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Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly

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We list back-issues of Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly as soon as we locate them. Check back often for the best selection.

Our Condition Rating Code :

MP=Mint and still in original package.

E=Excellent condition.

G=Good: Showing age but no major damage.

W= Writing and/or Highlighting

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JUST CROSS STITCH Magazine

The following JCS back-issues are available:

February 2000 /$3.00 (1 available/Condition: Great!)

April 2000/$3.00 (1 available/Condition: Great!)

June 2000/$3.00 (1 available/Condition: Great!)

October 2000/$3.00 (1 available/Condition: Great! )

December 2000/$3.00 (1 available /Condition: Great!)


       The Joan Stephens Collection

  

The Joan Stevens Collection -IMPORTANT SAMPLERS & PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK. Rare AUCTION Catalogue. Copyright: Sotheby's 1997. Forward by Betty Ring. This auction catalog is a "must have" for any sampler and/or needlework enthusiast. Joan Stevens was a dear friend of Betty Ring, and in the forward Betty talks about their friendship and her admiration for Joan. The catalog is an excellent source of information for collectors & scholars. It contains gorgeous color and black & white photographs and detailed descriptions of over 100 items including samplers, needlework tools, & related items that were treasures of Joan Stevens. Joan collected these items over 20 years until her passing in 1995.

Also included: The list of auction results, so you can match the lot numbers in the catalog to see the prices realized at the auction. The final amount realized at this auction was $ 1,771,398.00 !! It is an awe inspiring collection of needlework & needlework tools and a wonderful tribute to the woman who collected and treasured them.

Condition: Excellent. Price $75.00

 

New England Samplers to 1840

Glee Krueger

(c) 1978 Old Sturbridge Village

This is one of the most sought after sampler books. Extremely valuable resource.

Soft Cover;227 pages

Very good condition (click photo to enlarge)    $250.00

(Click here to view New England Samplers to 1840  in the  Sturbridge Village online Documents. Allow time.)

 

The Proper Stitch A Guide for Counted Thread

 by Darlene O' Steen ~The Needle's Prayse~ One of the most sought after needlework books (c) 1994 by Symbol of Excellence Publishers, Inc.  144 pages; 8 3/4" x 11";Hardcover; Spiral bound. In depth look at Stitching Techniques & Stitches. Each stitch is explained with texts & graphics. Also includes 2 sampler designs. Previous owner's name & address on the inside front cover, "shop copy" on the opposite page. We have blurred it in the above photo to protect their privacy. (We will include a paper bookplate for you to cover this with if you wish.) Also: There is a small corner bump at the spine & a ½˝ tear along the red border.

Very good condition, see photos above. First Edition: $98.00

NOTE: THIS BOOK IS NOW BACK IN PRINT: See the "Books"page.

 

Let Virtue Be a Guide to Thee

by Betty Ring  

Extremely Rare & Difficult To Find in any condition!  

8 1/2" x 12" Soft cover; 275 pages.  First Edition. Copyright  1983 Betty Ring & Rhode Island Historical Society.

This book has been sold. (Thank you "C")

We can help you locate  a copy.

 

GENTLY USED BOOKS

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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)

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

(SOLD)

 

 

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.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

(SOLD)

 

 

PRE-READ /USED Paperback BOOKS in very good condition!

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Monica Ferris Books

Monica Ferris Needlecraft Mystery Series...Fun Reading!

  1. Murderous Yarn

  2. Framed In Lace

  3. A Stitch in Time

  4. Unraveled Sleeve

  5. Hanging by a Thread

  6. Crewel World

6 paperback books shown above: $2.00 each or all 6/$10.00  (SOLD!Thank you CL)

 

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