2015 Newsletter Archive

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December 28, 2015: Hats and Bags, Book #74, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1936. Sports-Themed socks and necktie knitting graphs published by Grace Ennis in the 40s and 50s.

December 18, 2015: Gloves and Mittens, Volume #29, originally published by Bernhard Ulmann Company in 1953. Dog-Themed socks and necktie knitting graphs published by Grace Ennis in the 40s and 50s.

December 12, 2015: Bedspreads, Book #122, originally published by Spool Cotton Company in 1938. Christmas Stocking knitting graphs published by Grace Ennis in the 40s and 50s.

November 28, 2015: Crochet for Christmas, Book #83, originally published by American Thread Company in 1951 and Crochet for Christmas, Book #94, originally published by American Thread Company in 1952.

November 16, 2015: Woolies for Babies, Book #119, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1935. Cheese, Bacon and Onion Puff Recipe. Spool Zoo by the Spool Cotton Company.

November 7, 2015: Crocheted Dresses, Book #61, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1935. Chocolate Truffles Recipe, Chocolate Doughnut Muffins Recipe, and Dark Chocolate Semifreddo Recipe.

November 1, 2015: Dolls, Volume #104, originally published by Doreen Knitting Company in 1954 and Dolls, Volume #102, originally published by Doreen Knitting Company in 1951. Cornflake Chicken Recipe and Chicken Paprika Recipe.

October 24, 2015: The Book of Tatting, Book #39, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1935. Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli Recipe and Spinach Stuffed Baguette Recipe.

October 11, 2015: Crochet Designs for the Hostess, Book #34, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1935. Chunky Chili Recipe and Beef Carpaccio with Chili Dressing Recipe.

September 27, 2015: Crocheted and Knitted Bags, Book #57, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1935. Cherry Clafoutis Pie Recipe and Cherry Braised Short Ribs Recipe.

September 12, 2015: New Book of Bedspreads, Book #65, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1935 and Bedspreads, Book #85, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1937. Cheese and Herb Fishcakes Recipe and Smoked Trout and Potato Salad Recipe.

September 5, 2015: Two-Needle Mittens, Volume #56, originally published by Jack Frost Yarn Company in 1955 and Gloves, Socks & Mittens, Volume #110, originally published by Doreen Knitting Company in 1961. Pecan and Raisin Pancakes Recipe, Pear and Chocolate Pudding Pots Recipe and Peach and Berry Lime Cheesecake Recipe.

September 1, 2015: Pineapple Pageant, Book #252, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1948 and Pineapple Fan-Fair, Book #266, originally published by The Spool Cotton Company in 1950. Malay Sambal Chicken Recipe and Prawn, Chicken and Coconut Laksa Recipe.

August 27, 2015: Sweaters, Volume #109, originally published by Doreen Knitting in 1958 and Childrens Sweaters, Volume #111, originally published by Doreen Knitting in 1961. Pan Fried Scallops with Piquant Basil Dressing Recipe and Cider Mussels with Bacon and Leeks Recipe.

August 22, 2015: Paris Sponsors Crochet, Book #46, originally published by Spool Cotton Company in 1935 and This N' That, Volume #108, originally published by Doreen Knitting Company in 1957. Potato Curry with Roasted Cumin Onions Recipe and Saffron Potato, Fennel and Olive Bake Recipe.

August 19, 2015: Clark's O.N.T. Fashions Crochet and Knitting, Book No. 29, originally published by Spool Cotton Company in 1935, restored & published. Zucchini Wrapped Salmon with Chive Oil Dressing Recipe, and Zucchini Fritters with Smoked Salmon and Beetroot Relish Recipe.

August 15, 2015: 2 Needle Socks, Volume No. 106, originally published by Doreen Knitting Books in 1954, restored & published. Sesame Lamb with Garlic and Ginger Recipe, Easy Smoked Mackerel Pate Recipe, and Daikon and Carrot Noodle Fritters Recipe.

August 11, 2015: New Pineapple Designs, Book No. 230, originally published by Spool Cotton Company in 1946, restored & published. Coconut Loaf Cake with Orange Drizzle Recipe and Fresh Berry and Kiwi Eton Mess Recipe.

August 8, 2015: Curtain Pulls, Volume No. 98, originally published by Doreen Knitting Books in 1949, restored & published. Super Mac ‘n Cheese Recipe, Honey and Tequila Prawn Toasts Recipe, and Watermelon, Goats Cheese and Couscous Salad Recipe.

August 2, 2015: Baby Fashions New, Volume No. 107, originally published by Doreen Knitting Books in 1955, restored & published. Chicken Tandoor Recipe, Light Mustard Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Recipe, and Orange and Garlic Chicken Recipe.

July 29, 2015: Easy to Make Hats, Book No. 192, originally published by Spool Cotton Company in 1943, restored & published. Cheese and Chutney Pork Recipe, Pork with Sweet & Sour Caramelized Onions Recipe, and Pork Steaks with Piquant Pasta Recipe.

July 21, 2015: Two Needle Argyles, Volume No. 96, originally published by Doreen Knitting Books in 1947, restored & published. Ratatouille ‘En Tomate’ Recipe, Mushroom Parcels in Filo Pastry Recipe, and Butternut Squash and Herb Dauphinoise Recipe.

July 15, 2015: Modern Table Settings in Crochet, Book No. 40, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1934, restored & published. Arancini (Rice Balls) with Sundried Tomatoes and Mozzarella Recipe and Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango Recipe.

July 6, 2015: Crocheted Neckwear, Book No. 55, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1935, restored & published. Spanish Paella Baskets Recipe and Open Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Recipe.

June 21, 2015: Your Home and Its Decoration, Book No. 30, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1935, restored & published. Bahia Shrimp Recipe and Scallops in a White Wine and Cream Sauce Recipe.

June 8, 2015: Book of Bedspreads, Book No. 32, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1934, restored & published. Panzanella Salad Our Way Recipe and Pear, Roquefort and Red Chicory Salad Recipe.

May 25, 2015: Knit for Defense, Book No. 172, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1941, restored & published. Summer Berry Terrine with Crushed Meringues Recipe and Coddled Eggs with Spinach Recipe.

May 17, 2015: Crochet For Your Home, Book No. 67, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1935, restored & published. Tomato and Thyme Tarte Tatin Recipe and Tomato, Parmesan and Pesto Tart Recipe.

May 9, 2015: Doilies, Book No. 201, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1943, restored & published. Oriental Style Sea Bass Recipe and Baked Fish with Breadcrumbs and Cheddar Recipe.

March 12, 2015: Children's Clothes, No. 72, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1936, restored & published. Orzo with Roasted Eggplant & Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette Recipe and Avocado, Mozzarella and Tomato Stack Recipe.

February 21, 2015: Gifts to Crochet and Knit, No. 94, originally published by the Spool Cotton Company in 1937, restored & published. Orange Crema Catalana Recipe and Fresh Berry Meringue Roulade Recipe.

January 17, 2015: Decorator Afghans, No. 142, originally published by Coats & Clark in 1963, restored & published. Tuna 'Sushi' Roll Recipe and Mexican Fish Tacos Recipe.

January 7, 2015: Star Tablecloth Book, No. 28, originally published by American Thread Company in 1944, restored & published. Spiced Salmon and Beetroot Bake Recipe, Sweet Chili Salmon Kebabs Recipe, and Smoked Salmon Whirls Recipe.