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1. Gossamer HAIRPIN CROCHET.

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Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article discusses the technique of hairpin crocheting that was introduced at the end of the nineteenth century. A hairpin crochet is an open loopy crocheted strip that has been worked on by a U-shaped pin using an ordinary crocheting hook. Women in the U.S. and Europe used hairpin lace as a substitute for more refined laces.

Published
1998

2. ABC QUILTS FOR CHILDREN.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article focuses on the efforts of Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based North Shore Quilters Guild to produce infant-sized quilts for donation to ABC Quilts. The members brought sewing machines, irons and ironing boards, cutting mats and potluck lunch for their day of sewing. The group is dedicated to distributing homemade quilts to children who have been born HIV-positive or affected by alcohol or other drugs, or who have been abandoned and are living in hospitals or foster care.

Published
2002

3. Simple Socks: Plain and Fancy.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Simple Socks: Plain and Fancy," by Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts.

Published
2002

7. A Flowering of Quilts.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "A Flowering of Quilts," edited by Patricia Cox Crews.

Published
2002

10. Beaded Tassels, Braids and Fringes.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

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The article reviews the book "Beaded Tassels, Braids and Fringes," by Valerie Campbell-Harding.

Published
2002

11. Historic Reflections in Crochet.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Historic Reflections in Crochet," by Nicole H. Scalessa.

Published
2002

16. Colors: The Story of Dyes and Pigments.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Colors: The Story of Dyes and Pigments," by Francois Delemare and Bernard Guineau.

Published
2002

19. Point and Pillow Lace.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Point and Pillow Lace," by Mary Sharp.

Published
2002

20. Stumpwork Dragonflies.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Stumpwork Dragonflies," by Jane Nicholas.

Published
2002

21. Beads on Bags: 1800s-2000.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Beads on Bags: 1800s-2000," by Lorita Winfield, Leslie Piña and Constance Korosec.

Published
2002

23. Imperial Wardrobe.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book “Imperial Wardrobe,” by Gary Dickinson and Linda Wrigglesworth.

Published
2001

24. Heirloom Timepiece.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Heirloom Timepiece," by Judy Thomson.

Published
2001

26. Shadow Appliqué.

Author

Becker, Mary Lamb

Abstract

The article reviews the book "Shadow Appliqué" by Sophie Frack.

Published
2001

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