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When most people think about Macrame, the thought that probably comes to mind is hanging baskets for plants. But Macrame is much more. It is a complete art form centered around working with knots to create intricate and beautiful patterns. This collection of seven historic books explore the ancient art of Macrame and teach you the many types of knots and designs you can make at home with very little equipment needed. In fact, with a ball of twine and a few things you probably already have lying around the house, you can master the materials in these volumes and begin creating your own beautiful Macrame creations.

The books in this collection are:

1. The Imperial Macrame Lace Book (1878) - 100 pages
2. (French Language ) Le macrame / par Th. de Dillmont (1890) - 97 pages
3. (English Language) Macrame Th. de Dillmont (1890) - 49 pages
4. Sylvia's book of Macrame lace : containing illustrations of many new and original designs, with complete instructions for working, choice of materials, and suggestions for their adaptation (1890) - 178 pages
5. The lady's handbook of fancy needlework: containing four hundred new designs in ornamental needlework, lace of several kinds, including guipure, macrame punto tirato, etc. and also full and precise instructions for the working of each design. Fully illustrated (1882) - 400 pages
6. The Young Ladies' Journal Complete Guide to the Work-Table Sixth Edition (1888) - 160 pages
7. Complete guide to the work-table : containing instructions in Berlin work, crochet, drawn-thread work, embroidery, knitting, knotting or macrame, lace, netting, poonah painting, & tatting, with numerous illustrations and coloured designs (1884) - 154 pages

Here are some page images from a few of the books so you can see some of the typical contents of the volumes.

This CD runs on all Windows and Macintosh computers. You must have a web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader - (available for free download if you do not have it installed on your computer.) The book index is organized in an HTML menu that is compatible with all browsers and the books themselves are in PDF format to allow them to be universally accessed. Many books on this CD are searchable and printable.