Comprehensive, profusely illustrated book, written with charm and enthusiasm, discusses techniques of making, mending, cleaning, and caring for lace. Over 100 large photos identify Honiton, Flemish Pillow Lace, Irish Needlerun Tambour Lace, Brussels Rose Point, and many other important laces. Also includes complete instructions and drawings for making pillow lace and needlepoint lace.
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Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace: Techniques, Patterns, Instructions by Thérèse de Dillmont Rediscovered collection of authentic Irish crochet design from the 19th century contains 30 motifs, 12 grounds. New introduction by Mary Carolyn Waldrep. Numerous patterns. 100 photographs.
Woolly Thoughts: Unlock Your Creative Genius with Modular Knitting by Pat Ashforth, Steve Plummer Here's the revolutionary way to knit — easy, fun, and foolproof! Beginners and experienced knitters need only master a single stitch to create their own designs with patchwork squares. More than 100 illustrations.
Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book by Mary Thomas Covers everything from winding yarn and fundamental stitches to making patterns and garments, blocking, and more. Over 250 technique diagrams.
Crocheting Teddy Bears: 16 Designs for Toys by Barbara Jacksier, Ruth Jacksier Sixteen easy-to-follow projects include Panda Bear, British Bear, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Roosevelt Bears, more. Helpful illustrations complement easy-to-follow instructions. Clothing patterns included.
Miniature Crocheting and Knitting for Dollhouses by Rosemary Drysdale 40 tiny and charming delights — all easy to execute; requiring very little yarn, thread, or floss; and very little time. Complete instructions. 89 illustrations.
