American Pastimes, A Treasury of Old-Time Crafts and Ideas

American Pastimes, A Treasury of Old-Time Crafts and Ideas by Staff for Allen D Bragdon Publishers Inc. Published by Field Publications, Columbus, OH, 1988. 1st Edition. 3-Hole Binder. Condition: Fine. Three ring binder holds instructions sheets. Pattern, unused, sheets are quarter folded 18X33in. 259 pages + 47 pattern sheets. Includes 19 additional pattern sheets for 59 projects not in binder. Needlecrafts, handicrafts, kitchen crafts, garden crafts and helpful household hints. Complete instructions for every project, recipes with cooking/baking instructions, with full size patterns for clothing, soft sculpture, quilting, charted needlepoint & cross stitch, doll clothing and more. Color photos of completed projects. Includes index to projects and corresponding patterns. Tabbed Chapters include: Clothing & Dolls; Decorative Accents; Down-Home Pastimes; Flowers, Fragrances & Infusions; Gifts from the Kitchen; Holidays & Celebrations; Home & Hearth; Old-Time Ways; Toys & Whimsies; and References & Skills. Last section has step-by-step illustrated how-to instructions for all needlecrafts, painting/stenciling tips, icing & cake decorating tips, and guide to fresh vegetables. Description text copyright 2010 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 20280.