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Priscilla Irish Crochet Book!
Spiral Bound Book Republication?
Originally Published in 1920!
If you are the first to bid on this auction, using the Buy-It-Now option, YOU WIN! There is no chance of being outbid! DON'T WAIT!
Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound Book Republication? of PRECIOUSLY RARE ORIGINAL Priscilla Irish Crochet Book! This SCARCE information was put into book form by experienced Irish crochet thread artists from the early Edwardian, WWI and Titanic Eras. This information was originally published in 1920! (Original source is NOT for sale)
Our new line of Spiral Bound Book Republications? oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in use!
This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to read a pattern's instructions while your hands are full of your in progress project. As an avid needleworker myself my personal experience prompted my choice of spiral binding for it's ease-of-use alone. I bet you'll love it too!
This HISTORIC item contains 36 pages of illustrations (92 or more!), instructions, diagrams, designs and fundamentals for creating a variety of Irish crochet motifs for purses, curtains, home furnishings, caps, bonnets, linen fancy work and other needlecraft items. This type of original crocheting needle art information is seldom found on Atomic Mall or elsewhere! See contents below!
These instructions are characteristic of the crafts done by our lady ancestors! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase your own version of another wonderful item revealing our heritage from early America and European!What a historically educational and delightful art instructional piece this is!
Scarce and intriguingly useful information jam-packed in its pages just waiting for your creative muse and touch!
An excerpt:
''Of all the different kinds of lace known as ''Irish'' that called ''Irish Crochet'' is the most durable, serviceable and popular. It is made in three distinct styles at the present time; one is slightly padded, one is heavily padded, while a third has no padding. The heavily padded lace is considered the most valuable and is well worth the extra time and trouble spent on it, as it is practically everlasting...''
Contents
Centerpiece in Grape Design
Irish Crochet and How to Make It
Materials for Working
Explanations of Stitches
Abbreviations of Terms
Chain Stitch
Slip Stitch
Double Crochet
Treble Crochet
Half Treble Crochet
Picot
Double Treble Crochet
Long Treble Crochet
Roll Stitch
Picots on a Chain
Picots on Double Crochet
The ''Clones'' Knot
Picot Loops
Triangle with Stem and Picot Loops
Lesson for Beginners
Stitches
Rings
Motifs for Irish Crochet
42 Photographs of Various Irish Crochet Motifs
Includes leaves, stems, petals, flowers, roses, rose leaf, wild rose design, blackberry leaf, blackberry berry, half-open rose, large leaves, buds, passion flower, small flowers, medium flowers, large flowers, stems, flower spray, clover leaf, round berries and much more!
6 Borders and Edging Laces
Background Stitches
3 Beadings
6 Insertions
Roses
Florals
Daisies
Forget-me-nots
Fans
Medallions
Square Medallion
Triangular Medallion
Rosettes
Grape Medallion
Rose Medallion
Gloral Dress Garniture
Daisy Medallion
Chrysanthemum Spray
Child's Bonnet
with Wild Rose Sprays and Scalloped Edge Lace
Shamrock Border
Floral Border with Clones Knots
Border for Trimming Tea Cloth
Rose Doily
The ladies of earlier times beautified their home, linens, children's clothing and, of course, their own!
You can find all the antique thread, crochet hooks, etc. on Atomic Mall. You just have to hunt a little bit! Or, you can find the supplies at your nearest fabric, craft or hobby store!
The Spiral Bound Book Republication? you will receive is representative of the types of handicraft expertise of earlier genteel and feminine American and European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment recreating antique needlework items for yourself or others dear to your heart just the way your great-grandmothers did!
You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned at a high resolution and electronically revamped to provide you with the very best hardcopy reproduction. Unlike other reproduction sellers this is NOT a cheap, grainy photocopy! Our Spiral Bound Republication? has so many more advantages over the original book.
What are the benefits of our antique book Spiral Bound Book Republications?
* Our products are produced with front and back covers of heavy stock paper.
* Our products are made using the latest LaserJet printing technology meaning the ink will not smear like inferior photocopy or inkjet products do.
* Our spiral binding allows your book to lie flat during use for ease of viewing while working on your needlework projects.
* Our products do not cost a small fortune for you to obtain and enjoy.
* Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!
* These scans are enlarged to full-page dimensions for ease of viewing!
* You can gift these wonderful Victorian, Edwardian pattern book finds with family and friends!
Curious about the quality of this item Please contact me and I will forward an image for your own personal inspection! You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come...
Check out Dakota Prairie Treasures' current auctions for many other unique needlework CD & Spiral Bound Book Republications? for your creative needle working pleasure!
Payment: I prefer Paypal but also accept money orders or personal check.
Shipping: Within the USA: $4.95 via USPS. Out-of-country destinations (Canada included): $9.95. International buyers are responsible for their country's custom duties. We do not mark merchandise shipments as ''gift'' on the USPS Customs form. Insurance is optional and runs $1.30 per $50 increments per shipment. Combined shipping is available for all Dakota Prairie Auctions ending within 48 hours. A 50% s/h/p discount will be automatically applied to each item after the first purchase in all combined orders.
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USA customers: I prefer Paypal but also accept money order or personal check. International customers:payment is accepted via Paypal only. Buyer to contact me within 3 days of auction close. All payments must be received within 10 days following close of auction(s). Email address for Paypal payments will be included following the close of the auction. Please visit out other auctions and store listings at http://stores.Atomic Mall.com/Dakota-Prairie-Treasures for other items of similar interest! Thank you!
Please visit out other auctions and store listings for other items of similar interest at http://stores.Atomic Mall.com/Dakota-Prairie-Treasures ! Thank you! USA customers: I prefer Paypal but also accept money order or personal check. International customers: payment is accepted via Paypal only. Buyer to contact me within 3 days of auction close. All payments must be received within 10 days following close of auction(s). Email address for Paypal payments will be included following the close of the auction.
On Jul-09-06 at 09:43:36 PDT, seller added the following information:
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