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Vintage Home Linens and Quilts (Design Originals No 5202)
Vintage Home Linens and Quilts - Design Originals No 5202 Author:Nori Koenig This delightful book is a must-have for all who appreciate the nostalgic art and needlework of yesteryear. All 100 pages are jam-packed with dozens of vintage embroidery designs for household items: linens, pillows, doilies, potholders, kitchen towels, button bags, silverware holders, etc. The authentic needlework represents the 20s throug... more »h the 1950s and reflects a time when housework was a major part of every womans routine. In fact, the title could be - "A Womans Work is Never Done." This is a superb collection of linens complete with the authors, Nori Koenig, interesting historical notes and absolutely charming poetry.
The patterns are all full-size line drawings and are easy to transfer to fabric. Plus, there are diagrams of decorative stitches, a basic alphabet for quick embroidery, tips about how to care for linens, how to tint with crayons, create shading and more! The gorgeous close-up photographs underscore the value and collectability of this fasbulous book. The step-by-step illustrations and instructions are clear and very understandable.« less