PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY
Comb Bound Book Republication
Originally Published in 1920!
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Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Comb Bound Book Republication of the original "PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY - A Complete Book of INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING PINE NEEDLE BASKETS" by Linna - Loemr - Millikin, experienced craftspersons of pine needle basketry. This book was originally published in New York by J. L. Hammett Company, dated 1920! (Original is NOT for sale)
Our new line of Comb Bound Book Republications oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in use!
This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to read a pattern's instructions while your hands are full of your in progress project. As an avid craft worker myself my personal experience prompted my choice of Comb binding for it's ease-of-use alone. I bet you'll love it too!
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This item is a great resource for those who are Flapper era historical reenactment enthusiasts, students of historical fiber and textile arts, etc!
Our customers say:
"Book is beautiful !!! Love it !!!! Great shape!!"
"1-2-3- done. Great book on this craft that is HARD to find. THANK YOU."
"Fast shipping thanks! Great info in this book!"
"Good to work with, prompt, accurate. Overall, very pleased."
"Very speedy transaction, book is great, thank you! AAAAA+++++"
This HISTORIC item contains instructions, diagrams, designs and fundamentals for creating baskets using PINE NEEDLES, WIRE GRASS, RAFFIA & BRAIDED RAFFIA. There are many, many ANTIQUE basketry weaving designs and instructions included! You will also find many historical facts on this ancient craft as well as various tables of RARE and UNIQUE guidelines to assist along the way!
CONTENTS
SUGGESTIONS FOR ARTICLES TO BE MADE FROM PINE NEEDLES AND WIRE GRASS
VASES
JARDINIERES
BASKETS
BOWLS
TABLE MATS
TRAYS (Round and Oval)
WORK BASKETS
HANGING BASKETS
CANDLESTICKS
LAMP BOWL
LAMP SHADE
TUMBLER COASTERS
It further addresses the following:
SELECTING AND PREPARING MATERIALS
SOAKING TIME AND METHODS BY MATERIAL USED
WIRE GRASS
PINE CONES
RAFFIA HANDBAGS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING A ROUND ITEM
CHAIN STITCH
SPLICING
SHAPING
WHEAT STITCH
Comb WHEAT STITCH
FERN STITCH
TI OR KNOT STITCH
MAKING THE TI STITCH ALIKE ON BOTH SIDES
DESIGNING
DIAMOND STITCH
ANOTHER SUGGESTION OVAL BASKETS AND TRAYS
EXTRA STITCHES
FINISHING HANDLES
HANDLES FOR A ROUND TRAY
LOOP HANDLES
DETACHED HANDLES
GLASS BOTTOMS
DETAILED DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING OVAL SANDWICH TRAY
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING OPEN WORK-BASKET
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A HANGING BASKET
HANGING BASKET MADE FROM WIRE GRASS
OVAL TRAY MADE FROM WIRE GRASS
JARDENIERE MADE FROM PINE NEEDLES
What a historically educational and delightful art instructional piece this is!
The ladies and gents of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needle-worker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.
The pine needles, etc., can be found online quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! Or, of course, you may utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a near by craft or hobby store.
The Comb Bound Book Republication™ you will receive is representative of the types of needlework expertise of earlier genteel and feminine American and European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment recreating antique needlework items for yourself or others dear to your heart just the way your great-grandmothers did!
You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned at a high resolution and electronically revamped to provide you with the very best hard-copy reproduction. Unlike other reproduction sellers this is NOT a cheap, grainy photocopy! Our Comb Bound Republication has so many more advantages over the original book.
What are the benefits of our antique book Comb Bound Book Republications?
* Our products are produced with front and back covers of heavy stock paper.
* Our products are made using the latest LaserJet printing technology meaning the ink will not smear like inferior photocopy or inkjet products do.
* Our Comb binding allows your book to lie flat during use for ease of viewing while working on your needlework projects.
* Our products do not cost a small fortune for you to obtain and enjoy.
* Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!
* These scans are enlarged to full-page dimensions for ease of viewing!
* You can gift these wonderful Victorian, Edwardian, Flapper and Depression Era pattern finds with family and friends!
*Each item is shipped with extra packing materials to prevent it being folded or bent while traveling through the postal system!
Curious about the quality of these scans? Please contact me and I will forward an image for your own personal inspection! You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come...
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