Floral Crochet (Dover Needlework) [Paperback]

Mary Carolyn Waldrep (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Dover Needlework | Publication Date: December 1, 1987

Over 30 rare, lovely floral patterns include delicate 3-piece filet crochet vanity set with daffodils, exquisite pillow case edgings of violets, fuschias and begonias, more. Easy-to-follow instructions. Over 40 detailed illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (December 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486255328
• ISBN-13: 978-0486255323
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlework

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful flower designs from the past!, July 17, 2000

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Vicki Becker "Vicki" (Lakeland, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Floral Crochet (Dover Needlework) (Paperback)

Floral Crochet is a Dover Publications reprint of floral thread designs from the 1940's and 1950's. The introductions states that this book is a compilation of some of the best floral patterns from this period. All of the designs are thread. Designs include bedspreads, table cloths, doilies, edgings, vanity sets, placemats, and pillows. I would not recommend the book to someone new to crocheting with thread. It's a shame this book does not have color photographs it would be a feast for the eyes! The vanity sets were particularly interesting as I have not seen many patterns for them. There is also instructions for a doily done in a technique called Crocheted Tatting which is very unusual. There are some designs using a crocheted cutwork technique and several doilies with fabric centers. This is a wonderful book to make some special treasures for your home.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Old Fashioned Doilies, April 21, 2000

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This review is from: Floral Crochet (Dover Needlework) (Paperback)

This is a nice collection of those old fashioned doilies which featured flowers. There are some filet pieces, some motifs, and some which merely feature flower designs - one color or in several colors.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, December 9, 2007

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frankiesmum (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Floral Crochet (Dover Needlework) (Paperback)

One of the my first books, bought purely for the lily of the valley pattern on the cover. Many of the flower motifs and parts of the edgings have been converted for use in decorating dresses, handkerchiefs and the like. And the stitch guide in the back has become one of my standard references.