MARGHAB Linens were produced on the tropical Portuguese island of Madeira, due west of Morrocco (the continent of Africa), from 1934 until 1978. The cottage industry of the making of Marghab linens was founded...
Spinning Wheels -- The Basics More Listing a spinning wheel? Don't know what you have? This guide will help you identify what kind of wheel you have and how to determine if it is a true working wheel. I am...
During the period between 1900-1930, crochet was a popular pastime. For many women, it was more than just a hobby; it was an economical means to create linens, dainty laces for their lingerie, yokes for their...
Crochet is a traditional art dating back to the Sixteenth Century. An art that once helped save a Nation from starvation became the accomplishment of queens. The word itself is derived from the French word...
Irish Crochet is a style of crochet that many people find extremely beautiful and extremely intimidating to attempt. Even experienced crocheters might shy away, although they sigh at the beauty of this heavy...
This guide is written in response to your many requests for information on how we care for and launder the linens we sell. Our method is very simple and one that has been handed down for a few generations. We...
Scarlett O'Hara was never the kind of girl who sat around with a needle in her hand if she could possibly help it. She was, however, a fashionista of her day, and she lived in a time when crochet was still...
Ruby Short McKim may be best known for her book, 101 Patchwork Patterns, originally published in 1931. This innovative book, one of the earliest quilt pattern collections, is still considered a classic. This...
In North America, pumpkins are synonymous with Halloween and the ceremonial jack-o'-lantern carving. Yet, the humble pum;kin's culinary potential is on the rise and the availability of small, sweet pumpkins...
As a BIG, BIG fan of STRING CROCHET, I am always wanting to try new patterns. I see beautiful designs in the VINTAGE BOOKLETS I sell. I want to KEEP them and try EVERYTHING, but a person can only use so many...