HAIRPIN CROCHET, ed by Jules & Kaethe Kliot.
So you've been studying lace techniques for ages and still need a challenge. You may have thought hairpin crochet (also known as Maltese Lace) was right up there with daisy looms (well sort of, but the quality of the piece is related to the skill of its creation). Look through this collection of early 20th Century pattern books from Lacis.  Another piece of the past of our fore mothers handiwork. A compilation of English, German and Dutch resources. ISBN: 189165618X. 64 pages, 8½" x 11" softcover. $17.00  #139059

HOW TO CROCHET ON THE DOUBLE, Darla Fanton.
Two easy projects teach you the unique double-ended hook technique using step-by-step photo instructions.  ISBN: 0889910561.  8½" x 11", softcover, 16 pages.  Clearance!  Was $5.99 now only $3.50!  #139199

WELDON'S NEEDLEWORK BOOK 2, from Piecework Magazine.
Volume 2 features handsome knitted stockings, including a unique 3-color “Berlin” pattern for men, and lacy silk ones for women; a knitted harness for lively children is a real head-scratcher. Crochet patterns include unusual outerwear stitches such as Point Battenberg and edgings that incorporate rick-rack. Embroiderers will find lovely cross-stitch motifs and a crewel primer, as well as, elaborate patterns for macramé.  ISBN: 1-883010-82-9.  9" x 12", 144pg, hardbound.  $30.00  clearance pricing, now only $15.00  #239002 

WELDON'S NEEDLEWORK BOOK 7, from Piecework Magazine.
The “practical” knick-knacks you can make from crepe paper—lampshades, flowerpot covers, holders for their feather dusters—are truly astonishing. As with the previous volumes, this one includes numerous projects to knit and crochet, and many are indeed fanciful such as an adorable “Baby’s Glove in Brioche Knitting,” a sweet toy lamb to crochet, and a little vest knitted in one long piece and folded like origami. Ecclesiastical embroidery is presented, as well as exotic Japanese-inspired bead and bamboo curtains.  ISBN: 1-931499-18-7.  Hardbound, 9" x 12".  $30.00  clearance pricing, now only $15.00  #239007

WELDON'S PRACTICAL NEEDLEWORK, VOL. 9, from Piecework Magazine.
Monograms and initials as well as plain needlework all make their first series appearances in this volume. The section on monograms and initials covers techniques for appliqué, embroidery, and cross-stitch, and provides two full cross-stitch alphabets for monogramming. The plain needlework section includes sewing buttons and buttonholes, hemming, piping, pleating, fancy lettering, and a variety of stitch variations. For crocheters the book features doll clothes, bedspreads, and shawls and jackets for ladies, and for knitters there are a number of garments for children including gloves, hoods, baby booties and stockings. More fascinating displays of Mountmellick embroidery complete this volume along with some intriguing crêpe paper projects.  Hardbound, 9 x 12, 152 pages, black and white illustrations,
ISBN 1-931499-30-6  $30.00  clearance pricing, now only $15.00  #239075

WELDON'S PRACTICAL NEEDLEWORK, VOL. 10, from Piecework Magazine.
Those Victorians are at it again! Volume 10 offers exquisite appliqué embroidery; lots of crocheted edgings, insertions, and even baby rattles; hairpin-crochet edgings; a wide array of knitting—from a really cool knitted tassel to adorable booties for baby; an entire section on pincushions (who would have guessed you can make a pincushion out of a beechnut?), sections on beginning point lace and beginning ribbon plaiting; and last but not least, “practical leather work.” This volume is a cornucopia of ideas!  Hardbound, 9 x 12, 152 pages, over 200 black and white illustrations, ISBN 1-931499-48-9.  $30.00  clearance pricing, now only $15.00  #239136

WELDON'S PRACTICAL NEEDLEWORK, VOL. 12, from Piecework Magazine.
Volume 12 is chock full of knitted and crocheted garments including a fabulous assortment of knitted socks, doilies, toys, insertions, and household items. One entire section is devoted to what Victorians called waistcoats—we call them vests—in knitting, crochet, and canvaswork. To add some spice, some beautiful white-on-white Mountmellick embroidery, drawn-thread work, and smocking is also included.  Hardbound, 9 x 12, 152 pages, more than 200 black-and-white illustrations, ISBN 1-931499-78-0. $30.00  clearance pricing, now only $15.00 #239138