Looking to personalize linens or towels? Designing illuminated letters? This garden of 389 illustrations — from delicate sprays of tiny flowers enhancing names and initials to single roses framing lar
Capturing the spirit of the times, vintage posters from both World Wars urge Americans to help the war effort. Includes vintage work by Norman Rockwell, James Montgomery Flagg, Charles Livingston Bull
Ideal for performers looking for inexpensive material, this collection of royalty-free, one-act plays contains classics by well-known playwrights. Featured productions include Glaspell's Trifles, Syng
Detailed step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations for 80 projects that add lovely accents to domestic items: elegant edgings, "Diamonds and Arrowheads" bedspread, "Enchantress" tablecloth, m
Forty-nine Irish crochet patterns offer needlecrafters an inexpensive introduction — or perhaps a renewed acquaintance with — a beautiful form of ornamentation. Taken from a variety of thread company
Sixteen colorable patterns, adapted from popular quilting designs, include the striking Storm at Sea, the ever-popular Log Cabin, and the bold design of Jacob's Ladder. Add a splash of color, place pi
Many times, the most magical parts of a great children's book are the pictures. Carefully selected from world famous childhood stories that date to the 19th century, 229 color and black-and-white draw
From the original Uncle Sam to the marines of Iwo Jima, these are the iconic images of wartime struggle and triumph. Sticker images display dynamic posters by James Montgomery Flagg, Howard Chandler C
Over 100 tatting designs from long-out-of-print thread company leaflets, ranging from tiny coasters to a checkerboard luncheon set, plus elegant collars, tracery patterns for doilies and luncheon mats
Richly illustrated treasury of patterns for doilies, tablecloths, placemats, bedspreads, and edgings. Includes designs for a spectacular Florentine banquet cloth and a charming Land of Nod spread for
At the turn of the 20th century, the demand for magazine and book illustrations was at an all-time high, offering women artists unprecedented professional opportunities. This unique anthology features
In addition to a world-wide depression and the rise of Fascism throughout Europe, the years between 1929 and 1938 witnessed dramatic changes in women's fashion. With the turning of the decade, the fre
Great for crafters of all skill levels, here is a wonderful collection of classic heirloom-quality patterns for tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, edgings, and more. The book also includes a complete l
More than 30 irresistible crochet designs feature patterns from now-rare instruction booklets of the 1940s and '50s. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for bedspreads, doilies, and other projec
Covering world poetry, ancient and medieval times, the 19th and 20th century, and both serious and humorous works, this volume contains more than 400 short poems. It features verses of 12 lines of les
