29 Pages. Crochet initials such as these are always popular and the perfect ones can be difficult to find. This collection, gleaned from the Weldon's Practical Needlework series over the course of many years is sure to become a favorite! Set up in an easy to read format, this book contains the complete alphabet in capitalized script. This book is excellent, and I recommend it to anyone looking for the right monograms to add to their projects!
15 pages. This fantastic book will be a treat for anyone who is planning a wedding, a formal dinner or just wants to decorate the dinner table with flair. It contains instructions in the proper art of Napkin Folding. There are 11 different examples, some you may have heard of:
Banded Scroll Lily Leaf
Claredon Mitre
Cardinal's Hat Pocket
Double Pocket Scroll
Fan Screen
Hood
15 Pages. A wonderful Victorian era knitting book that is loaded with all sorts of projects. With 39 garments to choose from, this book presents a feast of imaginative and useful garments for Ladies, Gents and children. A sampling of the projects include mittens, shawls, gloves, hoods, socks, slippers, vests and much more. This is an amazing book with timeless designs.
15 Pages. The earlier Weldon's books contain an amazing assortment of patterns and ideas - and this one is no exception! This edition holds 39 useful knitting patterns with detailed instruction and a timeless appeal. There are four different designs of squares to be used in a kntted counterpan quilt. The garments included are bootees, a frock, a glove and a jacket for babies. For children there is a bonnet pattern, fancy sock and two different gaiters. For Gents there is a balaclava cap, a plain sock and a striped sock. For ladies there is a knitted bodice, a jersery mitten with half-fingers, a petticoat, a ribbed jacket bodice, silk gauntlets, a tam o'shanter, a vest and a winter petticoat. A fascinating assortment of useful vintage knitting patterns!
15 Pages. This edition is completely loaded with an amazing assortment of vintage crochet patterns. You will not be bored with this one, there is a paragraph on hairpin lace, Tunisian crochet (or tricot), and all of the other important stitches used in crochet. In addition to this there are many crocheted garments, including a crochet skirt, several hoods, a boy's turban hat, bootees, a bib, a frock, a crochet shawl, petticoat, a child's walking coat, a woollen crossover, a Tam o'Shanter, Beaded Purse, antimacassar and many lovely edgings and borders. This is the first of the Weldon's Crochet series, and it is a must have!
15 Pages. The Victorian era Weldon's books were a goldmine of amazing patterns, and this edition is no exception. In this edition there is a lovely Apricot Leaf quilt square with a matching fern leaf edging, a child's knitted hood, a bolster pincushion, knitted leggings for a six-year old girl, vests, slippers, invalid's knitted boots and a lady's petticoat. In addition to this is the lady's plain knitted jacket bodice, a circular cape, a knitted shawl, a Gent's cardigan jacket, a shooting glove and much, much more. There are 38 garments in total - enough to keep the vintage lover busy for quite some time!
15 Pages. This edition is the first in a series of three on the topic of Patchwork. This is a fantastic resource for anyone who loves to make or study the historical uses for patchwork. There are several methods described, including:
Crazy Patchwork Diamond Patchwork
Ribbon Patchwork Kaleidoscope Patchwork
Mosaic Patchwork Octagon Patchwork
Embroidered Kaleidoscope Patchwork
Also included are instructions in many lovely embroidery stitches to be used to add a finishing touch to your patchwork. A fabulous resource book!
15 Pages. An early, hard to find edition of Weldon's that is chock-full of fabulous patterns for Crochet. In this book there are patterns to make something for everyone in the house - including a beautiful Victorian outfit for a 14" doll. Also included borders and squares for a quilt, several different crochet slippers, shawls, a hood and cape for a lady, round mat for a lamp, boys' cricketing cap, a cosy antimacassar, a boy's cap with fluted crown and tufted band, a fisherman's cap, a tam o'shanter and much, much more. Weldon's patterns are excellent to follow and lovely to make.
15 Pages. Practical lessons in Macrame lace, with beautiful illustrations and instructions to make the lovely knot work designs. This book is the first edition on the subject of Macrame lace and it provides an excellent foundation to learn this art. This intricate knot work was used for decorative ornamental fringes and borders, it is a very different and finer version of the Macrame that was so popular in the 1960's and 1970's. The thread was finer and the knots much smaller than modern Macrame. This is truly a forgotten art form!
15 Pages. A fabulous second edtion on the subject of Macrame Lace that picks up where the first book left off. It is loaded with 21 very elaborate projects for decorative points and insertions. If you are looking for basic beginner instructions, it would be best to also purchase Weldon's 2D #7. This book is a continuation from the earlier book.
15 Pages. This is a lovely selection of thirty-one knitting patterns, useful things to make from the Victorian era. In this book there are patterns to make a lovely petticoat for a lady, booties, bonnets and garments for a baby, a handsome money bag, two beautiful squares for a quilt, shawls, mufflers, borders and so much more. All patterns in this issue are in knitting, with row by row instructions that are easy to follow even now - over 125 years later!
15 Pages. This collection of Victorian era crochet items is truly amazing! A gold mine of 47 really useful items that are as beautiful as they are creative. For garments, there are hats, gloves, shawls, petticoat, a tippet and muff, bonnets, bibs, boots, a gent's smoking cap, knitting bag and a work basket. There are also afghans, pincushion covers, edgings and crochet lace squares. A wonderful book!
16 Pages. Stockings are great fun to make, they are quick to finish and make great take along projects. This magazine gives instructions for making just about every variation of sock you can think of. There instructions for many types of heel and toe variation, sizing for adults and children and many methods for commencing a stocking. There are also instructions for refooting a worn stocking.
15 Pages. The Second book in the Weldon's Stocking Knitter Series, this book has patterns for simple to make stockings for men and women in simple patterns and also for boys in girls in various sizes. The book contains patterns for Child's Long Sock in Vandyke pattern, Gent's Sock, Gent's Shooting Sock, Gent's Striped Sock, Gent's Cable Knit Sock, Lady's Striped Stocking, Lady's Plain Stocking knitted on two needles, Lady's Ribbed Stocking, Lady's Plain Knit Stocking, Ribbed Sock for a Girl of 6 and 9 years of age and Boys Ribbed Stocking for ages 8 and 9 years, and lastly a Ribbed Stocking Knit on Two Needles for a Boy of 7 Years. A great selection of easy patterns!
15 Pages. This amazing book, the third of the stocking knitter series contains an excellent assortment of 21 Victorian era hand knitted socks and stockings for the entire family. There are many techniques used, included cables, fancy ribbing and even a beautiful Gent's stocking in diamond pattern Fair Isle. Be sure to look for the other books from this series, they contain a wealth of techniques and styles!
15 Pages. This Edwardian era book is loaded with designs and various cross stitch techniques. There are borders for towels with images such as cats, chickens and peacocks. There are also handsome geometric patterns to be use in adorning tea cloths or pillows. This is a book of ideas, not necessarily whole projects - there are tons of pictures of patterns and occasionaly drawings of them worked into other items.
15 Pages. This wonderful book will be a staple in the library of anyone who loves to do crewel work embroidery. It is loaded with information on dozens of stitches and it contains practical, straightforward tips to make your needle creations spring to life from your canvas. There are a couple of templates included with lovely floral designs. Included is a spray of wild roses for a quilt, a spray of lilies and daisies for a quilt, poppies and leaves for an antimacassar, a breast plate square for a quilt with embroidered centre and even some ornamental peacock feathers. A very hand little book with a wealth of information for your needlework!
15 Pages. This book contains a hodge-podge of fantastic Victorian era knitting patterns. There is something for everyone here, in all seasons of life. The patterns included are Baby's Open-Knit Spencer, Baby's Hood, Youth's Jersey Stocking, Baby's First Sock, Knee Cap warmer, gaiter for a child of three, Lady's Petticoat in Basket Pattern, Gent's Silk Sock, Ribbed Sock for a Child of Two, Bird's Eye Pattern Edging, Baby's Boa, Reins for Children, Knitted Drawers, Small Diamond Pattern lace for a shawl, Open Work Stocking for a child of four, Small Diamond Lattice Lace, Knitted "Caterpillar" Stitch, Elegant Silk Sock, Child's Bib, Gent's Shooting Stocking, Youth's Short Stocking, Child's Crossover cape, Fancy Knit Stockings for a Child, Gotto Lace edging, Nightdress Case, Child's One-piece Combination Garment, Endymion Lace, Baby's Vest Knitted Lengthways, Beaded Cuffs, Long Purse, Edith Lace Edging, Insertion and Border for a Quilt, Gent's Silk Neck Tie, and Rectangular Pattern Toilet Table Cover with matching Edging.
15 Pages. This is the First of Four books in the Weldon's Practical Smocking series. As with all of the Weldon's Series, the best basic information for the topic is always found in the first of the series - this book is a must have! The books begins with the history of smocking and covers the beginning steps to preparing your material for gathering. In this book there is instruction for to varieties of Honeycomb Pattern, Outline and Rope Pattern, Herringbone Pattern, Diamond Lattice Pattern, Basket Pattern, Diamond Pattern, Diamond Pattern in Scallops, Feather Stitch and Zig-Zag, Feather Stitch and Chevron, Spanish Pattern, Open Diamond Pattern, Beaded Honeycomb, and Empress Pattern. Also included are instructions for smocking variosu garments - please note, however that there are no paper patterns for these garments. A wealth of information on the fine art of English Smocking!
15 Pages. This book is arguably one of the most fascinating books in the early Weldon's series. As the title states, there is instruction in Netting - but the netting designs are for the most useful purposes. The book starts you off with diagrams of the tools needed to make the nets, explanations of the sizes of tools that are best to use and the proper set up to commence your work. There are twenty-five different netting designs - from the simple Plain Netting to the elaborate Grecian or Rose Netting. In addition to this, there are also practical instruction to make useful items, such as a Minnow Net for the fisherman, Hair nets, a Garter of Netting, two different Netted Silk Purses, a Lawn Tennis Net and even a Hammock! This is a forgotten art in this day and age, but it is so simple to do! A hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone!
15 Pages. This edition is the third series of lovely macrame doilies, mats, cushions, a work bag, a toilet table box, several tidies and other assorted novelties. It is a continuation of the two earlier books, providing instructions for all of the finished projects shown. If you are looking for knotting techniques, be sure to check out Weldon's #'s 7 & 8, which provide instruction in the various knotting techinques. A fabulous collection of Victorian era useful macrame novelties!
15 Pages. Contained in this book are 46 Victorian era crocheted edgings and insertions that are like no other. With beautiful shapes and a regal appeal these designs suitable to trim a wide variety of projects. There are delicate edgings for linens as well as heavier edgings for furniture or quilts. There is so much in this book that you will be certain to find the perfect finish for your creation.
15 Pages. Contained in this book are 54 useful and practical Victorian era knitted edgings. These elegant knitted trims are suitable for a wide variety of projects - from trimming infant's garments to a wide handsome border for a mantel. There is so much in this book that you will be certain to find the perfect finish for your creation.
15 Pages. It is amazing how many patterns are included in each Weldon's publication, and the variety and timeless appeal is why we love the Weldon's books so much! This book will not disappoint! In this edition there are knitting patterns to make a Young Lady's Petticoat, a Coral Pattern Lace Shawl, a Vest for a Child of Five, a Man's Undershirt, a Tansy Pattern Shawl, Child's Petticoat with Bodice, youth's Undervest, Lady's Combination Garment, Shoulder Cape in Caterpillar Pattern, a Curly Cap, Cape and Muff for a girl, Child's Overall, a Cover for a Tennis Ball, Sleeping Socks, Jacket for a Child of Two, Long boot for an infant, Brioche Gaiters with Knee, Neck Handkerchief, Canadian Glove, Slippers, Chest Protector, Potholder, Baby's Pilch, Gent's Travelling hood, Sunflower Pincushion, Gent's Mittens, Wristlets and a Toque for a Baby Boy. So may patterns - so little time!
15 Pages. This book begins where the first Smocking series left off. There is no basic info on smocking here, but rather instruction in some of the elaborate stitches of smocking and their practical uses. The patterns included here are the Montague Pattern, Diamond and Rope Stitch, Diamond Back Stitch, Separated Back Stitch, Gothic Pattern, a Smocked Sleeve, Pointed Honeycomb for the front of a child's dress, Fancy embroidered ornaments such as diamonds and stars to add to the design, Victoria Pattern, Van Dyke Pattern, several decorative embroidery stitches to use with smocking, and about a dozen illustrations of garments with smocking - please note that there are not patterns for these garments, just the smocking patterns are included here.
15 Pages. This is a very unique collection of designs for Victorian era purses, bags, sachets and puncushions - including a "Ridicule" bag design from 1830 to 1835. The book contains written instructions to makes the bags, wood cut engravings showing pattern charts and shapes to make the bags. This is a great book combining hand sewing and embroidery to make these delicate works of art.
15 Pages. This is a rare, single edition of Weldon's on the topic of Bead work. There is a brief section of the book devoted to the basics of beading, but the majority of the book is a pattern book to make many lovely Victorian era decorations. The patterns include Smocking with Beads, Beaded Netting, Fringes, Collars & Cuffs, a Beaded Osprey, a Transparent Leaf for use in millinery, a Wing for a Hat or a Bonnet, a Tassel, a Beaded button and much more. A lovely book!
15 Pages. Victorian era Macrame Lace was a stunning art form that that almost disappeared in the century since it was so popular. Macrame lace had its ancient origins in the Middle East, and later was adopted as a pastime of Victorian crafters. This if the fourth book in a series of five and it contains instructions for a banner screen, a brush and comb bag, a fan wall pocket, a nightdress case, a pincushion trinket box, a square for a cushion, a tea cosy, toilet tidy and a three-sided work bag. For instruction in the knots used in Macrame Lace, please see Weldon's #'s 7 and 8. This book is a project book only, containing wonderful examples of Victorian era knot work.
15 Pages. This book is a goldmine of Victorian era crochet patterns. - with 31 different projects, you will not be bored! Here are the projects you will find here:
Two Antimacassars
Baby's boot, rattle and jacket
Child's Muff, Boa, First Drawers, Petticoat & Frock
Delicate crocheted Lace Edgings
Jersey Jacket
Gent's Gloves
Ladies Petticoat, Money Bag, Opera Hood, Two Lovely Shawls and a Pelerine
Lovely Quilt Square in Triplex Pattern.
15 Pages. Whether you are an experience tatter or just starting out, you will find this edition of Weldon's Practical Needlework to be a valued asset to your library. With dozens of detailed illustrations and beautiful finished projects, there is a wealth of information here! The book begins with the fundimentals of tatting - how to hold the shuttle, and the positioning of the hands when making the loops. The finished projects are gorgeous, and they include edgings, borders, a pincushion cover and many, many doilies. An excellent edition - and a great asset to any needleworker's library!
15 Pages. Smocking is an ancient needle art that was originally favored among the peasantry as a means of adding shape to oversized garments to make it easier to work. In later years, the designs became a much more elaborate and decorative means of garment decoration. This edition is the third of a series of three on this subject and it includes instructions to make smocked Victorian era garments. It provides beautiful designs for smocked sleeves, bodices, waists and bonnets. This books is an advanced study in smocking, for the beginner, it is recommend that you first read Weldon's 2D #19, which provides the basics of this lovely work.
15 Pages. Beautiful Mountmellick embroidery takes its name from a convent in Mountmellick, Ireland and is a technique that has its roots exclusively in the lovely Irish countryside. This edition is essential to learning this art, for it contains instruction in all of the important stitches used to form the designs for the flowers and leafs. There is only one finished project in this book, it is a lovely floral nightdress case that is shown on the cover. This is an excellent book, and an essential tool to make Mountmellick Embroidery.
15 Pages. This is the second in a series of eight editions on the topic of Mountmellick embroidery. This lovely embroidery is a native of Ireland and gains its name from Mountmellick convent. This embroidery is known for lovely raised flowers and leaves. This edition contains instruction to make a brush & comb bag, a toilet mat, a small mat and instructions to make twelve different flowers used in the design. Examples of the flowrs include roses, lilies, forget-me-nots and pansies. Please note - it is recommended that you also purchase Weldon's #45, the first edition in the series because this book references it often.
15 Pages. In this book, the third in the Weldon's Practical Mountmellick series, there are thirteen lovely designs will not be found anwhere else. There are eight books in the Mountmellick series and each one is a treasure in it's own right. The other editions are Weldon's #'s 45, 47, 69, 79, 90, 100 and 135. This third book gives instruction for a brush & comb bag, a Chrysanthemum border, a coat of arms, a Duchesse Table Cloth, a group of bulrushes with a moth, a grouping of lilies, a nightdress sachet, oranges, pincushion, corner for a quilt, a spray of ivy, sunflowers, a swallow and practical suggestions for working this lovely embroidery. A rare and lovely embroidery technique from the Emerald Isles!
15 Pages. This is a very lovely collection of Victorian Era crocheted accessories for Ladies, Children and even lovely garments for dolls. Some of the items included are a petticoat and Pilch for an infant. For a little girl there is a petticoat, vest and lovely frock. For Ladies, there is a shoulder cape, chemise trimmings and two pelerines. Other items include a gent's fingerless glove, a doll's walking costume, a square for a quilt, two doilies and a quilt for a cot. Loads of great crochet projects!
15 Pages. Drawn Thread work is a fine, delicate art of decoration that could possibly be centuries old. This little book is loaded with diagrams and techniques to make this stunning work. Contents include a border in Point de Reprise, several different stitches and insertions, faggoting using a punto tirato knot, point d' esprit, point tire, rosette border, trellis insertion and much much more. A great way to continue the tradition of this lovely work!
15 Pages. This book is the second series on the topic of Drawn Thread Embroidery. This is beautiful work, an art form unto itself. There are loads of different projects here and 21 lovely designs in the ancient technique. There are corners and borders for serviettes, tea cloth, tray cloth and handkerchiefs. This is quite a beautiful technique that is rarely done today - and it is so reminiscent of the wonderful era when it was last popular.
15 Pages. This books contains knitting patterns for use with Fife Lace yarn - a very fine Victorian Era lace weight wool. There are twenty-seven beautifully illustrated designs - as well as sixteen designs that are not illustrated. This lace is spectacular, and is perfect for use in shawls, veils, edgings and borders. Some of the patterns are written for shawls and veils as well as a comforter for a gentleman as well as a ball for a child. I am sure that this yarn is no longer available, however there are many spectacular modern equivalents that can be used in its place.
15 Pages. This Victorian era book is the third and final book in the Practical Drawn Thread embrodiery series. It contains an advanced study into the beautiful art of Drawn thread work. There is instruction in techniques, such as fancy lattice work, knotted piques and key pattern insertions. There are also whole projects with beautiful designs, such as a beautiful doily and a nightdress case. The work in this book is more advanced than the previous two, and it is recommended that a needleworker look at Weldon's 2D #'s 52 and 53 for a more detailed study of the stitches.
15 Pages. The name Ivory Embroidery has been given to this, a very beautiful and effective variety of embroidery upon canvas. One of the advantages of this form of needlepoint is that it requires far less care in counting the threads than does the other varieties of this work. This work is called Ivory Embroidery because it is almost exclusively worked in white thread. Silk is preferred over cotton because of the sheen and luster that it provides. There is extensive instruction here - in addition to the dozens of background patterns and border designs, this book also includes instructions to make a nightdress case, a corner for a tea cloth and a chair back. A lovely craft that is simple to make, even for a novice embroideress!
15 Pages. A very lovely collection of stitch patterns and edgings for the construction of knitted quilts. There are hexagon shapes, wicker pattern, cross pattern, Vandyke knitting, raised snowdrop pattern and so much more. These lovely pre-WWI era coverlets are beautiful to look at and would be so warm to snuggle under on a cold winter night! A lovely and functional way to use up your small bits of yarn!
15 Pages. Canvas Embroidery is a simple form of needlepoint that is useful adding a decorative touch to corners, borders, insertions and a monogram. This detailed book provides instructions for over 40 different stitches and geometric patterns. Whether you are making something as simple as a bookmark or as elaborate as a seat cushion - this Victorian era book is a wonderful tool to use in achieving lovely results.
15 Pages. This technique is a perfect example of Victorian artistic mastery! Jeweled embroidery is rarely - if ever done today, but it is without a doubt - magnificent! Very similar to beaded embroidery, the embroideress uses precious or semi-precious gems that have been drilled on the hidden side and works them into her design. Finished designs include trims, a corner for a book cover, a jeweled & beaded net, a jewelled butterfly, a button, cutwork, quilting and much more. A well illustrated and informative book on a beautiful lost art!
15 Pages. This edition is the lovely last book in a series of three on the topic of Patchwork. A seamstress will not be without inspiration, because this is an edition that is loaded with lovely projects and ideas. Patterns include pincushions, sachets, work bags, tea cosies, table cloths, a lovely cushion in crazy patchwork, and a circular design for the centre of a quilt. There are many pattern designs showing the template shapes, including a fabulous octagon called the Alhambra star. An excellent patchwork quilting resource!
15 Pages. This fantastic book is loaded with working instructions for 35 different fancy embroidery stitches. These stitches are perfect for use when embroidering linens. There are full written instructions as well as illustrations for every stitch. Whether you fancy a simple project such as a handkerchief, or an edging for a dinnr cloth or larger projects such as finishing a quilt or decorating a garment - there is something here for you!
15 Pages. Mountmellick Embroidery is a stunning technique that has its origins in the Mountmellick convent in Ireland. It is a unique blend of flowers, leaves and borders that are so beautifully arranged. This is the fourth book of the series, the first three are Weldon's Nos. 45, 47and 50. In this book are beautiful dahlias, many various leaves, pomegranates, maidenhair fern, wild roses, blackberries, poppies and marguerites. The finished projects include a tray cloth, a nightdress sachet and a toilet cover.
15 Pages. Victorian era Macrame Lace was a stunning art form that that almost disappeared in the century since it was so popular. Macrame lace had its ancient origins in the Middle East, and later was adopted as a pastime of Victorian crafters. This if the fifth book in a series of five and it contains instructions for several large borders, four beautiful girdles or sash belts, a lovely work bag and a two color square that is shown on the cover. A wonderful book!
15 Pages. This edition of the Weldon's Practical Needlework series contains an excellent assortment of Victorian era crochet patterns for a wide range of purposes. In addition to the items shown on the cover, there are also crochet patterns for a beehive pattern jacket, a muff and boa combo, lace trimming for a chemise, an antimacassar worked with macrame twine, a chair back, a passementerie dress trimming, a mantlette for a lady, a fascinator, instruction in patchwork crochet for an afghan, a tea cosy and several other unique items.
15 pages. This Victorian era books contains a lovely assortment of Ecclesiastical projects and embroidery techniques. The projects include items such as Alms bag, Altar frontal, Bookmarkers, a lovely Cross design for a Chalice Veil, various Emblem designs and a pulpit hanging. There are also a number of embroidery techniques described, such as gold work, bullion stich and verious methods of couching.
15 Pages. Mountmellick Embroidery is a stunning technique that has its origins in the Mountmellick convent in Ireland. It is a unique blend of flowers, leaves and borders that are so beautifully arranged. This is the fourth book of the series, the first four are Weldon's Nos. 45, 47, 50 and 69. This edition contains instructions to make a knitted fringe accent for Mountmellick work, as well as several beautiful designs for borders. Also included are doily designs, a stunning pillow sham with an owl and ivy, a nightdress sachet and a comb bag.
