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Grandmother Clark's Prize Winning Braided-Crocheted Rag Rugs!
26 Vintage Crocheted Rug Patterns
Spiral Bound Republication™
Originally published in 1934
If you are the first to bid, using the buy-it-now option, you WIN! Don't Wait!
Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound Book Republication™ of the Grandmother Clark's Prize Winning Braided & Crocheted Rag Rug book originally published during the Depression Era in 1934! What could be more fun for those of use who love recreating vintage needlework than 26 of the very best vintage braided and crocheted rag rug patterns chosen from 100's of contest entrants from the entire United States A great find for those who love the antique rug patterns our grandmothers and great grandmothers loved to do for home decoration and family comfort! (Original 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 item is a great resource for those who are Depression era historical reenactment enthusiasts, students of historical clothing, fiber and textile arts, etc!
Our customers say:
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''Great book, quick shipping, super seller. Thanks so much!''
Contents:
Directions for Braiding
Directions for Preparing Strips for Rag Rugs
Abbreviations Used in Crochet Instructions
Grandmother Clark's Prize Winning Rugs
Bed of Roses Hexagon Rug (braided)
Pansy Round Rug (braided)
New England Oval Rug (braided)
Primrose Rug (crocheted)
Poppy Oval Rug (braided)
Window Rug (braided)
Diamond Oval Rug (crocheted)
Rosette Oval Rug (crocheted)
Grecian Mosaic Oval Rug (braided)
Fireplace Oval Rug (braided)
House and Garden Oblong Rug (braided)
Jack Straws Oblong Rug (braided)
Navajo Round Rug (crocheted)
Pin Wheel Round Rug (braided)
Checker Board Oval Rug (crocheted)
Nursery Blocks Rug (crocheted)
Pop Corn Round Rug (braided)
Conventional Oblong Rug (crocheted)
Flower Bed Oval Rug (braided)
Boudoir Oblong Rug (crocheted)
Arrow Check (braided)
Wild Rose Dresden Plate Round Rug (braided)
Flower Garden Hexagon Rug (crocheted)
Flower Pot Oval Rug (braided)
Lone Star Round Rug (braided)
Jewel Oval Rug (braided)
Now you can recreate these fine rugs (with rug weight yarn, cording, bailing twine (what can I say but that I'm a Dakota farm girl! ! lol), fabric strips or even plastic bread sacks cut into strips! (I had several aunts who did this!) and display them in your home or give as gifts to family and friends...
If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have quite the pleasure in making rugs for yourself or others dear to your heart from these great old patterns!
The antique and vintage threads, fabrics, hooks, yarns, etc., can be found on Atomic Mall quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! :) Or, of course, you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or hobby store…
The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needleworker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.
The Spiral Bound Book Republication™ you will receive is representative of the types of needlework 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, Flapper and Depression Era pattern finds with family and friends!
*Each item is shipped with extra packing materials to prevent it being folded or bent while traveling through the postal system!
Curious about the quality of these scans 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: $3.95 via USPS. Out-of-country destinations (Canada included): $5.95. 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 $1.35 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.
Copyright Restrictions: All sources utilized in producing Dakota Prairie Treasures' Copyrighted Republication Products originate from public domain works. However, all text, images and trademarks contained within our Republication Products (and listing descriptions) are our creative property and copyrighted solely to Dakota Prairie Treasures. All Rights Reserved. No resale rights apply. You are permitted to use our product's information for items you make for yourself or for gifts. However, our products text, designs and images remain the exclusive legal property of Dakota Prairie Treasures. Our products contents may not be reproduced, used in class lessons or duplicated in any media or electronic format to be resold or ''shared'' (either individually or as a package or kit) without our prior written consent. Any and all violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Returns allowed due to manufacturing defects only.
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.
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