Vintage Pattern Shop:

More Chenille Show- Offs, designed by Eunice Dorholt, Harold Mangelsen & Sons, Inc., 1975. CRAFT animals using chenille sticks and bumps: Debonaire Duck, Percy Pig, Carrot Chomper, Bowser, Harold G. Holstein, Fluff, Becky Beaver, Al R. Funt, Missy Mouse, Baby Bird, Cora Cluck, Thanksgiving Special, Oscar Owl, Silly Santa, Tre- Elegant, Door Ornament, Chenille Stem Foolery.

Celebrations to Cross- Stitch and Craft, Christmas 1990, published by Leisure Arts. Projects include: CROSS STITCH Friendly Snowman door pillow, "Property of S. Claus" Sweatshirt, Pretty Holiday Pair Nordic Afghan & Pillow, Christmas Window, Cinnamon Santa Bags, Holiday Baskets, St Nicholas, Anne Cloth Santas Tree Skirt; modeling compound Country Santas (Necklace, Earrings, Barrette, Ornaments); Gingerbread Christmas Cut- Outs; paper mache Roly Poly Santa, Applique Holly Heart Sweatshirt.

In a Weekend: 50 Festive & Fabulous Holiday Projects, Annie's. 2016. Designs to CRAFT in a variety of media include: Welcome to OUr Home, One- Minute Napkin Ring, Oh- So- Blue Snowman, Petite Poseies, Sweet Treats, Paper Trees, Joy Bottles, Craft Christmas Card Houses, Wrap a Wall Tree, Erect a Trellis Tannenbaum, Stylish Pines, Line Up A Literary Treasure, Spread the Joy Charger, Quick Gift Box Trio, Make It Worth Noting, Craft Stick Snowflakes, Crisp and Expressie, Cool Coasters, Transform a Tray, Tea Towel Terrific, Light Bright, Light Up Cupcake Liners, Mason Jar Band, Christmas Tree, Cork Christmas Tree Ornament, Straw Vase Trio. Fold Up Some Fun, Play Musical Chairs, Craft Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments, Stamp Seasonal Wood Slices, Make Paper Rosettes, Christmas Tree Trio, Get Cooking with Cookie Cutters, Serve Up Wooden Spoons, Drape a Window in Ribbons, Hang Your Garland Vertically, Hand- Felt Colorful Ornaments, What is Roving. BRAND NEW 2016 RELEASE!

Annie's Paper Crafts Coffee & Chocolates Gift Boxes, Annie's, 2015. 2 sizes each Coffee Pod Boxes and Chocolates Boxes to create from card stock. BRAND NEW 2015 RELEASE!

Annie's Paper Crafts Quick & Easy Gift Card Holders, Annie's. 2013. 3 designs to create from card stock paper: Hinged, Tri-Fold, and Accordian Fold. BRAND NEW 2013 Release!

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Woodworking for Women ™ North Woods Nativity, designed by Cyndi Joslyn, House of White Birches, 2004. Easy 16-piece nativity set to hand-carve out of wood. Step- by- step instructions and lots of photographs. BRAND NEW out- of- print book.

Holiday Tree Trims, by "Mrs. Putter" (Eileen Schreuer), Plaid Enterprises, Inc., 1980. 25 ornaments using "odds and ends" from "here and there" include: Pretty 'n Pearly Pearled Tree Trims (Ring of Pearls wreath, Bell De Noelle, Sugar Pearls candy cane, Ball of Pearls, Pearly Panorama), Christmas Under Glass (using plastic medicine cups -- Angelic Vision, Caroling Choirboy, Santa Scene, 2 different Christmas Birds birdfeeders), Holiday Rings (Santa, Winter Festivity, Under the Mistletoe), Yule Spools (Holicay Elegance, Brocade and Gold, Christmas Calico), Christmas in a Pod (using milkweed pods --Joyful World, Jolly St. Nick, Trio of Angels), LIttle Bits of Christmas (Victorian Christmas, Christmas in a Circle, Nativity), Star & Hearts (using cookie cutters -- Christmas Skylight, Heart of an Angel, Elegant Angel). Price tag on cover but otherwise very good condition.

Colonial Williamsburg Decorates for Christmas, by Libbey Hodges Oliver et al, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 1981. Step- by step illustrated instrctions for a variety of Williamsburgh Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, accents, and other decorations that you can make from fresh fruits, greens, and natural materials. Small spot in the outer margin on first few pages where a drop of water apparently transferred dye from the cover onto the pages. Otherwise, excellent condition.

A Paper Bag Christmas, designed by Susan Cousineau, Leisure Arts, 1996. Projects to cut from brown paper bags, paint, and embellish include: Tree, Snowman, Santa, Candy Cane, Penguin, Cardinal, Bell, Star, Stocking, Gingerbread Boy, and Mitten. Very good condition.

Make Yours A Crafty Christmas, Vol. 1, designed by Doreene Clement, DKC Enterprises Ltd, 1977. Designs to CRAFT in with a variety of materials include: Paper Ornaments, Wood Blocks, Foam & Glitter, Foam Pole Drum, Decorative Wood Ring, Foam Ball & Stems, Beaded Candy Cane, Beaded Wreath, Stocking Mouse, Pine Cone Santa, Macrame Santa Face, Pom Pom Snow Person, Foam Ball Scene, Jumbo Chennile Stem Candy Cane, TP Roll Soldier, Chenille Pipestem Wreath, Egg Carton Sleigh, Glitter Stem Angel, Foam Snowman, Robbon Bow, Napkin Ornament, Can Ornament, Re-Do's, Curled Bump Chenille Wreath, Mr & Ms. Claus (using old Readers' Digest magazines!). Writing on front cover; former owner has written "made" on many photos and beside some patterns. If you have allergies, you may want to pass on this one -- I can't discern any odor, but it does make my nose itch!

Make Yours A Crafty Christmas II, designed by Doreene Clement, Gaylemot Publishing, 1977. Projects to CRAFT include: Chenille Bump Poinsettia Plant, Yarn People, Stuffed Cloth Wreath, Ribbon Wreath, Candy Strings (foam balls), Cupcake Decorations (felt), Beaded Swirls and Stars and Icicles, Napkin Rings (felt), Santa and Snowman Christmas Money Holders (felt), Egg Carton Santas, Cloth Flowers & Bows, Foam Blocks (felt), Satin Ball Santa, Foil Angel, Corn Husk Bows, Miniature Packages, Lollipops (foam), Foam Pole Candles, Pine Cone Ornaments, Snowcones (foam ball), Stars (foam), Plastic Film Wreath, Christmas Scene (foam balls), Pinecone Wreaths, For the Bathroom (using washcloth, coap, fake fur, etc.), Centerpiece (foam & felt), Braided Wreath, Pearl Bells, Chenile Bump christmas Trees. Very good vintage condition.

Angels & Santas, by "Mrs, Putter" (Eileen Schreuer), Plaid Enterprises, Inc., 1980. Projects to CRAFT in a variety of materials include: Welcome To Christmas Santa Door or Wall Mat, Soft as Santa's Heart PomPom Santa, Santa at Center Stage Centerpiece, The Jolly Couple Santa & Mrs. Santa Fridgees, Santa Napkin Holder; Queenly Angel, Glory & Glitter Angels, Heavenly Beauty Angel, Earth Angel Saintly Angel, Angel in Flight, Celestial and Lovely, Angelic Moods, Angel of Youth, Animal Angels (Pig, Mouse, Cat). Very good condition.

McCall's Fluffy Candles for Christmas, The McCall Pattern company, 1996. Instructions for decorating candles with whipped and colored wax: Chubby Snowman, Christmas Trees, Skinny Santas, Skinny Snowmen, Cupcake Candle, Big Cake, Ice Cream Sundae, Garland Candles, Golumn Santa & Santa Face, Scented Pine Cones. Very good condition.

Merry Christmas Ornaments, Leisure Arts, 1995. CRAFT projects include: Romantic Roses (paper) Bird "Tweets" (Birdseed Wreaths, Birdseed Balls, Orange Baskets), Clothespin Santas, Christmas Cottage (poster board), Button Yo Yo Heart Ornaments, Button- trimmed Spoon Angels, The Faces of Santa (fabric painting on sewn and stuffed shapes). Like new.

Complete Instruction Book of Christmas Ideas, designed by Toni Wood, Chemtoy Corp., 1969. Projects to CRAFT using "every day materials" include: CHRISTMAS TREES ORNAMENTS -- Fresh Evergreen Tre, Bottle Cap Tree, Childrens "Fun" Tree, Snow Ball Tree, Red and Gold Wall Tree, Pre- Flocked Jewel Trees, Gold Popcorn Tree, Pearlized Tree, Red & White & Green Wall Tree, Pine Cone Tree, Pre- Cut Wall Tree, Sea Shell Tree, Pine Coone Dolls, Styrofoam Coffe Cup Bells, Gold Pineapple Ornament, Swinging Ornaments; WREATHS -- Gold Egg Carton Wreath, Trimmed (ready made) Wreath, Nut Pine Cone & Peach Pit Wreath, Newspaper Medallion, Clothes Pin Medallion, Coat Hanger Wall Decoration, Dried Materials on Wicker Wreath; CENTER PIECES/ CANDLE HOLDERS -- Round Christmas Centerpiece, Poinsettia Candle Centerpiece, Egg Carton Candle Holder, Reindeer Candle, "Solo" Cup Candle Holder, Twin Poinsettias, Miniature Velvet Rose, Santa's Basket, Red and White Bouquet; DRAMATIC PANORAMAS -- Angel Choir, Infant of Prague, The Madonna, Hngin Creche, Green Velvet Tree, Panoramic Ball, Hanging Mistletoe, Cut Out Pyramid Tree, Blue Angel Pyramid, Panoramic Candle; YEAR 'ROUND DECORATIONS -- Gold Branch Tree, Bird Houses, Spiral Feather Tree, Jar Lid Pin Cushions, Sea Shell Dish; TOPIARY TREES -- Large Year 'Round Tree, Fruit Tree, Flower and Grape Tree. Pages are age- yellowed; CONDITION NOTE -- when the book was printed, evidently there was a problem with the publisher's page trimmer, because several pages have no outside margin at all, and two have the first letters of every line cut off. I think you can figure out these instructions from context, though.

WOOD CUTTING/ TOLE PAINTING: The Country Club Holidays, Julie's White House Originals, 1990. Projects to cut and paint in wood include: santa Egg Faces, Painted Santa, Wire Santa and Clothing, Small Santa, Santa Face Door Sign, Sign Lettering and Topiary Boxes, Ivory Holly Angel, Small Holly Angel and Ornaments, Spring Tulips, Welcome Sign, Oval Valentine, Christmas Tree, Easter Bunny, Uncle Sam, Small Scarecrow and Pumpkins, Large Scarecrow, Small Pilgrims, Large Pilgrims, Decorator Shelf and Bases. Very good condition.

Home Made Gifts, by Robert T. Weaver, Family Circle Magazine, 1951. Digest- size book with a variety of CRAFTS, including GIFTS THAT DAD CAN MAKE -- Candle Logs, Picture Frame, Barbeque Tidbit Server, Rumpus Room Tray, Carving Platter, Hobby Book Ends; GIFTS THAT MOTHER CAN MAKE -- Candle Cluster, Tole Painted Gifts, Knitted Golf Club Cover, Decorated Glassware; GIFTS THAT THE SMALL FRY CAN MAKE -- Fish Pincushion, Painted Match Box, Key Board, Cuff Links Tray, Decorator' Waste Basket, Fireplace Match Box; GIFT WRAPPING AND DECORATION -- Square- sided Packages, Cylindrical Package, Tying, Wrapping Odd Sizes, Tricks in Wrapping, Wrappings for Children, Ribbon Bows; GREETING CARDS -- Original Drawings, Photographic Greeting Cards, Linoleum Block Greeting Cards; HOME DECORATIONS -- Outside Candle, Candy Cane, Christmas Window Rope, Christmas Card Tree, Christmas Cone. Pages are tanned -- not sure whether this is age, or they were off-white to begin with. Printing is in green, so a little hard to read. Cover is somewhat fragile on spine. Otherwise, good condition.

McCall's Jiffy Tree Trims, Vol. 1, McCall Pattern Company, 1976. 199 quick trims in 15 crafts: RIBBONS -- Gift Ribbon Trims (Starburst, Poinsettia, Scroll); PAPER CUTTING -- Angel Garland, Wereath, Bells, Trees, Birds, Angels, Elves, etc.; BREAD DOUGH Tyrolean Figures, Stocking, Bear, Tree, Heart, Wheat, Cookie, and Tree with Fish, Angel, Bird, and Butterfly Ornaments; ORNAMENTS FROM SNACKS -- pretzel and cereal Snowflakes and shapes; EMBROIDERY Pincushion Trims (Birds, Elephant, Fish, Star, Asian Pesant, Tiger, etc.), Silk Puffs, Plumed Partridges; SEW 10 Felt Ornaments; COOKIES: Gingerbread Cookies, Cookie Angels, Graham Cracker Trims (House, Bird, Tree); CROCHET Pear Drops, Snowflakes; CHENILLE STEM Christmas Balls; WOUND THREAD Ornaments; KNIT Holiday Birds; PLEATED PAPER 12 Days of Christmas ornaments; PAPER MACHE Trims (Eggs & Balls formed over balloons and painted), SATIN BALL Tree Dolls; EGGS -- Decoupage Eggshells; Ukrainian Eggs; GOURDS -- Snow People; WOODEN UTENSILS -- Jumping Jacks Santa and Drum Major, Four Wooden Angels; BALSA WOOD Folk Art Madonna & Angels, Bells. Scar on cover from tag removal, pages somewhat age- yellowed. Otherwise, very good condition.

Creative Christmas Crafts: Angels of Gold, Leisure Arts, 2000. 8 CRAFT projects in a variety of media include: Angels of Gold Tree, Scherenschnitte Angel Ornaments (cut paper), "Peace" Scherenschnitte, Elegant Covered Photo Albun, Fabric Twist Garland, Angel Wreaths and Garland, Beaded Stocking, Scalloped Tree Skirt, Centerpiece Angels. Like new.

Holiday Balloonies, designed by Barbara Swanson, Leisure Arts, 1998. Designs to create with crochet thread wrapped around balloons, coated with fabric stiffener and finished with felt features and embellishments include: Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Centerpiece, Halloween Treat Jar, Pumpkin Tree, Pumpkin Basket, Centerpiece Angel, Snowman Centerpiece, Angel Ornaments. Corners bent from mailing, but otherwise very good condition.

Homemade Tree Trimmings, Current, Inc., 1982. Ornaments to CRAFT in a variety of media include: SEW Wreath Ornament, Toy Drum, Candy Cane Ornament, Peek- A- Boo Stocking,Velvet Strawberry, Cat Angel, Yucca Pod Clown, Baby's First Christmas Ornament, Gingerbread People, Baby Stocking Angel, Clothespin Carolers; Pompon Santa, CROCHET Snowman Ornament, Paper Stars, STRAW WEAVING Bell; BAKER's CLAY ornaments -- Bug Sleigh, Nursery Mouse; WALNUT ORNAMENTS -- Mouse, Strawberry. Cover waer, notes written on one page, but otherwise very good condition.

Cut, Color, & Create: Make Your Own Doll's Christmas, ingshead Corproation, 1988. Collectible book which includes 5 dolls, Santa, Living Room, Christamas Tree, ornaments, and more printed on heavy paper for children to color, cut out, and assemble. Unique mantle or under- the- tree decoration that children can make and play with! Mar at bottom of cover where price tag took off the page lamination, but otherwise like new.

Crafts 'n Things Presents Treasures For the Tree, Crafts"n Things, nd. Ornaments to CRAFT in a variety of media include: wooden peg Stylish Snowman, Ribbon Angel, Glittery "Leather" Wreaty, Metalic Ribbon Stitchin' (on 10 mesh plastic canvas), Styrofoam ball Christmas Cats, Squirrels A Sleepin' (in walnut shells), Cookie Cutter Cuties (plastic foam cut with cookie cutters and painted), Mama and Papa Deer (wooden shapes), twisted wire Frosted Icicle, Silver Braids Wreath and Candy Canes (silver braided roping), Puzzle Piece Tree (recycled jigsaw puzzle pieces), Fabric Decoupage Ball, Clay Lollipop, Holiday Cowboy Hat, andFluffy Fabric Ball. Excellent condition. NO crochet or knit patterns in this booklet.

Easy Gingerbread Crafts, designed by Vicki Blizzard and Laura Scott, House of White Birches, 1999. 20 quick- to- make Christmas projects to CRAFT using paper, applique, fabric paints, etc: Sweet Holidays Memories Memory Book, My Favorite Cookies Memory Book Page, Mother & Daugher Aprons, Christmas Spice Foiled Greeting Card, Jingle Bell Banner, Gingerbread Wooden Shelf, Gingerbread Hearts Candle Plate, Gingerbread Hearts Candle, Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Box, Gingerbread Lamp Shade, Gingerbread Heart Pin, Gingerbread Man Magnet, Country Christmas Card, Gingerbread Hearts Gift Bag, Candy Basket, Happy Holly- Days Box, Gingerbread Smiles Photo Frame, Brown Bag Ornaments, Gingerbread Cookie recipe. Excellent condition.

A Dough- Dickens Christmas Carol, designed by Mary Ann Benoit, Craft Publications, Inc., 1976. Patterns and instructions for making 20 bread dough Dickens' Characters: Scrooge (Before & After), Bob & Mrs Cratchit, Carolers, Collector, Marley's Ghost; Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, & Future; Little Fan, Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig, Tiny Tim, Fred, Fred's Wife, Charwoman, Joe the Junkman, Tombstone, Boy with the Turkey. Very good condition.

Cute & Crafty Christmas Cans, designed by Patti Sowers, Leisure Arts, 1994. Recycle empty cans in to handy gift containers, using paint, fabric, and a variety of trims. 18 designs. Very good condition.

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Coats & Clark Leaflet 1064: Crafty St. Nick, Coats & Clark Sales Corp., nd. One-page "give away" leaflet with instructions for 17" tall seated yarn Santa with a salt box body and pom pom arms & legs. Leaflet has seen better days. Corner torn off with a few words of Materials list, but you can figure it out from context. Too cute to throw away.

Coats & Clark Leaflet L.C. 1142: Holiday Miniatures, Coats & Clark, 1992. One-page "give away" leaflet with instructions for crochet cotton Pom Pom Ornaments: Stocking, Snow Man, Christmas Tree, Wreath, Earrings. Leaflet has seen better days, but everything is here and readable.

Coats & Clark Leaflet L.C. 1143: Christmas Twisters, Coats & Clark, 1992. One-page "give away" leaflet with instructions for crochet cotton twisted cord Icicle and Candy Cane Ornaments, and Bow Stick Pin, HEart Pin, Wreath Pin, and Candy Cane Tie Tac. Leaflet has seen better days, but everything is here and readable.

Coats & Clark Leaflet L.C. 1147: Jolly Holly Snowman, Coats & Clark, 1993. One-page "give away" leaflet with instructions for 30" Snowman made with crochet cotton wound around balloons and stiffened. Leaflet is positively battered, but everything is here and readable.

PAPER RIBBON Christmas Dolls, designed by Gina Pittman & Roxie Johnson, Hot Off the Press, Inc., 1988. Designs in PAPER RIBBON include: Angel, Christmas Elf, Mrs. Santa Claus, Caroler Dolls, Christmas Belle in a Basket. Excellent condition.

PAINTED Penguin Partyware, Aleene's Holiday Crafts, Oxmoor House, 1997. Pattern card from a subscription service with large and small penguins to PAINT on clear glass plates. Top edge is wrinkled, but otherwise good condition.

Noel Novelty Ornaments, no designer, publisher, or date! Single sheet 6 designs in a variety of media, to construct from PURCHASED materials, including: Large & Medium Wicker Parasol Ornaments, Sweet Sleigh Ride Ornaments, and crochet Christmas Slipper, Rose Fan, and Heart. Very good condition.

Mary Maxim Spool Trees and Wreaths, Mary Maxim, nd. Pattern sheet from kit with instructions to wrap and glue miniature wooden spools into a tree or a wreath. Some page wrinkling but overall good used condition.

Ideas for Christmas. This is a marvelous magazine "classic" copyrighted 1962. It contains ideas for decorations and gifts using recycled household items, etc. Lots of goodies here, including recipes -- projects for all ages. If you grew up during the 50's and 60's, this magazine will bring back lots of memories. Good used condition.

A Victorian Yuletide, designed by Barbara Finwall and Nicki Birkett, Banar Designs, 1985. Easy "sew free" Christmas projects from pre-made purchased doilies include: Christmas Heart Door Hanging, Stik 'n Puff Christmas Wreath, Butterfly Christmas Ball, Doily/ Grapevine Wreath, Snowflakes, Square Doily Christmas Basket, Christmas Country Keeper, Doily Candle Holder, Angel. Tag residue on cover, some age- yellowing. Otherwise, very good condition. May smell slightly of cigarette smoke.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #1, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Snowman, Soldier, Bunny, and Rocking Horse. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #2, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Gingerbread Man, Teddy Bear, Bell, Gingerbread House. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #3, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Fan, Girl on Sled, Snowflake, Ballet Slippers. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #4, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Parasol, Hat, High Button Shoe, Carousel Horse. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #5, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Angel, Bird in Nest, Wreath, Star. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #6, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Flying Angel, Snowflake, Christmas Tree, Santa with Tree. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #7, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Tree of Life, Heart Wreath, Cow, Pineapple. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.

Scherenschnitte Quickies: Sissors Cuttings Country Christmas Ornaments #8, designed by Pam Neely, Back Street Designs, 1988. Digest- size leaflet containing 4 ready- to- cut ornaments printed on heavy parchement plus paper: Heart with Bird, Country Boy, Santa , Glove. Simply CUT OUT with a pair of short, sharp scissors and use for ornaments, gift tags, package decorations, etc. Like new.