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I’m sorry this is more tedious than the one click purchase option on other upscale sites. This is more like a yard sale–bargain prices, changing inventory, and limited quantities.  You might be surprised at some of the unique items I have in my stash/hoard/collection!
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HOME ARTSÂ and NEEDLECRAFT
1922
$8…August 1922…..Embroidered collars and cuffs, white embroideries.
$8…August 1922…..Embroidered collars and cuffs, white embroideries.
$8~ October 1922…White table runner with cutwork ribbons, bows and surface emb. baskets, gorgeous embroidered linen towels..white embroideries for table and towels
1923
$8~ July 1923….”table-cover” with inserted medallions and fine crocheted edge…Milanese crochet… handkerchief case… applique luncheon set
1924
$8~ January 1924…..spectacular filet crochet altar lace, “Luncheon-Set Combining Filet-Crochet and French Embroidery” These people are crazy about dashes, which are inserted at every possible opportunity.
$8~February1924… “Quaint and Charming Is This Bed-“Set” details stitches and techniques for an applique’d coverlet and pillow sham for a little girl’s bed.I couldn’t get this edited to show the detail without distorting the colors. It’s tones are much like the others. Enlarge to see how sweet this is.
$8~ March 1924…..pretty, pretty embroidered carriage cover and pillow, “Galaxy of Aprons” by Helen Grant
$8~ April 1924…..Noah’s Ark bedroom set by Helen Grant, knitted edgings and lace, stunning “Table-Cover Distinctively Italian in Character.”
1925
$8 December 1925…includes tatted bedspread… crocheted dress hangers… adorable boudoir pillows… aprons… eating sets for children, bibs and placemats…embroidered towels… wool embroidered bags and more
1926
$8~ August 1926… cutwork luncheon set… embroidered linens… applique calendula… quilting… fashion…
1927
$8~ March 1927… linens for June.. spectacular crocheted altar lace…Cinderella bedroom by Helen Grant… “Baby Embroideries Gay with Color” also by Helen Grant… sweet baby bonnet and booties … butterfly handkerchief and scarf
$8~ September 1927… cutwork and embroidered flowers on handkerchiefs… embroidered centerpiece with crocheted edge… Reticella crochet…crocheted carriage robe
$8~ October 1927… organdy hostess apron… knitted lace… simple cutwork (as seen on cover)… embroidery lessons for beginners… dainty apron with filet crochet trim
1929
$8~December 1929… An Old Fashioned Quilting PArty… Easily Made Gifts… Felt Novelties… Circular Luncheon Set in Filet Crochet… Pattern Review of children and ladies’ garments
1930
$8~ December 1930 Holland-Knitting in the Land of Dykes and Windmills… exquisite quilted gifts…filet crochet chair set… applique… making a woven rag rug… little handmade gifts… interview with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt… fashions for children and adults and more
$8~ May 1930… Fabulous issue with expected articles like “Practical Embroideries for Baby’s Carriage and Crib” as well as historically informative article on Amelia Earhart … another article entitled “The Golden Age of Women’s Activities Begins”
1933
$8~ December 1933 crochet trims and motifs… linen and crochet with hemstitching… child’s mittens… envelope gifts…food Christmas gifts… Christmas cushions
1934
$8~April 1934… cutwork lillies… teneriffe lace/aka brazilian point… anemone teacloth in filet crochet… Campfire Girls Seek Hobbies…applique’ garden borders
1935
$8~November 1935… living room embroideries… exquisite trims for lingerie… style and stitchery
1936
$8~April 1936Â 1936~ April….. Interesting perspective in “When You Sew for Children.”
$8~ June 1936 crocheted dress… fashions… gingham kitchen accessories… cutwork dining room linens… for summer bedrooms
$8~ August 1936
1938
$8~ February 1938
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$8~ June 1938…$10…1938~ June….. “For the Bride’s Shower” shows a set of 7 really cute applique’d tea towels detailing a couple’s relationship from courtship to homecoming after the honeymoon. Of course, this IS 1938, so it reflects the standards of the time. Very charming. Also two spectacular baby bonnets
1939
$8~ February 1939… cross stitch linens… bargello… beauty for the convalescent… needlepoint
$8~ July 1939 summer cutwork, applique’ and embroidery… cherub and flower basket in filet crochet… cross stitch designs… fashion…recipes for 4th of July… smart new blouses
$8~ December 1939~ …Â “A Dozen Ways to Wish Them ‘Merry Christmas'” suggested needlework gifts for all ages… “Domesticated Gift Suggestions”… housekeeping tips… hangers… towels
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$8~ May 1940
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Modern Priscilla and othersÂ
SOLD $8~June 1909 Modern Priscilla
SOLD $8~September 1910
$8~ March 1913 Modern Priscilla
$8~December 1914…fashion… fiction… “New and Dainty Embroideries”
$10~May 1924
$8~ December 1924 Modern Priscilla
$8~April 1926 Modern Priscilla…loose front and back covers…contents include fashion, fiction…two articles on embroidery for children’s garments, one for girls, one for boys… gift linens for spring brides… linens for dining room… crochet borders/dainty linens… crochet edge for baby… knitted lace
$8~ November 1931 Woman’s World…loose front and back cover
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Catalogues
$4~~~back cover 1948 Wonder Arts Catalogue
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