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301 Country Christmas Quilt Blocks
Saffiote, Cheri; New York: Sterling Publishing Co., 2002. ISBN: 0806982756
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket has closed tear on front panel and at fore-edge of rear panel (repaired with clear tape on inside). Blue book with silver lettering on spine. Small bump at top and bottom of spine. Light shelfwear and rubbing. Bright, clean. Color illustrations. 160 pages with index. From dj "Quilting great holiday presents and home accents is easy with this gold mine of 301 Christmas Blocks. Book ID # K03000217
Canvas Craft
Dworski, Susan; Illustrated by Author
Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1979. ISBN: 0884960900
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good.Shelfwear and rubbing to covers. Small price sticker on rear cover. Light crease on spine. Many illustrations. 271 pages. 7 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches in size. From front cover "The Homesewer's Guide to Creating Useful and Delightful Objects from a Noble Cloth". Instructions for many projects, including: Hot Tub Organizer; Totes; Cat Castle; Kids Backpack; Fly Fisherman's Vest; Draft Doggy; Ark Wallhanging and more. Book ID # 000549
Christmas Patchwork Projects
Seward, Linda; New York: Sterling Publishing Co., 1986. ISBN: 0806963662
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket is price clipped and has small closed tears near edges. Red book with gold lettering on spine. Previous owner's name on the ffep; otherwise bright and clean. Color illustrations. 144 pages with index. From dj "You can create an endless variety of distinctive block designs, from whimsical Santa Clauses, Snowball Fights, and Ribbons and Bows to an inspirational Star of Bethlehem, Church, and Bell.". Book ID # K04000218
Clothing Designs for the Handicapped
Kernaleguen, Anne; Edmonton: The University of Alberta Press, 1978. ISBN: 088864020X
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good.Ex-library copy with usual library markings. Many black and white illustrations. 271 pages. 9 by 9 inches in size. Contents include: General Information on clothing for special groups; Sewing instructions and design ideas for trousers, shirts, blouses, dresses, nightwear, children's wear, bathing suits, miscellaneous; and metric conversion tables. Book ID # 002459
Costume and Fashion Volume Two Senlac to Bosworth 1066-1485
Norris, Herbert; Illustrated by Herbert Norris
London and Toronto: J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd., 1927.
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good.Volume Two only. Ex-library copy. Tan hardcover with black lettering on spine. Library number written in white on spine; Two (2) stamps on title page; and stamp at top and bottom edge. Brown book tape reinforcing both hinges. Light browning to pages. Twenty-four (24) color and half- tone plates. 485 pages. 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches in size. Book ID # 011810
Creative Patterns Kitchens and Bathrooms
None Credited; Illustrated by James, Philip
London, England: Innovations Limited, 1975. ISBN: 0904330079
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Stapled bound. Price sticker on front cover. Shelfwear and rubbing. Color illustrations. 27 pages. Projects include: Child's smock, apron, pot holder; Kitchen Covers and Cozies; Box Tidies; Mug Racks; and more. Book ID # D02000005
Creative Patterns Soft Toys
Edwards, Doris (designs by); Illustrated by James, Philip
London, England: Innovations Limited, 1975.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Stapled bound. Price sticker on front cover. Shelfwear and rubbing. Color illustrations. 27pages. Projects include: Baby Ball; Teddy and Panda; Rag Dolls; Glove Puppets; Clown Pajama Bag and more. Book ID # D02000004
Decorating with Traditional Fabrics: Simply Made Soft Furnishings For Today's Home
Innes, Miranda; Pleasantville, New York: The Reader's Digest Association, 1995. ISBN: 0895776529
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Shelfwear and rubbing to book and dj. Illustrations on book covers same as those on the dj. Bright, clean. Color illustrations. 128 pages. ISBN-13: 9780895776525 . From dj "More than 20 practical, step-by-step soft furnishing projects. Something for every room in the house - bedding, curtains, and shades, seat coverings, table linens, and more.". Book ID # K09000132
From The Denim Den
Dunnigan, Del; Illustrated by Dunnigan, Sharon
Edmonton, Alberta: Three D Enterprises, 1977. Revised Edition.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Stapled bound. Shelfwear and rubbing. Small price sticker on front cover; otherwise bright and clean. Illustrations. 52 pages. Revised edition - October 1977. From book "How to make blue jeans; Fun with denim scraps". Book ID # D02000007
Gifts You Can Sew
The Canadian Spool Cotton Company; Canada: The Canadian Spool Cotton Company, 1943.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Booklet with staple binding. Edgewear and rubbing to covers. Book No. S-11. Black and white illustrations. 34 pages. 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches in size. Projects include: Shoe Covers for travelling; Aprons; Double Oven Mitts; Crocheted Knitting Bag; Quilted Bag for Needlework; Crocheted Baby Set; Baby's Terry Cloth Sacque; Mittens; etc. Book ID # 007714
Gifts You Can Sew Book Number S-11
The Canadian Spool Cotton Company; Canada: The Canadian Spool Cotton Company, 1943.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Fair.Large chip at corner of both covers. Large closed tear at top and bottom of spine. Small chip at bottom corner of last few pages. Many pages dog-earred. Marks in red pencil on a few pages. Note in pen on front cover. Black and white illustrations. 34 pages. Projects include: Powder Mitt, Shoe Bag, Three-Color Banded Apron, Double Oven Mitts, Bed Socks, Crocheted Baby Set and more. Book ID # D02000019
Instant Sewing
Graphic Enterprises; USA: Graphic Enterprises, 1968.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good.Previous owner's name on both covers. Shelfwear and rubbing. Small bump on spine. Crease near top corner of front cover. Many illustrations. 116 pages with index. 5 1/4 by 7 3/4 inches in size. From book "New guide book shows you how to sew it today - wear it tomorrow". Book ID # 000547
Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts August-September 1988 Number 59
O'Dowd, Karen (ed); New York: Lopez Publications, 1988.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good.Stapled bound. Closed tear at top and bottom of spine. Shelfwear and rubbing. Color illustrations. 78 pages. August-September 1988 Number 59 issue of Patchwork Quilts. Block patterns include: Wheel of Fortune, Wildflower, Double Nine Patch, Starry Path, West Virginia Star, Live Oak, Lone Eagle, and more. Book ID # K10000102
Let Yourself Sew with Simplicity
Simplicity; New York: Simplicity Pattern Co., 1972.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good.Stapled bound. Previous owner's name on both covers. Shelfwear, rubbing and fading to covers. Color and black and white illustrations. 96 pages. A sewing book for teens from Simplicity. Book ID # M04000089
Lisa Dumont's Needle and Thread: Sewing Hints to Save You Time and Money
Dumont, Lisa; Canada: Jay Norris Canada Inc., No Date,
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Stapled bound. Light shelfwear and rubbing. Some pages are dog-earred. Text is tight and bright. Illustrations. 32 pages. Sewing hints to save you time and money. Contents include: Special Fabrics, Children's Corner, Figure Flattery, Simple Solutions and Murphy's Laws of Sewing. Book ID # J11000043
Looking Terrific: Express Yourself Through the Language of Clothing
Cho, Emily and Linda Grover; Illustrated by Purnell, Catherine Clayton
New York: Ballantine Books, 1979. ISBN: 0345282590
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Light shelfwear and rubbing. Black and white illustrations. Light browning to pages and page edges. 175 pages. 7 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches in size. ISBN 13 - 9780345282590 . From book "The Nationwide Bestseller that will tell you everything you need to know to look the best you can". Book ID # 000552
Make and Mend for Victory: Book No. S-10
None Credited; USA: The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Third Edition.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Stapled bound. Shelfwear and rubbing. Previous owner's name and small price sticker on front cover. Small price sticker on rear cover. Black and white illustrations. 50 pages. Here is a vintage sewing booklet from 1942 from The Spool Cotton Company. Contents include: What you Need in your sewing basket; How to Mend and Patch; Alterations and Restyling; How to Reclaim Used Wool, etc. Book ID # J08000060
McCall's Country Quilting Volume 6
Spier, Carol (ed); New York: ABC Consumer Magazines, 1987.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Shelfwear and rubbing. Color illustrations. 80 pages. Volume 6 of McCall's Country Quilting. Patterns include: Framed Country Quilt Blocks; Blue and White Crib Quilts; Quilted Countrty Kitchen Accessories; Nwe Quilting Designs for Blocks and Borders; Prairie Dolls with Little Quilts; Ribbon Trimmed Baby Quilt and Bonnet and more. Book ID # K10000098
McCall's Step by Step Sewing Book
McCall Corporation; New York: McCall Corporation, 1967.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good.Shelfwear and rubbing. Some light stains on covers. Wear at top and bottom of spine. Color and black and white illustraitons. 160 pages with index. Sewing guide from McCall's, includes revised guide to smart sewing. Book ID # M04000087
McCall's Step by Step Sewing Book
McCall Corporation; New York: McCall Corporation, 1966.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good.Shelfwear and rubbing. Some light stains on covers. Wear at top and bottom of spine. Rear cover has a small closed tear near bottom, and chip at top of rear cover and last 25 pages (not affecting any text). Color and black and white illustraitons. 160 pages with index. Sewing guide from McCall's, includes revised guide to smart sewing. Book ID # M04000088
Quilt Winter 2003
Wright, Jean Ann (ed); New York: Harris Publications, 2003.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Shelfwear and rubbing. Color illustrations. 106 pages. Winter 2003 issue of Quilt. Patterns include: Snowman Motif; Irish Chain; 5 Star Patterns; Mother's Christmas Quilt; Piano Patchwork; Quick Scrap Quilts; Rail Fence Quilt and more. Book ID # K10000099
Quilt World Volume 8 September-October 1983 Number 5
Pedersen, Barbara Hall (ed); Seabrook, New Hampshire: The House of White Birches, 1983.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Stapled bound. Shelfwear and rubbing. Wear at top and bottom of spine. Color illustrations. 62 pages. Volume 8 September-October 1983 Number 5 issue of Quilt World. Special features include: Constructing the Folded Star; Folded Star Crib Quilt; A Quilter's Alphabet, etc. Projects: Patchwork Bath Ensemble; Tennessee Sweet Gum Quilt; Quickie Quilts; Have A Reversible Strip Quilted Bedroom; and Over the Waves. Book ID # K10000103
Quilting: A Step by Step Guide
Cutbush, Margery; London, England: Hamlyn, 1974. ISBN: 060038117X
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket is price clipped and has small abrasion on rear panel; shelfwear and browning. Grey book with silver lettering on spine. Previous owner's address label on front pastedown. Light shelfwear and rubbing to covers. Color and black and white illustrations. 80 pages. 7 1/2 by 10 inches in size. ISBN 13 - 9780600381174 . From dj "This book introduces the subject to beginners in a series of simple steps and shows how the various techniques used by former craftsmen and women can be adapted to suite modern ideas and materials." Projects to make include: A Spectacle Case; Teac Cosy; Quilted Tray; Tea Towel; Baby Basket; Baby Cot Quilt; Double Quilt; and more. Book ID # 000550
Quilts From Colonial to Contemporary
Bullard, Lacy Folmar; Lincolnwood, Illinois: Publications International, Ltd., 1992. ISBN: 1561732990
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Shelfwear and rubbing to book and dj. Blue book with white lettering on spine. Text is tight and bright. Color illustrations, from photos. 96 pages. 9 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches in size. A photographic history of quilts from the early pioneers to the contemporary quilts of today. Book ID # 007716
Scottish Costume 1550 - 1850
Maxwell, Stuart and Robin Hutchison; Illustrated by Mann, Kathleen
London: Adam and Charles Black, 1958.
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good.Ex-library copy. Brown hardcover with white lettering on spine. No dust jacket. Library label on spine; stamp on front pastedown and stamp at bottom edge. The front free-endpaper has been removed. Four (4) color plates and 24 drawings by Kathleen Mann. Text is tight and bright. 184 pages with index. 7 by 9 1/4 inches in size. Book ID # 012946
Sew a Fine Seam: Second Edition
Wilson, Violet I.; Illustrated by Messer, Margaret
New York and Toronto: McGraw-Hill, 1964. Second Edition.
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Good.Shelfwear, rubbing and some fading to covers. Cocked spine. Previous owner's name and address inked out on the ffep. Notations in pen and pencil on some pages. Illustrations by Margaret Messer. 351 pages with index. This is the second edition of this book. Contents include: Fibres and Yarn; Natural Fibres; Colour Magic; Body Measurements; Fabrics; Pattern Alterations; Dressmaking Hints and Techniques; Tricks of the Trade; etc. Book ID # K05000050
Sew Exciting So Simple [Woman Alive Series]
Van Zandt, Eleanor; The Danbury Press, 1974. ISBN: 8440008074
Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.No dust jacket. Shelfwear and rubbing. Color illustrations. Bright, clean. 144 pages. ISBN-13: 9788440008077 . From the Woman Alive Series, this book has instructions for sewing 21 projects, including: Wraparound Skirt, Little-Girl Fashion, Cowboy Placemats, Christening Gown, Baby's Coat, Barbecue Apron, Doll's Wardrobe (fashion doll) and more. Book ID # K09000117
Sewing Secrets
The Canadian Spool Cotton Company; Canada: The Canadian Spool Cotton Company, 1943.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good.Staple binding. Book No. 200. Edgewear, rubbing and some creasing to covers. Light soiling and pencil notations on some pages. Illustrated. 48 pages. 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches in size. Gives information on various sewing techniques including sewing tools, pattern fitting, stitching, plackets, hems, facings and pockets. Book ID # 007715
Short Cuts to Fitting
Bach, Alfred; Salisbury, Vermont: Short Cuts to Fashion, circa 1960's,
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Staple binding. Light edgewear and rubbing to covers. Illustrated. 32 pages. 6 by 9 inches in size. Book ID # 008447
Short-cuts To Sewing Success
Du Barry Patterns; New York: Du Barry Pattern Company, 1944.
Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good.Stapled bound. Shelfwear and rubbing. Previous owner's name and a few pen marks on front cover. Small closed tear at top and bottom of spine and some wear along spine. Browning to pages. Illustrations. 67 pages with index. Includes hundreds of charts and diagrams. A vintage sewing book from Du Barry Patterns. Contents include: Know about Fabrics, Taking Measurements, Pattern Alterations, Pointers on Cutting, Bsic Hand-Sewing Stitches, Darts, Tucks, New Clothes fromOld, etc. Book ID # J08000061
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