Book Club

  Posted by Lena

I thought I'd share some more images of my vintage-book collection, this time focusing on how-to craft books. I've learned a lot of technical and practical information from these tomes, and also used them for visual inspiration for my designs. I find old craft books at thrift stores, used book stores, and yard sales -- always very cheaply priced. Here are some photos of the books I pull from the shelf most often:

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Comments

[Casey]

thank you for sharing your vintage book collection! I've been buying old, how-to books for years and just love the graphics (and instructions too). they are so inspiring!

[melanie]

the covers are quite beautiful!

[Lori]

i have so many vintage sewing/crafting books, too - but none of these! you can quickly build up a resource library if you find these inexpensive gems. but now you're given away our secret! ;^)

[cal]

ooooh, i don't have ANY of those! and i have quite a collection myself! i'll have to search some of them on eBay ;o) i don't know how i missed you yesterday at the Flea, but i was freezing cold and forgot to find you! shucks...

[kellY]

i've been doing the same thing! my favorite (right now) are 60's knit hat/mitten books,, there's something so classic about the designs that you can't find from new patterns. i've had a lot of luck with vintage crewel books- there's always paisley in it!

[annie]

what a great collection! i'll have to keep my eye out for some of those, most of mine are just needlework.

[Diana @ Please Sir]

Great finds - I love vintage books (or vintage anything/everything!). So wonderful to hear you are inspired by these jewels.

[recovergirl]

these are gorgeous. it makes me want to dash out to all my local area thrift shops and start looking for similar books. thank you for the inspiration.

[Elisabeth]

Such nice eyecandy!