Tuesday treasures

It is hard to pinpoint a time in my life before I was able to sew, knit and craft; at primary school we had sewing lessons early on and my mother and grandmothers were always making things too. But I am able to pinpoint the time when I became aware of and interested in crafts I had never heard of, and developed an understanding of the rich history of things I had previously considered to be only domestic in nature. This came about when I began collecting the "Golden Hands" magazine series in the early seventies.

I have the entire collection, all six volumes. A wonderful assortment of crafts are represented, with instructions for beginners as well as experienced crafters. All kinds of embroidery, dressmaking, knitting, crochet... it would take a lifetime to have a go at them all. Also included is information about the tools of each one; guides to explain the importance of correct gauge in knitting and the care of different fabrics.

An absolute treasure trove!
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