2013 Newsletter Archive

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December 29, 2013: Lacey's Speed Knits for Tiny Tots, Volume 31, originally published by T.M. Lacey, restored & published. Maple Syrup & Star Anise Baked Plums Recipe, Gooey Fruity Meringues Recipe, and Chocolate Ganache Dessert Recipe. Quilt Trip, third in the Southern Quilting Mystery Series by Elizabeth Craig.

December 14, 2013: Flower Edgings, Book 65, by American Thread Company in 1949, restored & published. Pulled Pork Sandwich and Spicy Dressing Recipe and Pork Loin Steak with Sage Brown Butter Recipe. A Catered Christmas Cookie Exchange, ninth in the Mystery with Recipes Series by Isis Crawford. Billionaire Blend, thirteenth in the Coffeehouse Mystery Series by Cleo Coyle.

November 29, 2013: Fair, Bazaar & Gifts Crocheting, Book 63, by Lily Mills Company in 1952, restored & published. Turkey Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe. Words with Fiends, third in the Black Cat Bookshop Mystery Series by Ali Brandon.

November 16, 2013: Speedknits for Children, Book 71, by by Patons & Baldwins, Limited, restored & published. Boeuf Bourguignon Pie Recipe and Spanish Baked Eggs with Chorizo and Peppers Recipe. For Better or Worsted, eighth in the Crochet Mystery Series by Betty Hechtman. The Chocolate Book Bandit, thirteenth in the Chocoholic Mystery Series by JoAnna Carl.

October 31, 2013: Ideas for Gifts, Book 255, by Coats & Clark in 1949, restored & published. Apple and Raspberry Charlotte Pudding Recipe and Individual Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe.

October 23, 2013: Fine Crochet and Tatting, Book 259, by Coats & Clark in 1949, restored & published. Turkey Marengo Recipe and Canelloni with Pumpkin and Cheese Stuffing Recipe.

October 9, 2013: Afghans and Matching Pillows, Book 505, by Coats & Clark in 1954, restored & published. Simple Creamy Quiche Recipe and Roasted Vegetables with Herb Couscous Recipe.

September 29, 2013: Table Magic, Book 298, by Coats & Clark in 1953, restored & published. Breakfast in a Cup Recipe, Coronation Chicken Recipe, and Lamb Rump with Parsnip and Mint Crust Recipe.

September 17, 2013: High Fashion Hats, Volume 62, by Bernhard Ulmann Company in 1961, restored & published. Afghan patterns available from the Afghan Collection originally published by Columbia Minerva. Peach and Almond Clafoutis Recipe.

September 1, 2013: Modern Crochet, Book 75, by Lily Mills Company in 1954, restored & published. Hairpin Lace Patterns.

August 25, 2013: Crochet Fashions for the Small Fry, Book 175, by Spool Cotton Company in 1941, restored & published. First in the series, Cloche and Dagger, in the Hat Shop Mystery Series by Jenn McKinlay. Released August 6th. Sausage and Sweet Potato Croquettes Recipe.

August 13, 2013: Money Makers For Yor Bazaar, Book 278, by Coats & Clark in 1951, restored & published. Eighth in the series, Remnants of Murder, in the Southern Sewing Circle Mystery Series by Elizabeth Lynn Casey. Released August 6th. Sixth in the series, Cross-Stitch Before Dying, in the Embroidery Mystery Series by Amanda Lee. Released August 6th.

August 8, 2013: Knit Baby Book, Volume 61, by Jack Frost Yarn Company in 1958, restored & published. Baby Crab & Mango Salad, Vanilla Cupcakes, an Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas recipes.

July 30, 2013: The Magic of Crochet, Book 168, by Spool Cotton Company in 1941, restored & published. New release, A Custom-Fit Crime, in the Magical Dressmaking Mystery Series. Christmas in July bargains – stocking patterns.

July 19, 2013: Stoles for Every Occasion, Volume No. F-110, by Nomotta, restored & published. Cookbook Nook Mysteries, Poison Ivy – the Preventable Rash.

July 11, 2013: New Quick Tricks to Crochet and Knit, Book No. 307, by Coats & Clark’s O.N.T.  from 1954, restored & published. Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series & Friday Night Knitting Club Mystery Series, Cowboy Casserole and Spaghetti Bolognaise recipes.

July 5, 2013: Doilies, Star Book No. 124, by American Thread Company from 1955; and Old and New Favorites Doilies, Book No. 217, by Coats & Clark from 1944; restored & published. Yarn Retreat Mystery Series, Chocolate Mousse and Dame Nellie’s Cheesecake recipes.

June 27, 2013: Hostess Book, Book No. 325, by Coats & Clark from 1956; and Hand Knit Fashions, Volume No. 341, by Bernhard Ulmann from 1950; restored & published. Kids Fun, Salmon Patties and Pizza Margharita recipes.

June 20, 2013: Suggestions for Fairs and Bazaars, Star Book No. 98, by American Thread Company from 1953, restored & published. Collectable Clippies Plastic Canvas Leaflet, Book No. 7549. Quilting Mystery Series, Chicken Parmigiana and Mars Bar Slice recipes.

June 14, 2013: Afghan and Fashion Collection, Book No. 776, by Columbia Minerva from 1970, restored & published. New Release in Threadville Mystery Series, Dot-to-Dot kids puzzles, Paper Dolls.

June 7, 2013: Bags and Accessories, Book No. 111, by Heirloom Needlework Guild from 1952, restored & published. New Release in Knitting Mystery Series, Horse coloring pages, Veggies: Lettuce and Okra.

June 2, 2013: Cottons You'll Love, Book No. 313, by Coats & Clark's O.N.T. from 1955, restored & published. Bead Flowers patterns, Kitzi Camden Beading Mystery Series, Find the Mistakes Kids Puzzles, Beef Casserole & Apple Pie with Blackberries recipes.

May 26, 2013: Crochet Gay & Gifty Ideas, Star Book No. 80, by American Thread Company from 1951, restored & published. Dot-to-Dot Puzzle, Apricot Chicken & Spanish Style Rice recipes, Memorial Day sales.

May 21, 2013: Men & Boys Sweaters, Volume No. 40, by Jack Frost from 1947, restored & published. Kids Crossword Puzzles, Kids Hidden Picture Puzzle, Starting Now from Blossom Street series released, Olde English Shepherd's Pie & Yummy Chocolate Pudding Cake recipes.

May 16, 2013: Decorating Ideas to Crochet, Book No. 323, by Coats & Clark's O.N.T. from 1956, restored & published. Kids Paper Dolls, 50 State Flags Coloring Pages, Consignment Shop Mystery Series, Best Ever Turkey Burger & Savory Sausage Plait recipes.

May 12, 2013: Vests, Volume No. 120, by Fashions in Wool, restored & published. Kids Drawing Lessons, 50 State Birds Coloring Pages, Maggie Sullivan Mystery Series, Pirate Maze Puzzle.

May 8, 2013: Quick to Make Gifts, Book No. 318, by J. & P. Coats - Clark's O.N.T., from 1955, restored & published. Kids Drawing Lessons, Baseball Coloring Pages, The Cat, the Mill and the Murder released from Cats in Trouble Mystery, Cider Braised Pork Chops and Shrimp and Tomato Bake recipes.

May 3, 2013: Blouse Book, Volume No. 30, by the Jack Frost Yarn Company restored & published. Kids Drawing Lessons, Angora Alibi released from Seaside Knitters Mystery Series, Apricot Tart and Moroccan Lamb Stew recipes.

April 29, 2013: Handbags, Volume No. 48, by the Jack Frost Yarn Company restored & published. Kids Drawing Lessons, Southern Sisters Cozy Mysteries, Pancetta & Potato Bake and Poached Salmon recipes.

April 21, 2013: Pot Holders, Star Book No. 101, by the American Thread Company, and Pot Holders, Book 133, by the Spool Cotton Company, restored & published. Indian Spiced Chicken & Coconut Kisses recipes, newly released Leisure Arts Stitch Guides.

April 12, 2013: Smart Fashions to Knit & Crochet, Star Book No. 141, by the American Thread Company restored & published. Grimm's Fairy Tales classic lit, Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs recipe.

April 6, 2013: Boys and Girls, Volume No. 53, by Fashions in Wool restored & published. Classic literature.

March 28, 2013: Afghans, Book No. 239, by Spool Cotton Company, restored & published. Two free recipes.

March 22, 2013: Stoles & Shrugs, Star Book No. 103, by American Thread Co; and Stoles & Shrugs, Volume No. 122, by Spinnerin Yarn Co; restored & published. Veggie Recipes, Magical Cats Mysteries.

March 15, 2013: Handbags and Hats, Star Book No. 97, by American Thread Co; and Smart Bags, Book No. 209, by Spool Cotton Co; restored & published. St Patrick's Day Recipes.

March 11, 2013: Woolies for Baby, Book No. 197, by Spool Cotton Co, restored & published. Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery Series, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, free recipes.

March 1, 2013: Woolies for Baby, Book No. 224, by Spool Cotton Co, restored & published. Leisure Arts crochet afghan ePatterns, pizza recipes.

February 22, 2013: Rugs, Book No. 237, by Coats & Clark; and Crocheted Rugs, Book No. 1400, by Lily, restored & published. Leisure Arts rug ePatterns.

February 15, 2013: Yarncraft for Tots & Toddlers, Book No. 17 by Cynthia; and Hand Knits for Youngsters, by Spinnerin, restored & published. Two new paper dolls, two new kids crossword puzzles, Leisure Arts knit afghans ePatterns.

February 7, 2013: Pineapple Squares, Coats & Clark No. 314; Pick of the Pineapples, Coats & Clark No. 287; and Pineapples on Parade, Coats & Clark No. 241, restored & published. New release in Southern Quilting Mysteries, Wonderful Wizard of Oz classic literature, Pineapples Info & Recipes, Leisure Arts Pineapple ePatterns.

January 31, 2013: Sweaters of Nylon or Wool, Star No. 92; and Tartans, Coats & Clark No. 501, restored & published. New release in Puzzle Lady Mysteries, Great Expectations classic literature, Discontinued Yarn & Vintage Size Charts created.

January 24, 2013: Pillow Cases, Coats & Clark No. 264; Edgings for All Purposes, Coats & Clark No. 288; and Floral Insertions, Coats & Clark No. 263 restored & published. New release in Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries, two illustrated recipes, two sheet music restored.

January 17, 2013: Quick Crochet with Enterprise Yarn, Book No. 9305, by The Thread Mills restored & published. New release in Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries; three dessert recipes; two classic literature novels.

January 10, 2013: 21 Bulky Styles featuring Quick Little Jackets, Book No. 51, by Bernat Handicrafter in 1956. New release in Pizza Lovers Mysteries; five pizza recipes; three new vegetables - recipes & fun facts; three classic literature novels.

January 3, 2013: Doily Book, Star No. 137, by American Thread Co; and Bucilla Cottons Banquet Cloth & Bedspread Creations, Volume No. 106, by Bernhard Ulmann reproduced and published. New release in Magical Bakery Mysteries, Sharon Paper Doll, How to Draw a Tractor drawing lesson.