Beading

Vintage 1923 American Thread Star Journal

Crocheted Suggestions with Unlimited Possibilities

Knitted Edgings of Fine or Heavy Thread

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Knitted Edging Patterns

Tatting Patterns for the Beginners and the and the More Experienced Needlecrafter

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Tatted Collar and Edging Pattern

Monogram Patterns in Cross Stitch or Filet Crochet

Tis the Accessories that are so Important Beaded Crochet Handbags and Purse Patterns

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Vintage 20s Bags and Purses

A Dignified Design — Appropriate in Filet Crochet

Cross Stitch or Filet Crochet Chart

Vintage Filet Crochet Scarf

You can find other patterns from this vintage magazine here.

Old Fashioned Patch Work Pattern
Buttonhole Stitch Predominates in this Simple Luncheon Set
A Dainty Addition to the Trousseau
Crocheted Yokes of Unusual Design
A Diagram Simplifies Filet Crochet
Version of the Sweater – A Blouse and a Jacquette
Beautiful Linens
Just a Little embroidery is All that is Needed
Shaded Lights Add Coziness to Any Room
A Trim Appearance Aids the Household Task

Fine Delicate lace type crochet is a passion of mine and Irish Crochet is a fabulous way to satisfy that craving to prick my finger tips with the steel hook.

Enjoy these vintage Irish Crochet Pattern favorites until next time..Enjoy

1930’s Vintage Irish Crochet Pattern Book

Irish Crochet a Guide for Beginner’s

Here’s the latest collection of Spadea Designer Sewing Tips covering pages 40-53. Enjoy!

How to Sew On Jeweled Buttons

I love jeweled buttons high-end techniques not only protect the fiber but it just gives your project that polished finished look. When you think about it these cost are costly in a lot of cases one of a kind so attaching them properly is a must. Take a look at theses gorgeous from Pinterest.

About Buttons

If you like collecting buttons or just like looking at antique and vintage buttons, here’s three books from my personal collection you might find useful. By all means, please suggest books that you like.

Buttons (Collector’s Blue Books)

The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Buttons (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Button Button: Identification and Price Guide

All About Buttons..continued

How to Keep Snaps Under Wraps

Covering snaps and hooks and eyes..what’s your favorite finishing technique?

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The Jewelled Look

Adding beads and sequins, a labor of love, share your beading project…

Here are a few websites and books I have bookmarked and Books in my library.

Mary Corbet’s

Beads East, let me knot what you think about the site.

Take a look at this site,

A Beading Lesson: Beaded Chain Stitch with Nancy Ehaa, what do you think?

Before I forget–I need to let everyone know that I am now participating in the Amazon Affiliate program. The books you see with links, I receive a commission for each one sold. I buy most of my books from Amazon, eBay, Albris or ABE each book in the link is one I already have in my library.

Here are several book already on my bookshelves:

Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details For Today’s Clothing

The Art of Making Hand Beaded Bags

The Art of Tassel Making

Adding Beads and Sequin

Single Loops Fringe

Raised Flower Sequins

Paillettes continued | Tweed Effects

Hand Woven Tweeds

If you like Surface beading and like to knit, here’s a book that is pure eye candy with respect to beaded trim work. It’s a 1950’s Columbia Minerva book “Glamour Sweaters” Book 702, available from the main website for $6.99