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Booklets for antique needlework tool collectors!

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STILETTOS ©
2007 Joan Roberts
5.75" x 8.25" 28 pages, soft cover $13.95
COTTON REELS STANDS
© 1999 Rita Heath
5.75" x 8.25" 40 pages,
soft cover
$13.95
Published by the Dorset Thimble Society,
Printed in England
A Maryland Sampling
Girlhood Embroidery 1738-1860

by Gloria Seaman Allen
8.5" x 11" 400 pages Hardcover
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September 2008 Contents of issue # 32
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From the Editor
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Designer Profile
Read the interview with Anne Régnier of Tournicoton and stitch the
design, "Ballade aux fraise".
Product Profile and
Competition
Win cross stitch product from Mani di Donna.
Advertising Showcase
Meet and click on our advertisers.
Your Shopping List and
Stockists
All the threads and fabric for the projects in this issue listed in one
convenient place.
All Things Counted
"Inspired by Colour - Part 2" by Kirsten Edwards. Stitch and create a
colour wheel ball.
Feature Pattern
"Ode to Mary" by Elizabeth Talledo of Dames of the Needle/Finger Work
Blackwork by Lynne Herzberg
"Something in Blackwork" Sampler - Part Seven
Whimsy Thoughts by Helga
Mandl
"Enjoy"
Black Cross Sampler
by Cercando Piccoli Capolavori
2009 Mystery Calendar
Sampler
by Karin Kersten of Beardie Designs
Part One - January to March
Stitch Diagrams
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Sampler Exhibit Catalog
Wrought by
Her Hand
New England
Samplers 1749-1884
presented by The
Beverly Historical Society & Museum, Beverly Massachusetts
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Tokens of Love
Quaker Pin Balls by Erica Uten
Patterns for
small knitted decorative balls as once made by Quaker School girls as
gifts. These were always decorated with patterns and words of sentiment.
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Yes! It's true!! The Proper Stitch by Darlene O'Steen
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A NEW REVISED & EXPANDED EDITION OF THE BOOK
"THE PROPER
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24 new
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2 never
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5 new
stitch illustrations
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Updated
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168 total
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THE
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$44.95 Limited Quantities!
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 Little Girl's Fancy Work
edited by Flora Klickmann
© 2002 Lacis Publications
A wonderful reproduction of
a book originally published in the early 20th Century under the same title
by The Office of the "Girls Own Paper & Woman's Magazine", London.
This book would make a
thoughtful gift for a special young lady interested in needlework crafts.
Adorable projects such as: A Violet (tea) Cosy Cover, A Knitted Bonnet for
Dolly, How to make a Pom-Pon, Making a Needlebook. An Apron for Mother
(click photo below for a view of the index)

$19.95/Hardcover/90
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ABBIE IN STITCHES
by Cynthia Cotten
pictures by Beth Peck
©
Cynthia Cotten 2006
Abbie Rogers is a little girl living
in America in the early 1800's. Abbie is expected to work on her sampler but
she would much rather read books than do needlework.
Finally! A book about samplers for
young children. A wonderful book for a cross-stitcher or sampler enthusiast to share with a child!
Recommended for ages 6-10
$16.00/ Hardcover/ 28 pages/9"
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"Marie"
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1/2" character doll pincushion/ornament as a bonus!
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This is a wonderful historical sampler booklet!
Jane Bostocke...the rest of the
story by Eileen Bennett
Spiral Bound/ Introductory Price:
$17.95
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CROSS
STITCH
Antique Style
SAMPLERS
Jane Greenoff
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Making Needlework
Accessories
Embroidered with Beads
by Carol Andrews
©2004
Create
needlework accessories embellished with fine bead embroidery using step-by
step instructions and detailed illustrations. Thimble slippers, needle
cases, pin wheels & more!
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on the cover photo to enlarge.
Soft Cover;128
pages; 8 1/4" x 9 1/2"
$35.00
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AMERICA'S PRINTED FABRICS 1770-1890 by Barbara Brackman
Another fabulous book by Barbara Brackman. In this book you will study quilts from 1770-1890.
- 8 projects inspired by antique quilts, made with today's reproduction fabrics.
- Insight into the social, technological, and fashion influences on past generations of quilt makers.
- Learn to identify vintage fabrics & quilts
- Learn to choose reproduction fabrics & patterns
© 2004 Barbara Brackman ; C&T Publishing
$29.95/Soft cover; 128 pages; 8 1/2" x 11"
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Tambour Work by Yusai Fukuyama
Highly Recommended!
Tambour embroidery is done using a chain stitch technique. Many forms are
explored in this book. Includes basic techniques for thread, bead & net
embroidery. The author also includes a wonderful collection of designs in
both traditional & contemporary designs. 120 pages, 99 photographs,194
diagrams and pattern drawings. (click on the photos
below to view some pages from the book.)
 
(Visit our Needlework Tool page
for Tambour Hooks)
(c) 1987 Yusai Fukuyama
$24.95/Soft Cover 9
1/2'' x 6 3/4'' (DUE IN.You may order.) |
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Tatting Shuttles of
American Collectors
by Heidi Nakayama
© 2002
Illustrated book showing
hundreds of tatting shuttles & accessories found in America. The book
includes a chapter on U.S. Patents, as well as tips on identifying the
materials that shuttles were made of. This book is a "must have" for
tatting shuttle and/sewing tool collectors! Very informative. We highly
recommend this book.
$25.95/First Edition/Soft
Cover/115 pages 8 1/2'' x 6'' |
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Tatting Shuttles
Related Tools & Accessories
by Pam Palmer
© 2003
Gorgeous color photographs
throughout the book. Extremely well written & researched. An invaluable
guide covering every aspect of tatting shuttles & related tools. We highly
recommend this book as well as Pam's other Tatting book.
Sorry...Sold out...more
due in soon! /Soft Cover/ 90 pages/8 1/2'' x 11''
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A TATTER'S WORKBOOK by
A. Tatter
edited by Jules & Kaethe
Kliot/Lacis Publications (c) 2001
This is an extremely
interesting and unusual book! It is a copy of the original collection of
notes & tatting patterns as found in a 2-hole binder belonging to an
anonymous tatter in the 1920's.
The actual pages were
organized & reproduced at 77% of the original size. There are also photos of
completed tatted designs samples. Detailed color photographs allow actual
stitches to be counted! You won't be able to put this book down once you
start looking at it! We highly recommend this book.
(Click on the photo
below for a look inside the book.)

$ 23.50/Soft cover/ 111
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Tatting by Pam Palmer
Tatting is the craft of
making lace with a shuttle. This book traces the development of tatting
from the eighteenth -century pastime of knotting, through its emergence as
a craft in Victorian times, to more recent innovations. The text is
illustrated with examples from museums and private collections. A
description of the basic technique and elements of construction will
assist the reader to recognize and identify tatting. Pam Palmer ©1996/2000
$8.99 /Soft
cover/32 pages/ 5 3/4'' x 8 1/4'' |
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Guide to Lace and Linens
by Elizabeth M. Kurella
Identification guide and
ultimate reference book. Detailed descriptions along with close-up
photographs of every type of lace you can imagine. We highly recommend this
book. Publisher: Antique Trader Books. Elizabeth M. Kurella
©1998
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Antique Samplers in
Miniature by Margaret Morgan
Adorable miniature sampler designs may be stitched on 54 count linen for
1:12 doll house scale or on alternate count linen for larger size. The
designs were inspired by sampler designs from 1648-1842.
$15.95 /Soft cover 20 pages
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Red Book of Sampler
Stitches (c) 2003
by Eileen J. Bennett
Eileen has done
it again! We highly recommend this amazing informative guide of 17th Century
sampler stitches. Diagrams and historical information. Includes various ways
of working the stitches as well. This book is a must-have. Spiral
Bound. 62 pages (See books I & II also.)
$28.95
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Virtue Leads & Grace
Reveals
Embroideries and Education in Antebellum South Carolina /
Curious Works Press; York County Culture & Heritage Commission. Written by
curator Patricia Veasey; Essay by Jaime Robinson.
This book focuses on schoolgirl samplers from
the upstate Carolinas, made from the late 18th Century to the middle of the
Civil War. Contains stories of the life & times of that period.
8 1/2" x 11"; 56 pages; 39 color plates; 7
black & white illustrations.
$19.95/Softcover
The catalog was prepared in conjunction
with the exhibit of the same name, being held at the Museum of York County,
Rock Hill, South Carolina, from March 8th to July 20th (2003). Visit the
website for more information about the exhibit & related activities:
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Sampler Motifs and
Symbolism
by Patrica Andrle &
Lesley Rudnicki (c) 2003; Published by Hillside Samplings
If you ever wondered what the
symbolic meanings of the motifs meant then this book will answer those
questions. A wonderful "dictionary" of motifs. A detailed list of 135
motifs. Also contains: A reproduction Scottish sampler and four new
traditional samplers with complete graphs & instructions for each: I.
Elenora Ainslie c.1825; II. Adam & Eve Sampler; III. Dutch Windmill Sampler;
IV. 19th Century Mourning Sampler; V. 17th Century Honeysuckle Sampler.
Forward written by Merry Cox. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
95 pages; 8½ x 11"
$34.95 /Hardcover |
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Great Reference Books!
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We highly recommend these reference books extensively researched by Norma
Spicer. Unprecedented historical information written about noted
English Thimble Makers from 1807- present. Soft cover 8 1/4" x
5 3/4"; 48 pages; Black & white photographs.
#1. $12.95 James Fenton
#2. $14.95 James Swann
#3. $16.95 Henry Griffith
#4. $19.95 Iles
   
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A Stitcher's Guide To Silk
Threads by Kreinik
A very informative book on every aspect
of using silk threads.
Features:
$8.95 (Soft cover)
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Antique & Collectible
Thimbles and
Accessories
by Averil Mathis (c) 1986 values updated: 1997.
Hardcover 11 1/4" x 8 1/2";
182 pages. Gorgeous color photographs throughout. Includes: Thimble
Collecting, Thimbles of Gold; Thimbles of Silver; Thimbles of Brass;
Thimbles of Ivory; Thimbles of Pewter; Thimbles of China; Advertising
Thimbles; Collectibles and Novelties; Thimble Cases & Holders; Mending
Kits; Sewing Accessories; Hallmarks; Value Guide. A *must have* for
thimble collectors! One of our favorite books!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED/ Out of
Print....
Sorry..Sold
Out
(Look for used
copies on the out-of-print book page) |
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Thimbles and Thimble Cases by Eleanor
Johnson 40 pages, 39 color and 29 b/w illustrations
This book shows the charm of the humble thimble in
all its variety, from simple workaday types to rarer and more exquisite
examples that gave scope for artists and craftsmen, and indeed still do.
It shows possibilities that exist for the collector, including the
parallel subject of thimble holders. Previously published as a Shire
Album, this new edition has been updated and illustrated throughout with
new color and black and white photographs.
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Needlework and Embroidery Tools
by Eleanor Johnson (c) 1999. Published in 2001 by Shire
Publications. Soft cover 8 1/4" x 5 3/4"; 40 pages.
Contents include: Introduction; Needlework and related activities;
Thimbles and Thimble Cases; Needlecases; Pincushions and emery cushions;
Tape measures; Thread Holders, winders, waxers, and reel stands; Scissors;
Miscellaneous accessories; Further reading; Places to visit.
$11.95
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Thread Winders- A Collector's
Guide by Diane Pelham Burn
The definitive guide to collecting
thread winders. Diane has one of the largest and most varied thread
winder collections in the world. Color photographs of over 350 thread
winders made of an astounding number of different materials. Diane has
researched & compiled a wealth of information in this book.
We
highly recommend this book.
$24.95 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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Sewing Tools &
Trinkets- Volume 2 Collector's Identification & Value Guide by
Helen Lester Thompson © 2002. Hardcover: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4". Highly
recommend. Over 230 beautiful color photographs throughout. 160 pages.
Contents include: Sewing Stands, Kits, & Baskets; Darners & Clamps; Needles
& Pins, Holders & Cushions; Thimbles & Holders; Thread: Holders, Winders,
Spools & Stands; Assorted Tools & Toys; Scissors, Knives & Cutters, Tape
Measures,Rulers &
Gauges; Mauchline, Tartan & Tunbridge Ware; Chatelaines &
Accessories; Sewing Tools: Representative Items of Collections...&
more! No repeats from Volume 1...more Historical information, material
dates or origin & many rare historical pieces.
é$24.95
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Sewing Tools
& Trinkets /Volume 1- Collector's Identification & Value Guide
by Helen Lester Thompson (c) 1997. Hardcover: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4".
Highly recommend. Beautiful color photographs throughout. 160 pages.
Contents include: 1)Pins & Needles; 2) Thimbles; 3) Chatelaines &
Accessories; 4)Sewing Kits, Boxes, and Baskets; 5)Scissors; 6) Tape
Measures, Gauges, and Rulers; 7)Darners; 8)Lacemaking Tools and
Accessories; 9) Thread Holders and Sewing Clamps; 10) Sewing
Machines. Be sure to order Volume 2 also! (see below)
é$24.95
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Miller's Sewing Accessories
-A Collector's Guide by Elaine Gaussen (c) Octopus Publishing Group Ltd.
2001. Soft cover 64 pages. 8 1/4" x 5 3/4". Invaluable
guide to collecting sewing accessories. Advice, hints, materials, &
origins of sewing tools. Packed with information. Wonderful color
photographs. Prices ranges included at the end of each description.
$9.95
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Discovering Old Buttons
by Primrose Peacock © 1978
Shire Publications. Soft Cover:
7" x 4 1/2"; 80 pages. Black & White photographs. Contents:
1.The History of Buttons 2. Metal Buttons 3.Enamelled Metal Buttons
4.Glass Buttons 5.Fabric Buttons 6.Ceramic Buttons 7.Horn, Bone &
Wooden Buttons 8. Shell Buttons 9. Buttons made from other materials. 10.
Synthetic buttons 11. Button backs 12. Where to see old buttons;
Glossary; Bibliography; The British Button Society; Index.
$10.99
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Buttons by Alan and
Gillian Meredith © 2000
A Shire Publication. Soft Cover: 8
1/2" x 5 3/4"; 40 pages. Contents: Introduction, Dating
Buttons, Button History, Materials-metals, Materials-metals; decorations
& finishes, Materials-non metals, Collecting and display, Further
reading. Wonderful color and Black & white photographs.
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Journal of A Stitcher
© Edythe Taylor 1997
Spiral Bound.10" x 10". The
perfect way to keep a permanent record of each of 26 of your stitching
projects. Each heavy stock page is lined & printed with: A place
to attach a 3 1/2" photo of your finished project. Lines to
write: Design name, Published by, Designed by, Stitched by, Fabric Used,
Color, Count, Stitching Begun, Completed, Embellishments, Stitches Used,
Floss & Fibers, Frame, Matting, Cost of Project, Gift to, Occasion
& Notes.
This journal would make an especially
nice gift for a stitching friend!
Regular price:$23.95
Now:
$19.95 (Limited Quantities) |
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The Evolution of Samplers
...Embroidery and Sampler Time Line...
263 Entries with Annotations covering a
Four-Hundred Year History of Sampler Making
An amazing look into the evolution of
samplers from Early Civilization, 2000 BC to 20th Century
Soft Cover, Spiral Bound; 8 ½" x 11"
50 pages
©2000 Eileen J.
Bennett/The Sampler House
$17.95
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From The Archives....
A collection of 18 out-of-print
articles on Old Embroideries & Samplers dating from 1925 to present.
8 ½" x 11"; Soft Cover,
Spiral bound 55 pages
Interesting reading!
Compiled by Eileen J. Bennett ©
2002/The Sampler House
$24.95 limited quantities! |
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This Have I Done:
Samplers
and Embroideries from Charleston and the Lowcountry
Results of a new research on a group of
samplers and embroideries connected to Charleston, South Carolina .
Produced in conjunction with an exhibit of the embroideries at the
Charleston Museum. Published by Curious Works Press and The
Charleston Museum. Text by Jan Heister and Kathleen Staples.
$19.95
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Some Honest Worke in Hand
$21.95 |
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Plain & Fancy
$29.95 |
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The Point of the Needle
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British Embroidery
$23.95 |
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The Praise of the Needle
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Painted With Thread:
The Art of American Embroidery
(c) 2001 Peabody Essex Museum/ Paula
Bradstreet Richter. " A publication that is a
joyous celebration of extraordinary richness of needlework
treasures." Betty Ring, American needlework historian and author.
Soft cover: 11 1/2" x 9" 157 pages.
Glorious color photographs.
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Available!!!~
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Samplers A to Z :by Pamela
A. Parmal
Published in connection with an exhibit organized at the Museum of Fine
Art, Boston. (c) 2000.
Soft
Cover; 9 1/2" x 8 3/4"; 64 pages; Beautiful Color Photographs.
$17.95
~Limited Quantity Available !!!~ Special Sale! $15.95
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Samplers
by Pamela Clabburn ©1998
Soft Cover : 8 1/2" x 5 3/4";
39 pages. Shire Publications. Color and Black & White photographs.
From the back cover: " This book traces the history of samplers
in Britain from the late sixteenth century onwards and includes examples
of long, darning, map, school, stitch & plain sewing samplers.
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Samplers.. How To Compare & Value by two of
America's leading sampler dealers & experts, authors Stephen & Carol Huber
(c) 2002 Octopus Publishing Group Ltd.
Unique compare &
contrast format. Professional appraisal secrets. Full color photographs of
more than 120 samplers. Price ranges for every item. Detailed
instructions on how to assess style, condition, authenticity, and value.
Expert advice on how to collect, display, and care for samplers. We
highly
recommend this book.
Hardcover; 8" x
10½"; 176 pages
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Ohio Is My Dwelling
Place Schoolgirl Embroideries, 1800-1850
by Sue Studebaker
A must have for your sampler library!
Destined to become a much sought after & valuable book. 320 pages; 8 1/2" x
11"; 216 photos, 120 in color! Sue's amazing book documents the samplers
created in Ohio before 1850, the girls who made them, their families, and
their teachers. Lavishly illustrated. Contents include: List of
Maps; Foreword by Kimberly Smith Ivey; Preface; Acknowledgements;
Introduction. PART 1 Southern Ohio; PART 2 Central Ohio; PART 3 Northern
Ohio; PART 4 Victorian Impulses.
$69.95 Cloth/Hardcover
$34.95 Paper |
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