Information on Old lace and linens, including crochet, that includes tablecloths, centerpieces, doilies, collars, bedspreads, pillowcases, and much more, with illustrations.
Every crocheter stares admiringly at vintage lace, wishing to replicate its delicacy and elegance. The originals were stitched with finer thread than we use today, making that gorgeous heirloom-quality crochet lace an elusive dream. This unique guide showcases a collection of antique tablecloths and bedspreads--each a magnificent example of the crocheter’s art--and revises the old techniques to suit today’s threads. Complete patterns are included for each project, along with instructions and full-page photos that make intricate designs easy to follow. Special attention is paid to working with traditional steel hooks and choosing the perfect crochet threads, and plenty of advice is offered for working in filet. These projects take time, but the results will become tomorrow’s heirlooms.
"Identification, restoration, and prices from antimacassars to watchcases, all types of embroidery, knits, crochet, Battenberg and hairpin lace, and drawn work"--Cover subtitle.
The recent discovery of crochet and knitting has exploded into a hot trend, and it's steadily growing into a do-it-yourself fashion phenomenon. Doris Chan responds to the call for handcrafted, fashion-forward designs with a collection of fresh and funky crochet attire. AMAZING CROCHETED LACE paves the way for design-conscious hipsters - and anyone who appreciates the beauty of vintage lace - to sport a unique crochet item. As fashion trends continue to cycle back in time to offer modern-day twists on traditional favourites, Chan's vintage lace-inspired crochet designs are nothing less than fashion genius. Chan melds her unique knowledge of both crochet and vintage lace to create striking designs. AMAZING CROCHET LACE promises to inspire anyone who loves an original, exqusite look to pick up their crochet hooks and boast their skills with a stylish outfit.
Add That Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi to Your Home, Effortlessly Rustic and elegant French décor never goes out of style—and with easy yet sophisticated accessories for your home, these 70 projects will transform your space and add that special touch to any room. Jamie Lundstrom’s projects use easy-to-find and recycled objects, as well as new materials, to bring her French vintage style into your life. Projects span every season and category, from sewing to painting and upholstery, including provincial antique baskets, a fantastique Trumeau mirror, a jolie gold leaf frame, boutique plaster of Paris–dipped flowers and a chic antique chair. Featuring simple step-by-step instructions with beautiful photos to help guide you, these projects can be created in just a few hours or less.
Inexpensive guide for re-creating 32 crocheted masterpieces from the 1940s and 50s. Illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions for making lacy cobwebs, gossamer "Wagon Wheels," Windmill Wings, Ring of Roses, Morning Glory, many more. Instructions.
Preface to second edition -- Réamhrá - foreword --The story of clones lace -- How to make clones lace -- Twenty-one motifs -- Some edgings -- Working with linen -- Irish crochet -- Twelve projects -- Footnotes.
Grape & Leaf Altar Lace is a beautiful filet crochet lace pattern, originally written by Minnie Hoffinger in 1920. Symbols of communion, graceful wheat motifs and grape vines surround a cross in the center. A wave-like pattern and simple scallops at the bottom complete the lace. This is not your usual scanned vintage crochet pattern. To make this pattern great for today's crocheter I wrote complete instructions, expanded the written instructions so you won't need to skip around, and made an easy to follow chart. I also changed the written instructions to use modern US crochet terms. The only stitches you need to know to complete this lace are: chain stitch, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitch. This lace pattern's rows are done top to bottom. The simple scallops on the bottom are made by decreasing at the beginning of odd rows and increasing at the end of even rows.
Crochet Tablecloths: Pretty Patterns for Your Home Show off your crochet skills in the dining and living room using the patterns and information on crochet tablecloths. There is everything you need to adorn the tables in your home when you have guests or for everyday use. There is even some explanation for beginners including: terminology, basic stitches and shorthand that you need to know, plus some great patterns to get you started. This book also contains a conversion table for UK and US needle sizes so that no matter where you are you can adapt them to suit you without any confusion. Download your E book "Crochet Tablecloths: Pretty Patterns for Your Home" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!