Needlecraft Practical Journal

I am always being asked where I source the vintage prints and items I sell in my Etsy shops. Well we are lucky enough in Alnwick to not only have an excellent auction house-Railtons but to also have Barter Books which is one of the largest second hand book shops in the UK.

I also like to trawl the local charity shops and have come across a few little gems on my travels.

The Needlecraft Practical Journals I have just listed in my Duke Street Duchess shop were a recent find amongst a box of books I bought at a recent auction. They are in excellent condition considering they are more than 100 years old.

The Needlecraft Practical Journal was an Edwardian publication by The Manchester School Of Embroidery. They not only covered a number of vintage needlework topics including crochet, knitting and embroidery but also included a few pages of adverts.

Although I have only listed two for now look out for more in the next few days. They are an ideal buy for anyone interested in vintage needlecrafts and /or Edwardian life.