Is it tatting? Is it knitted? Crocheted? What is the difference between bobbin lace and needle lace? The world of lace is large and complex, and proper identification is a key to selling...and...
General Identification Guide to Antique Quilts ~ Part 2 This guide continues from General Identification Guide to Antique Quilts ~ Part 1 . Keep in mind that book(s) have been written on each category and...
What is Tatting? The French call it frivolité; for the Italians it’s occhi; to the Danish it’s orkis; in English it’s tatting, but no matter what the language, it’s still a fun way to make lace. Just what is...
ANTIQUE CLOTHING CARE Info based on reputable sources: Conservator of costume textile at the Fashion Institute of Technology; Curator of costume collection at Museum of New York; Curator of Costume...
Hello, You made it to this guide because you want to learn a little about the Singer Feather weight Portable sewing machine 221-1 model. This handy little machine has become the most popular for today's...
Vintage textiles and quilts are like the human body in that they can be uneven in how they wear. A person can have weak knees perfect eyesight. Sometimes an antique quilt is damaged in just certain...
Science Cigarette Cards I've been collecting and selling early collectors cards and cigarette cards for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card collecting newsletters for...
Here is my guide to practical car boot sale buying and selling. Below I give useful tips on buying and selling.... plus.... what's hot to offer, and what's not! Car boot sales (garage sales)can be small...
I am a big fan of Bubble Wrap for many reasons in packaging fragile items even when placing them inside of a box of clothing I use Bubble Wrap because when I do this not even the fragile blown glass Christmas...
Nicole La Bay You will find Nicole La Bay Victorian and Georgian Antiques here: rubylane.com/shops/nicole-la-bay (just add: hhtp://www. at the beginning ) 1. RESTORING VICTORIAN BATTENBERG LACE, DON'T...