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The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort
from Andrews McMeel Publishing
Price: $11.53

Customer Review:

I decided I was going to make aprons for my female family and friends for Christmas and ordered this book hoping it would give me lots of different ideas. It is actually more of a history lesson on aprons but did have lots of pictures and patterns and instructions. There does not seem to be a glut... more info

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Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia
from Abrams Books
Price: $32.50

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I wish there was a 6 star rate!
Love the quality (overall!) of the book! Amazong for inspiration!! This one goes on my special-favorite book rack!!!!

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5.0 / 5.0

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Fabric Glossary (4th Edition)
from Prentice Hall
Price: $61.92

Customer Review:

Okay. Remember those old sticker books? This is sort of like that, one swatch of fabric at a time, except you're not licking them...Sound tedious? Sort of, but the process of putting the swatches on the correct pages/descriptions is great tactile exercise. This is a good reference, and the suggested... more info

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The End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business Forever
from Harper Paperbacks
Price: $10.17

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I loved this book! I am not a fashionista or big business person by any stretch of the imagination, but Teri Agins's look at the evolution of the fashion business is a true page-turner. I couldn't stop reading. This is not your typical business book written just for industry insiders.
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Childhood Treasures: Quilts by and for Children
from Good Books
Price: $16.47

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This delightful book leads the reader into the seldom-explored world of doll quilts. Better still, it helps us imagine the makers of the quilts, as well as the children for whom they were made, and who sometimes learned to make the quilts themselves, however awkwardly. Best of all, the knowledgeable... more info

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Contemporary Quilt Art: An Introduction and Guide
from Indiana University Press
Price: $23.07

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Contemporary Quilt Art: An Introduction and Guide
This spectacular addition to the quilting world provides an in-depth look at the world of the art quilt. Those of us who appreciate both antique quilts and the creative, innovative design of the art quilt will find this book essential. Well... more info

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Everyday Fashions of the Forties as Pictured in Sears Catalogs
from Dover Publications
Price: $10.17

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Not only is it great to see the everyday fashions of this era, you can really enjoy reading the descriptions and especially be amazed by the prices of the items!
Keep it in pristine condition as a collector's item, or use it as part of a scrapbooking project with photos of the family from... more info

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The History of Underclothes
from Dover Publications
Price: $10.36

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If you love to learn about historical clothing than this is the book for you.

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Everyday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs (Dover Books on Costume and Textiles)

Everyday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs (Dover Books on Costume & Textiles)
from Dover Publications
Price: $10.17

Customer Review:

If you want a comprehensive book that immerses you in the world of fashion from the thirties, this is the one. It is authentic and beautifully laid out and depicts numerous costume items from the thirties, though mostly focusing on women. The pictures depict everything from dresses to shoes, hats to... more info

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Dating Fabrics: A Color Guide 1800-1960
from American Quilter's Society
Price: $16.47

Customer Review:

This book is going to take some studying for me to really "get it". Fabrics from eras before 1900 all tend to look similar to me because of the different dyes that were used then, compared to later. The prints look the same to me. I was hoping to get more of a sense of each distinct era but while... more info

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