[01] Complete Instruction Book on Crocheting, Tatting and Smocking: Original Designs with Directions for Working. |
Collars, doilies, baby caps, booties, filet patterns, yokes, edgings, insertions, bags.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
9-TA003 R 9 Crochet Filet Tatting TA
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My Book No. 3 Tatting Craft, A Real Sampler, over 100 Designs. |
Tatting instructins, edgings, insertions, medallions, collars, yokes, baby cap, alphabet.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
9-TA005 V 9 Tatting TA
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![9-TA006 [07] Tatting Book, Book No. 7.](../../pub/Thumbnails/Richardson's7TattingT.png "9-TA006 [07] Tatting Book, Book No. 7.") | PDF |
[07] Tatting Book, Book No. 7. |
Instructions for tatted collars, camisole yokes, doily borders, bedspread squares, lampshade, towel/bedding edgings. Includes baby bonnet with tatting applied over net, and tatting applied to rickrack trim. Patterns are intermediate to advanced in skill.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
9-TA006 R 9 Tatting TA
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![9-TA010 [4] Crocheted Yokes and Tatting,](../../pub/Thumbnails/Fitch4CrochetedYokesT.png "9-TA010 [4] Crocheted Yokes and Tatting,") | PDF |
[4] Crocheted Yokes and Tatting, Series No. 4. |
Crochet and tatting directions for lingerie yokes, plus tatting instructions for collars, handkerchief and towel edgings. Some of the yokes and collars include store-bought fancy braid trim.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
9-TA010 F 9 Crochet Embroidery Filet Crochet Lace Tatting TA
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Home Needlework Magazine 1915-10 October 1915. |
Crocheted shawls, baby items, yokes, collars, edgings, pillows. Embroidery. Knitted child's items, tatted doilies.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
9-TA016 H 9 Crochet Embroidery Knitting Tatting JA
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![9-TA017 [11] Collingbournes New Easy Way of making real Tatting and Maltese Art, Book no. 11.](../../pub/Thumbnails/Collingbournes11TattingMalteseT.png "9-TA017 [11] Collingbournes New Easy Way of making real Tatting and Maltese Art, Book no. 11.") | PDF |
[11] Collingbournes New Easy Way of making real Tatting and Maltese Art, Book no. 11. |
Venetian cutwork, tatted collars, doilies, bags, insertions, edgings. Maltese (hairpin) lace instructions and patterns for boudoir caps and yokes and collars.
Scans donated by Public Domain Tatting Archive, edited Judith Adele. |
9-TA017 S 9 Cutwork Lace Tatting JA
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![A-DC016 [02] Complete Crochet Book, Book No. 2:](../../pub/Thumbnails/Richardsons2CompleteCrochetT.png "A-DC016 [02] Complete Crochet Book, Book No. 2:") | PDF |
[02] Complete Crochet Book, Book No. 2: Contains Illustrations and Instructions on General Crochet, Filet Crochet and Tatting. Subjects Covered Are Edges, Insertions, Yokes, Bed Spread Strips, Center Pieces, Towels, Luncheon Set, Chair Back Cover, and many other useful and practical ideas. |
Also squares, doilies, boudoir caps, and a stunning brassiere of crocheted medallions with manufactured braid.
Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele. |
A-DC016 R A Crochet Filet crochet Tatting DC
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![A-DC020 [19] Collingbourne’s Authority on Fine Arts: Crochet, Tatting, Knitting, Embroidery, Book No. 19.](../../pub/Thumbnails/SnowCollingbournes19T.png "A-DC020 [19] Collingbourne’s Authority on Fine Arts: Crochet, Tatting, Knitting, Embroidery, Book No. 19.") | PDF |
[19] Collingbourne's Authority on Fine Arts: Crochet, Tatting, Knitting, Embroidery, Book No. 19. |
Nightgown yokes, corset covers, Irish Crochet collars and cuffs, boudoir caps, purses, bags, baskets, beautiful Venetian stitch and Cluny lamp shades, doilies and table linens, edgings, pillows, baby booties and bib.
Scans donated by Debra Carr, edited by Judith Adele. |
A-DC020 S A Crochet Knitting Tatting DC
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![A-JA001 [05] Lessons in Crochet](../../pub/Thumbnails/Corticelli5T.png "A-JA001 [05] Lessons in Crochet") | PDF01 PDF02 PDF03 PDF04 |
[05] Lessons in Crochet including some designed for Knitting and Tatting and for the new Hardanger Crochet, Book No. 5. |
Delicate crocheted blouse, edgings, doilies, insertions, yokes, Irish Crochet, bags, hats, slippers, men's ties, and a lampshade. Filet charts, including church lace and alphabets. Tatted edgings, motifs, doilies. Knit silk sweaters.
Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele. |
A-JA001 C A Crochet Embroidery Filet Crochet Hardanger Irish Crochet Knitting Lace Tatting JA
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Five patterns for crochet, tatting and filet |
Single sheet, monochrome, raised printing. Supplement of the Journal des Demoiselles, no date given. Pattern 1 and 4 are tatting, pattern 2 is filet embroidery, pattern 3 and 5 crochet.
From the collection of Marleen van Horssen, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
A-MH170 J NB220 Crochet Tatting Filet MH |
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Two tatted edges and one doily with various techniques |
Pattern embossed on cream cardboard, then overprinted with blue background. Bottom partially torn off. Two patterns for tatted edges and one doily pattern with a crocheted edge around what looks like needle lace flowers in the shape of an X, and tape with picots lace surrounding those.
From the collection of Marleen van Horssen, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
A-MH172 J NB220 Tatting Crochet Needlelace Edge Doilies MH |
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Six-pointed star tatted doily |
Embossed pattern, purple background overprinted. No date. All tatting except possibly for the bridges that connect the motifs, those were added afterwards.
From the collection of Marleen van Horssen, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
A-MH174 J NB220 Tatting Doilies MH |
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Beyer's Handwerkboeken Serie H. 40, Frivolité met Afbeeldingen. |
Tatting instructions and patterns for borders, insertions, flowers, baby cap and booties, collars, doilies, bags, jabots.
Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma, edited by Judith Adele. |
A-SW025 B A Lace Tatting SW 
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Bucilla Blue Book No. 3 Original Designs in Tatting, Novelty & Filet Crochet |
Collection of prose patterns for crochet and tatting, includes baby layette, filet crochet heraldic medallions for insertion into door curtains, yokes for chiledren's and women's clothing, filet insertion for bolster cushion, child's hat and collar, corset cover, octagonal box with Chinoiserie motif. Tatting instruction sinclude edgings for luncheon set and towels, lingerie trim and yoke, pillow and bedding items, collars, and insertions and edgings for tea cloths.
Scans donated by Georgia Seitz, edited by Judith Adele. |
B-GS001 B C817 Filet crochet Crochet Lace Tatting GS
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Priscilla Tatting Book No. 2 A Collection of Beautiful and Useful Patterns with Directions for Working |
Tatting instructions for cotton, silk and metallic thread, with patterns for doilies, edgings, insertions, bags, yokes, motifs (lovely roses and daisies), collars, baskets, beadwork, tatted appliqué on net, an alphabet, candleshades, baby bonnets.
Scans donated by Judith Adele, edited by Judith Adele |
B-JA034 S E111 Tatting JA
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Crochet & Tatting Manual, Panels, Edges & Motifs for Curtains and the Home, Book No. 2. Panels, Towels, Scarfs and Napkins Over Sixty Practical Designs with Instructions containing the Larger Pieces for Curtains, Table Covers, Bedspreads, Door |
not scanned |
B-JA041 V ZZ99 Crochet Tatting JA
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Crocheted and Tatted Edgings Lily Book No. 700-E |
not scanned |
B-JA060 C ZZ99 Crochet Tatting JA
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scrapbook of magazine patterns, c. 1890? pasted over the pages of a bound Department of Agricultural Report 1878 |
Hundreds of crocheted and tatted patterns
not scanned |
B-JA138 S ZZ99 Crochet Tatting JA
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Schiffchen-Spitzen, Die Mit 4 Musterbeilagen, Band 10 |
German language book of needle tatting patterns, plus a separate set of inserts containing directions to make the designs. Insert includes an English key to the symbols and terms used.
Scans donated by Martha Ess, edited by Martha Ess. |
B-ME001 E C205 Lace Needle Lace Tatting ME
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Tatting, or Frivolite |
Lovely collection of early shuttle tatting (frivolité) patterns. Prose directions, some engravings of finished items.
Shared by permission of the National Library of Scotland. Scans donated by Martha Ess, edited by Judith Adele. |
B-ME002 M C205 BritVict Lace Tatting ME
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Lessons in Crochet Book No. 5 including some designed for Knitting and Tatting and for the new Hardanger Crochet |
Delicate crocheted blouse, edgings, doilies, insertions, yokes, Irish Crochet, bags, hats, slippers, men's ties, and a lampshade. Filet charts, including church lace and alphabets. Tatted edgings, motifs, doilies. Knit silk sweaters.
Scans donated by Judith Adele, remastered by P.J. Bartl |
B-PB001 C NC013 Alphabet Tatting Filet crochet Crochet PB
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Frivolitaten-Arbeit (Schiffchen-Arbeit) Neunte Auflage |
24 pages softcover, lovely booklet with tatting patterns from a well-known author. Beautiful patterns, some quite complex. Elementary stitches are explained, but the author wastes no time in getting to the advanced work.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
B-YS075 H J610A Tatting SW
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Frivolités Entworfen u. ausgeführt v. P. Hauser |
Softcover, 62 pages not including cover. Two parts, first explanation and designs for tatted edgings, second application of tatting to clothes and household linens.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
B-YS085 H K127C Tatting SW
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Handwritten Tatting Pattern |
A single sheet of very thin tissue paper, on which a tatting pattern was handwritten.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
B-YS088 T J610C Tatting SW
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Thesa Handarbeitenbuch Praktische Anleitung mit Original-Abbildungen fur die Ausfuhrung von Thesa-Handarbeiten |
A German booklet about Tenerife lace or sol lace. Thesa Buchmann produced wooden shapes to make the lace on, and this booklet is part introduction to the technique and part advertisement for these shapes as well as the yarn and needles sold with it.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
B-YS089 T N6071 Tatting Lace SW
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Home Needlework Magazine March 1914, Ten Cents |
Crocheted doilies , yoke, scarf, collar & cuffs, belt, bag. How to make rose petal beads. Knitted bedspread squares, embroidery, tatting, fashion, dressmaking
not scanned |
C-JA007 H ZZ99 Crochet Knitting Sewing Tatting Various JA
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Star Book of 100 Edgings Crocheted - Tatted - Knitted Book 18 |
Edgings for handkerchiefs and such, made by various techniques. It must have been quite a popular book at its time, because it is still frequently on offer online. Designs by Cecilia Vanek.
Scans donated by Jean Sands, edited by Judith Adele. |
C-JG001 S N8014 Charts Knitting Tatting Crochet JG
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Nine patterns, various techniques |
Supplement of the Musee des Familles. Single sheet with nine patterns in black and white: tape lace, embroidery on net, crochet, tatting.
Scan donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
C-YS055 M K4011 Lace Filet Tatting Crochet SW
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Coats229-Tatting |
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, not scanned |
C-YS077 ? ZZ99 Tatting SW
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B32-Frivolite |
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, not scanned |
C-YS079 F ZZ99 Tatting SW
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BEY36-Schiffchen |
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, not scanned |
C-YS124 ? ZZ99 Tatting SW
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BEY40-Schiffchen |
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, not scanned |
C-YS145 ? ZZ99 Tatting SW
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BEY-NL-Frivolite |
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BEY40-Schiffchen |
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Gracieuse04-3-Frivolite |
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Tatting No. 99 First Tatting Series |
Stapled softcover, 16 pages including covers. A descriptive and Illustrative journal for teaching the practical working of Tatting: The elementary Stitches, Simple Patterns, Use of Two Shuttles, Large Articles, Tatting Applique, etc., etc. Published during WW1 based on the advertisements that encourage ladies to buy British only and not items that might be sold by the enemy. Contains the following patterns: Erin pattern, Rose Border for Handkerchief, Peter Pan Collar, End for Neck Tie, Peacock Lace, Dalymic Lace for Handkerchief Borders, Decoration for Blotter or Book Cover, Waist Band, Dahlia Pattern, Medaillion Pattern, Tatted Plastron and Cuffs, Yoke for Evening Bodice, D'Oyley Border in Irish Tatting, Motif Suitable for Edging, Spray for Linen or Canvas, Square Medallion, Circular Medallion, Tatting Embroidery for Linen Blouse Collar, Tatted Stock Collar
Scanned by Nettie Kraaij, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Textile Research Center 2024-01-30. |
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Choix de Dessins, Crochet et Frivolite Serie A. No. 3 Ouvrages de Dames, Cotons et Cordonnets, Specialite pur le Crochet lÍrlande, la Broderie, pour marquer, repriser, etc. Grande variete de Dessins en Albums traitant specialement chaque genre d'Ouvrages. |
Forty pages illustrating various crochet and tatting patterns.
From the collection of Sytske Wijnsma, not scanned |
C-YS455 C ZZ99 Crochet Tatting SW
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La Frivolite Traite Pratique orne de 72 gravures |
2nd Edition. One of the smaller Cartier Bresson albums, this one about Frivolite. A basic introduction and then a number of frivolite patterns described and photographed. There are no schematic drawings of the items.
Scans donated by Tamara Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
C-YS537 C IB01G Tatting SW
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Crochet and Tatting Designs with Instructions Volume I [1] Edges, Beadings, Insertions and Miscellaneous |
24 pages not including cover. Mostly isolated design elements, and some complete pieces such as a coin purse, collars and yokes.
Scans donated by Martha Ess, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
D-ME001 W J801I Crochet Tatting ME
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Yokes & Collars, Crochet and Tatting, Series No. 8 |
Crocheted and tatted yokes and collars. 24 pages not including covers. Crochet, tatting, filet crochet, lovely designs that make one hope that yokes and collars will come into fashion again.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
D-SW058 F OB031 Tatting Crochet Filet crochet SW
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Star Needlework Journal Vol VIII No 2 |
Softcover stapled quarterly publication, 20 pages not including cover. Dated 1923. The results of the Journal's Fifth Needlework Contest are fully explained in this issue. A color chart of cross-stitch designs, baby and infant clothes, tatted and crocheted yokes, knitted mats, embroideries, a bedspread with a religious text, womans dresses in knitting and crochet, all with lovely illustrations and the occasional chart.
Scans donated by Jackie Isler, from the collection of her grandmother Helen Balmat Gorman. Edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
F-IS131 S O2023 Embroidery Knitlace Knitting Charts Crochet Cross-stitch Tatting IS
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Handkerchief Edgings Star Edgings 102 |
Collection of crochet designs for delicate handkerchief edgings and insertions (with corners), some in multiple colors and many using multiple thread thicknesses. Techniques include thread crochet, tatting and hairpin lace. Prose instructions with a chart for the filet style pattern. American notation.
Book donated by Hillie Dijkstra, edited by Sytske Wijnsma |
G-HD001 H G913 Crochet Tatting HD
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You Asked For These Star 208 |
36 pages including cover. Softcover. Crochet: Crocheted suit, pansy doily, cathedral window motif, christmas daisies (winding yarn) and stars, Jack Frost, Santa Clause, snowflake, afghan, Harlequin Coat, Afghan Coat, Maple Leaf luncheon set, snow man, Puritan Bedspread, various crocheted edgings. Tatting: tatted edgings. Knitting: knitted edgings. More crochet and winding yarn: Angel, Christmas bells.
Donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
G-KR008 S JA036 Crochet Knitting Tatting KR
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Edgings for all Purposes Edgings Book No. 288 |
16 pages stapled booklet. Patterns for narrow and wider edgings, knitted, crocheted, tatted. Some religous patterns on the last pages.
Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
G-KR021 C K4016 Crochet Knitting Tatting Edge KR
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The Workbasket Vol. 9 No. 12 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
Issue includes full prose instructions for a crocheted apron, a knitted or crocheted shoulderette or scarf, a quilting block entitled 54-40 or Fight, several knit lace edgings, and the third installment of a lesson on two-color tatting (frivolite). Knitting and crochet instructions use American notation and needle sizes.
Scans donated by Martha Ess, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
H-ME001 W HA22 Crochet Knitting Knitlace Quilting Tatting ME
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The Workbasket Vol. 9 No. 4 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages, 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: handbag. Tatting: How to tat, Lesson 1. Quilting: Basket of Roses. Knitting: Victory Stripe Afghan or Baby Robe.
Scans donated by Melora Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
H-ML094 W K127F Crochet Tatting Quilting Knitting ML
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The Workbasket Vol. 9 No. 5 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Tatting: Lesson 2 on How To Tat. Cross-stitch / Crochet: Picture chair set or pillow top "Let's be friends" with horse and dog. Crochet: Knot Stitch Scarf.
Scans donated by Melora Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
H-ML095 W K127G Charted Embroidery Cross-stitch Crochet Tatting ML
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The Workbasket Vol. 9 No. 7 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages, 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: Pineapple panholder, Grapefruit panholder. Quilting: Gardener's Prize. Tatting: Tatted Edgings, five different one-shuttle designs.
Scans donated by Melora Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
H-ML097 W K127E Crochet Tatting Quilting ML
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The Workbasket Vol. 10 No. 6 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages. Crochet: crocheted pottery, plate with swirled rim, oval basket, candy plate with handle, deep dish with lace rim, seashell candy or nut dish. These are crocheted objects that are stiffened afterwards with starch, and sealed with shellac. Tatting: tatted edges. Sewing: garden apron and kneeling pad.
Scans donated by M. Leigh Martin, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
H-ML108 W L9017 Crochet Tatting Sewing ML
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Star 42 - Revised Beginner's Manual Crochet, Knitting, Tatting |
and bonnets, belts, gloves, mittens, and trims.
Scans donated by Kathryn Roloff, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
I-KR002 S IB015 Crochet Knitting Tatting KR
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The Workbasket Vol. 11 No. 9 - June 1946 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
8 pages, folded strip of paper. Crochet: Crocheted Placemats. Tatting: Tatted edges and insertions. Quilting: Pillow Top in Trapunto Quilting. Crochet: Owl Panholders.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library, 2017. |
I-WB119 W M1100 Crochet Tatting Quilting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 11 No. 11 - August 1946 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
8 pages, page 4 and 5 combined to one. Crochet: Oval doily. Knitting: Baby sweater with mitts Crocheted weaving: Hot mat. Embroidery stitches. Knitting: Luncheon set. Tatting: Pretty Leaf.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library, 2017. |
I-WB11B W M9063 Knitting Crochet Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 11 No. 12- September 1946 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
8 pages. Crochet: luncheon set, child's muff and beanie, collar, dainty daisy motif. Tatting: hexagon tatted doily. Knitting: knitted scarf.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library, 2017. |
I-WB11C W MC024 Crochet Knitting Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 12 No. 3 December 2-935 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Folded strip of paper, 8 pages. Crochet: "King's Crown" medallion, handkerchief edgings, "Ripple Stripe" crocheted rug. Knitting: versatile sweater. Tatting: Good Luck tatted star. More crochet: Chair Set, Wheel of Fortune Medaillion.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB123 W O3010 Crochet Knitting Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 12 No. 4 January 2-936 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Folded strip of paper, 8 pages. Crochet: Bouquet of Zinnias, crocheted mittens embroidered with sequins, Ferris Wheel chair set. Tatting: tatted squares. Knitting: Men's Gloves.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB124 W O3011 Knitting Crochet Tatting Embroidery SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 12 No. 6 March 2-938 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Folded strip of paper, 8 pages. A girl's crochet dress, heirloom bedspread with knitted strips and linen embroidered strips, crocheted butterfly as corner of a tablecloth, shaded tatted doily with one shuttle and one ball.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB126 W O3013 Crochet Knitlace Knitting Tatting Embroidery Bedspread SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 12 No. 7 April 2-939 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
8 pages, folded strip to be cut in half. Crochet: Polka Dot Crocheted Apron, Altar Cloth with cross and IHS motif, Dainty Edgings, Glass Mittens. Tatting: Tatted Collar and Cuff Set
Donated by Sarah Dalton, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
I-WB127 W O2021 Crochet Filet crochet Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 12 No. 8 May 2-940 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Folded but not stapled, 16 pages, pages 7 and 8 combined into one. Crochet: "Mayflowers" Chair Set. Huck darning: three borders ends for towels. More crochet: Wall bracket with flowers. Quilting: Aunt Etta's Diamond Quilt. Crochet: Wild Rose Doily, Irish Crochet Edging. Tatting: tatted edging.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB128 W O3014 Crochet Irish crochet Tatting Quilting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 12 June 1947 No. 9 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Folded but not stapled, 16 pages. Crochet: Square Pineapple Doily, Mr. and Mrs. Pan Holders. Knitting: Versatile Stitch (diamond pattern that can be made in any size). More crochet: Rug with distinctive texture, Luncheon Set - place mat and coaster. Tatting: tatted doily. Also included instructions to use iron-on patterns from the supplement, which is missing from this copy.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB129 W O4050 Crochet Doilies Knitting Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 12 August 1947 No. 11 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Folded but not stapled, 8 pages. Crochet: Twinkling Star triangular motif for bedspread, crocheted butterfly to applique on clothes. Tatting: four tatted handkerchief edgings. More crochet: Doily "Accent on Frills", Lacy Apron with a ribbon woven through.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB12B W O4052 Crochet Doilies Tatting Edge SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 13 October 1947 No. 1 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled, 16 pages. Knitting: Slotted Knitted Ascot (neck scarf). Crochet: Table Scarf "Crocheted Weaving". Advertisement for panholder kits and patterns. Men's crocheted slippers "Loafers", Crochet Basket. Directions for making Stocking Doll with dress pattern for dolls dress. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes. Vanity set "Sweet Stuff" also suitable for chair set. Rickrack and crochet medaillons, crocheted daisies to make a row of flowers. Tatting: Hexagon Tatted Doily, Tatted Point Edging.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB131 W O5030 Knitting Crochet Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Vol. 13 November 1947 No. 2 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled, 16 pages. Crochet: Rug in Loop Stitch "Loveliness In Bloom", Zig Zag Pan Holder, Party Bag and Head Band Set, Crocheted Crib Toys (clown, shooting star and spiral ball), Pineapple Design (square). Knitting: Children's Knitted Mittens and Tam set. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes, History of Quilts, Whistling Race (game). Tatting: Coaster Doily.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB132 W O6071 Knitting Crochet Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
CROCHET Flowers that Bloom All Year. Pattern for crocheted gloxinias (including directions for petals, stamens, leaves and calix) using 6-strand embroidery floss stiffened with wire. Medallion and Edging Trim. Crochet pattern suggested for use in various way, including guest towel/pillowcase trim, collar or jabot. Women's Crochet Slippers "Gay Informals". Closed-toe floral crocheted slippers. Unusual for 4 crocheted heel lifts inserted into each crocheted heel. "Out of a Dream" Dressing Table Set. Crocheted, joined floral and filet squares. Larger rectangular orsmaller square doily is comprised of 13 flower and 12 filet or 5 flower and 4 filet squares, respectively. Half Collar. Irish crocheted flower spray. Single spray of pieced flower and leaf motif: suggested use as appliqué for suit or dress. If two pieces are made (second arrangement pieced in reverse), may be tacked onto bias binding for a neck band. Star Trim. Crocheted 5-star motif for appliqué. TATTING Hexagon Whatnot Doily. Tatted doily in cotton. Directions note that all tatting is done on the ball thread only. KNITTING Fascinator. Knitted lacy scarf for head and or neck. Crocheted edge. Estimated 38" long by 14" wide if using fingering yarn and size 8 needles. Infant's Knitted Mittens. Uses baby yarn and size 1 and 2 needles. Knitted Novelty Lapel Pin. Miniature cap with pompom adorned with miniature hanging mittens. Shown attached to pin backing.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB133 W O9046 Crochet Irish crochet Knitting Tatting Slipper SD
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The Workbasket Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Cover shows baby booties. Knitting: baby bootees (three variations), Dutch hat. Tatting: Round Scallop edge. Crochet: five crocheted edgings. Filet crochet: Rose Scarf. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes, with an article about samplers. More knitting: Knitted Shopping Bag with embroidered flowers outside the knitted pocket. More crochet: Hot Dish Mat Set "Three-In-One". Infants' Knitted Bib with a knitted and crocheted edging. Crocheted Tray shaped with starch, and with sewn-on handles. Stapled softcover, 16 pages, entirely monochrome, 5.25 x 7.75 inch. Original scan size plm. 2100 x 3100 pixels at 400dpi. From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB134 W P2018 Knitting Crochet Filet crochet Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 16 pages, page 8 and 9 combined. Crocheted pillow, Clover Leave doily, Tropical Flower pan holder set. Tatting: Tatted Triangle Motif. Quilting: Star of Bethlehem quilt, Aunt Ellen's Club Notes with notes on the history of lace. Crocheted Hot Plate mats, collar and belt set. Knitting: knitted gloves.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB135 W P2011 Quilting Crochet Tatting Knitting SD
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The Workbasket Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Crocheted collar in white, crocheted rug in two shades of blue, yellow and orange, crocheted glass coasters, knitted scalloped baby set of sweater, bonnet and bootees, crocheted blouse trim, tatted medallion, crocheted edging, crocheted primrose doily, household tips, crocheted flower frog closure, textile painting, crocheted luncheon set, Aunt Ellen's Club Notes, crocheted flower sprays, knitted lace vanity set, crocheted braid trim, crocheted round doily, and an article about textile painting. Softcover stapled, 24 pages. Scanned 400dpi png From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB136 W P3016 Crochet Tatting Knitlace Knitting SD
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The Workbasket Volume 13 July 1948 No. 10 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 24 pages. Crochet: Day Lily square motif for tablecloth or bedspread, burlap rugs, metallic slippers, sugar bowl and creamer motifs, luncheon set in crocheted cut-work, medallion doily, tea cart cloth square crocheted motif to sew to linen squares in chessboard pattern, pan holder, Petal Wheel hot pad, crocheted square blocks for afghan. Tatting: tatted handkerchief edges. Metalcraft. Knitting: Double Cable Stitch. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB13A W O9042 Crochet Tatting Knitting Metalwork SD
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The Workbasket Volume 13 August 1948 No. 11 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 24 pages. Crochet: Wild Iris doily, Beau Time dress bow, scalloped edging, medallion insert for vanity set, oval medallion insert for linens, turtle motif. Knitting: baby sweater and bonnet, Blue Plate Special pan holder, scarf. Tatting: chair set. Weaving instructions for beginners making a weaving board. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB13B W O8110 Weaving Tatting Knitting Crochet SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 October 1948 No.1 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 24 pages. Knitted Bunny sweater, crocheted hot pad, knitted gloves, cat head panholder, tatted vanity set, crocheted pocket trim, household tips, Aunt Ellen's Club Notes, an article about Weaving, Part III continued from the September issue, crocheted imitation beading insertion and matching edging.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB141 W OA02D Crochet Tatting Weaving Knitting SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 November 1948 No. 2 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 24 pages. Knitting and embroidering a sleeveless jacket and beanie ensemble, with small boy / girl figures and small yarn dolls as trim. Crocheted Wild Rose Motif inset, household tips, crocheted circle panholder, tatted medallion with crocheted edge, shell crocheted dish, crocheted shell edge, crocheted child's mittens, Aunt Ellen's Club Notes about Thanksgiving, a fourth article about weaving including knotting heddles, making a book binding for a year of Workbaskets, knitted open-work babushka, a statement of the ownership of the Workbasket, a crochet and sequins flower motif, a crocheted Liberty Bell edging, and lots of period advertisements.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB142 W OA02J Crochet Knitting Tatting Bookbinding Weaving SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 December 1948 No. 3 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Tatted web chair set, crocheted flowers, puff stitch crocheted pan holder, making Christmas candles with as mold a square milk carton, make money with doll house furniture made from cardboard, games that can be made at home, crocheted slipper tops of metallic thread, crocheted single flower doily, an article about metalcraft, knitted romper or dress, crochet old granny afghan, crochet edging, crochet basket motif, man's scarf, Aunt Ellen's Club Notes with emphasis on Christmas, and many advertisments, one of which is for a Lily Weaving loom.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB143 W OB033 Tatting Knitting Crochet Metalwork SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 January 1949 No. 4 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Crocheted Spiderweb Centerpiece, diamond-shaped spiderweb motifs, Charleston Garden Afghan, crocheted square motifs with central flower, Girl's Crochet Jacket, Tatted and Crocheted Edges, Round Tatted Collar, crocheted Checker Board Edging, Aunt Elle's Club Notes about indoor gardening, article about metalcraft, knitted Cable Stitch Cap for a child with a pom pom at the top, and many advertisements.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB144 W OB037 Crochet Tatting Metalwork Knitting SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 February 1949 No. 5 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Crochet: Roll stitch doily. Knitting: knitted mittens with in-knitted girls face, knitted lace.Crochet: Filet Luncheon Set with three monograms, alphabet chart included. Crochet: Cross Bar Lastec Belt. Crocheted and Tatted edge. Knitted toeless bootees, knitted insertion.Aunt Ellen's Club Notes. Brass and Coppercraft, etching and coloring with chemicals, alphabet for etching included. Crocheted Vanity Set. Knitted Bed Sock.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB145 W OB03A Alphabet Charts Crochet Filet crochet Knitlace Knitting Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 April 1949 No. 7 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Crocheted kittens and flowers as applique on luncheon doily, Rose Center Pan Holder in crochet, Doily with Pineapple Edge, Pretty Peasant Skirt or Clever Apron Using Swedish Weaving (aka huck embroidery), crocheted Egg Warmer, crocheted Cross Book Mark, tatted Medallion Coaster, Aunt Ellen's Club Notes, Flower Arrangement, Paper Craft (making paper flowers), Easter Egg Decoration, crocheted bib.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB147 W OC013 Crochet Doilies Tatting SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 May 1949 No. 8 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Crochet: Crochet Lace for Your Petticoat, Birthday Tablecloth with round medallions and star-shaped fill-in motif. Knitting: Knitted Bonnet with a Wired Brim. Crochet: Petal Star Doily. Embroidery: Embroidered Band on Crocheted Apron. More Crochet: Pineapple Pin Cushion, Carnation, Rick Rack Dish Mat. Quilting: The (United States) Flag Quilt. Continuing with crochet: Crochet Edge. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes with an article about pottery and ceramics, receipe for Banana Cake. Tatting: Tatted Table Runner.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
I-WB148 W P1010 Crochet Knitting Quilting Tatting Ceramics SD
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The Workbasket Volume 14 June 1949 No. 9 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Crochet: Picot doily, Basket in Crochet, Crochet Gloves, Glasses Case. Tatting: Chair set. Knitting: Carriage Robe. Crochet: Wall Bracket, Zinnia Medallion. Knitting, Knitted Kitten Cap. Crochet: Turban Scarf. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes with a (now outdated) article about wedding customs, and an article about Pottery and Ceramics, continued from previous issue. More crochet: Flower Block. Knitted Face Cloths, crochet: a Poodle motif, tie-up closure, clover leaf edge.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Volume 14 July 1949 No. 10 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Mostly crochet, knitted infant's items, a tatted doily and a North Carolina Rose quilt pattern. Centerpiece Ruffles and Flourishes, Soapy The Wash Cloth Turtle, Infant's Three-Piece Set, Gay Dish Cloth, Butterfly Chair Set, Place Mat in Shell Stitch, Scroll Pan Holder, Aunt Ellens Club Notes with an article about Glove Making, Frozen Food Salad, star-shaped Tatted Doily, Baby Bib, Shell Block Edge, North Carolina Rose Quilt, Lapel Ornament "Boutonniere", Crocheted Powder Mitt.
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Volume 14 August 1949 No. 11 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
Stapled softcover, 32 pages. Crocheted Bunny Crib Spread, Tatted Gold, tatted motif, Two Color Mittens, Knitted Rug, Pan Holder, Crocheted Rooster, Knitted Three-Piece Set, Lace Edging, Pottery and Ceramics, Aunt Ellen's Club Notes, Glove Making (continued from July), Rick Rack Doily, Pansy Doily, Lapel Ornament "Sandals".
From the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 23 No. 9 June 1958 |
Tatted Rose Doily, Tatted Cup and Saucer, Knitted doily, crocheted Mosaic Scarf, and the usual gardening and cooking pages.
Magazine donated by Sarah Dalton, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Volume 16 No. 8 |
48 pages including covers. Crochet: Place Mat, Pansy Hot Dish Mat, Roses for Pillow Slips. Knitting: Sweet Miss knitted toddler dress. Tatting: Tatted Vanity Set. Paper Art: Carnations from tissue paper. Ribbon Art: Tying bows. Cooking: Hot Stuffed Eggs, Bacon and eggs receipt, Barbecued Frankfurters, Picnic Meat Loaf, Frozen Strawberry Supreme, Strawberry Puffs. Sewing: Basic Hand Stitches, Dressing up Mirrors. Quilting: Baby Necktie Quilt. The Junior Workbasket, gardening, pimping old trunks, painting Junior Rembrandt.
Scans donated by Clara Bruning, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 14 No. 12 |
32 pages. Crochet: bedspread "Stardust", hot dish mat, imitation tatted medaillion, crocheted picot edge, Points and picots doily, all-over crocheting for dresses. Tatting: tatted alphabet. Knitting: baby's helmet. Pottery and ceramics, glove making.
Scans donated by Joyce Noverr, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 16 No. 2 |
64 pages. Crochet: Vanity Set and Scarf. Winding lampshades, ceramic pins. Crocheted Baby Set. Aunt Ellen's Club Notes. Crocheted Pan Holder Set, Embroidered Christmas Cards. Quilting: Pilgrim Boy Block. Knitting: Cable Stitch Tam. Tatting: Tatted Collar. Crochet: Night Table Doily, Picot Cluster Crochet Edge. Knitting: Knitted Pinwheel Doily. Quilting: Star of Bethlehem. And many, many advertisements.
Scans donated by Joyce Noverr, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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Tatting - Luncheon sets, Doilies, Collars, Edgings Book No. 183 |
24 pages including covers. Luncheon sets containing centerpiece, place doilies, bread and butter plate doilies, and even glass doilies. Bread tray doilies, a tatted corner for a linen doily, collars and cuffs, kerchief edgings, flower spray and boutonniere, T-square tablecloth insertion, motifs for household linens, curtain pulls, doilies, edgings suitable for towels and other purposes.
Book donated by Janet Porsche, scanned and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Transferred to Rijksmuseum Research Library. |
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Latest Yokes, Collars and Cuff Sets in Fillet Crochet and Tatting Series No. 15 |
24 pages including covers. As the title says, yokes, collars and cuff sets in filet crochet and tatting, intended for nightdresses and lingerie.
Scans donated and edited by Martha Ess. |
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Babies are such fun to dress Star Baby Book No. 148 |
32 pages including cover, stapled softcover. All kinds of baby clothes, accessories. Knitted and crocheted baby jackets, hats, booties, mittens, caps, sweaters, onesies, dress. Tatted christening cap and dress edging. Blanket, throw, carriage cover.
From the collection of Peggy April, scanned by Seya Wijnsma-Spek, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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The Workbasket Volume 14 No. 6 |
32 pages. Crochet: bedspread and tablecloth, sandals, filet chair set, handkerchief edgings, tulip doily. Tatting: doily, edging and insertion. Knitted lace edge. Chip carving.
Magazine donated by Sarah Dalton. Scanned by Tamara Wijnsma, edited by Sandra Figg. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket and Home Arts Magazine Volume 33 No. 5 - February 1968 |
Crochet, knitting, tatting, cooking and gardening.
Magazine donated by Sarah Dalton. Scanned by Tamara Wijnsma, edited by Sandra Figg. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Volume 44, No. 3 - November 1978 |
Stapled softcover, 64 pages with 2 inserts without page numbers. Knitting: Boy's Raglan Sleeve Sweater, Snowman Family, Angelic Tabard, Stadium Coat, Man's Scarf. Crochet: Sweater and Shoulder Purse, Long-Legged Clown, Decorative Muffler, Square Crochet Doily, Crochet Hat/Scarf Set. Tatting: Round Twisted Chain Doily. Embroidery: Bargello Pillow. Sewing: Cosmetic Case. Paper: Christmas Card Lanterns, Ribbon Christmas Ornaments. Cooking and Gardening.
rom the collection of Sarah Dalton, scanned by Tamara Wijnsma, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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Aunt Ellen's How To Book on Needlework for readers of The Workbasket |
64 pages including covers. A guide for beginners and reference for experienced needleworkers, explaining the basics of crochet (including left-handed crocheting), hairpin lace, knitting, tatting, netting, embroidery, smocking, huck weaving, needlepoint, rug making, hemstitching, and miscellanous: twisted cord, trapunto quilting, pompon, and machine embroidery.
Scans donated and edited by Adrienne Kattke, Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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Nufashond Rick Rack Book Volume 3 |
Stapled softcover, 24 pages not including covers. How to use rick rack for decorative edgings, doilies, pin cushions, handkerchiefs, collars, aprons, shawls. Substantial overlap with volume 1. One page with tatting combined with rick rack.
Scans donated by Hope Wright, edited by Sytske Wijnsma |
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The Royal Tatting Book Edgings and Borders |
Small oblong booklet, containing The Denmark Antimacassar, Edging (Lily of the Valley Pattern), Vandyke Border, Border (Mignionette Pattern), Narrow Edging, Simple Edging, Oval D'Oyley or Antimacassar, Guipure Trimming, Insertion.
Scans donated and edited by Martha Ess. |
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Gifts, knitted and crocheted Star Gift Book No. 48 |
24 pages, stapled. Knitted and crocheted presents and even a tatted border for a handkerchief. Caps, hoods, mittens, potholders, bedjackets, dish cloths, face loths, dolls, gloves, aprons, and a purse.
Scans donated by Wanda Prather, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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The Exhibition Tatting Book |
32 pages including covers. Ten tatting patterns, edgings, collars, trimmings, insertions.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma |
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Needlecraft Vol. VIII [8] November 1916 No. 3 |
24 pages not including covers. Filet crochet, Needlecraft's Gift-Box, Maltese Work with Tatting and Crochet, Centerpiece as a Christmas Gift, Carriage-Set for the Baby, Needlecrafters' Own Page, Casserole Cooking, Gifts for the Baby, Ivy-Vine Insertion, Counterpane in Knitting and Crochet, Costume for Winter-Girl, Lace for Altar-Cloth, Dresses for Household Cares, Simple Versions of Fall Smartness, The Way of Current Modes, With Styles All One's Own, Attractive Yokes Combining Novelty Braid and Crochet.
Scans donated and edited by Adrienne Kattke |
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The Workbasket and Home Magazine Vol. 55 No. 4 February 1990 |
64 pages stapled and a fold-out 3p transfer design. Knitting: Fish Design Sweater, Multi-Color Shell, Lap Afghan. Crocheting: Girl's Swimsuit Cover-up, Jacket with Crochet Trim, Girl's Sport Top. Tatting: Lacy Wave. Embroidery: Embroidered Belt, Needlepoint Pillow, Breadfruit Applique. Various: Decorated Sun Visors, Painted Wooden Bangles. Cooking: Island Flavored Banana Bread, Fish with a Tropical Flair.
Scans donated by Jessica Allen, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol. 11 No. 5 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Moneymakers - with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale |
8 pages, folded strip. Crochet: "Fan and Flowers" pillow slip trim. Knitting: knitted baby soakers. Tatting: "Star Flower" tatted medaillion.
Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Vol 60 No. 2 January 1995 |
96 pages, stapled. Knitting: Christening Ensemble, Lacy Bookmarks, Rudolph Slippers, Square Scrubbers. Crochet: Christening Gown, Tooth Fairy Pocket Pin, Santa Ornament, Photo Album Cover. Embroidery, sewing: Tooth Pillow, Cross-Stitch Silver Anniversary Card, School-Kid-Made Baby Quilt, Bridal Handkerchief, Easy-Stitch Anniversary Card. Tatting: Lace Garter. Crafts: Tooth Fairy Guardian, Baby Carriage Centerpiec, Candy Pacifier Party Favors, Retirement Memento.
Scans donated by Thomas Stevens, not edited. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket, Volume 11 No. 10 - July 1946 Home and Needlecraft for Pleasure and Profit |
8 pages, folded strip of paper. Crochet: Motif for allover lace, "Ribbon Stripe" Chair Set. Tatting: Tatted Triangle. Crochet: Four crocheted edgings.
Scans donated by Sandra Bejster, edited by Sytske Wijnsma. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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The Workbasket Volume 50, No. 1 - October 1984 |
Stapled softcover, 96 pages plus 1 transfer pattern insert. Knitting: Machine or Hand Knit Ski Hat, ripple Crisp Colorful Cardigan, Puckered Pullover, Blackberry Stitch Blouse, Autumn Special pullover sweater, review of Studio 360 knitting machine. Crochet: Stenciled Crocheted Afghan, Girl's Ruffled Cardigan, Girl's Hood and Mittens, Elf Doorknob Cover, Laced Christmas Stocking, Infant's Bib, simple Headband. Tatting: Five Christmas Balls. Quilting: State Quilt Patterns from 1935 series: Kentucky, Delaware, Alabama. Sewing: Gingerbread Man Ornament. Crafting: Scenic Candle, felt Flower napkin rings, felt and crochet turkey favor. Recipes from Crisco: Pies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, coffeecake, nut bread. Flower and Garden: Holiday Cacti. Advertisement pages omitted.
From the collection of B. Merwald, edited by B. Merwald. Published with kind permission of F+W Media, the current copyright holder. |
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Needlecraft Magazine Vol. VIII No. 7 March 1917 |
Soft cover stapled magazine, 28 pages including covers and advertisements. Monthly publication. Nightgown Yokes with Sleeves, Needlecraft's Easter Gift-Box (apron, doily, guest-towel, collar, fruit-set. Colored Embroideries for the Household (pillow cover, centerpiece, towel, scarf). What Can Be Done with Fish, Knitted Lace and Insertions, Attractive Variations of the Antique or Spider-Web Pattern, A Dainty Party-Bag, Needlecrafters Own Page with tatted border, babies' mitts, tatted/crocheted baby yoke, flounce in knot-stitch and Maltese lace, Some of the Newest Bags, Square Yoke of Novelty Braid and Tatting, Couch-Cover in Crochet, and dress patterns that could be ordered separately.
Scans donated by Karen Olmstead, edited by Sytske Wijnsma |
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Schiffchen-Spitzen und ihre Anwendung Ein Handbuch über Schiffchen-Arbeiten und deren Anwendug. |
Early 20thC book about tatting, 64 pages not including covers. Richly illustrated with items to decorate with tatted edges, corners, and motifs. Tablecloths, childrens caps and clothing, doll clothes, ladies lingerie, bags, and even a lampshade.
Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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The Art of Tatting with an introduction by H.M. the Queen of Roumania, with 54 plates in collotype |
A very well-known work about tatting, with a short introduction about the technique, 6 illustrations of people tatting, and then 49 plates of exquisite tatting work. Some items are beaded as well, and there's also tatted motifs embroidered on textile. Many religious items. The photographs weren't modern-quality sharp, but have been carefully edited and kept at the original scan resolution, in order to allow people to work from them. Hardcover, bound in yellow linen with a tatting shuttle and monogram on the cover, dark green back. First 12 pages with roman numerals, how-to tat pg 15-22, then 54 plates with 1 page description each. Total pages 127 not counting covers, flyleaves and (many) blank pages. Original scan size 3400 x 4680 in 400dpi. Scans donated and edited by Sytske Wijnsma. |
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Augusta, Maine: Needlecraft Publishing, 1916.
London: Emily Faithfull, 1865, 34 pgs.
Montreal, The Canadian Spool Cotton Co., [c.1945] 5 pgs