Rugs Textiles category: 144 books
by James R. Planche
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2013
Thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the principal countries of Europe appear in this extensive and convenient reference. The alphabetically arranged items of clothing span nearly 2,000 years of fashion history — from the onset of the Christian era in the first century to the beginning...
Civil War Legacies IV
14 Time-Honored Quilts for Reproduction Fabrics
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2018
Love fabrics inspired by the Civil War era? Save every scrap? Carol Hopkins applauds you--she saves every scrap too! In this fourth book from her "Civil War Legacies" series, you'll find a collection of small, spectacular quilts where every scrap you save can shine. Make a quilt honoring...
Civil War Legacies III
A Treasury of Quilts for Reproduction-Fabric Lovers
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2016
If you can't get enough of reproduction fabrics, you'll want this book! Immerse yourself in a bygone era and create your own piece of Americana. Featuring simple pieced blocks, these gorgeous quilts showcase Carol Hopkins' talent for selecting reproduction fabrics to create quilts reminiscent...
by Leigh Ashton
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2013
This volume deals with “samplers”, embroidery pattern books popular in Europe in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It includes beautiful examples contemporarily held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, with authentic photographs and information relating to materials and production....
Jo's Little Favorites III
Enduring Designs for Classic-Quilt Lovers
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2018
Quilting icon Jo Morton returns with her third book in the "Jo's Little Favorites" series! Enjoy 16 more exquisite little quilts previously available only to her devoted club members--until now. For the first time, Jo invites quilters into her charming 1920s-era bungalow to share how she...
Frocking Life
Searching for Elsa Schiaparelli
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2016
At an early age, BillyBoy* chose two mentors: Bugs Bunny and Elsa Schiaparelli. From Bugs Bunny, he learned the basics of how to behave in society and how to manage life’s wicked turns; to be coy, smart, witty, and to always dress appropriately with the assurance of Beau Brummell. But most of all,...
by Mrs. Charles H. Ashdown
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2012
Hard-to-find classic drew on primary sources — actual costumes, illuminated manuscripts, effigies, etc. — to provide authentic detailed coverage of what people wore in Britain from the early Saxon period (ca. A.D. 460) to the reign of King George III (1820). Clothing of commoners, royalty, and ecclesiastics. Indispensable for fashion historians.
The "Keystone" Jacket and Dress Cutter
An 1895 Guide to Women's Tailoring
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2012
As the 20th century dawned, women began to abandon frilly fashions for sharply tailored suits. Professional tailors of the time turned to this comprehensive resource to create office outfits, riding pants, blouses, and other garments. Filled with more than 80 patterns, it's an invaluable reference for costume designers and fashion historians. 92 black-and-white illustrations.
Warman's Handbags Field Guide
Values & Identification
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2009
When looking for that perfect vintage purse or for the times when your antiquing adventures surprise you with that rare find, make sure you have this handy little guide along to make on-the-spot identification and appraisals. Abigail Rutherford, Director of Vintage Couture and Accessories for Leslie...
Church Vestments
Their Origin and Development
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2017
The Christian church's earliest vestments were hardly distinguishable from the everyday dress of ordinary people in ancient Rome, but in time, ecclesiastical dress acquired its own distinguishing characteristics. This comprehensive reference by noted English costume authority Herbert Norris traces...
Sew Charming
Scrappy Quilts from 5" Squares
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Cut 5" squares from your favorite fabrics or use charm packs and stitch a quilt today--it's that easy! Each scrumptiously scrappy quilt pattern is shown in two versions: one made with precut charm squares, and another created with scraps of fabric cut into 5" squares.
Take your pick...
Small and Scrappy
Pint-Size Patchwork Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2016
Based on traditional patterns, these delightful little patchwork treasures are perfect additions to a quilter's decor. Stitch classic blocks using your favorite reproduction fabrics and create sentimental, handmade treasures you or a loved one will appreciate every day.
16 simple, small, and...
Crazy Quilts
A Beginner’s Guide
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2016
Textile artist and instructor Betty Fikes Pillsbury has won hundreds of awards for her homages to the elegance of Victorian crazy quilting. Grounded in traditional methods but crafted with elements of whimsy, each piece stands on its own as a work of art. In this definitive guide, Pillsbury shares...
The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping
Insider Tips, Helpful Hints, Hip Shops
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2014
A Modern Guide to Vintage
Vintage clothing offers couture quality at a fraction of the price. But how can you spot a Dior original in a rack stuffed with Little Black Dresses? Vintage-clothing dealer Melody Fortier demystifies the entire process so you’ll know just what to look for, what to avoid,...