Antebellum -
Civil
War Era
Crocheted
Floral Card Basket Pattern!
Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication™
Originally Published February
1860!
If you are the first to
bid on this auction, using the Buy-it-Now option, YOU WIN! There's no chance of
being outbid!
An Authentic 1860 Antique Card
Basket Crochet Pattern embellished with Poppy flowers for
you
to recreate! Very
feminine and very period. Be the
envy of your group by producing a authentic Antebellum - Civil War Era home decoration
that no one else possesses!
This was
originally published just a few months prior to the start of the Civil War in
April of 1860! Pretty for you, pretty for gifts and pretty for posterity!
(Original is not for sale)
The yarn and color recommendations
state:
"Of crystal wool, a
small quantity of each of the following colors ; light and dark green, blue,
violet, and claret. Shaded lilac, cerise, and violet Berlin. Plain white...two
shades of red ' six shades of orange...claret and black
floss...etc..."
This item is a great resource for those who are Antebellum, Civil War, Victorian or historical reenactment enthusiasts, stage and theatre costumers, students of historical clothing, fiber and textile arts, etc!
*** Unlike other antique pattern sellers Dakota Prairie Treasures stands alone in providing especially created yarn threads, needle and hooks conversion charts with every antique crochet and knitting pattern product! We researched and created a guide with 3 very detailed conversion charts to assist you in selecting the correct modern equivalent of yarns, thread, needle or hooks. No more guess work or false starts on your needlework projects! ***
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say:
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The ladies of earlier times put their
hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! This is a beautiful item
and sure to delight you and yours! The instructions are very clear and easy to
follow and yet the experience needle worker will be capable of altering as per
individual needs and artistic whim.
The
antique and vintage yarns, hooks, etc., can be found on eBay
quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! :) Or, of course, you can
utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or
hobby store…