A 16 page booklet, printed on paper in dark blue ink, showing patterns for canvas embroidery, with instructions.Written in red ink at top right of front page: "Myrtle Nankervis [Maedon?] - 8/8/13"needlework, canvas embroidery, embroidery, florentine embroidery, myrtle nankervis

Tatting is a form of knotted lace making using thread and a small shuttle. Twisted threads are tied around or through small, pointed shuttles that can be made of bone, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, steel or plastic. This produces a stable, strong lace using simple knots of two half hitches to make rings and chains embellished with picots. The origins of tatting are not clear but early versions of decorative knotting were used by the Egyptians on their ceremonial dress. Tatting also has elements of fishermen's net making techniques and the decorative knotting that was practiced by aristocratic women from the 15th century. Tatting, as we know it today, emerged in the first half of the 19th century. The new availability of mercerised thread from 1835 encouraged a burgeoning of lace crafts of all sorts. It was known in Italy as "occhi" and in France as "la frivolite". It looks fragile but is both strong and durable. An article in a column named "Wives and Daughters" published in the Star newspaper in May 1910 describes the durability of tatting lace - "there is edging and insertion still in existence that have outworn two sets of pillow slips." In the 19th century and well into the 20th century, tatting was used like crochet and knitted lace for decorative edgings, collars, doylies, tray cloths etc. At first, different tatting patterns were passed along by word of mouth from person to person, however in time, patterns regularly appeared in newspapers and magazines well into the 1950's. Paragon knitting, crochet and tatting books have been distributed throughout Australia since the 1930's, originally by "Paragon Art Needlework Pty Ltd" of Sydney, N.S.W. From 1946 these books were designed and printed in Australia from patterns provided by British and Australian thread companies. Consequently these patterns may also appear in similar British and American publications. Paragon Book No. 104 is an instruction book designed for the "beginner" whilst Paragon book No. 105 is designed for the more experienced tatter. The layout of these books was typical of the 1940s period when paper was in short supply. Most of the pattern books were approximately 18 cms wide by 24 cms high and some were smaller at about 13cm by 21 cms. The type used was small (about four lines of text per centimetre) which was difficult to read.This item is an excellent example of a needle work pattern book available to women in the 1940's in Australia.A soft covered 16 page instruction book with black and white photographs and detailed instructions explaining how to tat and eight tatting projects including how to make a collar and handkerchief edgings, published by Paragon Art Needlecraft of Sydney.Front cover - "PARAGON BOOK NO. 104" "PRICE 1/3" "Learn to/ TAT' Back Cover - "36/D5 E/A DO2" - handwritten in pencil flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, tatting, tatting pattern book, tatting instructions, handicraft, needlework, shuttle, tatting shuttle, paragon needlecraft, paragon craft book

Published by The Manchester School of Embroidery.Booklet in navy blue print containing illustrations for various needlecraft objects. Published by The Manchester School of Embroidery. " A practical journal description and illustration of dainty needlework novelties for gifts & bazaars"Needlecraft price 2dneedlework

Tatting is a form of knotted lace making using thread and a small shuttle. Twisted threads are tied around or through small, pointed shuttles that can be made of bone, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, steel or plastic. This produces a stable, strong lace using simple knots of two half hitches to make rings and chains embellished with picots. The origins of tatting are not clear but early versions of decorative knotting were used by the Egyptians on their ceremonial dress. Tatting also has elements of fishermen's net making techniques and the decorative knotting that was practiced by aristocratic women from the 15th century. Tatting, as we know it today, emerged in the first half of the 19th century. The new availability of mercerised thread from 1835 encouraged a burgeoning of lace crafts of all sorts. It was known in Italy as "occhi" and in France as "la frivolite". It looks fragile but is both strong and durable. An article in a column named "Wives and Daughters" published in the Star newspaper in May 1910 describes the durability of tatting lace - "there is edging and insertion still in existence that have outworn two sets of pillow slips." In the 19th century and well into the 20th century, tatting was used like crochet and knitted lace for decorative edgings, collars, doylies, tray cloths etc. At first, different tatting patterns were passed along by word of mouth from person to person, however in time, patterns regularly appeared in newspapers and magazines well into the 1950's. Paragon knitting, crochet and tatting books have been distributed throughout Australia since the 1930's, originally by "Paragon Art Needlework Pty Ltd" of Sydney, N.S.W. From 1946 these books were designed and printed in Australia from patterns provided by British and Australian thread companies. Consequently these patterns may also appear in similar British and American publications. Paragon Book No. 104 is an instruction book designed for the "beginner" whilst Paragon book No. 105 is designed for the more experienced tatter. The layout of these books was typical of the 1940s period when paper was in short supply. Most of the pattern books were approximately 18 cms wide by 24 cms high and some were smaller at about 13cm by 21 cms. The type used was small (about four lines of text per centimetre) which was difficult to read. This item is an excellent example of a needle work pattern book available to women in the 1940's in Australia.A soft covered, 16 page instruction book titled "Tatting Designs". It has black and white photographs and detailed patterns for tatted doilies, a tray mat, a chairback and arm rests, a cheval set, a luncheon set, collars and edgings for an underskirt, gloves and handkerchief. It is published by Paragon Art Needlecraft of Sydney.Front cover - "Paragon's No 105" "PRICE 1/3" "Tatting Designs" "Household Linens * Personal Wear" Plus a stylized drawing of a deerflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, tatting book, tatting patterns, craft, handiwork, handcraft, needlework, shuttle

Natasha Melnikova and Helen Howlett of Classic Needlecraft which was recently opened in Swan Reach Victoria. Also another black and white photograph of Natasha Melnikova and Helen Howlett showing examples of needlework at their business number 04099.1 size 12 x 15.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing Natasha Melnikova and Helen Howlett of Classic Needlecraft which was recently opened in Swan Reach Victoriaarts, exhibition, function, wool industry

Front and back covers of "Smocking Simplified". An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for smocking of garments. Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric. An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front and back covers of a bookhistoric advertisements, smocking, embroidery, hand sewing, paragon art needlecraft

Sample page from "Smocking Simplified", showing a line drawing of two small girls wearing smocked dresses. An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for smocking of garments. Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric. An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of sample page from a bookhistoric advertisements, smocking, embroidery, hand sewing, paragon art needlecraft

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Paragon and contains knitting patterns for baby bootees.Knitting pattern book, 16pp. Cover printed in black and white with photos of baby bootees. Contains photos and knitting patterns for baby bootees.PARAGON / Bootee Book / 21 PAIRS OF BABY BOOTEES / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history, paragon art needlecraft, knitting, handicrafts - history, fashion, style, wool

Fourteen page knitting pattern book featuring black and white printed graphics and text. The cover shows a young boy wearing a knitted cardigan, shirt and tie.front: [printed] Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / No. 18 / 1/6 / 7 New Knitteds / 2 - 5 YEARS / FOY & GIBSON PTY LTDknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear

Sixteen page black and white pattern book with designs for hats, bags, gloves and blouses. Book contains black and white photographs and printed text. Front cover shows images of women wearing various knitted items. front: [printed] BOOK 67 / HATS, BAGS, GLOVES and BLOUSES / CROCHET AND KNITTED / Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / PRICE 1’3fashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns

Sixteen page black and white pattern book containing black and white photographs and printed text. Front cover features blue, black and white graphics showing a man holding a pipe. The back cover shows a man holding a pipe with graphics of skiers in the background.front: [printed] Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / BOOK / 54 / FOR MEN / “Commander” / PRICE / 1/.fashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns

Illustrated instructions - smocking stitches Suitable for all clothing Paragon PublicationSmocking Simplified - Paragon Publication Illustrated instructions - Children's and adults' clothes - Type of stitches illustrated - Advertisement for Clark's Anchor Embroidery CotteonsSmoking simplified, Paragon Publicationhome dressmaking, smocking stitches, illustrations - all types of clothing

Belonged to Anne Barry, collector and friend of Valda Arrowsmith, a member of the SocietyReflects the bolder designs and colours of the 1960s and 1970sMcCalls Needlecraft book of cross stitch patternsbooks, poetry

This skirt was probably worn of a daytime by a farmer's wife in the Timboon area early in the 20th Century.This long rust brown taffeta circular skirt is faded, worn and torn. It has 13 rows of machine stitching around bottom, 24cms from edge. It has an elastic waist and short zip at back of waist.clothing, women, needlecraft, skirt, early settlement, timboon

Edith John was a highly influential 20th-century UK embroidery artist, teacher, and author. Born in Doncaster, she trained at the Doncaster School of Art in the 1930s and later became a full-time instructor specializing in experimental embroidery, history, and design. Her work has been exhibited globally and in major UK landmarks like York Minster and St Paul's Cathedral. She authored several widely respected books on needlecraft for Batsford of London, most notably Experimental Embroidery (1976). She designed and led the massive community stitching project for the famous Doncaster Tapestry, which is kept at the City of Doncaster Archives.Canvas work teaching aids. 5 pieces showing creative canvas work techniques a. cutwork on canvasembroidery, canvas work, samplers

Crochet books used by donor's mother, Molly Myers who lived in Blackburn.1 Coates Mercer- crochet design leaflet 741 No. 29 . Mostly black cover with top yellow band with picture of 7 designs. Patterns inside 15c recommended price. .2 Paragon No 103 crochet edgings book, price 35c. Mostly black cover with blue corner with Paragon No 103 on. Black has the designs shown. Full working instructions inside. Patterns inside. Back page has Needlecraft Productions other booklets and publish details. .3 34 Semco crochet edges box 22. Mostly gold with black bands of designs. Back cover gold with lace pattern.As above detailshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Exhibited at Georges Exhibition in 1966 and bought by Guild members. Edith M. John (English embroiderer). Edith John was a highly influential 20th-century UK embroidery artist, teacher, and author. Born in Doncaster, she trained at the Doncaster School of Art in the 1930s and later became a full-time instructor specializing in experimental embroidery, history, and design. Her work has been exhibited globally and in major UK landmarks like York Minster and St Paul's Cathedral. She authored several widely respected books on needlecraft for Batsford of London, most notably Experimental Embroidery (1976). She designed and led the massive community stitching project for the famous Doncaster Tapestry, which is kept at the City of Doncaster Archives.Design of giraffe and trees on a background of deep green taffeta with black and white stitchery. Interior has a decorative design of beads and sequins.embroidery, surface stitchery, sachets, 1960-80, england

Exhibited at Georges Exhibition in 1966 and bought by Guild members. Edith M. John designed and embroidered (Doncaster School of Art). Edith John was a highly influential 20th-century UK embroidery artist, teacher, and author. Born in Doncaster, she trained at the Doncaster School of Art in the 1930s and later became a full-time instructor specializing in experimental embroidery, history, and design. Her work has been exhibited globally and in major UK landmarks like York Minster and St Paul's Cathedral. She authored several widely respected books on needlecraft for Batsford of London, most notably Experimental Embroidery (1976). She designed and led the massive community stitching project for the famous Doncaster Tapestry, which is kept at the City of Doncaster Archives.Grey linen with surface stitchery in white with machine stitchery in green also used. Design has a bold central motif with a border of feather. Serviettes have a simple matching motif.embroidery, surface stitchery, 1960-80, england

Designed and worked by Mrs E.M. Johns, a well known English embroideress. Purchased for 20 pound each, some by members of Western Australian Guild. Arrived at the Victoria Guild via Mrs Morna Sturrock, member. Edith John was a highly influential 20th-century UK embroidery artist, teacher, and author. Born in Doncaster, she trained at the Doncaster School of Art in the 1930s and later became a full-time instructor specializing in experimental embroidery, history, and design. Her work has been exhibited globally and in major UK landmarks like York Minster and St Paul's Cathedral. She authored several widely respected books on needlecraft for Batsford of London, most notably Experimental Embroidery (1976). She designed and led the massive community stitching project for the famous Doncaster Tapestry, which is kept at the City of Doncaster Archives.All designs based on the rose and worked on orange slightly textured fabric. The applique is made from a variety of gold kid and the embroidery is in black threads of different thicknesses. Panel A Windblown Rose.Each panel has the name of the rose as above and E.M. John and 1980 in black thread.embroidery, applique, panels, 1980-2000, creative, england

The handkerchief was on display at Flagstaff Hill reception area from 2008-2105 as an example of fine needlework with a lace pattern typical of the early 1900's. During that era the house mistress would often carry two handkerchiefs, one for blowing her nose and one out on show, perhaps in an apron pocket.This handkerchief is an example of fine handmade needlework. It is also an example of women's fashion accessories in the late 19th and early 20th century.White starched silk handkerchief, square shape, very soft fabric edged with 5cm embroidered net lace. Net was embroidered as a strip then joined at corners. The design is backstitched then the lace has been joined to the fabric using blanket stitch. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, handkerchief, lace handkerchief, woman's handkerchief, women's accessory, silk handkerchief, fine handcraft, needlecraft, ladies' handkerchief, 1900s

This list from Sunshine Technical School dates from the final year of the school’s operation, just before it closed.Sunshine Technical School Teaching Staff List 1991 M. Atchison - Humanities T. Blunt - Maths / Science C. Brown - Woodwork V. Carullo - Student Welfar / Humanities F. Cini - Sheetmetal P. Cresp-Gerrard - Humanities M. Croker - Engineering Workshop Practice L. Davey - Access A. Davidson - Needlecraft T. Dib - Maths / Science D. Doolan - Sheetmetal S. Egan - Library A. Farag - Maths / Science C. Ferizis - Humanities C. Forbes - Business Studies P. Forbes - Administration A. Ford - Maths / Science P. Furjan - Access T. Gialamatzis - Maths / Science P. Haby - Art I. Miller - Auto Practice A. McCarter - Graphics K. Newland - Media D. Peck - Administration S. Prinzi - Physical Education M. Raghdo - Business Studies M. Reynolds - Access R. Sanders - Maths / Science P. Scott - Maths / Science M. Selvendra Maths / Science G. Shaw - Electronic / Electrical Practice R. Shenouda - Art M. Tancredi - Metal Fabrication C. Tung - Photography A. Tyson - Humanities R. Villani - Business Studies C. Wheat - Access W. Wright - Graphicssunshine technical school, derby road, sunshine

Red hard covered book with Red spine. It holds each Education Gazette for 1968.education gazette, aborignal advancement league, accident register, anzac fellowship scheme, art teachers association of victoria, ballarat girls' high school golden jubilee, o.e. nilsson, education week, epileptics and swimming classes, frank tate memorial lecture, handwriting in primary schools, fountain pens, jewish holy days, national gallert of victoria education program, needlecraft, nuffield foundation grants, pen friends, pioneers' day, poster competition, railways concession fares, h.n. muntz, school garden, swimming and life saving, swimming classes for teachers, tramways concession tickets, victorian state schools band association, victorian state schools horticutural society, fireworks, wet days

Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford) was an excellent needlewoman and has made this cushion cover.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.A cushion cover made of black fabric, embroidered with large roses on stems and hand painted over the roses. cushion-cover womens-needlecraft handcrafts