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A Visual Introduction To Bucks Point Lace -by- Geraldine Stott. ISBN 0713443715. Lacemaking. Lace-Making. (B T Batsford, reprint, 1992) Used hardcover book in price-clipped dust jacket, 90 pages, dust jacket is bumped on corners and top of spine, with very small tear on forward edge, boards worn on edges, else very good.
Aluminium and Copper Tooling Using Foil and Wooden Sticks -by- Chester Jay Alkema. ISBN 0806952725. (Little Craft Book Series, Sterling Publishing Co, New York, 2nd printing, 1975) Used small hardcover book, no dust jacket, 48 pages, covers are lightly soiled, pages are very good.
Anne Orr's Classic Tatting Patterns. Dover Needlework Series. ISBN 0486248976. Tatting is a form of knotted lace-making executed with shuttle and very fine thread to create dainty and delicate edgings and doilies; this book contains nearly 90 tatting patterns. Used softcover book. 32 pages. (Dover Publications Inc. New York. 1985) In fine condition.
Annie's Attic Crochet 101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches. ISBN 9781596353220. Crochet. An easy to learn crochet technique with sumptuous reversible textures for reversible designs; illustrated in colour. Used softcover book. 120 pages. 871060. (DRG. Berme, IN. 2010) In fine condition.
Assisi Embroideries pattern book. DMC Library Ref. 8191-2. New edition (revised). Editions th. de Dillmont, Mulhouse, France, 1975) Used oversize softcover book, 12 pages and 24 pages of patterns, covers worn, corners creased, name blacked out on cover, pages are good.
Australian Quilts The People And Their Art -text by- Jan Irvine -photography by- Roger Dekker. The Quilters' Guild. ISBN 073180080X. Quilting. In 1988 The Quilters' Guild commissioned 43 quilt-makers from all over Australia to create small quilts for the 'suitcase exhibitions' 'Quilts Covering Australia' exhibitions; this book draws together these gloriously colourful quilts and the thoughts and ideas of their creators; in their own words the quiltmakers describe how they became involved in quiltmaking, and discuss their techniques and creative influences. Used paperback book. 96 pages. (Simon & Schuster Australia. Brookvale. 1989) In very good condition.
Baby and Children Knitting and Crochet Designs for 0-6 Years -editor- Margaret Gore. ISBN 1873216499. Traditional layette, cot accessories, dresses, shawls, jackets and bonnest; modern designs for baby cardigans and jumpers; patterns for older children for cardigans and jumpers. Used softcover book. 96 pages. (Panda Yarns. Undated but circa 2010) Light scuffing to covers. Else in very good condition.
Baskets And Basketry -by- Dorothy Wright. Drawings -by- David Button. ISBN 0589007386. Basket making. Basketmaking. (A H & A W Reed, Wellington, New Zealand, 1974) Used hardcover book in dust jacket. 144 pages. Foxing on dust jacket and tear in upper fold-down flap of dust jacket. Spine slightly cocked. All else is very good.
Blackwork Embroidery Design And Technique -by- Margaret Pascoe. ISBN 0713451467. Embroidery. Blackwork is a counted thread technique built up from the simplest embroidery stitch - a short straight stitch made over two or more threads; combinations of these stitches make lines and geometric patterns which can be used to build abstract designs or representational pictures; over 150 photographs and line drawings. (B T Batsford Ltd, London, reprint, 1993) Used softcover book, 144 pages, in excellent condition.
Bullion Stitch Embroidery From Roses To Wildflowers -by- Jenny Bradford. Milner Craft Series. ISBN 1863510400. Jenny Bradford's sixth book features fresh applications for the ever-popular bullion stitch with some knots and satin stitches. Used softcover book. 74 pages. (Sally Milner Publishing. Birchgrove. Reprint 1991) In fine condition.
Celtic Cross Stitch Samplers -by- Angela Wainwright. ISBN 0304344435. Over 30 cross stitch projects in Celtic designs inspired by knotwork from stone carvings, key patterns and colours from illuminated manuscripts, and stylized animals and scrolled shapes from jewellery; designed for different types of sampler including bands, an anniversary sampler, quickly stitched pieces such as bookmarks and pincushions; illustrated in colour and accompanied by full-colour pattern charts and clear working instructions. (Cassell. London. 1993) Used book. Hardcover book in dust jacket. Dust jacket has small tear in rear upper corner. Else in fine condition. Weighs 800 grams.
Colour In Lace -by- Ann Collier. ISBN 0731802292. Lacemaking. Chapters cover principles of colour; lace techniques in colour: needlelace, bobbin lace, carrickmacross; colour and design from natural sources: flower panels, cushions, collars, motifs, fans, jewellery; themes in lace: mediaeval figures, Alice in Wonderland, further needlelace stitches; glossary of terms. (Simon & Schuster Australia, Sydney, 1991) Used softcover book, 96 pages, name of previous owner written on half title page, bookplate sticker of previous owner and date written inside cover, cover has a few creases, pages are very good.
Cross Stitch Castles And Cottages -by- Jane Greenoff. ISBN 0864362919. Needlework. Cross Stitch patterns for piers and pergolas, lighthouses and windmills, castles and cottages; over 30 projects with full-colour charts combining cross stitch with exciting new materials and techniques; chart a design featuring your own home. Used hardback book in dust jacket. 120 pages. (Greenhouse Publications. Sydney. 1989) Dust jacket is bumped on corners with a small tear on one corner now closed; also the dust jacket has a small stain in upper edge. All else is very good. Weight 700 grams.
Counts And Gauges: A Work On Yarn Calculations Specially Compiled For Use In The Hosiery And Knitting Industries Including A Series Of Tables On The Numbering Of Hosiery Yarns; Their Comparisons And Relations to Gauges Of Knitting Machinery; The Methods Of Combining Yarns For Plating, etc. -by- James Henry Quilter & John Chamberlain. (Hosiery Trade Journal Office, Leicester, 1915) Antiquarian hardcover book, no dust jacket, good pseudo-leather covers with gilt lettering, 96 pages, with errata note laid in over the preface page, foxing on endpapers and edges of pages, name of previous owner written inside cover, else very good.
Creating With Stained Glass Basic Techniques for Leaded and Copper Foil Projects -by- James E Gick. Future Crafts Today HP601. Leadlighting. Stained Glass. This book explains and literally walks the reader through the steps of completing a stained glass project; step-by-step instructions illustrated in full colour with patterns. Covers: History; Tools and materials; Stained glass; Colour and design; The cartoon; Making the pattern; Cutting stained glass; Leading; Soldering lead came; Cementing and cleaning lead came; Window installation; Lamps; Sandblasting and etching; Work area; Glossary; Designs. Used oblong softcover book. 48 pages. (Gick Publishing Inc. California. 1976) Covers are worn and marked. Pages are very good.
Creative Hardanger -by- Gina Marion. Milner Craft Series. ISBN 1863511369. Hardanger Embroidery. Needlework. A beginner's guide to this traditional embroidery with detailed instructions and graphs for more than 20 original projects, from a simple bookmark or sampler to a glorious christening gown. Normally, hardanger is worked in white linen thread on fine white linen cloth, with areas of fabric cut away and further embroidered to give a delicate lace-like effect; however the author has included two pieces using coloured fabric and threads to show the potential of the lovely designs. Used paperback book. 62 pages. (Sally Milner Publishing. Sydney. 1994) Written personal notes on half title page, and name and date written on the title page. Else in very good condition.
Creative Locker Hooking -by- Leone Peguero. ISBN 0864172915. Photographs and illustrations -by- Gerard Peguero. Used softcover book. 48 pages. (Kangaroo Press. Kenthurst. Revised edition. 1990) Foxing on edges of pages. Else very good.
Creative Tatting With Beads, Shuttle and Needle -by- Judith Connors. ISBN 0731809408. A combination of traditional and contemporary tatting patterns by Australian Lace Guild accredited teacher Judith Connors. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Used softcover book. 80 pages. (Kangaroo Press. Sydney. Reprint 2003) In fine condition.
Crochet Doilies Revisited New and Creative Ways to Use Doilies -by- Sheryl Adams and Nellie Kaiser. Crochet instructions for 12 lovely doilies and suggestions for new uses for them. Includes instructions on crochet stitches. 23 pages. HH-22. (Craft Course Publishers. Rosemead, CA. 1977) Remains of stickers on the front cover. Else in very good condition.
Crochet Edges Book No. 3 -by- Semco. Semco Art Needlework Book No. 3. Crochet instructions for edges; also includes instructions for picot, blocks, lacet, spaces, double crochet and other stitches. 31 pages. (Semco Art Needlework. Black Rock, Victoria. Undated) Covers worn on edges and spine. Pages in very good condition.
Crochet Edges Book No. 3 -by- Semco. Semco Art Needlework Book No. 3. Crochet instructions for edges; also includes instructions for picot, blocks, lacet, spaces, double crochet and other stitches. This booklet appears to be an earlier edition; contains all the same information however the cover and pages are arranged differently. 31 pages. (Semco Art Needlework. Black Rock, Victoria. Undated) Covers worn on edges and spine. Pages in very good condition.
Crochet Edges Myart Book No. 1 -by- Myart. Myart Crochet Edges Book 1. Instructions for 90 crochet edges; includes basic instructions for crochet stitches. 18 pages. (Myart Co Pty Ltd. Artarmon. Undated) Covers are worn. Light creasing. Else good.
Decorative Alphabets Stained Glass Pattern Book -by- Ed Sibbett, Jr. ISBN 048625206X. (Dover Publications Inc. New York. 1986) Used softcover book. 64 pages. Covers are marked and worn. Pages are good.
Dollhouse Dolls And Their Clothes -by- Barbara Marsten and Tina Bliss. ISBN 0806973692. The basics and many helpful hints for making dollhouse dolls and doll clothes, designed to fit 5-6 inch manufactured dolls or homemade dolls scaled one inch to one foot; details about necessary tools, materials, and construction methods, fabrics, trims and notions; the basics for construction of stocking dolls, clothespin dolls, doll hair, and sewing or painting doll faces; Imperial measurements. (Sterling Publishing, New York, 1990) Used hardcover book, no dust jacket, 256 pages, edges of cover worn, corners knocked, foxing on edges of pages, pages are very good.
Dolls Dressmaking -by- Marilyn Carter. Milner Craft Series. ISBN 1863510788. Original designs; the equipment and essential tools required; trims and finishes; how to measure your dolls and adjust patterns; preparation of cloth bodies; clear and detailed instructions and easy to follow patterns. Used softcover book. 90 pages. (Sally Milner Publishing. Bowral. Reprint, 1999) Corners bumped. Light stain on lower edge of first few pages. Else very good.
Embroidered Gardens -by- Thomasina Beck. ISBN 0207958017. Embroidery. Shows how embroidery has been reflected in contemporary gardens through the centuries, while these gardens in turn are inspired by the embroiderer's needle; from Elizabethan times to the present day, this fascinating parallel is illustrated with engravings, woodcuts and paintings together with a wealth of embroideries and patterns and photographs of gardens. (Angus & Robertson Publishers, London, 1979) Used hardcover book in dust jacket. 144 pages. Dust jacket is torn on corners and at top of spine. Else very good. Weight 900 grams.
Exploring Colour and Design For Handweaving -by- Molly Duncan and George Bull. ISBN 058901028X. Illustrated with colour and black and white photographs and line drawings -by- Erica Martin. Used hardcover book. No dust jacket as issued. 68 pages. (A H & A W Reed Ltd. Wellington, New Zealand. 1978) Light foxing on first and last few pages. Corners of covers bumped. Else in fine condition. Weight 400 grams.
Fancy Knots Macrame With The Look of Lace -by- Judy Peacher and Lucille Hammons. No. 7209. 14 macrame designs for plant hangers and purses. Includes instructions for how to do the knots. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Used softcover book. 23 pages. (Craft Publications. 1977) Spine damaged at bottom. Corners creased. Pages are very good.
Frog Song Leadlighting Patterns -by- Jillian Sawyer. ISBN 0958528284. Leadlighting. Stained Glass. Frog designs for stained glass; frog patterns for stained glass. Illustrated in full colour. Used softcover book. 56 pages. (Glass Books Pty Ltd. Subiaco, Western Australia. 2003) In fine condition.
Glass Engraving -by- Barbara Norman. ISBN 0589502891. Engraving Glass. Shows in words and pictures the results given by the different methods of engraving glass - with diamond point, flexible drive drill, or Burgess engraver; discusses tools and techniques, and how to get started; ideas and inspiration; examples of superb work from past centuries; includes a delightful chapter on some of today's engravers, their work and their approach to it. Used hardcover book in dust jacket. 190 pages. (A H & A W Reed Pty Ltd. Terrey Hills. 1981) Foxing on endpapers and edges of pages. Else very good. Weight 580 grams.
Leatherwork -by- Ian Hamilton-Head. ISBN 0713709286. Diagrams make each basic stage of leather-working easy to follow, from making a template and cutting out, to lining and edging; among the various decorative techniques demonstrated are carving, embossing, applique work, braiding, stitching, modelling and dyeing; finishing processes such as blueing and fitting catches, buckles and press-studs are also covered; illustrated with 70 photographs of the author's own work. (Blandford Press, Poole, Dorset, UK, 1979) Used softcover book, 134 pages, corners bumped, spine sunned, else very good. Weight 400 grams.
Macrame For All Seasons Volume III 55 New Projects A Delight For Beginners or Veterans -by- Tracy Williamson, Liz Mashburn and Gwen Baird. No. 7281. Macrame designs for wall hangings, jewelry, purses, belts, holiday decorations, weed pockets, plant hangers, home decor. Includes instructions for how to do the knots. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Used softcover book. 47 pages. (Craft Publications. 1979) Spine sunned. Cover creased. Pages are very good.
Magic Crochet Special Christmas Issue No. 80 October 1992 Christmas Decor for the Home. Crochet instructions for home Christmas decor: tree trims; bells; stockings; pillows; doilies; wreaths; tablecloths and placemats; lace edging; colourful bouquets to applique Includes detailed instructions on how to do crochet stitches. 82 pages. (Les Editions de Saxe S.A. 1992) In very good condition.
Macrame Pets -designed by- Martha Holton. 6 advanced macrame projects: parrot, alpaca, Afghan dog, elephant, Persian cat, duck. (1977 Craft Publications) Good softcover book. 23 pages. 2 neat holes punched for binder. Cover lightly soiled. Small tear at bottom.
More Bush Beauties Designs For Stained Glass Suncatchers -by- Jillian Sawyer of Firebird Leadlights, Bentley, Western Australia. ISBN 0646138464. Photography -by- Chris Garnett, Stained Glass Craft. Leadlighting. Designs of Australian birds, plants and animals for stained glass. Illustrated in full colour. (The Original Redback Press. Bentley, W.A. 1993) Used softcover book, unpaginated, corners bumped, else very good.
Next To Nothing Aussie Animals -by- Jan Godwin and Avice Butcher. ISBN 0949924857. How to make 9 different Australian animals and birds, with 44 different costumes for each animal and 10 for each bird; simple patterns and instructions which can be made easily by children of all ages; photographs and drawings show each finished animal and costume. (Kangaroo Press, Sydney, 1984) Used softcover book, 72 pages, mark on first blank page, else very good.
Paragon Crochet Book No. 102 Pineapple Crochet Designs. Crochet patterns in the pineapple design for doilies, placemats, tablecloths, bedspreads. 15 pages. (Paragon. Undated) In fine condition.
Paragon Crochet Book No. 110 Pineapple Designs. Crochet patterns in the pineapple design for tablecloths, traymats, cheval set, placemats, napkins, edgings, doily. 15 pages. (Paragon. Undated) Foxing on covers. Pages are very good.
Paragon Crochet Book No. 135 Coffee Table Cloth. Crochet patterns for coffee table mat, round tray mat, coffee table cloth, cocktail tray mat, butterfly coffee table cloth. 15 pages. (Paragon. Undated) In very good condition.
Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlecraft. ISBN 0909486786. Handicrafts. A comprehensive guide to Embroidery; Knitting; Canvas Work; Crochet; Applique; Lacework; Patchwork; Macrame; Quilting; Rugmaking. Every stitch and its variations fully illustrated and explained; step-by-step instructions for hundreds of needlecraft techniques; special sections in each craft on supplies and equipment, designing, finishing, framing or making up; exquisite samples to encourage and inspire everyone from beginner to expert. (Reader's Digest. Sydney. First Edition, second revise. 1990) Used oblong hardcover book. No dust jacket. Pictorial covers. 479 pages. Tears at both ends of spine. Foxing on edges of pages. Else very good. This book weighs 1.6 kilograms.
Rug Weaving Dryad Leaflet No. 85. Handicrafts. Rug Weaving. Detailed instructions and information on weaving rugs. Illustrated with black and white photographs and diagrams. Used softcover booklet. 15 pages. (Dryad Handicrafts. Leicester. Undated but circa 1950) Small section of front cover lifted from removal of label. Upper outer corners creased. Else very good.
Scottie's Guide To Bauernmalerei Bavarian Folk Art Book 1 -by- Scottie Foster. A comprehensive guide to German-style brush stroke painting. Instructions on how to paint Bavarian folk art designs, with templates. Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs. Includes beginning, intermediate and advanced projects. Used softcover book. 90 pages. (Scottie's Bavarian Folk Art. Springfield, VA. 6th printing. 1992) Corners of covers bumped. Top corner of first page has been cut to remove previous owner's name. Else very good.
Semco Embroidery Stitches Semco Book No. 25. Illustrated detailed instructions for 46 embroidery stitches. 14 pages. (Semco Pty Ltd. Black Rock, Vic. Undated) Lower corners creased. Else in very good condition.
Sewing and Knitting A Reader's Digest Step-by-step Guide Easy-to-follow Instructions for Making Your Own Clothes and Home Furnishings. ISBN 0864383983. Every sewing and knitting problem solved; every hand stitch and machine stitch and their variations and each construction technique are all clearly illustrated and explained; explains how to alter sewing or knitting patterns for a perfect fit; illustrated guide to selecting ad cutting dewing fabrics; special sections on sewing for men and children, for the home, decorative embroidery and crochet techniques for finishing a knitted garment. With a yellow marker ribbon. (Reader's Digest, Sydney, 1993) Used hardcover book. No dust jacket. 516 pages. Front free endpaper is creased. Marks on upper edges of pages. Else very good. Weighs 2 kilograms.
Sewing Australian Style 20 Easy To Sew Applique Designs -by- Ann Mega. ISBN 0949290130. Applique. 20 original applique designs of uniquely Australian images, including the koala, wattle, sulphur crested cockatoo, kookaburra, Ayer's Rock, snake, Aboriginal designs and many more; easy to follow instructions using your sewing machine. Used paperback book. 87 pages. (Ellsyd Press. Sydney. 1985) Pages are rippled on outer edges from exposure to moisture but not stained. Else very good.
Simply Smocking Practical Patterns Original Designs -by- Jenny Bradford. ISBN 0864361890. All the smocking demonstrated in this book is done on straight panels of fabric and simple patterns for most of the garments are included. Clear simple illustrated instructions for smocking stitches. Used softcover book. 60 pages. (Greenhouse Publications, Melbourne, 1988) Wear along lower edge of front cover. Light foxing on edges of pages. Else very good.
Simply Smocking Book 2 Gifts For Special Occasions -by- Jenny Bradford. ISBN 0864362846. The author shows us that smocking can be quick, easy and always a pleasure to do; instructions on how to make a coat hanger, lingerie bag and tissue pack, decorative frills, edgings and bands, nightgown, horseshoe, ring pillow and garter, child's sundress or skirt, dress and knickers for toys, sewing or jewellery roll, spectacle case, baby quilt or wall-hanging, picture panels, bibs and bootees, Christmas decorations. (Greenhouse Publications, Melbourne, 1989) Used softcover book. 64 pages. Name has been blacked out on title page which blacking goes through onto following page. All else is very good.
Simply Smocking Book 2 Gifts For Special Occasions -by- Jenny Bradford. ISBN 0864362846. The author shows us that smocking can be quick, easy and always a pleasure to do; instructions on how to make a coat hanger, lingerie bag and tissue pack, decorative frills, edgings and bands, nightgown, horseshoe, ring pillow and garter, child's sundress or skirt, dress and knickers for toys, sewing or jewellery roll, spectacle case, baby quilt or wall-hanging, picture panels, bibs and bootees, Christmas decorations. (Greenhouse Publications, Melbourne, 1989) Used softcover book. Name and address of previous owner written on title page. Foxing on edges of pages. Else in fine condition.
Snowflake Book of Home Crochet Design. Coats Sewing Group Book No. 1049. Crochet snowflake designs for doilies, cloths, mats, edgings, tea cosy. Illustrated in black and white. 31 pages. (Coats Sewing Group. Glasgow. Undated ) Covers are lightly worn. Pages are very good.
Stained Glass in a Weekend Stylish Designs and Practical Projects -by- Lynette Wrigley. ISBN 1859740901. Stained Glass. Over 15 original and eye-catching projects, including light-catching mobiles and candle holders, fabulous jewellery, and a selection of windows and panels; all the orthodox stained glass techniques are here, including copper foil and leading and some modern-day short-cuts wuch as suing etching spray and cold glass paints to achieve traditional results. Illustrated in colour. (New Holland Publishers. London. 1999) Used hardcover book in dust jacket. 80 pages. In fine condition. Weighs 620 grams.
Stained Glass Pattern Book 88 Designs For Workable Projects -by- Ed Sibbett, Jr. No. 23360-X. Stained Glass. Leadlighting. Stained glass templates for windows, lampshades, mirrors, ornaments, mobiles and other free-form applications; includes a number of geometric and abstract patterns of varying mood and inspiration, from medieval interlacement through Art Nouveau curves to Mondriaan-linear; an unusually large assortment of florals, both naturalistic and stylized; and several places with animals figures and other objects; two plates contain six useful borders with corners; the outer and inner shapes of these designs are enormously varied and are readily adaptable to numerous projects. Used softcover book. 62 pages. (Dover Publications inc. 1976) Covers are worn and grubby. Foxing on edges of pages. Else pages are very good.
Sunshine Cross Stitch From The Mediterranean. Coats Sewing Group Book No. 837. Cross stitch designs inspired by the inventiveness and brilliant colours of the Mediterranean, reflecting the warmth of the southern sun and the vibrant colours of sub-tropical flowers; patterns for Castrillo cheval set (Spanish), Carmona table cloth (Spanish), Corinth table cloth (Greek), Ariano cushion (Italian), Thebes luncheon set (Greek), Santonia runner (Spanish), Athens cushion (Greek), Vernio tray cloth (Italian), Montilla table cloth (Spanish), Aetos tray cloth (Greek), Lucera chairback (Italian). (J & P Coats Limited. 1969) Used softcover booklet, 20 pages, name blacked out on cover, else very good.
Textured Embroidery -by- Jenny Bradford. Milner Craft Series. ISBN 1863510761. Handcrafts. Needlework. A companion book to the author's 'Bullion Stitch Embroidery'; introduces her new stitches and flowers to create beautiful textured designs known as Brazilian embroidery. Used paperback book. 93 pages. (Sally Milner Publ. Sydney. 1993) Foxing on reverse of covers, first and last pages and edges of pages. Else very good.
The Australian Collection of Smocking Patterns (The Australian Collection of Smocking Designs) -by- Diane Richards and Helen Turner. No ISBN. A smocking pattern book for the person who knows smocking stitches but needs direction in applying smocking stitches to form a design; no instructions on how to construct smocking stitches are included in this book. Used softcover book. 54 pages. (Ricter Publications. South Australia. 1987) Covers are creased, worn on edges and corners and foxed. Foxing on edges of pages. Else pages are very good.
The Embroiderer's Workbook A Basic Embroidery Course, Designed to Help Embroiderers Structure Their Approach to The Craft -by- Jan Messent. ISBN 0713457090. (B T Batsford Ltd, London, 1988) Used hardcover book in dust jacket, 96 pages. Sticker on rear of dust jacket, else in very good condition.
The Encyclopedia Of Regional Dolls Of The World -by- Marjorie Fainges. ISBN 0864175957. Over 500 photographs and detailed descriptions of the dolls of the world; countries and regions have been listed in alphabetical order for easy reference, with each listing giving a brief overview of the area's history and culture. (Kangaroo Press Pty Ltd, Sydney, 1994) Used hardcover book in dust jacket, 140 pages. Small tear in upper edge of rear dust jacket, shelfwear to edges of boards, else very good.
The Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches Volume One. ISBN 0711100284. A book of illustrated instructions on how to make crochet stitches, covers: basic stitches; lace patterns; motifs; filet crochet; Afghan crochet; clusters; ridges; bobbles; loops; popcorns; picots; shells; edgings. (Lyric Books Ltd. London. 1990) Foxing on edges of pages. Else in very good condition.
The Quilter's Guide To Pictorial Quilts -by- Maggi McCormick Gordon. ISBN 1855857693. Tips and ideas on how to design and plan your quilt, achieve successful compositions, create special pictorial effects, and combine colours for maximum effect; a gallery of quilts arranged by themes - landscapes, plants and flowers, animals, seascapes and figures - illustrates the many ways that contemporary quilters have approached these popular subjects; over 50 full colour photographs of stunning quilts. (First edition, 2000, Collins & Brown, London) Used hardcover book in dust jacket, 128 pages, dust jacket slightly worn along upper edge, else in fine condition.
The Technique Of Bobbin Lace -by- Pamela Nottingham. ISBN 0713432306. Lace-making. Lacemaking. Detailed instructions for making Torchon, Befordshire or Beds-Maltese and Cluny, and Bucks Point laces, using simply a lace billow, bobbins and pins, and linen thread; 183 line drawings, 109 photographs, 77 prickings. (B T Batsford Ltd, London, 13th imp, 1989) Used hardcover book in dust jacket, covered with clear contact, 222 pages, in very good condition.
The Torchon Lace Workbook -by- Bridget M Cook. ISBN 0713457406. Lace-making. Lacemaking. A concise lacemaking course; the basic skills are fully explained, with prickings and diagrams for 27 finished lace projects. (B T Batsford, London, reprint, 2000) Used hardcover book in price-clipped dust jacket, 96 pages, corners bumped, inscription to previous owner written on fep, else very good.
The Woolgatherers Handspun Pattern Book Revised Edition. Handspinning Wool. A collection of handspun patterns and recipes gathered together during the first ten years of the Albury-Wodonga Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Used softcover book. 64 pages. (Albury-Wodonga Handweavers and Spinners Guild. (Albury, NSW. 2nd edition. 1983) Covers are lightly scuffed. Pages are in fine condition.
Three-Dimensional Embroidery -by- Hannah Frew. ISBN 0442300859. Needlework. Explores spatial design in relation to embroidery; detailed and well-illustrated practical information on materials, techniques, and their application; illustrated in colour and black and white. (Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1975) Used softcover book. 104 pages. Corners bumped. Else very good. Weight 400 grams.
Tonia Todman's Paper-Making Book -by- Tonia Todman. ISBN 1863510974. The paper-making techniques used in this book largely involve recycling scrap paper; also covers producing paper from leaves and other natural products and rags; describes how to create interesting effects from the addition of grasses and seeds, flowers, threads, or confetti to your paper pulp. Used softcover book. 58 pages. (Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd. Rozelle. Reprint. 1993) Spine sunned. Else in fine condition.
Torchon Lace For Today -by- Jennifer Fisher. ISBN 0864170947. Lace-making. Lacemaking. Torchon lace is a geometric lace with simple clear-cut lines, and is one of the best laces with which to start bobbin lacemaking. (Kangaroo Press, Sydney, reprint, 1986) Used softcover book, 104 pages, covered in clear contact, in very good condition.
Toys and Tales From Grandmother's Attic A Workbook and History of Fifteen Folk-art Toys, Crafts, Plays and Stories from the Collection of the Boston Children's Museum -by- Edie Kraska. ISBN 0395285828. Recounts the history of fifteen toys and crafts which entertained, instructed and enchanted children from times past and places far away; these folk-art objects are reproduced so you can make them following easy instructions and clear drawings; Thaumatrope, Phenakistoscope, Zoetrope, Kineograph, Shadow puppets, Pantins, Punch and Judy, Japanese Festival dolls, The Brownies, Lazy Tongs toy, Wycinanki, Indian Birthbark box, Tongue-cut Sparrow, Noah's Ark, Papeles Cortados; with worksheets, colour and b/w illustrations. Used oblong softcover book. Unpaginated. (Houghton Miffin Co. Boston. 1979) Covers are worn on edges. Else very good.
Treasury of Smocking Designs -by- Allyne S Holland. Dover Needlework Series. ISBN 0486249913. 22 smocking patterns; includes discussion of smocking traditions, materials, fabric preparation, stitching techniques and all the finishing touches. Over 90 black and white illustrations; 24 colour illustrations. Used softcover book. 49 pages. (Dover Publications Inc. New York. 1985) Name and address sticker on title page. Else in fine condition.
Village Scenes In Cross Stitch -by- Susie Johns. ISBN 1853914568. Needlework. Easy to follow charts; each project illustrated with a full colour photograph; basic stitches and techniques clearly explained and illustrated with simple diagrams; details instructions for each project including the make-up stage. (Merehurst. London. Reprint. 1996) Used softcover book. 48 pages. In excellent condition.
Wildflowers In Candlewicking -by- Jan Potter. Milner Craft Series. ISBN 1863511741. An imaginative variation on the theme of candlewicking using the brilliance of Brazilian threads for exquisite raised designs of Australian native flowers - both familiar plants such as wattle, gum blossoms, and waratah and not-so-familiar drumsticks, honey flowers, trigger flowers and more. Used softcover book. 40 pages. (Sally Milner Publishing. Rozelle. 1995) Corners lightly bumped. else in fine condition.
Workshops From Quiltskills The Quilters' Guild. ISBN 186343299X. Quilting. The Quilters' Guild has brought together a collection of workshops in this volume designed to educate and inspire all lovers of quilts; follow the path to creativity taken by each of these talented tutors who share their special techniques and secrets to success. Used softcover book. 96 pages. (J.B. Fairfax Press Pty Ltd. Rushcutters Bay. 1997) Name and date written on first page. Else very good.
You Can Crochet A Comprehensive Guide Specially Written For The Beginner -by- Sharon White. ISBN 0864173199. Written for all those who can crochet but can't read a crochet pattern; teaches the basics of learning to crochet including special left-handed instructions; covers everything you need to know about reading and understanding a crochet pattern; a handy reference guide to stitches and abbreviations is included. Used softcover book. 43 pages. (Kangaroo Press Pty Ltd. Kenthurst. Reprint 1991) A few creases in spine. Foxing on first and last pages and edges of pages. One page creased. Else very good.
Your House In Needlepoint -by- Susan Higginson. ISBN 1855850451. Needlework. The author guides the reader through the stages of planning and executing a needlepoint picture of your home; stitch descriptions and diagrams; special effects; choice of materials, sewn alphabets and presentation. (Collins & Brown Limited. London. 1990) Used hardcover book in dust jacket. 96 pages. Very good. Weight 600 grams.

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