Crafts Books & Kits – The Gatherings Antiques Vintage

McCall Fancy-Work Book Mail Order Catalog Pamphlet Needlework Embroidery 1900’s

noneofyourbusiness — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:57:12 +0000

A McCall Fancy-Work book mail order needlework catalog. Although the book has no date, the styles suggest it is about 1910. It is 31 pages in black and white print of stenciled goods for embroidery for women, children and household.

Featured are under clothes for women, such as princess slips, nightgowns, camisoles and combinational. Other pages offer collars, caps and sacques. For the infant or young child, long gowns, dresses, rompers, bibs, capes , embroidered shoes and children’s bedding.

Other cute necessities include bags, cases of all kinds, such as hand bags, laundry cases, vanity and of course the work bags for sewing and needlework projects.

The pages are a delight and provide a history of what was available at the time. This book also included household linens for the table, bath and bed.

A number of pages in the center focus on lessons in embroidery stitches. Different types of needlework from embroidery, to crochet, to tatting.

Maybe you would also like the pages highlighting the gifts given for subscription to the McCall’s needlework. This particular booklet, still has the order blank, envelope and a few additional flyers ~ this is another good read.

Wow! 31 pages of fun read and research!

Condition of the book is decent. It has been handled and used folded so does show some age over time. Still intact, with no missing or cut pages.

Vintage Crochet Yokes & Collars Book: 1900s Lace Designs

maklinens — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:52:14 +0000

Here a wonderful old book with directions for making crochet yokes and collars. Old & New Designs in Crochet Yokes & Collars by Sophie T. LaCroix. It is an orginial, not a reprint. No dates but guessing from the early part of the 1900’s.

The book is 15 pages of fabulous lace designs from bridal sets, corset covers to nightgowns. From more simple to elaborate examples it is a real treat to admire these pretty patterns. Many of the yokes and collars feature flowers. One a butterfly. Others are intricate but stylized patterns. Something for everyone.

Even for the age of this book, the condition is quite nice. Certainly not brand new perfect very presentable.

Size is 8″ x 10-1/2″

Vintage 1945 Easy To Knit Mittens Instruction Pattern Book Infant to Adult

maklinens — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:45:57 +0000

Easy to knit – 2 Needle Mittens by Nell Armstrong instruction pattern book dated 1945. The book is 16 pages and includes 16 patterns for infant to adult mittens. Some of the stitches are for cable, panel backed and mocked … Read More

Loom Pillow Top Embroidery Thread Needlework Fringe Cover 1900’s Topper

maklinens — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:37:31 +0000

From the past ~ another wonderful old needlework craft made in the late Victorian or early 1900’s. This loom pillow cover topper is made of embroidery floss woven and tied in a interesting pattern.

It is made for lacing a wide ribbon, both horizonal as well as vertical to further accent the beauty of the top.

The measurement of just the top is 17″ x 17″ plus a 3″ fringe on all four sides.

Color is rather a slate blue and a sunshine yellow thread.

Unused nice condition. Ready to add the ribbon and enjoy the beauty.