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New Book Sewing Rolls Needle Rolls and Huswifs - Now Shipping from Collector with a Needle

Front Cover

We are so excited to announce our new book is now shipping!

Hot off the presses - it arrived 12 hours before I stepped on a plane for a symposium.

The copies I was able to carry sold in seconds.

Since I've been home - I'm filling wholesale and retail orders.

My support team is helping Saturday - just had to provide dinner!

It's going to be a fun day.

The book is 235 pages

Filled with history, vivid high resolution photography

detailed descriptions from a diverse collection dating back to the 18th century

Sample Interior Page - Gorgeous ...

added by Dawn 1 year, 9 months ago. under antique sewing , antique textile , collection , embroidery , huswif , needle roll , quilt , rollup , sewing roll

Piecework Bodkin Holder Pattern from Collector with a Needle

The summer 2022 edition of Piecework magazine is hitting the stands April 26, 2022.

I am so excited to have an article AND pattern in this issue.

While bodkins are covered in my book, "Antique American Needlework Tools" I didn't have room to dive as deep as I would have liked. Also included is the pattern to make the sweet floral trim bodkin holder.

In addition to bodkin history and the bodkin bolster instructions, there are several photos of bodkins and bodkin holders for inspiration. Including a special Mother of Pearl Royal Palais Etui set.

I know many of ...

added by Dawn 2 years, 6 months ago. under antique needlework , antique sewing , bodkin , bodkin holder , embroidery , needlework tools , piecework , sewing kit , skirt braid , vintage sewing

150 Years of Paper Needle Books February Zoom Dates from Collector with a Needle

We had so much fun in January - I've scheduled more Zoom Events for February!

First up:

Tuesday, February 16 at 6 PM Central

OR

Saturday, February 20 at 10 AM Central

A full description and individual enrollment click HERE and scroll through the event topics.

Contact me directly for group events.

I will also accommodate International times - contact me!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Regards,

Dawn

added by Dawn 3 years, 9 months ago. under antique sewing , paper needle books , vintage sewing , virtual programs , zoom

150 Years of Paper Needle Books from Collector with a Needle

150 Years of Paper Needle Books

Given the limits on gathering in person with the current Covid situation, I am offering additional ZOOM programs open to individuals!

For more details go to the Virtual Program tab on this blog:

http://collectorwithaneedle.blogspot.com/p/virtual-programs.html

FAQ:

** You won't be on video, you can just set back and enjoy from the comfort of your home

** After the presentation you can join show and tell - only if you want!

** All of the program materials are mine (new photos)

** I'm here for you if you have questions!

HAPPY STITCHING!

Dawn

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