Vintage Sewing Craft Books

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Vintage craft books and out of print craft books for sewing, embroidery, quilt making, cross stitch and patchwork. 

Old vintage craft books on embroidery, cross stitch, dressmaking: sewing clothes for children and adults. With out of print craft books for patchwork, tapestry, making soft furnishings and quilt making.

Jewels and Finery craft has vintage, used, second hand pre owned, new and rare craft books on all sort of sewing techniques and know how to choose from. 

Art of the stitch & Scolar by The Embroiderer's Guild
£1.00
Exhibition book for the Embroiderer's Guild 2006. Photographs of the craft in colour, that were shown for that year.
Collage by Valerie Janitch
£1.00
A step by step guide to collage. The application of different shapes to a background to make up a picture. Published in 1974.
Fruit & vegetables in cross stitch by Angela Beazley
£1.00
Easy to follow charts with basic stitches fully explained. Craft sewing book published in 1995.
Make your own curtains & blinds by Lani Van Reenen
£1.00
Sewing your own soft furnishings craft book. Published in 1993 and now out of print.
The Patchworker: The Magic Key (Oxford reading tree)
£1.00
When the magic key on floppy's collar starts to glow, the children are off on a new adventure, whizzed by magic to wonderful lands and faraway worlds. Oxford reading tree book published in 2000.
The technique of metal thread embroidery by Barbara Dawson
£1.00
Reprinted vintage craft book published in 1985. The use of metal thread in embroidery with spangles, beads and jewels embellishment.
Wild flowers in cross stitch by Shirley Watts
£1.00
Beautiful cards and gifts to make for your family and friends. Craft book on cross stitch produced in 1993.
Tapestry cats and dogs by Amanda Davidson
£1.30
25 superb designs in a stunning range of styles of cats and dogs tapestry projects to sew. Used craft book published in 1995.
Book Of Teddy Bears In Cross Stitch by Steven Jenkins
£1.50
Second hand cross stitch book. Easy to follow instruction and clear cross stitch charts. Includes simple designs for children to make. All instructions to make up the designs are clearly described and illustrated. Published in 1994.
Christmas cross stitch by Chris Timms
£1.50
Out of print used craft book published in 1994. Over 50 traditional cross stitch designs to sew for Christmas.
Cross stitch cards & keepsakes by Jo Verso
£1.50
100 cards and gifts to make for every occasion. Published in 1990.
Heavenly cross stitch by Marie Berber
£1.50
Designs with a Christian theme. Used sewing book published 1998. Turn your home into a heavenly place!
Kate Greenaway Cross Stitch Designs by Julie Hasler
£1.50
Over 30 superb gift projects to cross stitch Published 1989
Medieval cross stitch samplers by Angela Wainwright
£1.50
Cross stitch sewing craft book on Medieval samplers. Produced in 1995.
More quilts and coverlets by Sheila Betterton
£1.50
Historical information on American quilts and their patterns. Used history book on crafts published in 1982.
Nursery Cross Stitch by Julie Hasler
£1.50
Great traditional nursery pictures in cross stitch. Published in 1995.
Quilts A beautiful history by Zaro Weil
£1.50
The history of American quilts as seen for its art and legacy. Used pocket history book published in 2005.
The applique book by Rose Verney
£1.50
How to applique, the art and craft of how to do this sewing technique. Craft book published in 1990.
The Needlework Garden by Jane Iles
£1.50
Over 20 creative designs in this vintage craft book on needlework. Published in 1989 and now out of print. using English gardens as inspiration the author has 20 projects for you to make.
The patchwork cat by Nicola Bayley & William Mayne
£1.50
Adventure story for young children about Tabby and her beloved patchwork quilt. Children's vintage book published in 1981.
The Victorian home in cross stitch by Barbara Thompson & Ann Green
£1.50
Recreate the Victorian era in cross stitch. Published in 1996.
Traditional Nursery Patterns by Judith Hopkinson
£1.50
Classical knititng and sewing patterns created by Children's nanny Judith Hopkinson. Duel vintage craft book published in 1988 and now out of print.
Usborne guide to fashion design by Felicity Everett
£1.50
How clothes are designed, made and sold. Teenager's craft and design vintage book published in 1987.
Usborne guide to making clothes from start to finish by Felicity Everett & Carol Garbera
£1.50
Making clothes a practical guide for dressmaking for young teenagers. Published vintage craft book from 1985.
A Victorian Floral Alphabet by Sue Hawkins
£2.00
In cross stitch, canvaswork and crew embroidery. 197 publication.
British Samplers by Mary Eirwen Jones
£2.00
History and examples of samplers through the ages. Book by Mary Eirwen Jones was first published in 1948, this is a 1988 reprint.
Celtic Knotwork Handbook by Sheila Sturrock
£2.00
Guild of Master Craftsman book publication 1997. How to do Celtic Knot work designs on many mediums including woodwork, embroidery, knitting, and may other vintage crafts.
Discovering Embroidery Of The 19Th Century by Santina M Levey
£2.00
Reprint 1983 Pocket size book with black and white illustrations and photographs
Embroidered heirlooms by Jill Carter
£2.00
To make and treasure with 16 stunning projects using traditional methods to make. Used craft book published in 1997.
Medieval needlepoint by Debby Robinson
£2.00
Twenty four easy to make projects for the home. Book club edition used craft book published in 1992.
Oriental Cross Stitch by Debbie Minton
£2.00
Over 25 exquiste designs inspired by the far East. Used craft book published in 1999. Cross stitch embroidery to use on pictures, trinket boxes, cushions, clothing, etc.
Ribbon Embroidery by Daphne J Ashby & Jackie Woolsey
£2.00
Discover the exquisite effects that can be achieved with ribbon embroidery. Published in 1996.
The Book Of Heirlooms by Julia Jones
£2.00
Needlework treasures and how to create them. With 20 exquisite sewing projects featuring a wide range of traditional skills that can celebrate major landmarks in life. Book published in 1996 and now out of print.
The Water's Edge In Cross Stitch by Jayne Netley Mayhew & Nicki Wheeler
£2.00
This is the authors third collection of wild life designs. Published in 1999. This craft book on embroidery sewing is for people of all ability.
Victorian Embroidery by Freda Parker
£2.00
Full colour charts and trace off patterns. Published in 1990.
Singer illustrated dressmaking guide
£2.20
A publication from Singer sewing machine co ltd. A simple sewing dressmaking guide that dates to the 1940s to 1950s.
Classic storybook cross stitch by Gillian Souter
£2.50
Classical characters from story books loved by children. Craft sewing book published in 2000 and now out of print.
Fairy Tales in Cross Stitch by Dorthea Hall
£2.50
Over 30 delightful cross stitch designs of popular fairy tales to embroider. Used craft book published in 1992.
Twenty little patchwork quilts by Gwen Marston & Joe Cunningham
£2.50
20 little quilts to make for doll's bed covers or for wall hangings. Craft book published in 1990 and still in print.
Quilts, patchwork and samplers by Emma callery
£3.00
An encyclopedia of techniques and designs. Used craft sewing book published in 1995.
Spray & Stitch by Sally Harman
£3.00
Published 1997, A David and Charles book
The linen cupboard by Gloria Nicol
£3.00
Original and creative designs to sew for your home. Detailed step by step watercolour illustrations and references. Published in 1998.
The encyclopaedia of sewing techniques by Jan Eaton
£3.50
A comprehensive vintage craft book on all types of sewing techniques. Published in 1987 as a reprint. Book club edition.
Australian Crafts Book Family Circle
£4.00
Inspirations from the outback Published 1991 used out of print craft book with plenty of Australian style things to make.
Lover's Knot by Eleanor Burns
£4.00
A quilts have such meaning to life - here is a quilt to make for marriage and for love. Publication by the author of "A Quilt In A Day" published in 1985.
More storybook cross stitch by Gillian Souter
£4.00
Sewing cross stitch used craft book published in 1998. Includes more storybook cross stitch from the author. Who has now several books available in this subject.
Quilts in a hurry by Rita Weiss
£4.00
Gone are the days of the traditionally made quilt - how to make one in a hurry using new techniques and machinery. Published craft book in 1991.
The Best Of Jane Greenoff's Cross Stitch
£4.00
Over 40 classical projects to cross stitch from Jane Greenoff. Craft book published in 2005 and now out of print. Samplers include celebration, family, charming cottage and fantastic florals.
Curtain Recipes by Wendy Baker
£4.50
Enjoy making your own curtains? 60 original curtain and blind designs ......crammed full of delicious easy to follow illustrated instructions. Folder with ring bound cards. Published 2004.
Floral design for ribbon embroidery by Joyce Randall
£4.50
28 delightful designs that are suitable for embroidering onto clothing or to make into a picture. Used craft book published in 1992.
A guide to Greek island embroidery by Pauline Johnstone
£5.00
A publication for the Victoria & Albert Museum. Published in 1972 on the history and showcasing Greek embroidery.
Bazaar Bestsellers by Jean Greenhowe
£5.00
Another great vintage craft book from the talented late Jean Greenhowe. Now out of print craft book for making and selling at a bazaar or fayre.
In love with log cabins
£5.00
Quilts made easy craft book. Published in 1995. Well suited for a beginner but rewarding enought for a seasoned quilter.
More quilts for baby by Ursula Reikes
£5.00
Stitch special gifts for babies, kids and even adults with these colouful quick and easy projects. Sewing quilts craft book published 1997.
The Batsford book of curtains and window treatments by Angela Fishburn
£5.00
Vintage craft book published in 1982. This book will be of assistance not only with the technique of making curtains and blinds, but will also suggest fresh and interesting ways of treating all shapes and sizes of windows.
Log cabin, chimney & cornerstone quilts by Linda D. Rydjord
£6.00
How to make a quilt using the traditional pattern of chimney and cornerstone. American School Of needlework book published in 1994.
Make a quilt in a day, log cabin pattern by Eleanor Burns
£6.00
The perfect shower gift, a log cabin baby quilt can easily be made in a single day. Publication from 1986 (third print)
An encyclopedia of ribbon embroidery flowers by Deanna Hall West
£10.00
121 designs by Deanna Hall West - excellent instruction from the American School of Needlework. Published in 1995 and now out of print.
How to design and make church Kneelers by Gisela Banbury & Angela Dewar
£12.00
Out of print and vintage craft sewing book. Published in 1989 as a reprint. Hassocks or kneelers book with a whole load of samples to inspire your own design.
Mary Thomas's dictionary of Embroidery stitches
£12.00
Published as a reprint in 1991, original book from Mary Thomas was produced in 1934 and remains a firm favourite.
McCall's step by step sewing book
£15.00
An original 1960s McCalls book magazine that has loads of craft information. Step by step vintage sewing book.
Needlework antique flowers by Elizabeth Bradley
£19.00
A collection of needlework projects from Elizabeth Bradley. Out of print book published in 1993.
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