Antique Victorian Macrame Patterns Instructions CD 1885

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Weldon's

Practical Shilling Guide

To

Fancy Work

~~~~~~

Macramé Work

Published by Weldons, LTD, London

~~~ Up for bid is a CD-ROM eBook of the original "Weldon's Practical Guide to Fancy Work: Macramé!!!" This book was originally published in London, England circa 1885! (Original is NOT for sale)

~~~ This HISTORIC item contains 33 steel plate etchings or engravings of delicate and dainty macramé lace with clear instructions, designs and fundamentals for creating delicately beautiful, dainty lace! It even addresses, in very fine detail, the historic background of this art!

~~~ Here is an excerpt from this historic work: Macramé Work, or knotting, is of very ancient origin, and dates as far back as the sixteenth century, when it was much used in Italy and Spain for beautifying ecclesiastical linen and priest; vestments. The work "Macramé" is of Eastern derivation, and signifies "a cloth with an ornamental fringe;" it, therefore, was applied by the Italians in the neighbourhood of Genoa to a kind of huckaback material, the ends of which were fringed and knotted in various fanciful devices. Macramé work has lately revived in favour and is certainly both a pleasant and useful occupation; it is easily and quickly executed, and is so strong that once done it lasts almost for ever."

"Uses of Macramé. Many useful articles can be made in Macramé work, such as table and mantel borders, brackets, fringes for household linen and towels, nightdress cases, handkerchief sachets, wall pockets, tidies, work-bags, shopping-baskets, cosies, insertions for antimacassars, and fringes for dress-trimmings."

~~~ Now I am certain the creative fiber and thread artists out there can visualize and conceive many, many creative uses for this art in our modern-day world way beyond the cultural confines of those when this item was created. I could see this art being useful with curtain and clothing embellishments, wall hangings, bed and bath linens, table covers and runners, baby items and gifts galore for the quickly upcoming holiday season!

~~~ I guess I am a product of the times as I never thought of macramé beyond the plant and wall hangings of the 70's which were made with stout cords, heavy twines and wooden beads. Now this antique information has changed my perspective in that the items made are constructed of our equivalent of fine to coarse crochet weight types of threads but of linen, not cotton. I imagine when I begin to play with this I will use some of my size G and up vintage and antique silk threads. I might even get to the point where I will experiment with antique glass seed beads in the project just because I could… :^) There is a great deal more latitude with this fiber art then I ever imagined!

FYI: The antique, vintage and contemporary silk, linen and cotton thread and other materials are available on eBay (or at your local hobby or fabric store for contemporary materials)! You just have to hunt a little bit! :^)

~~~Here is an OLD, resourceful and exceptional crochet instructional and design book on CD-ROM. These instructions are characteristic of the macrame needlework done by our lady ancestors! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase your own version of another wonderful craft book revealing our heritage from early America and Europe!

This book has been scanned onto CD-ROM using the Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader Software for viewing and printing of this eBook. This free software is available online at www.adobe.com. This is NOT a copy of another CD-ROM. You will receive an ORIGINAL CD of this resourceful book.

The text is viewed easily from your computer or you may choose to print each page of interested as you read this amazing book on the Art Deco era ribbon art. Every page has been meticulously scanned, cleaned and burned to preserve this ANTIQUE book's information and patterns to CD-ROM! The format of this resource has so many more advantages than the original book.

What are the benefits of an eBook?

* Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!

* These scans are completely sizable. You can enlarge and print according to your visual needs!

* Each page is saved in PDF format and is readily accessible using the Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 software program. This program is very user friendly and allows you to print any one specific page/pages or the entire book!

* Each time you want to use an image, a page or pages you can print it out. Every one will be as crisp and clear as the last!

* Each CD-ROM comes in a protective case! Curious about the quality of these scans? Please contact me and I will forward an image for your own personal inspection! Scale it, edit it, print it to fit your needs and you are surely going to be quite pleased with the results! You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come...

What a historically educational and delightful art instructional piece this is!

Contents of this book are as follows:

" Uses of Macramé

" Materials Required

(including what type of linen thread and twine is best!)

" Requisites for Macramé

(Extensive details what tools and items are needed to do this wonderfully delightful work. This includes how to make your own lace cushion and frame that is useful to anchor your work in progress on. It is very detailed; down to finished dimensions and exact materials to use. It even refers to a readymade "Anyon Macramé Lace Loom with the Patent Tension Frame and Barbour's Patient Macramé Desk!")

" Details of Macramé

" Foundation Cord or Line with Treads Knotted On

" Second Foundation Cord Worked with Macramé Knots

" Single Knotted Bar

" Double Knotted Bar

" Button-hole Bar

" Tatted Bar

" Single Genoese Bar

" Double Genoese Bar

" Braided Bar

" Coral Bar

" Single Solomon's Bar

" Double Solomon's Bar

" Waved Bar

" Corkscrew Bar

" Banister Bar or Spiral Cord

" Cable Bar

" Beaded Bar

" Wide Beaded Bar

" Diamond Bar

" Diamond Bar with Solomon's Knot in Centre

" Double Diamond, with Genoese knot in Centre, and Third Foundation Cord Worked with Macramé Knots

" Star and Diamond Bar, with Knotted Centre, Third Foundation Cord, and Continuation of Knotted Bars

" Picots

" Treble-Pointed Star

" Treble-Pointed Star, with Genoese Knot in the Centre, and Third Foundation Cord Worked in Macramé Knots

" Open Knotting or Network, with Fringed Tassel

" Kensington Point

" Handkerchief Case

" Spider-net Insertion

" Watch Pocket

" Tidy for Toilet Table

" Open Knotting Insertion

" A lovely advertisement for

"Yarns and Wools at Wholesale Prices

" It sure gives a wonderful and substantial peek into the culture at the time this was in its heyday! LOL I just love this stuff and will have to give it a try soon this fall and winter!!!

~~~ This item goes into great depth in order to "explain the working of knots and stitches one by one, and illustrate each in relative order of difficulty."

~~~ Whew! A lot of stuff here... 33 macramé knots, bars, instructions, patterns and projects from beginner to advanced skill levels. I am sure it will keep you busy a long, long time! Lots of fun, easy to follow instructions with remarkably attractive results! I just love this information and am sure you will, too!

~~~The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience fiber art and thread worker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.

~~~ You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come!

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