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Crochet Notions by Penelope
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.
mid 20th Century
A booklet with crochet projects, including the star motif, spider's web, well handled gloves, dressing set, dainty garlands, motif luncheon set, petal collar, two choux, blue birds and four lace edgin...
The Practical Workroom Series: More simple embroidery
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.; Randall, Marguerite
1930-1940
A booklet by Marguerite Randall outlining tools and techiques used for embroidery. This booklet contains illustrated intructions for different stitch applications and projects. It contains templates f...
Binca Embroidery, Anchor Embroidery Book No. 592
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.; J & P Coats, Ltd
1972
A booklet with embroidery projects. This booklet focuses on interchangable and adaptable geometric designs based on mosaics and plants for table runners cloths, placemats, cushions and stool tops. The...
Stitches by Penelope, The Book of "Hows" Series
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.
1970
A booklet outlining an alphabet of embroidery stitches, from the Algerian eye stitch to the weaving stitch. The booklet is for instruction for people new to embroidery and the first page outlines the...
Modern Crochet by Penelope, book 2
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.
mid 20th Century
A booklet with crochet projects. Project include cobweb mat, shamrock lace, bowl of flowers, wild rose, dainty edgings, necklets, double Dutch, lace trio, smart neck wear, Celtic motifs, Grecian tray ...
The Sobritto Book by Penelope, No 3
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.
mid 20th Century
A booklet with pattern instructions for sobritto crochet. Patterns include: hand in glove, Catherine wheels, cheval set, knitted cloth, dainty apron, a new dicky, luncheon set, lacy edging, chair set...
Quilting by Penelope
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.
mid 20th Century
A booklet with quilting as decorative technique. The booklet has an introduction on the history of quilting and an explaination of English quilting in relation to Italian quilting. This publcation giv...
Hardanger by Penelope
Wm. Briggs & Co. Ltd.
mid 20th Century
A booklet focussing on Scandinavian hardanger embroidery form Norway. The first page gives an introduction and and example of making hems. The patterns are geometric in design. Designs are: viking, B...