Gift Novelties in Filet Crochet, Book No. 5, House of White Birches, 1979. Reprint of a turn- of- the- 20th- Century pattern book. Designs include: Peacock Design, American Eagle, Dancing Figures, animals, towel edgings, pansy & border with leaf design, birds, florals, and much more. Very good condition, though may smell slightly of cigarette smoke.

Heirloom Thread Crochet for Baby, designed by Ann Kirtley & Kelly Robinson, American School of Needlework , 2000. Gorgeous outfits for baby, including: Pure Innocence (Dress, Bonnet, Booties, and Afghan set), Victorian Rose (Sweater, Bonnet, Booties, and Bib set), Bow Beautiful headband, Pretty Baby Pinafore, Picture Perfect collar, and Mary Jane booties. NEW.

Marvelous Motifs, Ldesigned by Lucille LaFlamme & Hazel Henry, The Needlecraft Shop, 1999. Digest-size book with patterns to create elegant hwirloom designs with 5 beautiful motifs. Sticker residue on cover; otherwise, like new.

Elegant Edgings III Crochet, The Pattern Library, Herrschners Inc., 1992. 17 designs that can be used as edgings, collars, etc. Includes filet Anchor, Cross, and Sailboat. Digest- size book, like new.

Thread for the Home, Leisure Arts Little Books, 2000. 13 projects include: shelf edgings, coasters, pillow edgings, doilies, towel edgings, sachets, table runner, and lampshade. Like new.

Beginner's Guide: Filet Crochet, Leisure Arts Little Books, 2002. Projects include: Filet Family Name, Wall Hanging, Doily, Chair Set, and Picture Frame Mat. New.

Coats Book No. 0105: Edgings to Crochet, Tat, & Knit/ Book 1405: Edgings, A Collector's Book, Coats & Clark, 1999, 2001. 23 CROCHET, 9 to KNIT, and 10 to TAT. Excellent to like new condition.

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Coats Book No. 0712: Keepsake Crochet, Coats & Clark, 2003. 4 doily designs. Price sticker on cover, but otherwise like new.

Coats & Clark Book No. 267: Fanciworks, Coats & Clark, 1978. Designs include: CROCHET Ruffle Doily / Pillow Top, Motif Dresser Scarf, Oval Filet Doily, Rectangle Filet, Motif Pillow Front, Pineapple Doily, and Crocus Doily; plus KNIT Oval Doily. Very good condition.

Coats & Clark Book No. 279: Crocheted Elegance, Coats & Clark, 1979. Designs include Garden Paths Bedspread, Queen Anne's Lace Tablecloth, Doily, Openwork Place Mat, Governor's Lady Tablecloth, Diamond Filet Bedspread, Rectangular Place Mat, and Pineapple Place Mat. Very good condition.

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Coats & Clark Book No. 296: Treasures in Crochet, Coats & Clark, 1981. Designs include 4 placemats, one bedspread, and three tablecloths. Very good condition.

Coats & Clark Book No. 309: Royal Tradition, Coats & Clark, 1983. Designs include: CROCHET Diamond Lace Bedspread, Round Pillow Cover, Bridge Cloth, Dresser Scarf, Tablecloth, and Table Runner; KNIT Doily or Pillow Front. Excellent condition.

Coats & Clark Book No. 305: A Book of Edgings, Coats & Clark's Sales Corp., 1982. 27 edgings and insertions: 18 to CROCHET, 4 to KNIT, and 5 to TAT. Name written on cover, but overall very good condition.

J & P Coats Book 305: A Book Of Edgings, Coats & Clark, 1989. 16 edgings and insertions to CROCHET; 6 to KNIT, and 5 to TAT. Excellent condition.

J & P Coats Book 1424: Bedspreads in Spped Cro-Cheen to Knit and Crochet, Coats & Clark, 1998. 1 design to KNIT and 4 to CROCHET in size 3 crochet cotton. Book new, but bent as if it had have gotten wet and dried wavy.

J & P Coats Book 1432: Contemporary Lace to Crochet, Coats & Clark, 1998. Projects to crochet in LusterSheen and Speed- Cro- Sheen include: 6 edgings, Pearl Clusters Doilies, Mini Buttercup Doily, Mini Bluette Doily, Beaded Twill Table Set, and Tailored Mesh Doily. Excellent condition, though may smell of dryer sheet.

J & P Coats Victorian Lace Motifs, Book 2009, Coats & Clark, 1990. Projects in Sizes 30, 20, and 10 crochet cotton (most are in the finer threads) include: Hearts & Flowers Pillow & Framed Motif; Pineapple Heart Ring Bearer's Pillow and Sachet; Irish Rose Evening Bag, Jewelry Case, and Pincushion; Pineapple Lace Doily, and Jar/ Potpourri Covers; and Daisy Spin bread basket Cover, Jar Covers, and Fashion Accessory. The book is in very good condition EXCEPT that the former owner wrote notes on the cover, on the table of contents, and at the top of one pattern (which she indicated she didn't like).

J & P Coats Quick Crochet Gifts, designed by Sandra Peach, Peach Publications, 1988. This book is one of my favorites -- 19 projects in size 10 crochet cotton including: purses; hair bows; Victorian Hoisery Bag; Cross, Bookworm, and Key bookmarks; Victorian Hair Fan; Pony, cat, butterfly, and baby buggy sachets / ornaments; teddy bookmark or ornament (I've made dozens of these as gifts!); Mouse Pincushion; and Fan cosmetic bag and matching tissue cover. Good condition -- cover & edge wear, page yellowing.

Red Heart Book 350: By Popular Request, Coats & Clark, 1990. Designs in Lustre-Sheen include: Tiara Dresser Scarf, Pineapple & Shells Tablecloth, Sachet & Hanger Cover, Shell Stitch Shawl, Flowers for All Occasions (Rosebud, Violet, Daffodi, Petunia), and Dining Set (Placemat, Napkin Rings, and Glass Jacket). Excellent condition.

Southmaid Book 363: Charming Coverups - Crocheted Table Toppers and Cafe Curtains, Coats & Clark, 1992. 5 designs include: Forget- Me- Not table topper, Loving Hearts table topper, Buttercup table topper, Tulip Garden Cafe Curtains, and Pineapple Charm Cafe Curtains. Like new.

Southmaid Book 0124: Natural Beauty, Coats & Clark, 2001. Designs include: crocheted floral bouquet (flowers and leaves) and 4 doilies. Like new but may smell of dryer sheet.

Southmaid Book 388/ 0135: Tabletop Elegance, Coats & Clark, 1994/2001. 5 designs include: Winter Garden Tablecloth, Holly 'n' Lace Doily, Sweet Clover Table Runner, Country Manor Tablecloth, and Rose Medallion Doily. Like new.

Pillows in Thread Crochet, designed by Elaine Wichman, Leisure Arts, 1991. 7 beautiful designs: Bouquet, Diamond Filet, Hearts and Ribbons, Hearts in a Square, Rose Trellis, Two Roses, and Single Rose. Excellent condition.

Crochet Designs for Lacy Pillows, designed by Miriam Dow, American School of Needlework, 1989. 6 elegant pillow designs created with crochet motifs, ribbons, laces, and other trims. Slight cover wear, but otherwise excellent condition.

101 Crochet Edgings, edited by Rita Weiss, American School of Needlework, 1995. Slight cover wear, but book feels like it has never been opened.

101 Thread Crochet Embellishments, designed by Delsie Rhoades, American School of Needlework, 1997. Wow. Everything from angels, crosses, snowmen, snowflakes, and other holiday motifs to cat, dog, burds, chickens, butterflies, buildings, fans, stars, hearts, trees, flowers, and more. Slight shelf wear on cover, but otherwise like new.

Crochet Tablecloth Sensations, designed by Janet Giese & Emma Willey, The Needlecraft Shop, 1999. 2 stunning table covers. Like new.

Heirloom Filet Crochet, House of White Birches, 1995. 8 delicate projects, from a 1938 reprint to new designs, featuring: Cream Lace Centerpiece, Grapevine Runner, Victorian Purse, Baby Bonnet & Booties, Flowers & Bow Sofa Set, Delicate Curtain Tiebacks, Pennsylvania Dutch Set, and Colver table edging. Excellent condition.

Tomorrow's Heirlooms Crocheted Elegance, designed by Jerry Davis, Tomorrow's Heirlooms, 1984. Some gorgeous edging and applique designs here, including: Butterfly, Dogwood, one-, two-, and three- rose clusters, and more. Shown as hoops of various sizes, pillows, placemat and napkin ring, basket, etc. Excellent condition.

Pineapple Sensations, designed by Agnes Russell, House of White Birches, 1990. 7 designs, including: Pillow Edging, Red Pineapple Ellipse, Round Tablecloth, Pineapple Centerpiece, Star Doily, Raspberry Doily, and Edged Kitchen Towel. Small brown stain in bottom corner of all page, but otherwise excellent condition.

The Super Lacecrafts Collection: Crochet, Tatting,and Knited Lace, Susan Bates, 1986. Designs (in crochet unless otherwise noted): Bedspread Insertion, Square Mat, Coffee Table Mat, Tatted Coffee Table Mat, Snowflake Doilies, Lavender Sachet, Christmas Stocking, Knitted Lace Cushion, Edging for Circular Tablecloth, Filet Lunch Set, Tatted Runner, Knitted Lace Coffee Table Mat, Table Centre, Oval Mat, 2 Pomanders, Christmas Angel, Pineapple Motif Mat, Round Mats, Tablecloth, and Plate Doilies. Some cover wear, but pages in excellent condition.

Vol. 9: Revised Designs by Elizabeth Hiddleson, compiled by Elizabeth Hiddleson, 1979. Designs in sizes 10, 20, and 13 crochet cotton include: Cherub, Harvest runner, Cluny Centerpiece, Serenader Angel, The Good Shepherd; many borders, inserts, and edgings; collars and cuffs; Cross Bar Centerpiece; Antique lady on horse; two different Filet Peacocks, Mix and Match Doily Set, filet alphabet; Spring, Autumn, and Deer classic filets, and Table Mat. Some spine wear, very small note about hook size on one pattern. Otherwise, very good condition.

Crochet Designs by Elizabeth Hiddleson, Vol. 11, designed by Elizabeth Hiddleson, 1979. Designs in sizes 10, 20, and 30 crochet cotton include: Pineapple Delight, Pineapple Whirl, Rose Parade, Celestial Snow, Lazy Bones, Evening Star, Diamond Tiara, Desire, Pineapple Star, and Scepter, doilies; Bright and Gay lunch cloth, several motifs for tablecloths, runners, chair sets, etc. Bottom edge and spine up to first staple on cover look like they have been eaten by silverfish, but otherwise, the booklet is in very good condition.

Crochet Designs by Elizabeth Hiddleson, Vol. 18, designed by Elizabeth Hiddleson, 1979. Designs in sizes 10, 20, and 30 crochet cotton include: Pineapple Lei Tablecloth in two sizes, Cathedral Window Doily, Mother's Day Slim Pineapple Doily, Bird of Paradise filet TV Scarf, Square Dance Oblong Pineapple Doily, Queen's Rose doily, Pineapple Square, Hex Motif, Harvest Moon Doily, Simple For Beginnners motif, Square Filet Doily, Oblong Fliet Doily, and Yellow Shell Doily. Good used condition.

Crochet Designs by Elizabeth Hiddleson, Vol. 19, designed by Elizabeth Hiddleson, nd. Designs in sizes 10, 20, and 30 crochet cotton include: Whispering Pines, Star Cluster, Beaded Beauty, Hilo Dream, Hawaii Star, and Snow Flake doilies; Maple Leaf edging, Pond Lily Buffet Set, TV Scarf, filet Oblong Daffodil, and Whirl Motif. Former owner's name and note on cover; otherwise, very good condition.

Inspirational Celebrations, Annie's Attic, 2004. 9 beautiful symbols of faith to crochet in thread, including: Give Thanks, Bless Our Home, Angel of Grace, Floral Cross, Our Daily Bread Tablecloth, and Floral Bible Cover Set. BRAND NEW!

Heirloom Treasures in Tatting, Annie's Attic, 2004. 17 designs to TAT include: Blue Ribbon Doily, Valentine, Edgings, Medallion Yoke, Baby Booties, Snowflake Trio, Tatted Candlestick Frills & Napkin Ring, Rosary, Fan Bookmark, Mistletoe Ball, Lattice Napkin Ring, Snowflake Collar, Earring Elegance, Holiday Trees, Bell Ornament, Handkerchief Edging, and Floral Sachets. New, but some shelf wear to cover.

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