Please remember: The pattern booklets listed on this page are all over 50 years old -- they may be a bit fragile and will likely show signs of wear (which pretty much describes the rest of us who are over 50!) I would say condition ranges from "Wow" to abysmal -- I'll try to note obvious problems.

Leaflet No. 6136: Bedspread On the Square, National Needlecraft Bureau, Inc., nd. (ca 1950's?). Give away leaflet; has "Daily Abenpost, Rochester NY" stamped on topmargin,slightly age- yellowed and folded in sixths as if to fit in mailing envelope. Has definitely seen better days, but everything is here and readable.

Coats & Clark's Leaflet C-696: Daisy Maze Tablecloth, Coats & Clark's, nd. (ca 1950's?). Digest- size give away leaflet; slightly age- yellowed but otherwise good condition.

J. & P. Coats Color In Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1933. Interesting little postcard- size booklet -- I've never seen one this size before; it's about half the size of a digest -- featuring: Shell and Knot Stitch Doily, Spiderweb Doily Set, 3 Colorful Towel Edgings, Round and Square Wheel Motifs, and 4 Attractive Insertions. This little booklet is well- loved, but all patterns are intact and readable.

J. & P. Coats Crochet Book No. 2 , designed by Anne Orr, J. & P. Coats, Inc., 1917. A wonderful book of borders, insertions, filet pieces, corners, etc., including a complete alphabet, Baby Cap, Boudoir Lamp, Brassiere, Buffet Cloth, Carriage Robe for Baby, Dresser Scarf, linen insertions and edgings, towel edgings, Lunch Cloth, Medallions, Napkin, Peacock Design, pincushion, Corset Cover, Swallows, Tea Tray, and more. Cover is a little scuffed, but this book is in outstanding condition for a publication that is close to a century old, and I find no indication that it is a reprint!

J. & P. Coats Crochet Book No. 5: Edgings, Insertions, Medallions, designed by Anne Orr, J. & P. Coats, Inc., 1920. A wonderful book of borders, insertions, filet pieces, corners, etc., including a complete Piano Scarf, Collars, Handkerchief edgings, Baby Clothes & Lingerie edgings, doily & tablecloth edgings, bed linen edgings, round Medallion Alphabet, insertions for towels, Tablecloths & Runners, Doilies, Chair Tidy, and more. Heavy cover & page wear, cover and center pages completely detached from (very rusty) staples. All patterns intact and readable. It boggles the mind that this apparently much- loved pattern booklet is nearly 100 years old! May have slightly musty smell.

Clarks ONT Designs for Edgings, Insertions, & Medallions, Book No. 9, designed by Frances A. Harris, J. & P. Coats, Inc., 1920. Designs include: Jewel Luncheon Set and Doily, Fern Collar & Cuff Set, Fleur De Lis Designs (Doilies, Dresser Scarf, Centerpiece, Pillow Cases & Sheet, Towel), Anachne Collar & Cuff Set, Cleopatra Stockings, Himalaya collar & Cuffs, Netherland Centerpiece, Nokomis Centerpiece, Pillow Cases & Sheets, ROse Centerpiece, Rose Leaf Carriage Veil and Doilies, ad Trinity Collar & Cuff Set. Cover split up spine, in two pieces, and separate from book; first page torn and repaired with tape. All other pages intact and in pretty good shape.

J P Coats Book 39: The Book of Tatting, The Spool Cotton Company, 1935. Short history of Tatting, "Steps to Tatting," and designs including: Luncheon Set, nearly two dozen Edgings and Handkerchief Edgings, Pine Cone Doily, scalloped Doily, Lacy Medallion Antimacassar, Medallion Baby Cap, Luncheon Set in Filet, Tatted Doily, Two Medallions, Spider's Web, Tray Cloth. CONDITION ISSUES: Cover split all the way up spine and detached; page wear but not as bad as you'd think from seeing the cover.

J P Coats Book 40: Modern Table Settings in Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1934. Dinner Sets, Luncheon Sets, Place Mats, Tablecloths, Tea Wagon Mat. SERIOUS CONDITION PROBLEMS: cover several pages split all the way up the spine and separate from rest of book. Cover is taped, but some pages are loose. Pages all here and in surprisingly good condition.

Clark's Edging Book 43: Crochet Edgings, no publisher or date listed, but for use with Clark's O. N. T. Boilfast crochet threads. Interesting little postcard- size booklet featuring 24 edgings and an alphabet in filet crochet. Has been folded in half and has some light pencil x's next to some patterns, but otherwise is in good condition.

Book No. 65: New Book of Bedspreads,The Spool Cotton Company, 1935. Designs include KNIT Checkerboard; CROCHET Hourglass Patchwork, Ridged Square, Octagon Popcorn, Crossbar, Irish Crochet & Popcorn, Six Pointed Star, Eight Section Star Block, Garden Paths, Pine Cone. Good used condition.

Book No. 67: Crochet For Your Home,The Spool Cotton Company, 1935. Designs include: Butterfly Mesh Luncheon Set, Normandie Lunch Set, Sunday Night Supper Set, Flower Filet Luncheon Set, Half Moon Luncheon Set, Empire Luncheon Set, Peasant Banding, Fan Doilies, Modern Filet Place Mats, Ivory Ring Mats (Shell Design, Cluster Design), Peach and White Doily, Lacet Table Runner, Bridge Crossing Doily, Table Cover, Gazelle Luncheon Set, Mosaic Antimacassar Set, Rose Motif Chair Set, Basket Filet Chair Set, Tassles and Cords, Fan Tie- Back, Fringed Tie- Backs, Crocheted Square with Corner Triangles, Doily with Cluny Crochet, Doily with Edge in Contrasting Color, Doily with Crochet in Three Colors, Square Doily with Crochet Inset, Lace Doily, Dioly wiht Two Colored Mesh Edging, Linen Center with Crocheted Edge. Has seen better days, but all instructions intact and readable.

Coats Book No. 69: Choice Designs in Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1936. Household, Accessories, Bedspreads, and Fashions designs include Lace Frill Jabot, Cluny Collar and Cuffs, Cowl Yoke Blouse, Fedora Hat, Regal Turban, The Co- Ed Skirt & Blouse, Bellhop Hat, Debonnaire Blouse & Skirt, Knot Stitch Frill Collar and Jabot, Peter Pan Frill, Eton Tailored Collar Set, Shirtwaist Blouse, Chain Link Belt and Pocket Set, Dolman Two- Piece Dress, Dotted Crocheted Cardigan, 4 Edgings, Popcorn Trail Bedspread, Flower Field Mat, Hailstone Medallion Table Mat, KNIT Waistcoat. Cover is split entirely in two and separated from book, but pages are in surprisingly good condition.

Coats Book No. 95: New Table Settings,The Spool Cotton Company, 1937. Designs include Century, Daffodil, Garden Fern, Brookside, Four Square, Trellis, Leaf, Mexicana, and Cobweb Doily Luncheon Sets; Square- A- Day, Flower Wheel, Regent, Tudor, Climbing Ros , Pinwheel, and Mosaic Tablecloths; Occasional and Venetian Doilies; and Wild Rose Tray Mat. Cover is split partway up from bottom, but pages are in surprisingly good condition.

Coats Book No. 96: Pineapples on Parade, J & P Coats (Canada), 1980. Projects include: Tablecloths, luncheon sets, Buffet Set, Centerpieces, Night Table Doily, Chair Set, Tray Mat, Cheval Set, ruffled doilies, doilies, Motif Table Centre, and placemats. Digest- size book in very good condition -- appears to be the same as Book No 96E, below. Possibly a reprint?

Coats Book No. 96E: Pineapples on Parade, J & P Coats (Canada), nd. Projects include: Tablecloths, luncheon sets, Buffet Set, Centerpieces, Night Table Doily, Chair Set, Tray Mat, Cheval Set, ruffled doilies, doilies, Motif Table Centre, and placemats. Digest- size book in excellent condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 100: Crochet Tablecloths & Bedspreads, Coats & Clark, 1958. Digest- size book includes: TABLECLOTHS -- Virginia Reel, South Seas, Monticello, Mountain Meadow, Washington Square; BEDSPREADS -- Noonday, Sunflower, Orange Peel, Steeplechase, Lancaster, County Fair. Excellent condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 102: Crochet Pineapple Designs, Coats & Clark, 1958. Projects include: Doll Dress or Ruffled Doily, Placemat or Doily, Square and Round Pillows (also doilies), Festive Pineapple Tablecloth, Pineapple Ruffled Centerpiece, Pineapple Squares, Pineapple Insertion, Shade Pulls, Pineapple Hostess Apron, and Pineapple Pinwheel Bedspread. Excellent condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 112: Priscilla Filet Crochet, Coats & Clark, 1959. Digest- size book with projects including: Scrollwork Doily, Blossoms Chair Set, Good Night Pillow Case Edging, Cupid Pillow Cover, Handkerchief Edgings, Peacock Ruffled Centerpiece, Jacobean Centerpiece, Cameo Place Mat, Rose In Bloom Chair Set, Petunia and Aztec Chair Sets, Fish Pond Place Mat, and Coronet Centerpiece. Very good condition.

Book 118: Doilies, Luncheon Sets, and Table Runners, The Spool Cotton Company, 1938. Some wonderful sets here. Book has SERIOUS CONDITION PROBLEMS, but all instructions seem to be intact and clearly readable.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 120: Tablecloths - Bedspreads, Coats & Clark, 1961. Digest- size book with projects including: KNIT Tropic Seas Bedspread; CROCHET Harvest Home, Taj Mahal, Maltese Cross, Pansy Patch, and Victorian Nosegay bedspreads; and Wreath of Victory, Shining Star, Leicester Square, Queen's Crown, and Garland of Leaves tablecloths. Very good vintage condition.

Book 121: Gay Gadgets: Home Decorations & Accessories, The Spool Cotton Company, 1938. Projects include: Peasant Stripe Belt, Sea Shells Purse, Chair Seats. Victorian Pin Cushion, Pumpkin Pin Cushon, Drum Pin Cushion, Pillow Top, Tailored Boutonniere, Sweet Pea Corsage, Pom Pom, Glass Jackets, Knitting Bag, Pot Holders, Curtain Pulls, Bag & Belt Set, Bedroom Slippers, Turtle Coasters, Hot Plate Set, Towel Edgings, Beach Sandals, Foot Stool, and Compact Cover. Also explains Hardinger Embroidery. Excellent vintage condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 121: Edgings -- Crocheted, Knitted, Tatted, Coats & Clark, 1961. All kinds of edgings for hankerchiefs, bed linens, towels, dish cloths, tablecloths, placemats, etc. Digest- size book; some cover wear, but otherwise excellent condition.

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Book No. 122: Bedspreads, The Spool Cotton Company (J & P Coats), 1938. CROCHET Georgianna, stepping Stones, Popcorn Star, May Queen, Letter Perfect (monogrammed filet), Popcorn Whirl, Serenade, Beauty Rose, Lucky Star, Vespers, Daisy Squares, Galaxy; KNIT Petal, Pomander Walk. Excellent vintage condition.

Book No. 123: New Ideas In Crochet - Table Topics, The Spool Cotton Company (J & P Coats), 1938. Beautiful tablecloths, place settings, lace insets, etc. SERIOUS CONDITION PROBLEMS: Cover & first couple of pages split all the way up the spine and loose from book, some notes on pages. It looks like all patterns are intact and readable, though.

Book No. 124: Old and New Favorites, Coats & Clark, 1961. Digest- size book; designs include: Wreath of Victory Doily, Pineapple Petals Tablecloth, Tiara Oval Doily, Laurels Chair Set, Wheat Handkerchief Edging, Lightning Doily, Harvest Tablecloth, Cross Shell Place Mat, Frosty Flowers Tatted Doily, Pinepaple Square Pillow, White Camellia KNITTED Doily, Pineapple Fan Chair Set, Altar Cloth Edging. Very good used condition.

Book No. 124: Old and New Favorites, Coats & Clark, 1961. Digest- size book; designs include: Wreath of Victory Doily, Pineapple Petals Tablecloth, Tiara Oval Doily, Laurels Chair Set, Wheat Handkerchief Edging, Lightning Doily, Harvest Tablecloth, Cross Shell Place Mat, Frosty Flowers Tatted Doily, Pinepaple Square Pillow, White Camellia KNITTED Doily, Pineapple Fan Chair Set, Altar Cloth Edging. Heavily used -- former owner's name inside front cover, date each pattern was made. Also, heavy pencil notes and marking to keep track of rnds on Pineapple Petals Tablecloth -- a little distracting, but the pattern is still readable.

Book No. 129: 100 Useful Edgings, The Spool Cotton Company (J & P Coats), 1939. Spine split almost all the way up the cover, cover is detached. Pages in very good condition, though.

Book No. 135: Tables of Tomorrow, The Spool Cotton Company, 1939. Crochet tablecloths, table runners, placemats, lunchcloths, coasters, etc. Book does show some age -- cover looks as if it may have been stored someplace damp -- but overall good condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 137: Tablecloths & Bedspreads, Coats & Clark Inc., 1963. Digest- size book; designs include: Valentine Bouquet, Lovely Lagoon, Cockatoo's Crest, Starlight Night, and Stepping Stones Tablecloths, and Poinsettia Posy, Dasies In the Dell, Provincial Charm, and Rose Garden Bedspreads. Excellent condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 138: Priscilla Edgings - Crocheted, Knitted, Tatted, Hairpin Lace, Coats & Clark Inc., 1963. Digest- size book with dozens of edgings and inserts of all varieties -- also, rose and buttercup motifs for applique. Excellent condition.

Book No. 141: Tatting, The Spool Cotton Company, 1939. Designs include edgings, collar & cuff sets, baby cap, doilies, chair sets, tray mat, placemats & coasters, bread tray doily, and insertions. Very good vintage condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 141: Jiffy Gifts, Coats & Clark's, 1963. Digest- size book with designs in size 10 crochet cotton or Speed Cro Sheen include: Lollipop the Lamb, Baby's Ball, Bone Ring Blossoms Place Mat, Striped Slippers, Posy Slippers, Cock- A- Doodle Egg Warmers, Sunflower Pot Hlder, Pansy Pot Holder, Dahlia Pot Holder, Floral Fantasy wall hanging, Quick- Tat Edging for handkerchief, Clown Tissue Cover (Bathroom Tissue), Garland Tissue Box Cover, Chevron Place Mat, Gold Dust Lounging Slippers, Poodle Pup, Motif Ball, Milk Glass Dish, Popcorn Hat and Bag Set, Dainty Tatted Edging, Pretty Prunella Laundry/ Pajama Bag, Weave- A- Mat, Cross Shell Potholder. Some cover wear, but otherwise very good condition.

Book No. 143: Chair Sets to Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1939. Designs for matching chair back and arm covers include: Chippendale, North Star, Maytime, Old Salem, Lucky Star, Stafford, Crown Jewel, Killarney, Williamsburg, Marlborough, Ashley, Queen's Taste, Snowdrift, Buckingham, and Wheel of Fortune, plus Cottage Set (Kitchen chair seat and back) and kitchen Chair Seat. Name on cover, but otherwise very good vintage condition.

Book No. 143: Chair Sets to Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1939. Designs for matching chair back and arm covers include: Chippendale, North Star, Maytime, Old Salem, Lucky Star, Stafford, Crown Jewel, Killarney, Williamsburg, Marlborough, Ashley, Queen's Taste, Snowdrift, Buckingham, and Wheel of Fortune, plus Cottage Set (Kitchen chair seat and back) and kitchen Chair Seat. Cover split up spine to bottom staple, but pages in very good vintage condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 148: Old and New Favorite By Request, Coats & Clark Inc., 1964. Digest- size book with patterns for: CROCHET Shining Star Tablecloth, Magnolia Blossom Centerpiece, Rosewhirl Doily, Filigree Shell and Zigzag Shell Edgings, Fishnet Pillow, Pretty Pineapples Chair Set, Victorian Nosegay Bedspread, 5 different motifs to combine for tablecloths, runners, etc;, Snowflake Tablecloth, Polka Dot Potholder & Hot Plate Mat, Tatted Edging, Shell Stripes Potholder, and Honeysuckle Doily; and KNIT Snow- on- the- Mountain doily. Slight cover & edge wear, but otherwise very good condition. May smell slightly of cigarette smoke.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 149: Edgings To Crochet and Knit, The Spool Cotton Company, 1940. Dozens of Knit, Crochet, and Tatted edgings and inserts. Also, elephant and bunny appliques, and collars. Slight cover, spine, and page wear, but overall very good condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 149: Edgings To Crochet and Knit, The Spool Cotton Company, 1940. Dozens of Knit, Crochet, and Tatted edgings and inserts. Also, elephant and bunny appliques, and collars. SERIOUS CONDITION PROBLEMS -- Cover in two pieces, many pages loose from staples, a lot of wear. All pages seem to be present and readable.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 151: Bedspreads, The Spool Cotton Company, 1940. Designs include: KNIT Trailing Vine; CROCHET Magnolia, Waltz Time, Radiant Star, Rose of Killarney, Lovelace, Pine Cone, Motifs (Hexagon, Circle, Square, Classic), Berkeley Square, Charmer, Jenny Lind, Star Drift, Heirloom. Very good condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 152: Table Treasures, The Spool Cotton Company, 1940. Designs to crochet include: Enchantress, Hospitality, Lady Baltimore, Smilin' Through, Young Love, Arbour Luncheon Mats, Pinwheel, Patrician, Star- And- Snow, Four Smart Motifs, Open House, Enchantress, Frost Flowers, Renaissance, Invitation, Wheel of Fortune, Idyll. Slight bending of first few bottom corners, but otherwise excellent vintage condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 157: New Table Talk, The Spool Cotton Company, 1941. Designs to Crochet include: Heart's Desire, Penthouse, Lucky Star, Arabian Nights, Spanish Infanta, Horn of Plenty, Table For Two, MaydayBouquet, and Lady Bountiful tablecloths, Pineapple set (centerpiece, placemat, and coaster), and Kate Greenaway set (centerpiece, plate doilies, and coasters). Shows some wear, and has some pencil marks. Overall good used condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 158: Bedspreads, The Spool Cotton Company, 1941. Designs include: KNIT Reverue, Sleepy Hollow; CROCHET Crinoline, Hoops! My Dear, Filet Beauty, Prairie Flower, Pomp and Circumstance, Seventh Heaven, Chevrons, O Promise Me, Old Louisiana, Old Concord, Sunnyside, Popcorn Petals, Love- In- A- Cottage. Some age spots on pages, but overall very good condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 159: Priscilla Edgings for All Purposes, Coats & Clark Inc., 1965. Digest- size book with dozens of Knit, Crochet, and Tatted edgings and inserts. Digest-size book, excellent condition.

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Book No. 161: Smart Chair Sets, The Spool Cotton Company, 1941. Chair backs and arm cover sets to knit and crochet. Some beautiful shaped filet sets including roses, a tropical scene, and a basket of flowers. Book in relaitvely good used condition, though it does have holes punched for a 2-ring binder and a couple of dog-eared pages.

Book No. 162: Edgings, The Spool Cotton Company, 1941. Dozens to knit and crochet. CONDITION PROBLEMS: cover is off, some writing on cover. Definite page wear, but all instructions appear to be complete and readable.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 164: Pricilla Tablecloths & Bedspreads, Coats & Clark Inc., 1963. Digest- size book; designs include: KNIT Lily Pond Bedspread; CROCHET Spanish Piazza, Mosaic Rose, Flower Lattice, and Wild Rose Bedspreads; and Lucky Clover, Daisy Maze, Pineapple Perfection, Pineapple Parquet, Bride's Bouquet, and Shadow Squares tablecloths. Very good condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 167: Tips on Tables, The Spool Cotton Company, 1941. Designs include: Sorcery tablecloth, Richelieu mosaic filet tablecloth, Peacock Tails Luncheon Set, Snowfall placemat set, Princess Charming tablecloth, Dance of the Flowers tablecloth, Frolic squirrel and bird filet teacloth, Spring Song tea tray, Flower Girl Tablecloth, Forest Flowers tablecloth, Family Affair dogwood tablecloth, Rusticana Luncheon Set, Summer Fun tablecloth, Square- A- Day tablecloth, True Love tablecloth, Rosy Posy rose filet luncheon set, Brighter Star tablecloth, Gingerbread House luncheon Set, Summer Sun tablecloth. Spine wear at cover, but otherwise very good vintage condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 168: Gift Bazaar, Crochet & Knit, Coats & Clark Inc., 1966. Digest- size book: CROCHET -- Hat, Coach Lamp and Japanese Lantern Pot Holders, Dish Cloth, Apple String Holder, Booties, Shoes, Fashion Doll Ballerina Dress, Hair Spray Cover, Tissue Cover, Teddy Bear, Women's Shell, Tote Bag, Filet Place Mat, Round and Square Pillows, Bun Cozy, Men's & Lady's Slippers, and Collar and Cuff Set; KNIT: Women's Shell, Ladies' Slippers. Very good condition, though back two pages may have gotten damp at some time.

Book No. 168: The Magic of Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1941. "A surprise package of crocheted and knitted gifts," including: CROCHET: lamp shades, hot mat, Glass Jackets, hanger covers, pot holders, footstool, placemats, table runners, Work Bag, Edgings, Snack Set (placemats, apron, and glass holders), collars, slippers, compact covers, bows, lace gloves, basket, candy dish, doilies, bathroom set, and shade pulls; KNIT: Shaggy rug (in cotton yarn), placemats. Name on cover, small piece of upper corner of cover gone at spine, cover torn at spine. Overall good conditon, though.

Coats & Clark Book No. 173: Old & New Favorites, Coats & Clark, 1941. "Crochet Designs repeated by request:" Snowdrift motif (for luncheon sets, tablecloths, chair sets, etc.), Magnolia Bedspread, Queen Anne's Lace Tablecloth or Bedspread, Colony Club Tablecloth, Pinwheel Tablecloth, Hospitality Tablecloth, Golden Wedding Bedspread, Wheel of Fortune Tablecloth, Colonial Chair Set, Chair Seat, Modern Rustic Place Mats, Matching Set Runner & Chair Set, Motifs (Lucky Star, Pine Cone, Star Wheel, Ballerina), Pineapple Luncheon Set, Royal Pineapple Doily, Chariot Wheel Chair Set, Flower Basket Chair Set, Pinwheel Popcorn Bedspread, Octagon Popcorn Bedspread, Irish Popcorn Bedspread, Six Pointed Star. CONDITION PROBLEMS: Cover ripped completely in half at spine and both halves detached from book. All pages are here, though.

Coats & Clark Book No. 176: Old & New Favorites, Coats & Clark, 1967. Designs include: KNIT "Royal Crown" Doily; CROCHET Ladie's Shell, Women's & Child's Slippers, Hairpin Lace Doily, Handkercief Edgings, Lovely Lagoon Tablecloth, Striped and Corn Pot Holders, "Lucky Star" tablecloth, Diamond Sparkle Popcorn bedspread, Little Girl's Dress, and Bottle Cap Crochet Pineapple Hot Plate Mat. TATTED Doily, Digest- size booklet in very good condition.

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Book No. 179: Crocheted Tablecloths and Luncheon Sets, The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Designs include: Raleigh, Monterey, Eldorado (Centerpiece, Place Doilies, Bread & Butter Plate Doilies, Glass Doilies), Winthrop, Hampshire, Maywood, Ardmore, Worcheester (Place Mats & Runner), Fairfax, aurora, Arlington, Cambridge. Some edge and overall wear, small spots on a couple of pages; otherwise, good condition.

Book No. 181: Chair Sets, The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Designs include: Bamboo, Inhjeritance, Field of Wheat, Butterfly and Rose Chair Set and Runner, Spread Eagle, Block Party, Blossom Time, Colonnade, Memories, Radiant Rose, Pineapple Fan, Color Spree. Cover extremely worn at spine, general overall wear. Pages in fairly good condition.

Book No. 182: Edgings, The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Excellent condition for its age, though may smell slightly musty.

Book No. 183: Tatting Luncheon Sets, Doilies, Collars, Edgings, The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Excellent condition for its age.

Book No. 185: New Table Topics, The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Designs include: Summer Snowflake, Iris Arrangement, Page Polka Dots, Memory Lane, Salute to Pineapples (round cloth), Flower Fable, Today's Heritage, Four Leaf Clover, Early American, Trailing Vine, Lady Bountiful, Maetha Washington, and Sunburst Splendour tablecloths; Spinning Wheel, Country Cousins, and Spring Fantasy Luncheon Sets; Good Cmpanions glass doilies, and At Your Service tray cloth. Some slight age spotting on pages, but otherwise very good condition.

Coats & Clark Book No. 188: Quick Tricks, Coats & Clark, 1968. Designs to crochet include: Fake Pomander, Cover- A- Can Set (featuring Pencil and Paperclip Holders, plus flowers to put on the ends of pencils), Kitchen Match Holder, Jeweled Collar, Pearl Slippers, Card Caddy, Carrot and Tomato Pot Holders, Mothball Clown, String Holder, Hanging Basket, Carryall Bag, Head Kerchief, Jabot and Cuff Set, two Change Purses, Clown Toy, Coaster Set, Curler Catty, Fish and Tree Pot Holders, Handy Bag, Ring Hot Plate Mat, and KNIT Leper Bandage. Digest- size booklet in very good condition.

Coats & Clark Book No. 189: Elegant Edgings To Knit, Crochet, Tat, Coats & Clark, 1969. Digest- size booklet in excellent condition.

Book No. 191: Gift Shopping With Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Designs include: Crochet Earrings, Buttons, Hanky Case, Sachets, Small and Larg Pincushions, Carry All, Compact Covers, Sewing Kit, Matching Child's and Doll Dresses (Doll dress fits 16" , 18", or 20" doll), Bean Bag, Baby Bib, Beanie hat and bag, slippers, Jiffy Ann doll, Lapel Flower, Butterfiles, Jabot, Collar, Handbag, Shade Pulls, Potholders, Hanger Covers, Luncheon Set, Glass Jackets, Hot Mats, Flower Bouquet and Basket, 48-star Flag, Shopping Bags, Knitting Bag, Hanky Case, and String Gloves for men or women. Book shows its age with page & cover wear, but is in overall good condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 193: Filet Crochet, The Spool Cotton Company, 1943. Designs include: Queen Victoria table topper, Wedgewood Doily, Flower Show Chair Set, Peacock Parade Tablecloth, Greenbrier Bedspread, Pretty Soft Pillow, Arabesque Centerpiece, Love - At- Sight Doily, Tea Cozy, Chequers Tablecloth, Party Piece Doily, Edgings, Beauty's Worth Bedspread, Lace Vine Runner, Bread Tray, First Lady Tablecloth, Pent House Chair Set, God Bless America, North Shore Luncheon Set, Aristocrat Tablecloth, Briar Rose Runner and Tablecloth, Lazybones Pillow. Very good vintage condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 193: Tablecloths & Bedspreads to Knit and Crochet, Coats & Clark Inc., 1969. Digest- size book; designs include: KNIT Seven Seas and Morning Glory Bedspreads and Victoriana Tablecloth; CROCHET Loosestrife Leaves, Bunchberry, and Candytuft Bedspreads; and Lovely Lotus, Meadowsweet, Mountain Daisy, and Forget Me Not tablecloths. Very good used condition.

Coats & Clark's Book No. 199: Laces and Edgings, The Spool Cotton Co., 1943. Dozens of edgings to CROCHET plus a few to KNIT and TAT, along with CROCHET Beadings, Insertions, and Corners. Center pages detached from staples, but otherwise, very good vintage condition.

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