PieceWork magazine brings you Victorian needlework at its finest with these special compilations of Weldon's Practical Needlework. In this volume you'll find lovely crocheted edgings, designs for Mountmellick embroidery, and some innovative knitted seed-bead trims, along with patterns that explain why women then were prone to fainting spells; also see a barrister's wig in puffed knitting, an alarming Bulgarian headdress, and a bag for holding lemons. Patterns are exact replicas of the premier needlework magazine from turn-of-the-century England. Each volume is filled with hundreds of vintage projects, illustrations, information on little-known techniques, fashion as it was in the late 1800s and brief histories of needlework.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

PieceWork magazine brings you Victorian needlework at its finest with these special compilations of Weldon's Practical Needlework. In this volume you'll find an abundance of simple, practical knitting patterns, with an emphasis on socks, mittens, and other small accessories, as well as several lovely counterpane squares. Patterns are exact replicas of the premier needlework magazine from turn-of-the-century England. Each volume is filled with hundreds of vintage projects, illustrations, information on little-known techniques, fashion as it was in the late 1800s and brief histories of needlework.

Knitted socks, a crocheted vest, a beaded archway curtain, and lace collars are among the more than 140 projects included in this knitting and crocheting idea book for bent iron.

Part of an ongoing series of exact reproductions, this book presents hundreds of patterns and projects for Victorian needlework. Included are patterns for ivory, canvas, crocheting, knitting, and macramé lace.

Eighteenth-century needlework newsletters inspire this anthology of favorite Victorian era knitting and crochet projects that include instructions for creating an assortment of doilies, household items, knitted socks, waistcoats (vests) and white-on-white Mountmellick embroidery, drawn-thread work, and smocking projects.

This tenth volume in the Weldon's Practical Needlework series showcases premiere needlework newsletters from turn-of-the-century England that include exact reproductions of hundreds of patterns. This volume offers exquisite applique embroidery; lots of crocheted edgings, insertions, and even baby rattles; hairpin-crochet edgings; and a wide array of knitting--from a knitted tassel to adorable booties for baby. There is also a section on pincushions, sections on beginning point lace and beginning ribbon plaiting, and tips on practical leather work.