tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65052607047384467772024-03-08T13:07:32.401-08:00Acadian CrochetAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-79070462985876243282011-01-21T09:42:00.000-08:002011-01-21T09:49:21.036-08:00Silver-Gray Crochet Doily in Thread<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG2Nl7_xI/AAAAAAAAAvs/S2nVAA3rUuY/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG2Nl7_xI/AAAAAAAAAvs/S2nVAA3rUuY/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564697449256976146" /></a>This newly-crocheted thread doily has six pineapple motifs and measures about 12 inches across. It was crafted with a steel hook using Aunt Lydia's 10# Classic Crochet Thread. 100% cotton.<br /><br />Color is silver, a light shade of gray.<br /><br />The pattern used for this doily came from the 1946 book Pineapple Designs from Clark's/J&P Coats. Book features 14 pineapple thread crochet patterns including a table setting. This is the bread-and-butter plate doily.<br /><br />Center is crocheted in the round while pineapple tips are crocheted separately.<br /><br />Lovely for Victorian or traditional decor. Can also be used as a motif for embellishments.<br /><br />Available now at www.etsy.com/shop/acadiancrochet<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG1s4jSWI/AAAAAAAAAvk/Z2aq_nSwESU/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG1s4jSWI/AAAAAAAAAvk/Z2aq_nSwESU/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564697440476678498" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG1K7PYRI/AAAAAAAAAvc/O3QG8dHEo-4/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG1K7PYRI/AAAAAAAAAvc/O3QG8dHEo-4/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564697431361151250" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG09BgWXI/AAAAAAAAAvU/VVpSJFxN-KM/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TTnG09BgWXI/AAAAAAAAAvU/VVpSJFxN-KM/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564697427629332850" /></a>Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-88814571972621480572011-01-13T15:16:00.000-08:002011-01-13T15:28:07.566-08:00Mardi Gras Crochet Doily Trio in Purple Green and Gold<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TS-IXLioI2I/AAAAAAAAAu8/Luqpv8UsE40/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 366px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TS-IXLioI2I/AAAAAAAAAu8/Luqpv8UsE40/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561813996642247522" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TS-IX76YjQI/AAAAAAAAAvM/wdII1xiGrB8/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TS-IX76YjQI/AAAAAAAAAvM/wdII1xiGrB8/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561814009626791170" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TS-IXVjeuOI/AAAAAAAAAvE/lNd1V44Q7jo/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 343px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TS-IXVjeuOI/AAAAAAAAAvE/lNd1V44Q7jo/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561813999330179298" /></a><br />New in my Etsy shop, three new thread crochet doilies crafted with #10 crochet cotton thread and steel crochet hook. In Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold. Doilies measure 6 inches across. <br /><br />Perfect for parade parties and Fat Tuesday festivities, lovely under vases and candles. These doilies also make wonderful motifs and decorations for costuming. <br /><br />Details at http://www.etsy.com/shop/acadiancrochetAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-69714449276485155172010-09-12T12:31:00.000-07:002010-09-12T12:43:42.334-07:001978 DIY Home Remodeling Book<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r2lutw-I/AAAAAAAAAug/AWEpTf3pkrQ/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r2lutw-I/AAAAAAAAAug/AWEpTf3pkrQ/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516113335439705058" /></a><br /><br /><br />"This is an important book for all those reexamining the space in which they live." <br /><br />From 1978, Andy Lang's Remodeling Handbook instructs novice remodelers on how to make the best of their living space. Chapters cover building materials, building walls and rooms, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, outdoor living spaces, and creating closet space. <br /><br />There are also interesting chapters on solar houses and energy efficiency utilizing 1970's technology. ("An old idea whose time has come.")<br /><br />Lots of black-and-white photos of 1970's decor along with diagrams and charts. Paperback, 94pages. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0tGeE2jkI/AAAAAAAAAuw/aawpICDkONI/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 366px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0tGeE2jkI/AAAAAAAAAuw/aawpICDkONI/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516114707774606914" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0tF4gdE7I/AAAAAAAAAuo/t503caEQILY/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0tF4gdE7I/AAAAAAAAAuo/t503caEQILY/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516114697689830322" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r1yA8ifI/AAAAAAAAAuY/7o-1M5XPJfU/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r1yA8ifI/AAAAAAAAAuY/7o-1M5XPJfU/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516113321557527026" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r1ARnGAI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/yU6aX4du7xk/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r1ARnGAI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/yU6aX4du7xk/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516113308205651970" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r0jgmXzI/AAAAAAAAAuI/NTaOzEGnh4U/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TI0r0jgmXzI/AAAAAAAAAuI/NTaOzEGnh4U/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516113300483890994" /></a><br /><br />For retro crafting books, thread crochet, midcentury housewares, and more, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-70217668758536856202010-09-05T10:47:00.000-07:002010-09-05T10:55:37.922-07:001986 English Smocking Pattern Book<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY3XhKH9I/AAAAAAAAAuA/I-Km4NRC00o/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY3XhKH9I/AAAAAAAAAuA/I-Km4NRC00o/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513488814549114834" /></a><br /><br />From 1986, English Smocking by Ellen McCarn has patterns for smocking designs, including monograms and figures for children's clothing. <br /><br />Featured patterns are Script Monogram, Strawberries and Flowers, Playful Puppies, and Raccoons. <br /><br />Book also features smocking basics, pleating and stacking, garment construction, stitch diagrams, and use of smocking tools. Published by McCarn Enterprises, 32 pages, color and black-and-white photos. <br /><br />Very minor wear at one corner, otherwise book is in very good condition.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY20lIz6I/AAAAAAAAAt4/cSgcc0GVeQc/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY20lIz6I/AAAAAAAAAt4/cSgcc0GVeQc/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513488805170565026" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY1_R29JI/AAAAAAAAAtw/HM-alRS2IvI/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 343px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY1_R29JI/AAAAAAAAAtw/HM-alRS2IvI/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513488790862623890" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY1a9XzuI/AAAAAAAAAto/vTErMvKS5Vo/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY1a9XzuI/AAAAAAAAAto/vTErMvKS5Vo/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513488781113020130" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY01hbA-I/AAAAAAAAAtg/M-Q6lGebobw/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TIPY01hbA-I/AAAAAAAAAtg/M-Q6lGebobw/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513488771063677922" /></a><br /><br />For retro crafting books, traditional thread crochet, and other fun stuff, please check out my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-12080280564307581062010-08-28T11:18:00.000-07:002010-08-28T14:19:36.659-07:00Vintage Workbasket Magazine from 1975<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUppfPLbI/AAAAAAAAAso/McnJ6tGUGbo/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUppfPLbI/AAAAAAAAAso/McnJ6tGUGbo/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510528693552754098" /></a><br />The January 1975 edition of Workbasket magazine features instructions for the classic ski sweater on the cover, along with a hooded sweater and a crocheted baby sacque and blanket. Lots of recipes and gardening articles, along with bunches of little ads for things you could send off for in the mail. Nice illustrations for funky house dresses and pantsuits!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlU117Ea2I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/zCnzB0CynqE/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlU117Ea2I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/zCnzB0CynqE/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510528903049145186" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUrOzdRsI/AAAAAAAAAs4/AsCX9ROlJ5s/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUrOzdRsI/AAAAAAAAAs4/AsCX9ROlJ5s/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510528720749545154" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUr8YiL2I/AAAAAAAAAtI/MStcMXk4EDs/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUr8YiL2I/AAAAAAAAAtI/MStcMXk4EDs/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510528732984651618" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUqX2JFpI/AAAAAAAAAsw/JQ57BsYgxSY/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUqX2JFpI/AAAAAAAAAsw/JQ57BsYgxSY/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510528705996854930" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUrdkp7tI/AAAAAAAAAtA/KQ3vPXLbqd8/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/THlUrdkp7tI/AAAAAAAAAtA/KQ3vPXLbqd8/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510528724713991890" /></a><br /><br />For retro crafting books, vintage housewares, thread crochet, and more, please check out my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-1129278215879149082010-08-14T14:35:00.000-07:002010-08-14T14:47:38.697-07:00Traditional Knits<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcNLHv8w_I/AAAAAAAAAsg/1iE1fj2Y-xw/s1600/knit+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcNLHv8w_I/AAAAAAAAAsg/1iE1fj2Y-xw/s400/knit+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505383554193605618" /></a><br /><br />This Bear Brands book from the 1950's features Eisenhower-era pre-teens having good wholesome fun. Lots of patterns for pullovers, cardigans, vests, and winterwear for boys and girls. Artwork shows kids going to school, jumping rope, having birthday parties, skating, and enjoying picnics.<br /> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcM1oU5edI/AAAAAAAAAsY/xUn9dlugd9c/s1600/teen+knits.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcM1oU5edI/AAAAAAAAAsY/xUn9dlugd9c/s400/teen+knits.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505383184981391826" /></a><br /><br />Quick Knits from Columbia-Minerva has fashions from the mid-1960's, including sweaters, jackets, and a coat. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcM00rQRCI/AAAAAAAAAsI/_HdisCRlLj4/s1600/knit+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcM00rQRCI/AAAAAAAAAsI/_HdisCRlLj4/s400/knit+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505383171116516386" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcM0q0YIaI/AAAAAAAAAsA/fFP0r2EjEbg/s1600/knit+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGcM0q0YIaI/AAAAAAAAAsA/fFP0r2EjEbg/s400/knit+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505383168470426018" /></a><br /><br />For fun retro crafting books, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-65846123823946059132010-08-09T16:09:00.001-07:002010-08-10T18:16:01.222-07:00Embroidery from 1962<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCMIQcvZ3I/AAAAAAAAAr4/J7lmGVeNcP4/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCMIQcvZ3I/AAAAAAAAAr4/J7lmGVeNcP4/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503552818129102706" /></a><br /><br />From 1962, Coats and Clark's Embroidery features patterns for crewel and Swedish weaving along with cross-stitch on gingham, also known as chicken scratch or Depression lace. <br /><br />Also included is Assisi embroidery, a technique with roots back to the 13th century. The background is filled in with cross-stitch while the design is left plain, outlined with a double running stitch known as the Holbein stitch. Assisi is featured in the Liberty Bell picture on the cover. <br /><br />Patterns call for gingham, linen, or huck toweling along with embroidery and tapestry needles, and cotton six-strand floss. Book also features unused iron-on transfers for designs. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCMHztHICI/AAAAAAAAArw/clBuXP0h4Qo/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCMHztHICI/AAAAAAAAArw/clBuXP0h4Qo/s400/017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503552810413137954" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCMHWwMiaI/AAAAAAAAAro/srpSarED74U/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCMHWwMiaI/AAAAAAAAAro/srpSarED74U/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503552802641447330" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLqD0zbMI/AAAAAAAAArQ/c4JoZvIxYcQ/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLqD0zbMI/AAAAAAAAArQ/c4JoZvIxYcQ/s400/013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503552299344293058" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLnjdWA_I/AAAAAAAAAqw/1EGRyCpszGg/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLnjdWA_I/AAAAAAAAAqw/1EGRyCpszGg/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503552256296223730" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLKfgHnPI/AAAAAAAAAqo/BCiXgA9S_8A/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLKfgHnPI/AAAAAAAAAqo/BCiXgA9S_8A/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503551757017914610" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLJy6hwWI/AAAAAAAAAqg/m_088nb9hww/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLJy6hwWI/AAAAAAAAAqg/m_088nb9hww/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503551745049084258" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLJdbqOEI/AAAAAAAAAqY/PrG_1PqEmDc/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLJdbqOEI/AAAAAAAAAqY/PrG_1PqEmDc/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503551739282470978" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLI4SW2-I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/vkT7Zfs8NLs/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLI4SW2-I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/vkT7Zfs8NLs/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503551729311341538" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLIXB_rCI/AAAAAAAAAqI/LVlfMeIFvKo/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TGCLIXB_rCI/AAAAAAAAAqI/LVlfMeIFvKo/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503551720384343074" /></a><br /><br />For retro crafting books, traditional thread crochet, and fun vintage merchandise, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-84632445960894091952010-08-03T09:58:00.000-07:002010-08-03T10:14:18.227-07:001950 Quick Tips in Crochet<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLb1syLCI/AAAAAAAAAqA/eQWPPN2lL3c/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLb1syLCI/AAAAAAAAAqA/eQWPPN2lL3c/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501229886476528674" /></a><br /><br />The Coats and Clark's Quick Tips in Crochet series features patterns for household items and accessories, many with flower motifs. This 1950 book has patterns for potholders and hot pads, along with covered hangers, handbags, nut cup, a corsage, an apron, and a tiny doll curtain pull. There are crocheted jewelry items that would look great today, along with a pair of flowered slippers which are crafted by sewing the crocheted pieces onto a wedge shoe sole. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLNqFvyzI/AAAAAAAAAp4/tR9aadr9XRs/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLNqFvyzI/AAAAAAAAAp4/tR9aadr9XRs/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501229642841836338" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLNPUi61I/AAAAAAAAApw/myq8bnIf7tg/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLNPUi61I/AAAAAAAAApw/myq8bnIf7tg/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501229635656149842" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLM58sVtI/AAAAAAAAApo/Qf834hdgfuc/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLM58sVtI/AAAAAAAAApo/Qf834hdgfuc/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501229629918959314" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLMYR5I6I/AAAAAAAAApg/jJObNeNRXD4/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLMYR5I6I/AAAAAAAAApg/jJObNeNRXD4/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501229620881073058" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLL87Go9I/AAAAAAAAApY/tJHwdgqW2XA/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TFhLL87Go9I/AAAAAAAAApY/tJHwdgqW2XA/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501229613537731538" /></a><br /><br /><br />For retro crafting books, traditional thread crochet, and fun vintage finds, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-87759135861224058782010-07-26T17:38:00.000-07:002010-07-26T18:06:47.138-07:00Old-Fashioned Crochet ThreadsSeems it's getting more and more difficult to find crochet thread in stores. Even the craft outlets that carry it often don't have a wide variety. Fortunately you can still find wonderful threads by shopping on the internet, and a trip to a thrift store, garage sale, or estate sale can yield some great finds. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4sAcLwFCI/AAAAAAAAApI/7xcdVVzxhuk/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4sAcLwFCI/AAAAAAAAApI/7xcdVVzxhuk/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498380581143057442" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rG5XUBJI/AAAAAAAAAow/5xLyd9n-gnY/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rG5XUBJI/AAAAAAAAAow/5xLyd9n-gnY/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498379592543765650" /></a><br /><br />Pictured above are vintage spools of Coats and Clark's #5 pearl cotton thread, found in a bag of notions at a local thrift store. This high-quality thread is mentioned in many old pattern books. One spool still has a 70-cent price tag from the old Ben Franklin five-and-dime chain.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rHt06VJI/AAAAAAAAAo4/GtfkFsOjxsM/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rHt06VJI/AAAAAAAAAo4/GtfkFsOjxsM/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498379606626555026" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rF5eWN1I/AAAAAAAAAog/KWl4smiQqjQ/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rF5eWN1I/AAAAAAAAAog/KWl4smiQqjQ/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498379575393400658" /></a><br /><br />Another old favorite is Star Puritan bedspread cotton, pictured here in a lovely green. The inside of the label has a pattern for a thread crochet motif. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rGRhh3KI/AAAAAAAAAoo/_WAUQgy-C5o/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rGRhh3KI/AAAAAAAAAoo/_WAUQgy-C5o/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498379581849197730" /></a><br /><br />Other thrift store finds are these variegated shades in light blue and green. I was very excited to find these, since they're practically impossible to find new!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rIGIJ_QI/AAAAAAAAApA/cPOS00FHjmk/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4rIGIJ_QI/AAAAAAAAApA/cPOS00FHjmk/s400/011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498379613149723906" /></a><br /><br />A recent purchase in the crafting department is this pastel variegated pattern, another thread you'll see in vintage books.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4sAyEAcDI/AAAAAAAAApQ/xumUYX81UI4/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 387px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TE4sAyEAcDI/AAAAAAAAApQ/xumUYX81UI4/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498380587016155186" /></a><br /><br /><br />You'll see the yellow and lavender variegated thread in old photos of pansy doilies. You can still find it online.<br /><br /><br />For traditional thread crochet and vintage goodness, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-11005545453790971482010-07-18T19:13:00.000-07:002010-07-18T19:31:10.550-07:00Rose Crochet Potholder, In Progress<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO133UEh5I/AAAAAAAAAoI/Pu4D9RIVFxE/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 380px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO133UEh5I/AAAAAAAAAoI/Pu4D9RIVFxE/s400/014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495435941667702674" /></a><br /><br />I am using two squares from a bedspread pattern to make this rose potholder in white, shaded yellows, and green. The two sides are stitched together with a border using double crochet, chains, and picots. Potholder is crafted with #10 bedspread cotton and a #7 steel hook. <br /><br />This pattern is from the 1959 Coats and Clark's book "Crochet Favorites Old and New" which also features instructions for doilies, motifs, a hankerchief edging, and a tablecloth. <br /><br />If you wanted to make the Rose Bower bedspread you would need 77 flower motifs as well as 76 plain motifs for a single bed, and 94 flower motifs and 93 plain motifs for a double bed. Spread has a fringed edging. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO2Foa2SzI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/JVgu3Cnc97s/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO2Foa2SzI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/JVgu3Cnc97s/s400/018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495436178187766578" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1r_gvjhI/AAAAAAAAAoA/FSa-xyQVyiU/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1r_gvjhI/AAAAAAAAAoA/FSa-xyQVyiU/s400/019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495435737709907474" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1rY21P7I/AAAAAAAAAn4/5F8jjUb1iT8/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1rY21P7I/AAAAAAAAAn4/5F8jjUb1iT8/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495435727333572530" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1q_P9ZAI/AAAAAAAAAnw/fA3KMYmZuQg/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1q_P9ZAI/AAAAAAAAAnw/fA3KMYmZuQg/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495435720459641858" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1p4pqmtI/AAAAAAAAAno/yNnmwghsky8/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1p4pqmtI/AAAAAAAAAno/yNnmwghsky8/s400/015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495435701508545234" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1n67PIiI/AAAAAAAAAng/Yn1LZPsx0FA/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TEO1n67PIiI/AAAAAAAAAng/Yn1LZPsx0FA/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495435667759374882" /></a><br /><br /><br />For traditional thread crochet and vintage goodness, please visit my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-8748274957363745002010-07-15T12:34:00.000-07:002010-07-15T12:48:57.861-07:00Tea-Dyed Doily on Etsy<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j8A6x1tI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/BHM3JnpqDGs/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j8A6x1tI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/BHM3JnpqDGs/s400/013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494219953105131218" /></a><br /><br />Measuring 11 inches across, this crocheted doily has a stylized sun circled by rows of waves. It was crafted in bedspread cotton using a small steel hook, and the natural shaded thread was dyed in black tea to a rich beige.. <br /><br />It is of sturdy construction yet delicate in appearance. Lovely as a dining table centerpiece, or under a bedside lamp, this doily is appropriate for primitive, Victorian, or shabby decor. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j6K_K_CI/AAAAAAAAAm4/CK35qYmo0RQ/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j6K_K_CI/AAAAAAAAAm4/CK35qYmo0RQ/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494219921448172578" /></a><br /><br />Here it is a few rows from the edge. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j7C0ctsI/AAAAAAAAAnA/_Ewt2IBHQCc/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j7C0ctsI/AAAAAAAAAnA/_Ewt2IBHQCc/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494219936435582658" /></a><br /><br />Here's what it looked like when it was just finished, prior to tea-dying and blocking. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j7iHH68I/AAAAAAAAAnI/UcSBTENs1BA/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j7iHH68I/AAAAAAAAAnI/UcSBTENs1BA/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494219944835410882" /></a><br /><br />Preparing to dye in black tea. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j5QE9t9I/AAAAAAAAAmw/Zr4V9On6eTs/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 384px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD9j5QE9t9I/AAAAAAAAAmw/Zr4V9On6eTs/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494219905634777042" /></a><br /><br />Now in my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-65983399007671440042010-07-14T10:02:00.001-07:002010-07-14T10:16:55.961-07:00Canadian Crochet<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uvKIGCMI/AAAAAAAAAmo/vH_sh2yFdgo/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uvKIGCMI/AAAAAAAAAmo/vH_sh2yFdgo/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493809614401439938" /></a><br /><br />From Patons and Balwins of Toronto, Canada, this Beehive knitting and crochet book features patterns for stuffed animals including pandas, a Scotty dog, a colorful turtle, and a cute baby duck. There are two rug patterns, one crocheted in rows and one knitted with a Greek key motif. Other patterns include a lampshade cover, a knitting bag, and crocheted mats. <br /><br />Also of interest are two patterns for art crochet wall hangings. One is crocheted in rows with a fringed edging. The other is made in motifs that are sewn together. <br /><br />Book has a French translation for crochet and knitting abbreviations. <br /> <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uu8b-OxI/AAAAAAAAAmg/N7B1LkVJVwc/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uu8b-OxI/AAAAAAAAAmg/N7B1LkVJVwc/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493809610726718226" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uQ9Jo3nI/AAAAAAAAAmY/FgPDqwsMFyo/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uQ9Jo3nI/AAAAAAAAAmY/FgPDqwsMFyo/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493809095522180722" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uQoOoSOI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/Ar8FolpzKLE/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uQoOoSOI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/Ar8FolpzKLE/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493809089905969378" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uP7Ar5BI/AAAAAAAAAmI/Khm_arwQWEI/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uP7Ar5BI/AAAAAAAAAmI/Khm_arwQWEI/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493809077767889938" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uPbIJpNI/AAAAAAAAAmA/OieAwRDxsPM/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uPbIJpNI/AAAAAAAAAmA/OieAwRDxsPM/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493809069209265362" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uOi12wlI/AAAAAAAAAl4/Wrh1OOV0vtg/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TD3uOi12wlI/AAAAAAAAAl4/Wrh1OOV0vtg/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493809054100144722" /></a><br /><br /><br />For retro crafting books, traditional thread crochet, and other fun stuff, please visit my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-18089138676329981152010-07-11T08:47:00.000-07:002010-07-11T10:51:03.885-07:00New Thread Crochet Project for Etsy<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDnoTIrZdQI/AAAAAAAAAlg/7jTTenHXMIs/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDnoTIrZdQI/AAAAAAAAAlg/7jTTenHXMIs/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492676635999696130" /></a><br /><br />Now in progress, the Mediterranean Surf doily, a pattern from the Coats & Clark archives republished in the 2007 book "Contemporary Crochet." <br /><br />The pattern calls for #3 cotton thread and a #4 steel hook to make a 20-inch doily. I'm using #10 bedspread cotton and a #7 hook, which will create a smaller piece. I also plan to tea-dye it to a darker beige, giving it an antique look for primitive or Victorian decor. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDnoSvCfzII/AAAAAAAAAlY/USDnB0s9pmk/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDnoSvCfzII/AAAAAAAAAlY/USDnB0s9pmk/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492676629117258882" /></a><br /><br /><br />The intro says the Mediterranean Surf doily is "reminiscent of ocean waves with a stylized sun center." The thread used in the pattern picture is Aunt Lydia's Fashion Crochet #3 in Warm Teal. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDoEWq-sWdI/AAAAAAAAAlw/HG1bIAcSaN0/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDoEWq-sWdI/AAAAAAAAAlw/HG1bIAcSaN0/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492707483072616914" /></a><br /><br />Doily is made with a combination of chains, double crochet, and triple crochet. The pointed "waves" are made with a triple crochet flanked by double crochets and single chain stitches, separated by a single crochet. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDnoRac1ZqI/AAAAAAAAAlI/t3hBHofdaFo/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDnoRac1ZqI/AAAAAAAAAlI/t3hBHofdaFo/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492676606410712738" /></a><br /><br /><br />For traditional thread crochet and vintage goodness, please check out my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.com.Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-57252698694785407102010-07-10T16:12:00.000-07:002010-07-10T16:40:12.585-07:00Gothic Lily Doily in Black Thread<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkBP4R-U6I/AAAAAAAAAk4/yMUVT5VBJU8/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 381px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkBP4R-U6I/AAAAAAAAAk4/yMUVT5VBJU8/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492422592872469410" /></a><br /><br />Gothic and dramatic, this black thread doily was crafted with #10 crochet cotton and a #7 steel hook, using a vintage lily flower pattern. This piece features a chain mesh with flowers and leaves in triple crochet. It measures 18 inches across.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkDZM-yn3I/AAAAAAAAAlA/Zv-Iv2uWRbY/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkDZM-yn3I/AAAAAAAAAlA/Zv-Iv2uWRbY/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492424952071233394" /></a><br /><br />In this photo it's a few rows away from the edge. It's made with chains, triple crochet, and triple crochet clusters. The edging is what's called a "rice stitch," three triple-crochet clusters with a chain loop atop triple crochets and double triple crochets.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkBPFMjQ0I/AAAAAAAAAko/IbKAN6KBePs/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkBPFMjQ0I/AAAAAAAAAko/IbKAN6KBePs/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492422579159515970" /></a><br /><br />This is the Lily-of-the-Valley pattern from the American Thread Company book "Doilies, Knitted-Crocheted and Tatted. It's from the 1970's but I suspect many of the patterns are much older. It's the first all-doily book I acquired as a young crocheter. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkBOEQF3OI/AAAAAAAAAkg/2Sx435Cf1Xs/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDkBOEQF3OI/AAAAAAAAAkg/2Sx435Cf1Xs/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492422561726061794" /></a><br /><br />Perfect on a large or small table, lovely under your special treasures. <br />Now listed in my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.com.Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-89380862481217771862010-07-04T09:12:00.000-07:002010-07-04T09:40:10.902-07:00Be Your Own Betsy Ross<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDC0gAJomcI/AAAAAAAAAkU/ry1YbNoC0kc/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDC0gAJomcI/AAAAAAAAAkU/ry1YbNoC0kc/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490086407653857730" /></a><br /><br />From 1942, this Spool Cotton Company book features a pattern for a 48-star American flag, crafted with a #9 steel hook and J&P Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen in red, white, and blue. Stripes and block are crafted with rows of double crochet, finished with a slip stitch edging. The white stars are made with chains, single crochet, double crochet and half-double crochet, and they're sewn on separately (you have to make a total of 96, since they're sewn onto both sides). Completed flag measures 24 x 36 inches. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzlA-jhsI/AAAAAAAAAkM/iRAFl8iqy_s/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzlA-jhsI/AAAAAAAAAkM/iRAFl8iqy_s/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490085394263541442" /></a><br /><br />Gift Shopping with Crochet features 23 pages, with patterns for motifs, jewelry, bags, baskets, flowers, slippers, and other novelties. Price 10 cents. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzk0TckFI/AAAAAAAAAkE/JBgBdXlWAkA/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzk0TckFI/AAAAAAAAAkE/JBgBdXlWAkA/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490085390861504594" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzkUFD-SI/AAAAAAAAAj8/jZ_iw2dZtGo/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzkUFD-SI/AAAAAAAAAj8/jZ_iw2dZtGo/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490085382211238178" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzjXP-kjI/AAAAAAAAAj0/j_NL-JAewds/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzjXP-kjI/AAAAAAAAAj0/j_NL-JAewds/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490085365882458674" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzioAZ41I/AAAAAAAAAjs/ONyXZv9isS4/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TDCzioAZ41I/AAAAAAAAAjs/ONyXZv9isS4/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490085353200673618" /></a><br /><br /><br />For retro crochet books and traditional thread crochet, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.com. Lots of fun vintage too!Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-14571659120108553342010-06-29T07:48:00.000-07:002010-06-29T07:58:11.610-07:001980's Sewing Patterns on Etsy<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIdhte6fI/AAAAAAAAAjk/zIShHdMc424/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 359px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIdhte6fI/AAAAAAAAAjk/zIShHdMc424/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488208399262738930" /></a><br /><br />You'll be the sweetheart of the Brat Pack in this 1988 pattern from Simplicity, for sizes 6-8-10.<br /><br />Dress buttons in the front, and has a full circular skirt that gathers to a fitted midriff. Side-seam pockets. Can be made with short sleeves, or long sleeves with a button cuff. Skirt is long or short, with optional eyelet trim.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIdes1ueI/AAAAAAAAAjc/YAOEJjdU2L8/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIdes1ueI/AAAAAAAAAjc/YAOEJjdU2L8/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488208398454733282" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIc2i2wjI/AAAAAAAAAjU/YTlx1YckAVc/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIc2i2wjI/AAAAAAAAAjU/YTlx1YckAVc/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488208387675439666" /></a><br /><br />This business suit would look just as stylish in the office today as it did back in the Yuppie era! This 1980 Simplicity pattern is for a size 10 jacket and skirt.<br /><br />Jacket has buttons in the front with detachable notched collar and cuffs. Optional patch pocket. Can be made with long or short sleeves.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIcjJ5sZI/AAAAAAAAAjM/i4MMLb4e7kU/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 346px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIcjJ5sZI/AAAAAAAAAjM/i4MMLb4e7kU/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488208382470500754" /></a><br /><br />This is a 1982 pattern for a ruffled Victorian-style blouse from Simplicity, size 10.<br /><br />Shirt has long set-in sleeves. Version one has stand-up collar, tuck detail, lace trim, and sleeves gathered to button cuff. Version two has neck band and layered collar. Version three has jewel-neck, self-ruffles, and lace edging.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIcNkUJjI/AAAAAAAAAjE/yEezkzTRhaQ/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 371px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCoIcNkUJjI/AAAAAAAAAjE/yEezkzTRhaQ/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488208376675706418" /></a><br /><br /><br />For vintage crafts supplies and much more, please visit my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-14177236770556340492010-06-24T09:47:00.000-07:002010-06-24T11:32:07.383-07:00Edgings from 1946<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOM4dsaxYI/AAAAAAAAAi8/2FUWHcOxVR8/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOM4dsaxYI/AAAAAAAAAi8/2FUWHcOxVR8/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486383672738891138" /></a><br /><br /><br />These crocheted, tatted, and knitted edgings are from Star Book Number 41, a 1946 publication from American Thread Company. There are wider edgings for tablecloths and towels, along with smaller edgings for clothing and hankies. There are several pineapple and flower designs along with filet patterns, also a couple of the patterns feature crosses for church laces. The patterns are designed for mercerized cotton thread sizes 30 to 70, and steel crochet hooks sizes 7 to 14. Book has 23 pages, sold for ten cents. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOM3iF6ldI/AAAAAAAAAi0/Cb0xDtIr7yU/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOM3iF6ldI/AAAAAAAAAi0/Cb0xDtIr7yU/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486383656739706322" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOM2HFl_CI/AAAAAAAAAis/LRgvsLnYaJU/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOM2HFl_CI/AAAAAAAAAis/LRgvsLnYaJU/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486383632310729762" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMmzeyv9I/AAAAAAAAAic/pK_hJCLYzA8/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMmzeyv9I/AAAAAAAAAic/pK_hJCLYzA8/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486383369349677010" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMmdZ5WgI/AAAAAAAAAiU/g8-XJaHlbws/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMmdZ5WgI/AAAAAAAAAiU/g8-XJaHlbws/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486383363423558146" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMluBz7JI/AAAAAAAAAiM/oOa6kPuOpfc/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 331px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMluBz7JI/AAAAAAAAAiM/oOa6kPuOpfc/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486383350706072722" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMkozGXEI/AAAAAAAAAiE/WSxqZ44XKSU/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TCOMkozGXEI/AAAAAAAAAiE/WSxqZ44XKSU/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486383332122319938" /></a>Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-22700116321040049832010-06-19T18:48:00.000-07:002010-06-19T18:56:45.636-07:00Just Listed on EtsyDainty crochet meets pro football. Saints fans, you'll be the envy of the Who Dats with this black and gold thread crochet set. Crafted with bedspread cotton and a #7 steel crochet hook, each doily measures 6.5 inches across. One is solid black, the other is gold spangle. Perfect under bowls of peanuts, bobbleheads, voodoo candles. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10k55ySNI/AAAAAAAAAh8/qXTWn4tNfY4/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10k55ySNI/AAAAAAAAAh8/qXTWn4tNfY4/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484668098574436562" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10kcIA9aI/AAAAAAAAAh0/4ATZCI4RtlI/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10kcIA9aI/AAAAAAAAAh0/4ATZCI4RtlI/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484668090581054882" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10j5WdaaI/AAAAAAAAAhs/By8P3jctR18/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 384px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10j5WdaaI/AAAAAAAAAhs/By8P3jctR18/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484668081246398882" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10i9tbpHI/AAAAAAAAAhk/M8-H3G1H7Lc/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TB10i9tbpHI/AAAAAAAAAhk/M8-H3G1H7Lc/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484668065236624498" /></a><br /><br /><br />For traditional thread crochet and vintage goodness, please check out my Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/acadiancrochetAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-656471176826295572010-06-13T10:37:00.001-07:002010-06-13T10:58:46.215-07:00Sunday Crochet<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUXySmDx2I/AAAAAAAAAgk/gNQGtlC4xNo/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUXySmDx2I/AAAAAAAAAgk/gNQGtlC4xNo/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314274145814370" /></a><br /><br />For a Sunday, here's Emblems and Church Laces, a Star crochet book from American Thread Company, probably dating from the 1950's. This book has patterns for large and small edgings to be used on altar cloths and other church decorations, featuring such religious motifs as crosses, chalices, angels, lilies, grapes, roses, and papyrus. There are also patterns for filet pieces with various emblems. <br /><br /><br />These pieces are worked with #30 crochet cotton and a #11 or #12 steel hook. Back page features other Star knitting and crochet books, which sold for ten cents apiece. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUXyKUlzkI/AAAAAAAAAgc/cVoeAQGAb6Q/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUXyKUlzkI/AAAAAAAAAgc/cVoeAQGAb6Q/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314271925063234" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUYN_0YOCI/AAAAAAAAAhM/Uw6KCnoEYl4/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUYN_0YOCI/AAAAAAAAAhM/Uw6KCnoEYl4/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314750141937698" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUYNrrJJQI/AAAAAAAAAhE/VgiGQm4ehbs/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUYNrrJJQI/AAAAAAAAAhE/VgiGQm4ehbs/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314744734491906" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUX0qANDBI/AAAAAAAAAg8/JdqYd7DwU7g/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUX0qANDBI/AAAAAAAAAg8/JdqYd7DwU7g/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314314789227538" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUX0DCQKSI/AAAAAAAAAg0/0MyXgssB6m0/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUX0DCQKSI/AAAAAAAAAg0/0MyXgssB6m0/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314304328837410" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUXzlkXLZI/AAAAAAAAAgs/156Emd6boB4/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUXzlkXLZI/AAAAAAAAAgs/156Emd6boB4/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314296418839954" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUYOyObSTI/AAAAAAAAAhc/J8UbGyJhwUE/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TBUYOyObSTI/AAAAAAAAAhc/J8UbGyJhwUE/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482314763672963378" /></a><br /><br /><br />For traditional thread crochet and fun vintage, please check out my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-78754640070717266162010-06-08T19:42:00.001-07:002010-06-17T11:05:05.131-07:001970's Knitting and CrochetFashions the Brady Bunch girls would love! From the 1970's, this collection of knitting and crochet books were published by Bear Brand, American Thread, Leisure Arts, and Bernat. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8ADtXn9kI/AAAAAAAAAf8/zfLayhnYndk/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8ADtXn9kI/AAAAAAAAAf8/zfLayhnYndk/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480599335251473986" /></a><br /><br />There are the popular crop tops, including a crochet granny square pattern. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8AcCx8L-I/AAAAAAAAAgU/MU-4TxiMvHE/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8AcCx8L-I/AAAAAAAAAgU/MU-4TxiMvHE/s400/018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480599753315856354" /></a><br /><br />The American Thread book has a beautiful purple tunic with stars. The hooded sweater comes from Workbasket magazine. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8AbZwWqhI/AAAAAAAAAgM/cdkzU0Qt518/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8AbZwWqhI/AAAAAAAAAgM/cdkzU0Qt518/s400/014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480599742303349266" /></a><br /><br />The Mother-Daughter Ponchos are also from Workbasket. The collection also features patterns for shawl collar and fur collar pieces which were popular at the time. The mail-order pattern is for a classic crocheted evening jacket which is crafted with lightweight yarn and a 00 steel hook. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8Aa5QBs4I/AAAAAAAAAgE/4O-DFC8aDok/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TA8Aa5QBs4I/AAAAAAAAAgE/4O-DFC8aDok/s400/019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480599733577823106" /></a><br /><br /><br />And this crocheted top would look great today. Check out the collection at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-15371921313300439782010-06-06T16:16:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:25:39.905-07:00Gothic Lily Doily in Black Thread<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAwt2yol1uI/AAAAAAAAAf0/mB3hl0fy55w/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAwt2yol1uI/AAAAAAAAAf0/mB3hl0fy55w/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479805265931261666" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here's my latest project for Etsy, a Lily of the Valley doily in black thread. The pattern is from an American Thread Company book from the 1970's but I suspect the design is older than that, since I've seen it in other pieces. This doily is worked with bedspread cotton and a #7 steel hook, consisting of chains and triple crochets. The leaves are made by decreasing triple crochets and are topped by a triple crochet cluster. Flowers are made with a six-triple crochet cluster. It measures about 12 inches across. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAwt2Z9k2NI/AAAAAAAAAfs/VKQ29pGY5Tc/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAwt2Z9k2NI/AAAAAAAAAfs/VKQ29pGY5Tc/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479805259308390610" /></a><br /><br /><br />For traditional thread crochet and vintage goodness, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.comAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-14412870636270879642010-06-03T13:15:00.000-07:002010-06-03T13:31:12.302-07:00Needlepoint for the Crafty Hoops Fan<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgQ-qwRL7I/AAAAAAAAAfk/JI5BAmdnDQA/s1600/023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgQ-qwRL7I/AAAAAAAAAfk/JI5BAmdnDQA/s400/023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478647615510884274" /></a><br />Here's a couple of needlepoint patterns in honor of the NBA Western Conference Los Angeles Lakers and Eastern Conference Boston Celtics. From 1989, this officially-licensed pattern book features team logo patterns for sweatshirts "using waste canvas." Because of its age, book features logos for teams that no longer exist (Charlotte Hornets and Seattle Supersonics) as well as the now renamed Washington Bullets. Book also features a couple of different versions of the NBA logo. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPcnAiZrI/AAAAAAAAAfc/f73UEtjN8gA/s1600/024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPcnAiZrI/AAAAAAAAAfc/f73UEtjN8gA/s400/024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478645930878199474" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPcNnmSmI/AAAAAAAAAfU/ZpWP6c5FI-8/s1600/022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPcNnmSmI/AAAAAAAAAfU/ZpWP6c5FI-8/s400/022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478645924062710370" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPbaW0NWI/AAAAAAAAAfM/m2U5LtNVGwk/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPbaW0NWI/AAAAAAAAAfM/m2U5LtNVGwk/s400/019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478645910302111074" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPai3VfmI/AAAAAAAAAe8/SzXlE3mDuVk/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/TAgPai3VfmI/AAAAAAAAAe8/SzXlE3mDuVk/s400/021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478645895406124642" /></a><br /><br /><br />For retro crafting books and other cool vintage stuff, please check out my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.com.Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-37764447645575616102010-05-28T10:40:00.000-07:002010-05-28T10:42:53.298-07:00Back from Vacation!Just wanted to let you know my shop is back online after a few days of "vacation mode." Lots of cool things---great retro crafting books, fun housewares, jewelry, and traditional thread crochet. Head to www.acadiancrochet.etsy.com. Thanks for looking!Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-62770182771230200952010-05-18T09:22:00.000-07:002010-05-18T09:39:09.637-07:00Winter Knits from 1965This 1965 Coats and Clark's book features knit and crochet patterns using Red Heart yarn. There are fashions for skiing and ice skating, as well as dresses, sweaters, and capes. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_nuvQ_mI/AAAAAAAAAes/tDx2Bhvw2mM/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_nuvQ_mI/AAAAAAAAAes/tDx2Bhvw2mM/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472647186490654306" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_dP0Ax1I/AAAAAAAAAek/MbG0_rfRFeU/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_dP0Ax1I/AAAAAAAAAek/MbG0_rfRFeU/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472647006390372178" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_ctlXiqI/AAAAAAAAAec/RST91i5oEPk/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_ctlXiqI/AAAAAAAAAec/RST91i5oEPk/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472646997202143906" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_cd2n5QI/AAAAAAAAAeU/wuyTFEmIr94/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_cd2n5QI/AAAAAAAAAeU/wuyTFEmIr94/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472646992979551490" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_b_94h5I/AAAAAAAAAeM/l_-N3tGCIOs/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_b_94h5I/AAAAAAAAAeM/l_-N3tGCIOs/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472646984956938130" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_bk7Dc-I/AAAAAAAAAeE/w9foSlEHrOo/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S_K_bk7Dc-I/AAAAAAAAAeE/w9foSlEHrOo/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472646977697313762" /></a><br /><br /><br />For retro crafting books and much more, please check my Etsy shop at www.acadiancrochet.etsy.com.Acadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6505260704738446777.post-35978715927916164592010-05-14T16:30:00.000-07:002010-05-14T16:36:41.802-07:00New Listing on Etsy<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3eR3-ElXI/AAAAAAAAAd8/sKNV0Y3UUFk/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3eR3-ElXI/AAAAAAAAAd8/sKNV0Y3UUFk/s400/014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471273520988460402" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3eHg4cF2I/AAAAAAAAAd0/O5LZdbcjO8s/s1600/copy.+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3eHg4cF2I/AAAAAAAAAd0/O5LZdbcjO8s/s400/copy.+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471273342992127842" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3d-k7_cbI/AAAAAAAAAds/ufaiC9wvN4M/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3d-k7_cbI/AAAAAAAAAds/ufaiC9wvN4M/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471273189461946802" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3d3Mq0buI/AAAAAAAAAdk/Nk0bwNCGEUQ/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lwgTSH_N478/S-3d3Mq0buI/AAAAAAAAAdk/Nk0bwNCGEUQ/s400/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471273062688386786" /></a><br /><br /><br />Set of four 1970's vintage pillowcases in fun retro prints, great for decorating, sewing, or crafting. Newly listed in my Etsy shop:<br /><br />www.etsy.com/listing/46986596/vintage-1970s-pillowcases-in-retroAcadian Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790471807140991040noreply@blogger.com0