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Antique Lace Yardage which I believe is Valenciennes. There is some yellow spotting and it is in need of a couple minor repairs. 72" long x 5" wide - very delicate, lovely pattern. (LC012) Keywords: textile linen lace antique  I doubt that this hand crocheted dresser scarf was ever used. It is in MINT condition, clean, no holes or stains and a very pretty pattern. The piece was probably made to be a dresser scarf. It measures 15 inches long by 9 1/2 inches wide in shades of creamy white and harvest gold.  This neat antique hand crocheted doillie is in MINT condition and measures 7 1/2 inches in diameter. It is done with ecru and multi color thread and is in Perfect condition.  This neat antique huck fabric towel measures in at 16 inches wide by 19 inches long. It is hand embroidered with yellow, pink and the condition is excellent.

Vintage Insertion Lace $40.00

  

Antique MINT Condition Hand Crocheted Dr $9.50

  

Antique Multicolor Crocheted Flower Doil $7.50

  

Antique Huck Fabric Embroidered Tea / Ki $12.50
This wonderful old tea or kitchen towel is hand screened linen in excellent condition. There are two tiny spots but they look like die marks, not food stains. The texture of the towel, makes me think it was never used. The towel features two 1930's style butlers in tuxedos. It measures 17 inches wide by 26 1/2 inches long.  This lovely tea towel is in mint condition and has never been used. There is one one spot where the original tag has placed (which will wash out) but no other holes, stains or tears. The towel is machine embroidered in white thread and measures 21 inches long by 14 inches wide. It has hand rolled and hand hemmed edges.  This very cool textured cotton curtain valance is a creamy white with two color blue hand embroidery. It measures 27 inches wide by 11 3/4 inches long. There is a sewn in rod pocket at the top which has an opening slightly less than 1 inch.  This neat collection of vintage doillies is in great condition with some light soiling which will wash out. You are getting 5 coasters, one pot holder and two larger coasters. These range in size4 inches to 7 inches.

1930's Butler Tea or Kitchen Towel $12.50

  

Mint Green Never used Embroidered Tea To $8.50

  

Vintage Hand Embroidered Blue and White $19.50

  

8 Pc Hand Crocheted Dollie Collection $7.50
This neat handcrocheted dress was meant to be used as a pot holder but would be just as cute hanging in a kitchen or sewing room. The piece is in excellent condition with a front and back and loop for hanging. It measures 5 1/2 inches long and 6 1/2 inches wide and is in MINT condition.  This is strong linen in off white colour and beautiful blue cross stitch embroidery Sampler, -GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD- In Europe these were made to hang on the wall above the stove to protect the wall paint, They were changed weekly in our household, unless something drastic happens, like splattering from jam or ketchup making, They were hand washed and starched, As a child i always like them reading and admiring pictures and colours, This one does not look like used at all but it has some very light reddish spot i think originated from being stored, and it might just need spot rinse, Measuring about 22 1/2 x 17 1/4 inches high.  This vintage cotton seed sack still has the original tie attached that was used to secure the bag once it was filled with seeds. c1940s. The black lettering includes: Mountain States Bean Company and areas to fill in the lot number, variety, quantity, grower's name and other pertinent information. This cloth linen sack measures about 6 inches by 10.5 inches. The top edge has some fraying and the linen has some yellowing and smudging. The black print has some fading. This wonderful piece of Americana would look fantastic in a glass frame, or filled and displayed. Very Good condition.  Lovely and colorful antique embroidered sampler, framed in a lovely oak frame, I love everything about this sampler which is perfect to hang - Excellent condition Free of holes or stains - About 11 3/4 inches x 93/4 inches, US Buyer please pay 7.00 for shipping

Adorable Hand Crocheted Dress Pot Holder $5.00

  

Kitchen SAMPLER Hand Embroidery $79.00

  

Mountain States Bean Co Vintage Seed Bag $16.99

  

1920's Framed Embroidered SAMPLER $149.99
HAND EMBROIDERED SMALL COUNTRY SAMPLER, DEPICTING COUNTRY HOUSE AND SIGNED:HOME SWEET HOME,PERFECT TO FRAME, MEASURES ABOUT 10 1/4 X 7 inches,GORGEOUS!  Beautiful vintage EMBROIDERED sampler inches EAST OR WEST HOME'S BEST inches, It is in Excellent condition.LOVELY!!!This fine piece measures about 11 3/4 inches wide, and 13 inches in length.Excellent condition. This is beautiful antique textile to enjoy adding to your collection of linens and textiles.US Buyer please pay 7.00 for shipping plus insurance.Thanks and enjoy your day!  THIS IS SAMPLER STYLE DECORATIVE CUSHION CASE, HAND EMBROIDERED AND THE "POEM" REFERS TO A DOGGIE "HOME SWEET HOME", SO CUTE!,It is numbered No 225 cushion top and back made in Canada, as per images, Excellent condition - Measures about 36 inches x 36 inches, and each serviette about 16 x 16 inches,US Buyer to pay 7.00 for shipping plus insurance.THANKS.  Beautiful unframed antique sampler, signed with initials M.J.E., circa 1930, as per images, Samplers are scarse and hard to find, I am very pleased to have found this one, It is beautiful and it seems done with care and love for embroidery, Measures about 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, Buyer pays for shipping and insurance.

COUNTRY SAMPLER*HOME SWEET HOME* $24.99

  

Embroidered SAMPLER $75.00

  

HOME SWEET HOME Sampler Cushion Case $74.99

  

1930 Embroidered Sampler Unframed $129.00
Antique Rayon Ribbon Trim - 1/4" Wide - Pale Blue. Measures 2 yards and 6 inches long. 1.4 inches wide. Is on a roll with paper underneath the roll. Roll is included. Color is a little darker than what it appears on the photo. Condition is excellent with no faults, never used ribbon  Antique Black Velvet Ribbon Trim - Yardage. 2 nice pieces of high quality antique black velvet trim that is in very good condition. The large piece has 2 small tears next to each other in the middle but otherwise no problems. It measures 3 yards and 16 inches long and the other piece measures 58 inches long. Both are 3/4 inch wide. Not sure of the fabric content but may be a silk blend.  Lovely framed picture done in embroidery on a silk backing. I cannot tell if it is handmade or machine made. Set in a lovely wood frame with a brass oriental style hanger. Measures 12" by 12". I also have a sort of mate to this one.  Lovely framed picture done in embroidery on a silk backing. I cannot tell if it is handmade or machine made. Set in a lovely wood frame with a brass oriental style hanger. Measures 12" by 12". I also have a sort of mate to this one.

Antique Rayon Dressmaker Ribbon, Trim $6.00

  

Antique Black Velvet Ribbon Trim Yardage $12.00

  

Framed Oriental Silk Embroidered Picture $25.00

  

Framed Oriental Silk Embroidered Picture $25.00
Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel Floral w/ Butterfly. This lovely oriental panel is 10-1/2" x 11-1/2". It has a 1/16" x 1/4" hole at lower right in the medallion border and another 1/16" dia. hole lower left. This would frame nicely for an attactive piece of wall art.  Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel Floral w/ Bird. This lovely oriental panel is 10-1/2" x 11-1/2". It is in excellent used condition. This would frame nicely for an attactive piece of wall art.  Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel Floral w/ Beetle. This lovely oriental panel is 10-1/2" x 11-1/2". It has some loss of the edging and one pentip sized hole at the top right. This would frame nicely for an attactive wall piece of wall art.  Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel Floral w/ Butterfly. This lovely oriental panel is 10-1/2" x 11-1/2". It is in excellent conditon. This would frame nicely for an attactive wall piece of wall art.

Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel F $14.95

  

Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel F $19.95

  

Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel F $14.95

  

Vintage Chinese Silk Embroiddery Panel F $19.95
Given the size, I debated if this was a table cover or a very large towel. It has a rough linen feel and is in great condition with sensational color. There is however one small hole down by Carlsbad cavern on the oil derrick.  This lovely 100 percent cotton tablecloth is in MINT never used condition and measures 60 inches round. It is bright white with salmon pink flowers with accents of blue and gold tiny flowers. It has a VERA label attached.  This Christmas or Holiday inspired cotton tablecloth is in MINT never used condition and measures 54 by 60 inches. It is a warm crimson red with black pinecones and pine boughs, tiny gold stars and gold accents on the pinecones and boughs. It measures 54 inches by 60 inches.  This Christmas or Holiday inspired cotton tablecloth is in MINT never used condition and measures 54 by 65 inches. It is bright white with red and green Christmas bells with a red ribbon and gold accents. The center is red.

30 by 38 Antique NEW MEXICO Table Cover $29.95

  

60 Inch Round VERA Floral Tablecloth $29.95

  

54 by 60 Inch Red Pine Cone Design Table $29.95

  

54 by 65 Inch MINT Christmas Tablecloth $35.00
This is a vintage Mola with a beautiful bird motif. This came from the estate of a gentleman by the name of Everett Lee Davenport and it belonged to his brother, Randall R. Davenport. They were from the Diagonal, Iowa area. Randall lived from 1943-1977 and passed in Los Angeles, California. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad as a diesel mechanic from 1968-1976. He most likely acquired this in that time frame, while working on the Railway. The piece has lovely color for its age. There are blue, green, red and oranges mostly on a black background, with a beautiful bird motif. I purchased this piece as you see it, already framed, and I am making the assumption that it was done for preservation. There is a note on the back which reads: Cloth from South America Framed by Randall Davenport. The mola measures approximately 15 by 20 inches and the frame measures approximately 19 by 25 inches.  This towel is just beautiful. It is hand embroidered in a powder and darker blue and then there was a crocheted border. It is a big towel measuring 19 inches by 16 1/2 inches. It is clean and in excellent condition.  This sweet heavy cotton table cloth measures 33 inches square. It is hand embroidered in a pink and green wheat design and is hand fringed. There is one tiny pin prick size spot that I know would bleach out. Other than that it is perfect.  This lovely hand crocheted doilly measures 12 inches in diameter. It is in Perfect condition with no stains and would look so cute on a side table or in the center of a spring dining table.

Mola with Bird Motif $127.00

  

Incredible Hand Embroidered Dish Towel $12.50

  

Hand Embroidered Card Table Tablecloth $12.50

  

Vintage Pink and White Crocheted Daisy D $9.00
This is a circa 1930-1935 era Chinese silk lady's hat which has been framed. I purchased this at the estate auction of J.C. (Shorty) Schilletter, who I'm told was a professor at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. You see this beautiful piece the way I purchased it, already framed. I'm making the assumption that the Professor had this framed for preservation purposes, as it is in really nice shape for its age. The only damages that I can see, as I have not removed the backing to check further, is along the top scalloped edge which is trimmed in a lilac silk binding. There are damages mostly in the V area of the scallop to the right and another to the left side about half way down the left, all on the binding. The approximate measurements are 17 inches at the bottom in the widest area by 9 inches at the top in the scallop area by 10.5 from top to bottom. The frame measures 20.25 x 14.75 x 1.5. The label on the back states that it was framed at Carlson of 111 E. Front Street, Wheaton, Illinois, in business since 1915. The embroidery work is detailed and very professionally done. I  This fun table cloth is a blue heavy cotton with brown piping around the edges. It has ties to attach it to the legs of a card table and is in good condition. It is freshly laundered and ready for your next Canasta game. It measures 35 by 31 inches and has two tiny stains (brown) that might come out with some more washing.  This lovely hand embroidered linen guest towel is in MINT, virtually unused condition. It measures 18 inches long by 12 inches wide. The embroidery is yellow and red flowers and would match anything.  This delicate hand crocheted doily measures about 16 inches in diameter. Light and dark shades pink. No tears or stains. Excellent condition.

Chinese Silk Lady's Hat circa 1930s $347.00

  

Card Table Sized CANASTA Tablecloth $12.50

  

Vintage Hand Embroidered Linen Guest Tow $8.50

  

Peppermint Pink Doily $14.99
This Victorian fan measures just under 8 1/2" long and is 15" when completely open. This has a sheer mesh fabric backing). This is heavily embroidered with lovely color threads. There is also some lovely hand painting that compliments the sewn hand work. The fan has ivory guards with pressing and hand painting and each of the sticks mimics the guards. Two of the sticks have come away from the fabric. Minor staining on the fabric at the back of one of the guards - generally very nice condition. (#T-1119) Keywords: ladies acccessories fans era antique  This Victorian fan measures 8 1/2" long and is 15" when completely open. This has a sheer mesh fabric backing (which has gold threads running through it). Each section has a 12 petaled flower stitched onto it (with another additional sheer fabric) and then sequins are sewn onto each petal and through each of the connecting ribbons. The ivory guards have carved, notched and pressed designs. Each of the sticks is a mini version of the guards. Two of the delicate sticks have breaks (but are still attached). The material is pulling away from one of the gaurds. There are some issues with the lighter fabric - it is torn in quite a few places. This still displays beautifully. (#T-1117) Keywords: ladies acccessories fans era antique  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The everyday need for a buttonhook began in the early nineteenth century when it was used, as an accessory to masculine fashion, to fasten stiff leather button-boots. By the 1880's lines of buttons had become fashionable on ladies' gloves, clothing and footwear, and the development of the feminine market encouraged the production of 'fashion' buttonhooks' in the wide variety of sizes, shapes and materials that are described in this book, and which can still be found by collectors today. Shoehorns were frequently produced as companions to buttonhooks, but although the later had fallen into disuse by the 1940's, shoehorns still exist in most shoe shops and some homes to facilitate the slipping on of footwear. A 'schoying horne' was first mentioned in the fifteenth century and the imagination exercised around the well known basic shape has resulted in the variety so interesting to present-day collectors.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Barkcloth was the textile of choice for window treatments, upholstery, and other household textiles of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. This book explores barkcloth's enduring appeal in almost 300 full-color images, demonstrating its scintillating combination of pattern, texture, and color. Lovers of vintage textiles and retro-design will relish this exploration. These vintage beauties are organized by florals, tropicals, leaves, abstracts, novelty, and conversational prints. Information about dating and identifying fabrics and manufacturers, along with tips on buying, restoring, and using these ever-popular fabrics, are invaluable for any collector or dealer.

Vintage Victorian White Embroidered Fan $150.00

  

Vintage Victorian Black and White Sequin $100.00

  

Buttonhooks & Shoehorns by: Sue Brandon $10.76

  

Vintage Textured Barkcloth by: Margaret $26.96
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This wonderful book contains stunning images of 540 rugs crafted by 292 of today's contemporary rug hooking artists. They are rugs made by a group of artists exploring a common theme, as well as series or topic-related rugs by individual artists. Among the many subjects included are rugs from The American Folk Art Museum's "Icons of America" contest, "Circus Train" rugs from the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild, "Art Hits the Wall," from a Canadian fiber exhibit, "A Boy From Orient" by Gail Horton, and many more. Showcased are some of today's most noted rug hooking artists, along with artists making their debuts. Inspiring for all levels of fiber artists, this is a must-have book and a companion to Contemporary Hooked Rugs: Themes and Memories, also by Linda Rae Coughlin.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Feast your eyes on these fascinating fabrics! Cherished by America's farmers for years, cloth feed sacks are part of America's rural history and are now entering the marketplace as hot collectibles. Over 500 color photographs illustrate fabulous patterns on beautiful feed, sugar, flour, potato, corn meal, salt, rice, and even bank and lead-shot bags. Also presented are examples of the aprons, tea towels, and bonnets commonly created from these pretty printed textiles. This colorful, entertaining, and useful book shares heartfelt reflections of life in the country and will appeal to quilters, crafters, and those with fond memories of farm life. Includes price guide and helpful hints on starting one's own feed sack collection.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Handkerchiefs are the perfect collectible: they are inexpensive, useful, decorative, fun, and easy to pack in a suitcase! Whether a souvenir of a memorable occasion or a memento from a loved one, this author shows that all are worth preserving. This book is absolutely charming. Organized by theme, hundreds of handkerchiefs are shown in over 300 color photographs representing over 30 states, major cities, popular tourist destinations, and many continents. Examples date from the 1940s to the early 1960s and include handkerchiefs by designers Billie Kompa, Tammis Keefe, Pat Prichard, Frederique, and others. Enjoy lovely floral prints, holiday motifs, the best quality fabrics, bright colors, intriguing designs, hand-rolled or neatly machine-stitched scalloped edges, fine lace trim, and original paper labels or tags. Up-to-date pricing and informative descriptions make this newly revised book ideal for any collector, dealer, or world traveler.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. A giant high-top sneaker embellished with golden scissors floats in a polka dot sky along with the surprising motto, "Run With Scissors." Hooked rug maker Jill Cooper explains, "The older I get, the more I don't follow 'the rules.' This rug was a way to share my belief that you must take every chance you can to enjoy all the beauty of life." Taking chances with hooked rugs -- those cozy accessories of hearth and home -- is just what members of Vermont's Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild do best. They tackle unconventional subjects, delight in using unheard of fibers, and love the challenge of designing their own contemporary work. At the same time, they are experts on "traditional" rugs and can replicate hooked pieces from the 1800s with uncanny precision. The guild's annual exhibit in 2006 featured more than 900 wonderful rugs, of which half are presented here and half in the companion volume. Feast your eyes on winners of the coveted Viewers' Choice Awards, rugs in Oriental designs, florals, abstracts, animals, architectural designs, and delicate miniature rugs smaller than a credit card. Rugs by one of the show's three honorees, Pat Merikallio, are featured here, as are rugs made by children, rugs illustrating "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and over 100 pieces depicting the theme "Strong Women." This book is a delightful, inspiring look at what can be accomplished with the versatile and exciting medium of hooked rugs. 456 color photos

Modern Hooked Rugs by: Linda Rae Coughli $26.96

  

Vintage Feed Sacks: Fabric From the Farm $26.96

  

Collecting Handkerchiefs by: Roseanna Mi $22.46

  

Hooked Rugs Today: Strong Women, Flowers $26.96
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The bible book of buttons is back in an updated and revised sixth edition. This is the best introduction to the world of buttons that has ever been written. Over 3,000 buttons, covering all periods, materials, and manufacturers, are pictured and identified, along with newly revised current market values for each button. Although comprehensive in scope, the book is never intimidating. Its encyclopedic format enables information to be quickly and easily found. Current market values make it the best guide to the market. This is the one book that experienced collectors have long considered indispensable, that new collectors must have. Features Bakelite, Cameo, Enamel, Glass, Rhinestone, Victorian, and much more.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Japanese Anime Linens presents a completely unique way of looking at the art of Japanese animation, or anime. Vibrant linens with recognizable cartoon characters from popular manga illustrations and anime leap from over 325 dazzling color photographs. The author has assembled an incredible selection of collectible vintage and contemporary textiles, including fabrics, handkerchiefs, yukatas, and appliques - all identified and assigned values. Informative sections on design, color trends, anime fabric resources, and manga events are included. Examples of textile labels help date and identify pieces. An additional craft and decorating section will inspire and delight quilters and home sewers alike. There are many ideas for crafts, along with suggestions on how to incorporate them into your home decor. This book is sure to delight fabric collectors, sewing enthusiasts, designers, fabric historians, and those who simply love Japanese anime and manga. 337 color photos  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Before plastic handles and asbestos oven mitts retrieving items from a hot oven was difficult and moving a hot kettle could be hazardous. What options were there? Pot holders! During the 1940s and 1950s, hand crocheted pot holders became an artistic staple in kitchens across America. From simple circles to recognizable objects, mothers and grandmothers created pot holders to use, to give away, and to sell at bazaars. In this colorful book, Gay & Gifty Pot Holders, hundreds of examples are pictured, explained, dated, and priced. Collectors and dealers alike will appreciate the comprehensive look at an art form few know how to create, but so many enjoy collecting. Whether you buy pot holders to use, display, keep, or sell, you will appreciate Barbara Mauzy's thoroughness on another aspect of kitchen collecting.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: Circa 1900, covers a multitude of ornate, highly desirable thimbles, including sterling silver, engraved, English porcelain and much more. A fascinating study on this highly collectible field. Publishers Description: The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long history, from ancient Egypt to today. The thimbles' history is interwoven with that of women, giving glimpses of a private, domestic world that history books often overlook. Meet the poor little Victorian seamstresses with their everyday brass thimbles and the tiny children's thimbles worn by early straw workers. Glance at gold and gem-set thimbles worn by the courtesans of Paris and, on the other hand, learn why the thimble was the perfect romantic gift a proper gentleman could give to a lady. Romance aside, this book supplies practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, along with price guides and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world. More than two thousand thimbles are illustrated in full color, some of which have never been seen before.

Encyclopedia of Buttons, 6th Ed by: Sall $22.46

  

Japanese Anime Linens 1970s to Present b $31.46

  

Gay & Gifty Potholders by: Barbara Mauzy $15.26

  

The Story of the Thimble Illustrated Gui $44.96
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This well-organized guide is recommended by the Button Society as a book that every button collector and dealer should own. The standard book in the field, it gives information to identify the age, material, and desirability of any button that may be found. It covers buttons of every imaginable type, price range and age. Its convenient size make it a perfect field guide, an easy reference for forays into antique stores, flea markets, and yard sales. The price guide is newly updated to reflect the current market.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - - This is the most informative book available for the collector of buttons, written by a second-generation collector who has traveled the world over to expand her knowledge of this exciting collectible. The book presents over 10,000 buttons of all imaginable materials from 150 AD to the present in full color and relates their history and development around the world. Buttons have been the fastest growing part of the collecting world for the last few years, and this book tells you about the trends in this vast field of collecting. A number of buttons have gone up ten times in value in the past few years alone! This book is certain to become the "Bible" for the button enthusiast, dealer, or anyone who loves beautiful objects. 1100 color photos  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This vintage how-to manual the first modern American sewing book provided turn-of-the-century seamstresses with clear instructions for altering patterns, hand-sewing stitches, and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding and evening gowns, coats, maternity wear, undergarments, children's clothing and other apparel. Also details lost arts like boning a bodice, creating bust enhancers, more.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This unique book outlines the history of children's sewing and features over 700 full-color photographs of sewing sets, dolls, toys, books, and patterns. Extensive illustrations and detailed descriptions will inform collectors on the correct placement of items and the completeness of their sets, making this an indispensable identification and value guide. You will find details on sewing sets featuring mannequins, as well as sets with dolls made of bisque, composition, hard plastic, paper, celluloid, cloth, and rubber. There are also chapters on dolls' clothing, millinery sets, plain sewing, embroidery, needlework, crocheting, knitting, and patterns. A listing of more than 150 books dating from 1831 to 2000 which focus on children's sewing projects is provided. This is truly a must-have book for all who sew, as well as collectors of toys, dolls, television characters, patterns, children's books, or period graphics.

Button Button by: Peggy Ann Osborne $15.26

  

About Buttons by: Peggy Ann Osborne $71.96

  

Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniqu $11.66

  

Children's Sewing Collectibles by: Darle $22.46
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collecting handkerchiefs is one of the few affordable areas of collecting in which the collectible also takes up very little space. Most people have preconceived notions of what hankies are - white cotton or linen square, decorated with a bit of lace or embroidery - and are surprised and delighted with what they see in this book - color, pattern, and humor. What's more, these hankies are a social history of their time, the 1940s and 1950s. With World War II, women became Rosie the Riveters, making their own money and enjoying their independence. The hankies in Handkerchiefs: A Collector's Guide, Volume 2, reflect this new equality with their bright, optimistic colors and subjects. New social conventions, such as road trips, barbecues, and the cocktail hour, which became the fabric of America in the decade after the war, were chronicled in handkerchiefs. This book brings out the collector in anyone who inherited hankies from a mother or grandmother, or who enjoys good design. There are no repeats from Volume 1 in the more than 600 new examples shown.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. From poodle skirts of the 1950s to baby doll dresses of the 1990s, the fabrics of our everyday lives are featured in this handy reference guide to the materials of the last half century. A companion to Dating Fabrics: A Color Guide 1800-1960, this source is ideal for those studying fashion and clothing trends from the late twentieth century, as well as collectors of recent quilts. Today's quilts may have elements of more than one decade because many quilters collect a great deal of fabric, and may draw from one group of fabric over a long period of time. The recent proliferation of reproduction fabrics has caused concern for the ability to differentiate the old from the new in reproduction quilts and repairs. An informative section on these fabrics from the 1980-2000 era provides a blueprint for building confident conclusions as to the fabric's origins. For ease in identification, prints are shown actual size and specific fabric lines and styles are grouped and sorted by date, then color. Dating divisions coincide with turning points in history which influenced attitudes and styles, and are highlighted by a brief history of each era. PUBLISHER'S REVIEW ...here are many keys to fabric origins, discussions of quilting and clothing trends, actual size prints to aid in accurate identification, grouped by date, color and style, and much more. Blending a history with photos which are easily compared to fabrics through lay-flat spiral binding and a hard-cover edge for easy filing, Dating Fabrics 2 is the fabric collector s essential reference. -Library Bookwatch, October 2005, Midwest Book Review  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The comprehensive guide to fabrics, from the machine age to the atomic age! Includes nine quilt projects inspired by vintage designsEssential companion to Brackman's "America's Printed Fabrics 1770-1890Want to create new quilts with an authentic period look? Or discover the rich history of our country, unfolding through fabric? This fascinating book features author Barbara Brackman's irresistible blend of scholarship and practical advice. Learn to choose reproduction prints for vintage designs and build a stash of period flavor fabrics. Nine vintage style quilt patterns capture historical style with piecing and applique. Packed with historic photos, stories, and insights into the role of fabrics in everyday life, "Making History" is a compelling page-turner as well as a practical quilting book.  Beautiful embroidered flowers on net lace jabot applique. It measures 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches. This is a stunning applique that would look lovely on a dress,blouse, gown etc. Lovely vintage sample trim from Europe and, purchased from an old store that had it stored for years, never used in very fine condition. Perfect to use in your fine Heirloom sewing projects, great for trimming clothing, hats, purses etc! Do view the many other antique-vintage trims from the same estate we have listed.

Handkerchiefs Vol 2 by: Guarnaccia & Gug $22.46

  

Dating Fabrics 2, 1950-2000 by: Trestain $23.36

  

Making History Quilts & Fabric From 1890 $26.96

  

VINTAGE NET LACE FLORAL JABOT COLLAR or $24.00
Beautiful large heavily embroidered floral applique trim corsage, unique 3 d style. It measures 11.5 inches by 5 inches. Violets and yellow tulips! This is a stunning applique that would look lovely on a dress etc. Lovely vintage sample trim from Europe and, purchased from an old store that had it stored for years, never used in very fine condition. Perfect to use in your fine Heirloom sewing projects, great for trimming clothing, hats, purses etc! Do view the many other antique-vintage trims from the same estate we have listed.   Beautiful large embroidered baby pink silk embroidered and gold lame floral applique trim corsage, with silk embroidery and gold metal thread, unique 3 d style. It measures 10.5 inches by 5.5 inches. This is a stunning applique that would look lovely on a gown etc. Lovely vintage sample trim from Europe and, purchased from an old store that had it stored for years, never used in very fine condition. Perfect to use in your fine Heirloom sewing projects, great for trimming clothing, hats, purses etc! Do view the many other antique-vintage trims from the same estate we have listed.   Beautiful large embroidered baby pink taffeta floral applique trim corsage, with silk embroidery and gold metal thread, unique 3 d style. It measures 10.5 inches by 5.5 inches. This is a stunning applique that would look lovely on a gown etc. Lovely vintage sample trim from Europe and, purchased from an old store that had it stored for years, never used in very fine condition. Perfect to use in your fine Heirloom sewing projects, great for trimming clothing, hats, purses etc! Do view the many other antique-vintage trims from the same estate we have listed.   Beautiful large embroidered with gold metal thread on black velvet and black organza floral applique trim corsage, unique 3 d style. It measures 10.5 inches by 4 inches. This is a stunning applique that would look lovely on a wedding dress, gown etc. Lovely vintage sample trim from Europe and, purchased from an old store that had it stored for years, never used in very fine condition. Perfect to use in your fine Heirloom sewing projects, great for trimming clothing, hats, purses etc! Do view the many other antique-vintage trims from the same estate we have listed.

HEAVILY EMBROIDERED VINTAGE APPLIQUE TU $28.00

  

STRIKING GOLD LAME LARGE FLORAL APPLIQUE $35.00

  

BEAUTIFUL VERY LARGE APPLIQUE PINK FLOWE $35.00

  

DRAMATIC VINTAGE LARGE APPLIQUE FLOWERS $45.00


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