A Lovely Oasis...a 1931 Summer Enchanted Isle

From the cover of Needlecraft Magazine, the July issue, 1931. The artist is Georgiana Brown Harbeson.

"WITHOUT question, no more artistic or beautiful magazine-cover has ever been seen than that by Georgiana Brown Harbeson which Needlecraft presents this month. We are all proud of it, as we feel we have a perfect right to be; and we are sure every one of our readers will be equally gratified, and glad to show it to her friends. Because it is so novel, so alluringly quaint and withal so simple, notwithstanding its gorgeousness, that no one can resist the charm of it.

Lovely as it is, however, the reproduction scarcely does full credit to the original, worked in soft, bright wools. As will be noted, the stitches are such as we have always been familiar with, and there is not a great variety; it is the placing or arrangement of them, with the artistic combination of colors and shades of color, that produces so marvelous a result. There is bewitchment in the very undertaking; and having once entered upon it, the creative urge is bound to seek expression.

Mrs. Harbeson names her needle-picture "Summer"; and it is certainly a vivid representation of the year's most royal season. One of our co-workers suggests that it be christened "The Enchanted Isle," which seems also a very fitting title. Let the choice be your own; the picture, whatever the designation, is sure to give the utmost pleasure both in the making and the having."

Flapper Apron, Costume Slip, Baby Bunting - 1927

This ad is for the Frederick Herrschner Inc. catalog. It contains "the largest display of high grade Art Needlework in America".

Chicago Mail Order Catalog ad - 1927

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Designs for the Winter - Needlecraft Magazine 1915

Ladies Suit
Well suited to the season is this charming suit, No. 7487 and No. 7477, which has the new blouse coat made with the upper part separate from the circular peplum. The closing is high, but the arrangement of the neck is adjustable so that the coat may be worn closed or open at will. The sleeves are plain and may flare at the wrist or not, as desired.
The simple walking-skirt made with four gores, and has a front closing. There are pockets at each side of the front, and additional change-pockets on the belt.
The present season is marked by the use of fur on all manner of garments. On this suit it serves effectively as trimming for collar, cuffs and peplum-edge. A band may also edge the skirt.
This style is much liked for velveteen and for broadcloth, as well as for some of the heavier novelty mixtures.
The coat - pattern, No. 7487, is cut in sizes from 34 to 44 inches bust measure. To make the coat in the medium size will require 2 3/4 yards of 44-inch material, with 4 1/2 yards of fur to trim as shown.
The skirt - pattern, No. 7477, is cut in sizes from 22 to 34 inches waist measure. To make the skirt in the medium size will require 2 3/4 yards of 44 inch material.

Ladies' and Misses' Evening Coat
There is hardly anyone who does not at some time during the winter season need an evening wrap. The one shown, No. 7473, is simple in style, and depends upon the material used for its richness of effect.
The fronts are plain, closed in the center, with adjustable collar which miay be worn closed or open. The back is seamless, but a seam will scarcely show should narrow material require one. There is just a little easing of the fabric around the neck, giving graceful lines below. The sleeves are plain and wide, inserted in the regulation manner.
Such a coat as this will be handsome in any of the new velvet weaves, waterfall, velours, or plush and also in satin, broadcloth and similar materials. These, will all require an interlining. Fur makes a smart trimming, but something less costly may be substituted if desired.
The coat - ptttern, No. 7473, is cut in sizes for 34, 38 and 42 inches bust measure. To make the coat in the medium size will require 5 3/4 yards of 36 inch material, with 5 3/8 yards of fur banding.

Charming Day Dress, For Mornings, Extremely Flattering, Attractive Home Frock - All from 1935

Notice all the details, the shaped collars, lines in the skirts, even in the sleeve cuffs. These gals could sew!

Extremely Flattering
The dress, No. 870. is designed for 16, 18 and 20 years and for 36, 38, 4O and 42 inches bust-measure. To make the dress in the 36-inch size will require 3 1/2 yards of 39-inch material, with 3 yards of binding.

For Mornings
The dress No. 2611, is designed for 36,38,40,42,44 and 46 inches bust-measure. To make the dress in the 36-inch size will require 3 1/2 yards of 39-inch material, with 3/8 yard of 35-inch contrasting goods, and 3 1/2 yards of binding.

Attractive Home Frock
The dress No. 872, is designed for 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 inches bust - measure. To make the dress in
the 36-inch size will require 3 5/8 yards of 39-inch material, with 3 3/4 yards of
binding.

Charming Day Dress
The dress No. 2618, is designed for 36. 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50 inches bust-measure. To make the dress in the 36-inch size will require 2 5/8 yards of 39-inch material, with 1 1/4 yards of 35-inch contrasting goods.