... a carefully planned handbook to provide reference and inspiration for all who are interested in needlecraft... (from the Forward)

{HISTORY}

Published in 1964, McCall's Needlework Treasury was a sewer's dream. Compiled by the editors of McCall's Needlework and Crafts Magazine, this large treasury offered all sorts of design inspiration when it came to learning about vintage and antique needlework projects to add beauty and interest to your home and wardrobe.

This how-to book contains over 350 different needlework techniques. It focuses on clothing, bed linens, rugs, accessories, toys, table linens, and decorative wall hangings, ranging from simple to elaborate. 

Featuring designs, templates, and instruction for projects involving knitting, crochet, embroidery, tatting, weaving, quilting, and rug making, there is over 350 patterns and designs offered here that will add a unique vintage vibe to your home and your wardrobe. 

Projects include embroidered quilts, framed embroidery art, lattice-smocked throw pillows, embroidered ornaments, tufted rugs, cardigan sweaters, mittens, aprons, afghans, welcome rugs, tatted tablecloths, hand-woven rugs and much more.

Each project is accompanied by complete instructions regarding equipment, materials, sizing, stitchwork and step-by-step tutorials accompanied by helpful diagrams, drawings and photographs. Written for both beginning sewers and experienced textile artists, several styles within each project are offered, which will appeal to a variety of experience levels and help build confidence as certain techniques are mastered. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• 1964 Edition, Third Printing
• 390 pages not including a detailed index
• Illustrated throughout with line drawings and black and white and color photographs
• Contains 379 vintage and antique stitch and needlework techniques

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition, this book is clean and bright throughout with no spots, stains, or notations. There is light tanning along the top and bottom edge of the front and back coverboards. The spine is tight and all pages are intact.

{SIZE}

Measures 11.25" inches (length) x 8.75" inches (width) x 1.25" inches (thickness)  and weighs just under 3 lbs.