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Heave away!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey slide down dunes on codfish heads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are bound for California.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCape Cod doctors they have no pills,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeave away! Heave away!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey give their patients codfish gills.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are bound for California.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCape Cod cats they have no tails,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeave away! Heave away!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey lost them all in sou'east gales.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are bound for California.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink to Me Only with Thine Eyes was first published in America in 1789 but the lyrics are from the 3rd-century Greek poet, Philostratus the Athenian, whose words were translated from his \"Letters\" by Ben Johnson, England's great dramatist. The music has been credited to either Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or a Colonel Mellish, but exactly who is not certain. What is certain is that this song has been sung since the birth of the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink to me only with thine eyes, \u003cbr\u003eAnd I will pledge with mine\u003cbr\u003eOr leave a kiss within the cup\u003cbr\u003eAnd I'll not ask for wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe thirst that from the soul doth rise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoth ask a drink divine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut might I of Jove's nectar sip\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI would not change for thine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI sent the late a rosy wreath\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot so much hon'ring thee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs giving it a hope that there\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt could not withered be\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut thou there-on did'st only breathe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd sent'st it back to me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince when it grows and smell, I swear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot of itself but thee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEensy, Weensy Spider is a children's song for finger play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eensy, Weensy spider went up the water spout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDown came the rain and washed the spinder out.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut came the sun and dried up all the rain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd the Eensy, Weensy spider went up the spout again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of the tune used with Go Tell Aunt Rhody is from a 1750 opera by Jean Jacques Rousseau titled \"Le Devin du Village.\" The tune became known as Rousseau's Dream, an Air with Variations for the Piano Forte\" and was published in 1881 by J.D. Cramer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The words to Go Tell Aunt Rhody were first published in a Black Americana book, \"Play Songs of the Deep South\" by Altona Trent-Johns with illustrations by James Porter in 1944 by Associated Publishers. The 15 songs in dialect included in this book feature directions for dancing the folk dances that go with a particular song.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGo tell Aunt Rhody, go tell Aunt Rhody.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGo tell Aunt Rhody the old gray goose is dead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe one she's been saving, the one she's been saving,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe one she's been saving to make a feather bed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe died in the mill pond, she died in the mill pond,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe died in the mill pond standin' on her head.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe goslins are cryin', the goslins are cryin',\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe goslins are cryin' because their mommy's dead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot Cross Buns is an old English street vendor's song.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot cross buns! Hot cross buns!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have no daughters, give them to your sons.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJingle Bells was written in 1857 by J.S. Pierpont.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDashing through the snow,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn a one horse open sleigh,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eO'er the fields we go,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaughing all the way,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBells on bobtail ring,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking spirits bright,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat fun it is to ride and sing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sleighing song tonight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChorus:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, Jingle bells, jingle bells,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJingle all the way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, what fun it is to ride \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a one horse open sleigh. Hey!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJingle bells, jingle bells,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJingle all the way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, what fun it is to ride \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a one horse open sleigh.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA day or two ago,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI thought I'd take a ride,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd soon Miss Fannie Bright,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas seated by my side.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe horse was lean and lank,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMisfortune seemed his lot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe got into a drifted bank,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd we, we got upsot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow the ground is white,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGo it while you're young,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTake the girls tonight,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd sing this sleighing song,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust get a bob-tailed nag,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo-forty for his speed,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen hitch him to an open sleigh,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd crack! You'll take the lead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Volta, by William Byrd, is from the \"Fitzwilliam Virginal Book of 1625,\" a most important source for 16th-century English music. This tune was written for a virginal (a smaller version of the harpsichord) but is well adapted for many other instruments such as guitar, flute, recorder, or violin. This song was very popular during William Shakespeare's time. A little percussion in the form of a triangle, hand drum, or tambourine is a nice addition to this sprightly tune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLightly Row is an old English tune.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLightly row, lightly row,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eO'er the shining waves we go!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmoothly glide, smoothly glide,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the changing tide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet the winds and waters be,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStill and calm and clear to see.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrift and float, drift and float\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn our little boat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, Long Ago was originally titled The Long Ago and was written by Thomas Haynes Bayly, an English songwriter-dramatist, in 1833. After Rufus Griswold replaced Edgar Allen Poe as editor of a Philadelphia magazine, Bayly's collection of poems was printed and the new title was used. This song became immensely popular in America in 1843 and was featured in the 1942 movie \"Calling Wild Bill Elliot.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTell me the tales that to me were so dear,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSing me the songs I delighted to hear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow you are come, all my grief is removed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet me forget that so long you have roved\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet me believe that you love as you loved,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you remember the path where we met? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAh, yes, you told me you ne'er would forget, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen to all others, my smile you preferred\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove when you spoke gave a charm to each word\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStill my heart treasures the praises I heard, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThough by your kindness my fond hopes were raised.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou, by your kindness my fond hopes were raised,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou, by more eloquent lips have been praised,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut by long absence your truth has been tried\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStill to your accents I listen with pride\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlest as I was when I sat by your side,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong, long ago, long, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOde to Joy is from Ludwig van Beethoven's (1770-1827) Hymn to Joy, the finale to the Ninth Symphony. He wrote this choral finale to go with Friedrich von Schiller's hymn, An Die Freude (circa 1816). The Ninth Symphony was first performed on May 7, 1824, but Ludwig van Beethoven, being completely deaf by then, never heard it. The Hymn to Joy was adapted by Edward Hodges (1796-1867) and is found in many church hymnals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry van Dyke (1852-1933) wrote the words that are normally associated with this tune, which is found as number 376 in the Episcopal hymnal, The Hymnal 1982. Tertius van Dyke relates that his father, Henry, placed a manuscript before U.S. President James Garfield in 1881 and said, \"Here is a hymn for you. Your mountains (the Berkshires) were my inspiration. It must be sung to the music of Beethoven's Hymn to Joy.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Praising Thee, their sun above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eField and forest, vale and mountain, blooming meadow, flashing sea,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThou are giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWellspring of the joy of living, ocean-depth of happy rest!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThou our Father, Christ our Brother: all who live in love are Thine;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, How Lovely is the Evening is a traditional English round.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, how lovely is the evening, is the evening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the bells are sweetly ringing, sweetly ringing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDing, dong, ding; ding, dong, ding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOh, When the Saints Go Marching In was probably developed sometime during the latter half of the 19th century by African-American folk singers. It would begin quietly but build up after each stanza until it was \"a frenzy of excitement,\" as Theodore Raph stated. It became a traditional post-funeral parade march in New Orleans and, later, one of the most recognized Jazz songs in America. It was later Louis Armstrong's signature piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when the saints go marching in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when the saints go marching in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when the saints go marching in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when they come on Judgment Day, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when they come on Judgment Day,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when they come on Judgment Day,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Gabriel blows that golden horn.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Gabriel blows that golden horn.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Gabriel blows that golden horn.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen they go through them Pearly Gates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen they go through them Pearly Gates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen they go through them Pearly Gates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when they ring them silver bells.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when they ring them silver bells.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when they ring them silver bells.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd when the angels gather' round.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd when the angels gather' round.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when the angels gather' round.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, into Heaven when they go.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, into Heaven when they go.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, into Heaven when they go.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd when they're singing hallelu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd when they're singing hallelu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when they're singing hallelu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd when the Lord is shakin' hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd when the Lord is shakin' hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLord, I want to be in that number,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh, when the Lord is shakin' hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePop! Goes the Weasel is a dance tune that was used in England. As a dance tune, it had no other lyrics other than the title, which was used as the catch line of the dance. A couple would shout out the words as they went under the arms of other dancers. The tune was used for a country dance called The Haymakers and published in \"Gow's Repository\" sometime between 1799 and 1820. After the song lyrics appeared, other words emerged. A March 1860, issue of the Southern Literary Messenger (Richmond, Virginia) published these words about the Queen of England:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueen Victoria's very sick,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrince Albert's got the measles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe children have the whooping cough,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn pop! Goes the weasel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere are other versions:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf a pound of tuppeny rice,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf a pound of treacle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's the way the money goes,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePop! Goes the weasel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUp and down the city road, (or the London Road)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn and out the Eagle,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat's the way the money goes,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePop! Goes the weasel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery night when I go out\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe monkeys on the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTake a stick and knock it off,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePop! Goes the weasel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRigadoon is by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). It is also a description for a lively dance for couples (or the music for the dance) that has two or four beats per measure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSt. Anthony's Chorale was based on a hymn sung by pilgrims on Saint Anthony's Day. Originally attributed to Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), authorities now believe that St. Anthony's Chorale was actually written by Haydn's favorite student, Ignatz Pleyel, who founded the Pleyel Piano Company in 1807. Johannes Brahms was presented a stack of Haydn's manuscripts by Karl Ferdinand Pohl, a Haydn scholar and biographer, in the Fall of 1870. Brahms was interested in the theme of \"Divertimento mid dem Chorale St. Antoni\" and wrote it in his notebook, but did not produce his two sets of variations based on this theme, Opus 56a and Opus 56b, for three years. These variations have made this theme very popular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hymn associated with St. Anthony's Chorale is We, Thy People, Praise Thee, written by Kate Stearns Page (1873-1963). It is usually sung at Thanksgiving. Hymn #6 in the 1966 Methodist hymnal, \"The Book of Hymns,\" is a \"unison praise hymn tune\" arranged by Edith Lovell Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, God of every nation!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, Lord of hosts eternal!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDays of wonder, days of beauty, Days of rapture, filled with light;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTell thy goodness, tell my mercies, tell thy glorious might.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, God of every nation!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, Lord of hosts eternal!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor thy blessings, for thy bounty, Joyful songs to thee we sing,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSongs of glory, songs of triumph to our God and King.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eShepherd's Hey is an English Country Dance tune.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Banks of the Ohio is a traditional ballad that originated in Ohio. Its story of love and murder has inspired several popular mystery tales as well as several folk ballads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI asked my love to take a walk,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo take a walk, just a little walk,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDown beside where the waters flow,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDown by the banks of Ohio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThen only say that you'll be nine,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd in no other arms entwine,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDown beside where the waters flow,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDown by the banks of the Ohio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaid I to her, \"Will you be nine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaid she to me, \"I must decline,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy mother says, too young am I,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo love one many till the day I die.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI held a knife against her breast,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd gently in my arms she pressed,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrying, \"Willie, don't you murder me,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'm unprepared for eternity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI took her by her lily-white hand,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd placed her gently on the sand,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd when the tide was wide and deep,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI pitched her in to rest in sleep.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI started back twist twelve and one,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI cried, \"My god, what have I done?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI've murdered the only woman I love,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause she would not be my bride.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHad she but said she will be mine,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll would be well, all would be fine,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd now she's there, way down below,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDown by the banks of the Ohio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Streets of Laredo is an Anglo-American ballad. 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Included in the kit are two wooden clothespins, fabric, lace, ribbon, pipe cleaners, pearl cotton for the hair, pattern, instructions, and history. These cute dolls will look adorable displayed with other old-fashioned dolls. The clothespins we provide have flat bottoms so the dolls will stand by themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The clothespin began as a one-piece wooden clothes peg made by hand. One of the traditional occupations of American gypsies, who first appeared in the 16th century, was the clothes peg maker. Gypsies from Scotland were also clothes peg makers. In 1820, wooden clothes pegs were manufactured by Lyon and Company. Their package of 48 clothes pegs sold for 17 cents. That's about like getting three clothes pegs for a penny. Other companies began manufacturing wooden clothes pegs and, between 1852 and 1887, the U.S. Patent Office granted patents for 146 different clothespins. It's amazing to find that there can be so many different designs for such a simple item as a wooden clothespin. In 1908 and, again in 1926, the U.S. Patent Office transferred thousands of patent models to the Smithsonian, including clothespins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs early as 1857, Ezra B. Eddy began manufacturing wooden clothes pegs at Table Rock in Canada. George and John Lewis started a clothespin factory in Maine in 1895 in an area they named Lewiston, which was rich in yellow and white birch. After the clothespins were manufactured, they were packed in boxes made from softwood sawn at the mill. In 1921 and 1922, the peg factory was dismantled and shipped to East River, Sheet Harbour, by horse and wagons. They had depleted the forests of the yellow and white birch and the destination for a new factory was Stewiacke. The machinery from the factory was stored in the warehouse but then the two brothers dissolved their partnership so John built the peg factory at Ship Harbour. Later, the peg clothespins changed in favor of the spring type. Another manufacturer located in Maine, the Penley Corporation, was started in 1923 and made clothespins until December 2002. Most of the one-piece wooden clothespins, which are really clothes pegs, are now packaged as \"doll pins\" and are made in China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClothespin dolls (or clothes peg dolls) have been around as long as there have been clothes pegs. Even some old penny wooden dolls have arm and leg joints made from clothes pegs. Clothespin dolls can be found costumed in many various occupations -- from farmers and astronauts to pilgrims and Victorian ladies. 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Miss Poppet is based on a similar surviving rag doll that is over 120 years old. You can choose to make the doll as it is shown or as a replica doll without arms, hair, and bonnet. Finished size is approximately 13 inches tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"Poppet\" is just another name for \"doll.\" The Medieval English word for doll was \"poppet.\" The French word \"poupette\" meant the same and was derived from the Latin word \"pupa.\" The Spanish word for puppet is \"titere\" and derived from the French word \"petite,\" which means \"little one.\" The stringed marionette puppet did not evolve until the 17th century. 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This kit could serve as a sewing project for a young girl, a new mother, any crafter, or a folk doll collector. Each doll will be unique and can be played with as a toy, worn on a coat, set in a wreath, or placed on a mantle for decoration. Whatever their ultimate use, they may be a prized possession in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The pocket folk doll belongs to a group of dolls known as \"rag dolls\" or \"cloth dolls.\" The simple pattern used is called a \"pancake style pattern\" because it is flat on both sides. The miniature doll may have first been made as a baby for a larger doll or just because the materials at hand would only make a small doll. The history of dolls dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times. Many dolls were just playthings for girls, but some dolls had religious significance. 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If time was pressing, she might just wrap fabric around the handle in a way that it looked like a dress. For a young colonial girl, any doll was special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first spoons were probably made from seashells or stones. The history of the spoon might have begun in Egypt around 1000 B.C. when a utensil was needed for ointments. Other research suggests spoons were used as an eating utensil during Paleolithic times (750,000-15,000 years ago). Prehistoric people used shells or chips of wood as spoons. They may have fastened a stick to the shell in order to reach for liquids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe English Celts used wooden spoons during the Iron Age (circa 250 B.C.), which is confirmed by a small ladle discovered at archeological excavations at the Glastonbury Lake Village. Wooden spoons have actually been recovered from 10th-century oak buildings at Viking York (now Coppergate, England).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the Middle Ages (5th century to 15th century A.D.), it would have been customary for a host to provide a guest with a spoon made from wood or horn. A spoon was sometimes the only worldly possession an individual had, and it was common for a person to will their spoon to their heir when he or she died.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Greek and Latin words for spoon are derived form the word \"cochlea\" which means \"spiral-shaped snail shell.\" This suggests that shells were commonly used as spoons. The Anglo-Saxon word for spoon is \"spon,\" which means \"a splinter or chip of wood.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom inventory records, we know that the early Jamestown settlers brought wooden spoons to the New World. Native Americans whittled wooden spoons from laurel wood and sold them to the early settlers. Because the blunted knives imported from England around 1630 were hard to eat with, the colonists began using a spoon to steady their meat while cutting it. The early practice of eating with a knife involved a very sharp one or possibly two (this was before forks were invented), one to hold the meat and the other to cut up the food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll colonists, rich and poor, used wooden utensils for nearly the first century they inhabited North America. Some wealthy families were able to procure metal utensils before the 1700s. All colonial kitchens were sure to have a wooden spoon, as this was a significant tool, along with wooden bowls, trenchers, and tankards. Even after metal knives, forks, and spoons were in common use, no kitchen was without a wooden spoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Wales, a spoon was carved and given to a woman who was about to be married. She would hang this spoon on her wall as a message that she was \"taken.\" The word \"spooning\" comes from the giving of a wooden spoon, usually carved, to the intended. Her suitor might carve a heart-shaped spoon which meant \"I love you.\" A key-shaped spoon meant \"You hold the key to my heart.\" A bell-shaped spoon meant \"Let's get married.\" A wheel-shaped spoon meant \"I will work hard for you.\" The carved wooden spoon given to a newly married woman was called a \"love spoon.\" Some of the other patterns carved into a spoon had special meanings, such as a chain (a wish to be together forever), diamond (wealth or good fortune), cross (faith), flower (affection), and dragon (for protection).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent times, some brides have carried a wooden spoon tied with ribbons and flowers along with their wedding bouquets. Since a wooden spoon was absolutely one of the most useful items a newly married woman could have, a female friend would usually give the gift. The bride's mother, sister, and friends would make sure to provide her with the necessary kitchen utensils to \"set up house.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWooden spoons have been a common item throughout history and in nearly all cultures because most artisans could carve spoons and they were inexpensive to make. Is there a wooden spoon in your kitchen?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Many sailors carved wooden spoons during long voyages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA wooden spoon was listed as a necessary item for cake baking in the 1894 edition of \"White House Cookbook\" by Ziemann and Gillette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Stainless steel utensils were invented in the 1920s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The earliest \"love spoon\" found (so far) is displayed in the Welsh Folk Museum in Cardiff and is dated around 1667.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 5.5 x 1.5\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583429570637,"sku":"CRAFT1HF108","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/products\/CRAFT1HF108.jpg?v=1769719937"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-topsy-turvey-doll-kit","title":"Topsy-Turvey Doll Kit","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTopsy-Turvey Doll Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the classic antebellum doll that is actually two dolls in one. Our Topsy-Turvy Doll Kit includes pattern, instructions, fabric, stuffing, lace, yarn, turning stick, embroidery floss, needle, thread and historical background of the the doll. Fabrics will vary. Finished doll is approximately 14 inches in length. Topsy-Turvy Dolls became popular in the southern United States around the time preceding the American Civil War. These dolls could have been made for slave children by their mothers so they could have a \"hidden doll\" when the master was around. Or, the dolls could have beeen made for the child(ren) of the slave owner so that they could roll play. The specific reason(s) and origin for these \"turnabout dolls\" are unknown, but they became very popular dolls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Considered a controversial doll by some, the authentic Topsy-Turvy doll, features a black doll with a headscarf on one end and a white doll with an antebellum-style dress on the other end. The black doll could represent a maid, slave or servant and the white doll could represent the master's child or the mistress of the house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Topsy-Turvy dolls were created before the Civil War in the Southern United States on plantations where slavery was prominent. Arguments arise as to whether the dolls were made for the slave children to play with or whether they were made for the white children who lived in the plantation house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopsy-Turvy Doll Positioned for Black DollWith one identity on one side and an opposite identity when flipped, slave children could have played with their prohibited black doll and then flipped it to the white doll when the master was around. Others believe that the double-ended dolls were made for white children with the black doll used as a maid for their other dolls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStephanie V. Siek writes that this doll \"was a mirror of the African-American woman's life. She took care of white children, but had children of her own -- the white child is present when the black child is invisible, the black child is present when the white child is invisible.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKimberly Wallace-Sanders has explored the possibility that Topsy-Turvy dolls were made by the black mammies to represent the two categories of children they took care of: the white master's children verses their own. After the Civil War, the white side of the doll was identified as that of a child, while the black doll suggested the black mammy caretaker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack and White Topsy-Turvy dolls began to be mass manufactured after 1900. One of these dolls made in 1901 was purchased with the advertisement: \"Turn me up and turn me back, first I'm white, and then I'm black.\" The Babyland Rag company produced a Topsy-Turvy doll with a hand painted face in 1901. Later, wooden Topsy-Turvy dolls were made with jointed arms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegardless of its history, this is a very unique doll and many storybook and nursery rhyme characters have been based on it since its inception. These upside down dolls have been used to teach the differences between the characters, showing contrasts between two opposites, good or bad, rich or poor, average and prominent, innocent and evil, subservient and authoritative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopsy-Turvy Doll Positioned for White DollDuring the mid 1900s, McCalls, Vogart, Redline and Butterick pattern companies began producing their own Topsy-Turvy Doll patterns. Vogart's pattern in the1940s was titled, \"Topsy and Eva Doll--One doll with two changeabout faces.\" Redline's pattern in the 1940s was called Topsy and Eva. McCalls' 1940's pattern #1014 was for an \"Upside Down Doll,\" but both dolls were white. Some of these historic patterns are now available as copies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the dolls that were made in the mountain regions of North Carolina in the1970s featured one doll head on one side and 2 to 3 doll heads on the other side, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears (with three heads), or Little Red Riding Hood on one side and Grandmother on the other side, but with the wolf on the back side of grandmother. Even Hansel and Gretel appeared with two heads (the children) on one side of the doll and the evil witch on the other. Some of these dolls are featured in a book titled, \"How to Make Upside-Down Dolls\" by John Coyne and Jerry Miller, published in 1977, which features patterns and instructions for ten upside-down dolls. The introduction in this book mentions the Crafts Unlimited group and craft cooperatives that the doll makers in the Appalachian area belonged to. Many of their dolls were sold in New York City and Chicago. John Coyne states, \"This book is the first time any of these upside-down dolls have been shown in a 'how-to' fashion.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe don't know if the original Topsy-Turvy dolls were used in a teaching manner or whether they were just played with. Only a very few of these flip-flop dolls remain from the early 1900s. Several are located in museums and others are in private collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValerie Borey who holds a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Minnesota and an M.A. in the Social Sciences from the University of Chicago writes: \"Although the Topsy-Turvy doll had changed substantially in design since the pre-war years in the American south, it retained its essential capacity to emphasize the differences between the powerful and the powerless. For this reason, it is a doll uniquely able to detect and reflect cultural tensions as they changed with the times and economic conditions. As if a looking glass into the American social order, the two-headed, reversible, upside-down doll is able to turn things, well, topsy-turvy. In this sense, it is more than a doll--it is a symbol of power, of resistance, of secrecy, and of revolution.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseums with Topsy-Turvy dolls included in their collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e       • California African American Museum, Los Angeles, CA\u003cbr\u003e       • Churchill County Museum, Fallon, NV\u003cbr\u003e       • Mariposa Museum \u0026amp; World Culture Center, Peterborough, NH\u003cbr\u003e       • New York Historical Society, New York, NY\u003cbr\u003e       • Orange County Historical Museum, Hillsborough, NC \u003cbr\u003e       • Philadelphia Doll Museum, Philadelphia, PA\u003cbr\u003e       • Stoy Museum of the Lebanon County Historical Society, Lebanon, P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 8.5 x 2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583429636173,"sku":"CRAFT1HF109","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/20260129_152619.jpg?v=1769718852"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-yarn-doll-kit","title":"Yarn Doll Kit","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Doll Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Yarn Doll Kit includes yarn, felt, pattern, instructions, and the history of yarn. Felt colors will vary. Making a yarn doll is a fun home or school craft project and is very popular as a Brownie Scout activity. Our yarn doll measures approximately 7 inches tall when finished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The outfit for this yarn doll is based on a design from the 1960s. Other yarn dolls were not dressed with felt or material; instead, the yarn formed the dress for a girl (or the pants for a boy). Yarn dolls were made during the Colonial America period from homespun yarn. Yarn was one of the first products to be industrialized in North America. The Coats and Clark Company in the United States first marketed Red Heart Yarn in September, 1936, and the first acrylic yarn in 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking yarn dolls became a popular pastime, and the yarn doll was listed as a craft activity in one of the earliest Brownie Scout Hand Books. Yarn Dolls are a fun and easy craft project that is perfect for a group activity or an individual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 9.5 x 2\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583429668941,"sku":"CRAFT1HF110","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/CRAFT1HF110.png?v=1769708679"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-colonial-loom","title":"Historic Folk Toys: Craft, 'Colonial Loom'","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eColonial Loom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Colonial Loom (4301) is our larger beginner's hand loom. This set includes a hardwood loom frame measuring 10-3\/4 inches by 13 inches, wooden shuttle and separator (shed), card comb, detailed instructions, one-ounce skein of acrylic yarn, cotton yarn for the weft, and a brief history. The loom itself makes a pretty frame for your weaving if you choose to leave the weaving on the loom. Children love to learn the art of weaving with this loom. It is a good tool for museum education programs as well as art classes in elementary schools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Early American colonists wove with flax and cotton even though weaving was against British law. Unfinished flax and cotton were supposed to be sent to England and the colonists were expected to buy the finished goods, such as fabric, from England. England would not allow their colonists to import sheep or to even have wool! Sheep were eventually brought to America from other countries allowing for the production of wool threads for weaving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore wool fibers could be woven, they had to be washed, carded to get the long fibers all lengthwise, and then spun into thread with drop spindles or spinning wheels. This spun thread or yarn could then be dyed with berries, tree bark, flowers, or herbs. Weaving fabric for clothing for the entire family was a demanding job. Children helped out with many of these chores even when they were very young. Weaving was considered a necessity rather than an art in Colonial America. Weaving prospered until about the latter half of the 18th century. The Industrial Revolution caused many young women to leave their homes and work in the factories. By 1828, power looms were being used in American and European factories and mills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore the American Civil War (1861-1865), weaving looms were still a common item in many households -- especially in the Appalachian Mountains. Some families were fortunate enough to have a special room or shed just for the weaving loom. Otherwise, a loom might be set up during the cold winter months, when women had more time to weave, and disassembled and stored during the summer months. Weavers used cotton, flax, and wool to weave fabric for clothing. As manufactured cloth became more available in this area, weavers used their looms to make decorative items for the home, such as coverlets. Weaving became a lost art by the 1890s due to the vast availability of manufactured cloth. It has become prevalent again, and there are many weaving guilds today restoring the popularity of this ancient craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe development of the frame loom meant that a weaver could have a portable tool that could be taken almost anywhere. Frame looms are a wonderful piece of inexpensive equipment that can be used to teach weaving to children. A floor loom is not always available for demonstrations, but with the availability of the small frame looms, children can have their own and some fun recreating this ancient craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.75 x 13 x 1.5","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583429701709,"sku":"CRAFT1HF202","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/products\/CRAFT1HF202.jpg?v=1537126153"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-e-z-weaver","title":"E-Z Weaver","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eE-Z Weaver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur E-Z Weaver Kit is a fun beginner's project that teaches the basics of weaving. This kit includes a weaving card, large plastic yarn needle, acrylic yarn, comb card, instructions, and the history of weaving. Makes a 5 inch by 3-1\/2 inch weaving which can be used as a coaster. E-Z Weaver is a great group project for young children when the expense of a wooden loom may be a factor in teaching this lesson. It is also a fun craft for kids to do while traveling in the car and makes a great souvenir from any historic site which features weaving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Early American colonists wove with flax and cotton even though weaving was against British law. Unfinished flax and cotton were supposed to be sent to England and the colonists were expected to buy the finished goods, such as fabric, from England. England would not allow their colonists to import sheep or to even have wool! Sheep were eventually brought to America from other countries allowing for the production of wool threads for weaving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore wool fibers could be woven, they had to be washed, carded to get the long fibers all lengthwise, and then spun into thread with drop spindles or spinning wheels. This spun thread or yarn could then be dyed with berries, tree bark, flowers, or herbs. Weaving fabric for clothing for the entire family was a demanding job. Children helped out with many of these chores even when they were very young. Weaving was considered a necessity rather than an art in Colonial America. Weaving prospered until about the latter half of the 18th century. The Industrial Revolution caused many young women to leave their homes and work in the factories. By 1828, power looms were being used in American and European factories and mills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore the American Civil War (1861-1865), weaving looms were still a common item in many households -- especially in the Appalachian Mountains. Some families were fortunate enough to have a special room or shed just for the weaving loom. Otherwise, a loom might be set up during the cold winter months, when women had more time to weave, and disassembled and stored during the summer months. Weavers used cotton, flax, and wool to weave fabric for clothing. As manufactured cloth became more available in this area, weavers used their looms to make decorative items for the home, such as coverlets. Weaving became a lost art by the 1890s due to the vast availability of manufactured cloth. It has become prevalent again, and there are many weaving guilds today restoring the popularity of this ancient craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe development of the frame loom meant that a weaver could have a portable tool that could be taken almost anywhere. Frame looms are a wonderful piece of inexpensive equipment that can be used to teach weaving to children. A floor loom is not always available for demonstrations, but with the availability of the small frame looms, children can have their own and some fun recreating this ancient craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 x 5.5 x 075\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583430029389,"sku":"CRAFT1HF203","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/cts_crsdler_6.jpg?v=1769791930"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-lucet","title":"Lucet","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLucet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Lucet package includes a 6-1\/2 inch lucet made of hardwood, cotton yarn for a beginner, illustrated instructions, and history. The directions in our kit show how this simple craft tool makes a single-strand, braided cord that was used in many Early American and Victorian-era homes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The lucet is used to make a square braid much like that of the spool knitter. Yarn or pearl cotton is the choice for beginners but silk thread or floss is sometimes preferred by advanced workers. Once the basic technique is learned, intricate patterns with two or three different colored threads and twisted stitches can be employed. The possibilities are endless. The end product can be used for drawstring bags, decorative cording on jackets, button loops, lacing for clothing, or anything one can imagine!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lucet is a small handheld tool used to make a braided cord. It is sometimes referred to as a \"lucet fork\" or \"chain fork.\" It is shaped like a miniature lyre with a small hole in the center. The resulting cord can be simple or, with more technique, a fancier cord can be produced. The lucet is thought to have been used during the Viking era as archeological research has discovered man-made bone objects shaped like lucets. This craft tool was commonly used in Europe during the 16th century, and most women would have had one in their own sewing basket. When machine-made cords came into use during the 1830s, use of the lucet diminished. This small tool has had a few popular revivals, first in the mid-19th century and then later during the Edwardian era (1901-1910). There is more lucet information available today than ever before and because of this, the lucet is making yet another comeback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucets have been made of natural materials such as bone, wood, or horn (which was usually used by less-affluent families). Wealthier women had fancy lucets made from ivory, tortoise-shell, or mother of pearl. Some surviving examples of lucets have beautiful metal inlays, with steel being a favorite at the end of the 18th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25 x 8.5 x 0.5\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583430062157,"sku":"CRAFT1HF204","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/products\/CRAFT1HF204.jpg?v=1769789993"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-my-first-crochet-set","title":"Historic Folk Toys: Craft, 'My First Crochet Set'","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMy First Crochet Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur My First Crochet Set comes with a Boye 6-inch Size G crochet hook, acrylic yarn, illustrated instructions, and history. This is a fun beginners' set that will get you hooked on crochet! Nice for group instruction and for beginners of all ages. Crochet is one of the easiest types of needlework to learn. Give it a try and you'll see why.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe word \"crochet\" comes from the French word \"croc,\" meaning \"a hook.\" Crochet hooks come in a variety of sizes. The smallest crochet hooks are used with fine cotton or silk thread to make laces and finery. The regular size is perfect for personal items, such as blankets and clothing (sweaters, scarves, hats, mittens, etc.). Jumbo crochet hooks are available for use with jumbo yarn and to create heavier items such as rugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew examples of old crochet remnants remain because of deterioration, but some have been located in Africa, China, Europe, Turkey, North America, and South America. Crochet is similar to knitting in the formation of loops, except that knitting uses two needles and crochet only uses one. Crochet is called \"shepherd's knitting\" in Scotland because of the caps and heavy cloaks worn by shepherds made from this dense type of crochet. Pioneers in early America reused wool from worn-out clothing and devised the \"granny square,\" which could be pieced together to form a patchwork blanket, or made into clothing or bags.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tiniest of crochet needles and the finest of threads were used by nuns in Italy during the 16th century to make lace for altar cloths and church garments. It became known as \"nun's lace\" and quickly spread to Spain and Ireland. One particular French émigré, Eleanore Riego de la Branchardiere, moved to Ireland and became fascinated with the lace work of the nuns at a convent in Dublin. She popularized this craft probably more than any other person by publishing her work, including newly devised stitches, in her magazine, The Needle. Two other women taught this craft to women during the first half of the 19th century in homes set up for the poor, and their work from these \"homes\" is still popular and named after their origins: \"Carrickmacross lace\" and \"Clones lace.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnitting and crocheting are grouped together in many publications. Many women's magazines began to promote these kinds of leisure work for Victorian-era woman as a form of usefulness. Women had more free time due to the technological advances of the day. Since a woman must be doing something useful, she could crochet or knit for charitable organizations or simply for her own personal use. Some of the magazines included patterns for: table scarves with crochet lace on the ends, yoke patterns to be used for a camisole or nightgown, a tuxedo collar with matching cuffs, chair backs, table cloth and napkin sets, and household linens. (The list is long!) These \"ladies of leisure\" had to find something to do with their hands. This might explain the frilly appearance of Victorian homes decorated with lacy items covering all sorts of furniture tops, sofa backs and chair arms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther forms of crochet, which resulted in lacy appearances, are Filet crochet, Hairpin crochet, and Broomstick crochet. Filet crochet became so popular that a deviation from it was thought nice. The May, 1928, Needlework Magazine features \"A Handsome Border for Luncheon-Cloth or Centerpiece, with Matching Napkin-corner, Tulip Design\" and is described as being a \"pleasing change from the persistently popular filet-crochet.\" Surely this became a most popular pattern! Hairpin crochet is worked on a two-pronged steel loom, which looks like an enlarged hairpin. The crochet hook works the thread or yarn loops between the prongs of the tool. The prong is turned left to right after each stitch is made. There are many beautiful variations and finished hairpin lace can be used as an inset in fabrics near a hem or sleeve edge, or it can be used to join other needlework pieces together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Broomstick lace\" is made with a crochet hook and a giant knitting needle. The size of the giant needle and crochet hook determine the size of the stitch pattern. An entire garment can be made with a broomstick lace pattern and it is fairly easy to do. There is really only one stitch (one set of stitches, that is) which is used in broomstick crochet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if you are a beginner in crochet, it is easy to make a small, pretty and\/or useful item. There are so many choices to make: small thread for doilies and Victorian pretties, two-ply yarn for baby items, four-ply yarn to make a scarf, or rug yarn for your very own personally designed rug. Our My First Crochet Set will be a great beginning for anyone!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.75 x 7.5 x 0.5\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583430094925,"sku":"CRAFT1HF205","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/products\/CRAFT1HF205.jpg?v=1537126518"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-my-first-knitting-set","title":"My First Knitting Set","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMy First Knitting Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe My First Knitting Set includes two of our exclusive 8-inch long by 1\/4-inch diameter wooden knitting needles, acrylic yarn, and illustrated instructions. For all those people who say, \"I wish I knew how to knit.\" Well, here is your chance! This is the perfect beginner's set! Our knitting set is also great for group instruction and beginners' workshops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Knitting needles are available in various sizes (from 2mm to 9mm) and in many lengths -- from about 7 inches for small needles up to about 15 inches for jumbo needles. Not all knitting needles are straight! Some are circular and are joined together by a flexible piece of wire or plastic. These are used for knitting large tubular items without seams, such as sweaters. Circular knitting needles made of nylon come in lengths up to 36 inches, depending on the \"size of the needle.\" They are normally used in pairs. Knitting needles either have a bob at one end or they are double pointed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePieces of knitted works that date back to the 7th century have been located in Arabia. It is believed that sailors, soldiers, and tradesmen spread this craft from the Middle East to Europe. The first knitting guilds were set up in 1527 in Paris, France, and were dominated by men. Women did the spinning and men did the weaving and knitting. The art of knitting spread throughout many European countries, and each country seemed to adopt its own special emphasis. Southern Europe concentrated on church work. France, Spain, and Italy specialized in fine, lacy stockings, gloves, and knitted jackets, while German and Austrian knitters utilized the wool available and became known for the their wall hangings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnitting popularity continued to grow, and William Lee invented the first knitting machine in 1589 when he realized that the process of knitting could be done much faster. Knitting guilds began to decline by the mid-1700s, but domestic hand knitting, which had now been adopted by women, continued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlice Mores Earle states in her book, \"Child Life in Colonial Times\": \"Knitting was taught to little girls as soon as they could hold needles. Girls four years of age could knit stockings and mittens.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 19th-century wars, soldiers needed knitted items to protect them from the cold so this need provided work for knitters. Circulating libraries and women's magazines promoted knitting. Knitters living in remote areas still practiced the traditional patterns that were handed down by generations before them. The Fair Isle sweater was one of these. The popularity of the authentic Fair Isle hand knitted sweater began in 1920 and continues today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.75 x 7.5 x 0.5","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583430127693,"sku":"CRAFT1HF206","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/cts_crsdler_20.jpg?v=1769796500"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-my-first-weaving-loom","title":"My First Weaving Loom","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMy First Weaving Loom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe My First Weaving Loom is our smaller beginner's hand loom. It includes a sturdy hardwood loom frame measuring 8-1\/4 inches by 9-3\/4 inches, a wooden shuttle and separator, card comb, one-ounce skein of acrylic yarn, cotton yarn for the weft, easy to follow instructions, and a brief history. This loom is a good size for younger children. It affords them the pleasure of learning an ancient craft and being able to say, \"I made it myself.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Weaving began with the first twisted fibers or plant leaves. Archeologists believe that weaving is probably one of the first human \"crafts.\" Basket weavings from Egypt are reported to be 10,000 to 12,000 years old. In an Egyptian tomb, archeologists found a funerary model of a weaver's workshop featuring a horizontal loom, warping devices, weaving tools, and model weavers at their looms. Woven linen fabrics from 5000 B.C. have been discovered in other Egyptian tombs. In an area that is now part of Switzerland, archeologists have discovered pieces of woven linen fabric and spinning whorls that date back to 5000 B.C. Even earlier were the Peruvian textiles and weaving tools discovered in burial sites that date back to 5800 B.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe use of silkworm threads and the weaving of silk occurred as early as 2700 B.C. in China. This was kept a secret by the Chinese, but Vietnamese women learned the breeding of silkworms and began weaving with silk threads. Rug weaving was practiced in Persia (now Iran). There are written references of woven blankets from Nepal in the 2nd century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25 x 9.75 x 0.75\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583430193229,"sku":"CRAFT1HF207","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/cts_crsdler_13.jpg?v=1769794500"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-potholder-loom","title":"Historic Folk Toys: Craft, 'Potholder Loom'","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePotholder Loom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Potholder Loom includes a square loom (7-1\/4 inches by 7-1\/4 inches) made of ABS plastic, a plastic weaving hook, instructions, and enough colorful cotton loops to make six pot holders. This is such a popular 20th-century craft project! Many adults will remember using a loom like this to make pot holders when they were elementary age. Once the craze for making pot holders gets you, you just can't make enough! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe potholder loom was conceived in the 1930s as a means to use \"loopers\" in a creative way. Loopers, also known as \"cut off strips,\" are a waste product of the hosiery industry. Hosiery and sock mills had vast amounts of waste from a piece of the sock tubing that was cut off. Hosiery was made on a Looper Machine, which works much slower than the \"sewing clip\" used today to make cut off strips or loopers. This is where we get the names \"looper loom\" and \"loopers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe looper loom (or potholder loom) has been a popular item since its introduction. Manufacturers have supplied metal, plastic, \"bakelite,\" and wood looms that are between seven and eight inches square. The names of some of the older loom packages were Hi-Ho Colonial Looper Loom, Davis Adjustable Loom, Child's Looper Loom by Lily, Avalon Weaving Loom, Jiffy Loom, Weave-It Hand Loom by Donar Products, Stephen's Looper Loom, Happy Folks Weaving Loom by Pyramid Mills Co., Weaving Loom by Lisbeth Whiting, Handicraft Weaving Loom, and Hand Weaving Loom by WNC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome manufacturers also utilized yarn for these looms and included needles. Donar Products made a small two-inch square loom to use with yarn. A long metal or plastic hook is included with most Looper Loom packages to assist with the weaving of the loopers, but fingers can also be used. The Davis Adjustable Loom was metal with three extra slots on opposite sides for varying the size of rectangular weavings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Folk Toys is pleased to offer this product to today's children. Many schools and art teachers use this loom to teach their students basic weaving principles. 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Weaving on the fingers is not a new idea, but weaving your own jump rope or headband with just your fingers can be a new and fun craft activity for many children. Don't pass up this opportunity to teach yet another aspect of weaving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe potholder loom was conceived in the 1930s as a means to use \"loopers\" in a creative way. Loopers, also known as \"cut off strips,\" are a waste product of the hosiery industry. Hosiery and sock mills had vast amounts of waste from a piece of the sock tubing that was cut off. Hosiery was made on a Looper Machine, which works much slower than the \"sewing clip\" used today to make cut off strips or loopers. This is where we get the names \"looper loom\" and \"loopers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe looper loom (or potholder loom) has been a popular item since its introduction. Manufacturers have supplied metal, plastic, \"bakelite,\" and wood looms that are between seven and eight inches square. The names of some of the older loom packages were Hi-Ho Colonial Looper Loom, Davis Adjustable Loom, Child's Looper Loom by Lily, Avalon Weaving Loom, Jiffy Loom, Weave-It Hand Loom by Donar Products, Stephen's Looper Loom, Happy Folks Weaving Loom by Pyramid Mills Co., Weaving Loom by Lisbeth Whiting, Handicraft Weaving Loom, and Hand Weaving Loom by WNC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome manufacturers also utilized yarn for these looms and included needles. Donar Products made a small two-inch square loom to use with yarn. A long metal or plastic hook is included with most Looper Loom packages to assist with the weaving of the loopers, but fingers can also be used. The Davis Adjustable Loom was metal with three extra slots on opposite sides for varying the size of rectangular weavings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Background: The potholder loom was conceived in the 1930s as a means to use \"loopers\" in a creative way. Loopers, also known as \"cut off strips,\" are a waste product of the hosiery industry. Hosiery and sock mills had vast amounts of waste from a piece of the sock tubing that was cut off. Hosiery was made on a Looper Machine, which works much slower than the \"sewing clip\" used today to make cut off strips or loopers. This is where we get the names \"looper loom\" and \"loopers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe looper loom (or potholder loom) has been a popular item since its introduction. Manufacturers have supplied metal, plastic, \"bakelite,\" and wood looms that are between seven and eight inches square. The names of some of the older loom packages were Hi-Ho Colonial Looper Loom, Davis Adjustable Loom, Child's Looper Loom by Lily, Avalon Weaving Loom, Jiffy Loom, Weave-It Hand Loom by Donar Products, Stephen's Looper Loom, Happy Folks Weaving Loom by Pyramid Mills Co., Weaving Loom by Lisbeth Whiting, Handicraft Weaving Loom, and Hand Weaving Loom by WNC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome manufacturers also utilized yarn for these looms and included needles. Donar Products made a small two-inch square loom to use with yarn. A long metal or plastic hook is included with most Looper Loom packages to assist with the weaving of the loopers, but fingers can also be used. The Davis Adjustable Loom was metal with three extra slots on opposite sides for varying the size of rectangular weavings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Folk Toys is pleased to offer this product to today's children. Many schools and art teachers use this loom to teach their students basic weaving principles. 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Warning: Spool knitting can be addictive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the past, spool knitters were used to make horse reins. The spool knitter has a variety of names, including \"corker,\" \"peg knitter,\" \"knitting knobby,\" \"knitting spool,\" \"knitting mushroom,\" Knitting Nancy, and Bizzy Lizzy. The process of knitting on a spool or similar piece of equipment is also called \"French knitting.\" Most spool knitters have four or five pegs (or brass nails) around the edge of the spool. Other spool knitters may have many more pegs, from 16 to over a hundred! This type of knitting was done on large pieces of wood and were referred to as frame knitting, rake knitting, loom knitting, and peg knitting. These knitters were not made from spools but from wood frames that could be circular or rectangular. The same process used in spool knitting was also used on these frame knitters. The spool knitter was aptly named since they were made from large empty wooden spools of sewing thread that used to be commonly used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 5.5 x 1.5\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583430783053,"sku":"CRAFT1HF212","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/products\/CRAFT1HF212.jpg?v=1537127064"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-wool-roving","title":"Wool Roving","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWool Roving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtra Wool Roving is available separately and packaged with a nice hang tag. There is approximately one ounce of premium wool roving which measures about one yard in length. This wool may be spun on a spinning wheel or with our Wool Drop Spindle. You can also use this wool for other projects, such as doll hair or other craft work. This Wool Roving can be easily dyed with Kool-Aid or Easter egg dye. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe first sheep did not produce wool. Modern sheep evolved from \"mouflons,\" which were wild-grazing animals from the Mesopotamian area. The first \"merino\" sheep possibly appeared in Spain over 3,000 years ago, but tests show that a piece of \"woollen\" cloth found in Denmark was made over 3,500 year ago. Other wool cloth was found in Greece and Babylon, which is said to mean \"Land of Wool.\" Sheep were first bred for their meat and hides. Today, sheep are bred primarily for their wool. There are many breeds of sheep which produce nice wool. Some of these are Corriedale, Cheviot, Cotswold, Lincoln, Merino, Romney, Southdown, and Suffolk. Actually, wool comes in a variety of natural colors: pure white, off-white, yellowish-white, silver to charcoal gray, jet black, tan, or reddish brown. Of course, wool can be dyed other colors after it is either washed or spun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore wool can be spun into yarn, it must go through several processes. The first process is to scour the grease, dirt, lanolin and squint (dried sheep sweat) out. After the wool is washed, it is removed from the wash water and spread out to dry. Next, a time-consuming process called \"picking\" or \"teasing the fleece\" is done to pick out the tangles or any other leftover substances. Then, these cleaned fibers need to be combed with carding brushes to align the fibers and make the lengths straight. The wool is now ready to spin after all this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne can twist the wool fibers between the thumb and forefinger or use a drop spindle to spin yarn. Medieval spinners also used a \"distaff\" to hold the fibers of wool, which were then twisted by hand before the thread or yarn was wound on a spindle. A distaff, which is held under the arm, is a wood stick about 3-feet long that has a fork or ornate comb at one end to hold the wool fibers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican colonists began raising sheep in Jamestown, Virginia, even though England tried to control the trading of wool with rigorous laws. These were not the first sheep in the Americas. Columbus took sheep to Cuba and Santo Domingo on his second voyage in 1493. Cortez took flocks of sheep into what is Mexico and Southwestern United States where his expedition introduced sheep to Navajo tribes -- who, centuries later, became famous for their Navajo rugs and other types of weavings. In the early 1800s, Merino sheep were brought to America from Spain to improve the domestic stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWool is used to make many articles -- from knitted sweaters, mittens, and hats to woven blankets, rugs, and fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome wool terms are: \"raw fleece\" (wool that just been sheared from the sheep before it is washed), \"a single fleece\" (the wool that is produced by one sheep in one year and can weigh between four and twelve pounds), and \"wool top\" (a long, continuous strand of the longest wool fibers).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson imported sheep from England and wore wool suits at their inaugurations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKool-Aid Dye Recipe: This recipe is reprinted with the permission of Chris Gustin, Homestead Weaving Studio, Nashville, Indiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 1\/2 to 1 pack* of non-sugared Kool-Aid or similar product. (*Dye intensity depends on flavor!) Dissolve in 2 quarts of water and bring to a simmer in enamel or Corningware pan. Add 1 cup vinegar and stir. Add wool roving, but do not agitate (just push it under the water). Simmer gently for about 15 to 20 minutes until water is clear or nearly clear. Remove from heat. Let cool in pan until cool enough to handle, then drain and rinse gently until water runs clear. Dry on towel, turning a couple times a day until dry. For fun, try sprinkling different colors on to the wool roving once it's in the vinegar bath. Sprinkled colors will strike and bloom. Remember red plus blue plus yellow equals brown. Try to keep the colors separated. 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Finished size is 2 inches by 7-1\/2 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cross-stitch is one of the oldest forms of needlework and was very popular during the days of early America. Young girls everywhere practiced this timeless craft, learning the virtue of patience and developing a fine skill. Amish quilts are traditionally made of solid color fabrics, and although early examples were often very plain, the quilt stitches used to hold the layers of fabric together was very intricate and decorative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \"Child Life in Colonial Days\" by Alice Morse Early (1899) states that Mrs. Sara Wilson kept a boarding school in Philadelphia prior to the American Revolution and advertised: \"Young ladies may be educated in a genteel manner, and pains taken to teach them in regard to their behavior, on reasonable terms. They may be taught all sorts of fine needlework, viz., working on catgut or flowering muslin, satin stitch, quince stitch, tent stitch, cross-stitch, open work, tambour, embroidering curtains or chairs, writing and cyphering.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \"L'encyclopEdie due Point de Croix\" (Prima Donna Editions), a French document, states: \"The oldest pieces of work, dated from around 850 B.C. came from Central Asia. But the real cross-stitch history starts in the Middle Ages. It was proven that between the 10th and 13th centuries, the Castilian, when waiting for long times, were copying charts from rugs that their husbands were bringing back from the Orient between two crusades.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 8 x 0.25\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583431503949,"sku":"CRAFT1HF301","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/20260129_131924.jpg?v=1769722002"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-beginning-quilting-kit","title":"Beginning Quilting Kit","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginning Quilting Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Beginning Quilting Kit (4102) includes fabric, batting, stuffing, needle, thread, and instructions for a small pillow, doll blanket, and pot holder. This is a great kit for those who want to learn the basic skills of quilting, but are not ready to make a full-size quilt. The best part about our quilting kit is that it appeals to both children and adults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe word \"quilting\" comes from the Latin word \"culcita,\" which means a \"cushion\" or \"stuffed mattress.\" There are two particular types of quilting. One is called \"wadding,\" or English quilting, and the other type is called \"cord,\" or Italian quilting. English quilting is the type most people are familiar with. It is the kind of quilting that describes two pieces of fabric on the outside and one layer of cotton or wool batting on the inside. The outside top piece is usually the \"patchwork\" piece with a design and the underneath side is plain. Stitching is done through all three layers and can be sewn intricately with beautiful designs or can be as plain as diagonal rows across the entire quilt. The sewing of the three layers together is the part that is actually referred to as the quilting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe other type, Italian quilting, normally only uses the two pieces of fabric and no batting. The two pieces of fabric are laid together and the stitching is done in narrow lines on either side of a cord in a pattern such as a heart or some geometric design. A variation of this type of quilting is known as \"padded quilting\" or \"trapunto quilting.\" This kind of quilting was historically done on white linen and featured lovely patterns of leaves, shells, circles, and other designs. Many of the patterns used in trapunto quilting have been handed down from generation to generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly American quilts were made as useful items for the home and were not thought of as beautiful works of art. Quilting was merely done to keep the fabric and inside layer together to be used as a warm blanket on bedding. Over time, women proceeded to make quilting as beautiful as other needle crafts in the past. Beautiful stitching in white thread upon a plain white material has come to be regarded as one of the most beautiful types of quilts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuilting was practiced in ancient Greece, Egypt, China, and India as well as other places. Quilted fabric was used for clothing as well as for beds. English and Dutch colonists influenced the American quilt probably more than any other culture. Quilting in America has never ceased.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quilting frame (which is not to be confused with a loom) can take up much space. An Early American woman would have the quilt top finished, gather her friends and neighbors together for a \"quilting bee,\" and this piece of equipment would be set up until the quilting was finished. Quilting bees were a cherished event when women could get together, talk, and share stories with one another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly American quilting required much labor, careful piecing, and many complex stitches (which later quilters thought too excruciating). Women from this time period, however, reveled in the difficulties of patchwork quilting. They shared designs, bits of calico, and discussions regarding quilting with much more enthusiasm than in the late 1800s. Many women today still enjoy the intricacies of detailed quilting. Others simply enjoy the patchwork part and use a sewing machine to do the quilting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.5\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583431569485,"sku":"CRAFT1HF302","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/cts_crsdler_4.jpg?v=1769791634"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-native-american-dream-catcher","title":"Historic Folk Toys: Craft, 'Native American Dream Catcher'","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eNative American Dream Catcher Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Native American Dream Catcher Kit includes fiber rush to simulate willow branches that were traditionally used to create Ojibwe (Chippewa) dream catchers. The kit also includes waxed linen (which is like sinew), feathers, beads, instructions, and history. Making a dream catcher is fun for all ages! Girl scouts, boy scouts, educational workshop, and summer camp participants (as well as other groups and individuals) will enjoy this craft activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Background: Since people began having compelling dreams, they have at times placed a great deal of significance on their \"night visions.\" Nearly every culture in man's history has assigned meanings to dreams and associated them with the spiritual world. Dreams continue to play an important part in many individuals' lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the centuries, dreams have been given many meanings by Native Americans. Because of this, many Native American legends have been created based solely on dreams. Among these is the legend of the dream catcher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dream catcher is a \"power object\" that is hung over or near a person's bed. In one custom, the dream catcher must also be placed where the morning light will shine on it. The spiritual nature of a dream catcher is to attract dreams to its web. Bad dreams are \"caught\" and prevented from traveling into a sleeper's head. On the other hand, good dreams are able to find their way through the web and into the slumbering mind of the dreamer. When the morning light hits the dream catcher, any bad dreams that have been caught during the night vanish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany tribes believed that the night air was filled with both good and bad dreams. The purpose of the dream catcher to them was to move freely in the air and catch any dreams that happened to float by. Again, all bad dreams were caught by the web while all good dreams were capable of traveling on to the owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe size of the opening in the web's center was also believed to determine the number of dreams one desired to receive. To many, this opening paralleled the changes that might occur in one's lifetime. Dream catchers were also used to help people remember their dreams. While some people today will look upon a dream catcher as a decorative ornament, others will regard it as a serious tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dream catcher is created from a hoop with a weaving that looks much like a spider's web. The hoop was usually made from a slender willow branch, and animal sinew was used to make the webbing. Different tribes used various materials for their dream catchers, depending on what was readily available. Oftentimes, beads were attached at the bottom of the dream catcher. Beads could be seeds, pieces of carved wood, small seashells, and\/or small stones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDream catchers were small in size. The width of the dream catcher was usually 3 to 5 inches. While one may see larger diameter dream catchers today, they are \"beyond the scope of tradition.\" And according to tradition, dream catchers must be made entirely from natural materials. Not all dream catchers were circular either! In parts of the northeastern United States and Canada, it was customary to use teardrop hoops to create dream catchers that resembled snowshoes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany tribal cultures also placed special meanings on the items used to make a dream catcher. One such item was using a bird's feather, which represented \"breath\" or \"air.\" Feathers were considered important because they \"caught\" the bad (unimportant) dreams and allowed good (important) dreams to slide down the feather and into a person's head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to one legend, the Native American dream catcher comes from the Ojibwe (Chippewa) tribe. Long ago in ancient times, the clans of the Ojibwe Nation were located in a land called \"Turtle Island\" (North America). Here old Ojibwe storytellers recounted the tales of Asibikaashi (or Spider Woman) and her dream catcher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsibikaashi was a spiritual being that helped the Ojibwe of all ages bring giizis (the sun) back to them and end the night. Right before dawn, she would build her lodge so that one could see if they were awake to see the sunrise reflect on the morning dew. The sparkling light on the dew was a miracle made by a spiritual presence to the Ojibwe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsibikaashi took care of the Ojibwe in many important respects, especially babies. When the Ojibwe Nation migrated to other North American regions, it became difficult for Asibikaashi to get around and protect her children. To help Asibikaashi get to all of her children, mothers (as well as sisters and grandmothers) began making dream catchers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was traditional for Ojibwe women to make circular hoops of willow. The circle represented the path the sun (giizis) traveled each day across the sky. Another tradition was to hang a feather from the center of the web. To them, the feather was an essential item for it represented life and allowed good dreams to flow through the web to the dreamer. As the Ojibwe continued to travel to other parts of North America, the lore and practice of using dream catchers spread to other tribes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo honor Asibikaashi, the web weaving connected to the hoop at eight points. These points represented Spider Woman's eight legs. Sometimes seven points were used to represent the Seven Prophecies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs stated earlier, there are many legends that describe the dream catcher's origin. Here is one such legend:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA spider was quietly spinning his web beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider quietly spin his web. One day as she watched him, her grandson came to her and saw the spider. \"Nokomis-iya!\" he shouted when he saw the spider. He moved towards it with the intent to kill the spider. \"No-keegwa,\" the grandmother whispered, \"do not hurt him.\" The little boy asked, \"Nokomis, why do you protect this spider?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe old woman smiled, but did not answer her grandson. After the boy had left, the spider went to Nokomis and thanked her for saving his life. \"You have admired my work. In return for saving my life, I will give you a gift.\" Then the spider smiled and left the grandmother, spinning a web as he went. Soon the moon glistened on a magical, silvery web that moved gently in the window.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"See how I spin?\" the spider said. \"Watch and learn, for this web will snare bad dreams. Only good dreams will go through the web's hole. This is my gift to you. Use it so that only good dreams will be remembered. The bad dreams will become hopelessly entangled in the web.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like reading dream catcher legends, here is another one:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong ago when the world was young, an old Lakota spiritual leader had a vision while on a mountain's summit. In his vision, Iktomi (the great trickster and teacher of wisdom) appeared in the form of a spider. Iktomi spoke to the old man in a sacred language. As Iktomi spoke, the spider picked up the spiritual leader's hoop of feathers, horsehair, and beads and began to spin a web.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe spoke to the elder about the cycles of life: how we begin our lives as infants, pass through childhood, and become adults. \"Finally, we grow to old age where we must again be taken care of like infants, thus completing the cycle of life,\" said Iktomi. \"But,\" the spider said as he continued to spin his web, \"in each time of life there are many forces. Some are good and some are bad. If you listen to the good forces, they will guide you in the right direction of life. But, if you listen to the bad forces, they will steer you in the wrong direction and hurt you. These forces can either help you or hinder your path to harmony with Nature.\" As the spider spoke, he continued to weave a web on the spiritual leader's hoop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Iktomi had finished speaking, he gave the elder the web weaving and said, \"The web is a perfect circle with a hole in the center. Use the web to help your people reach their goals, make good use of their ideas, dreams and visions. If you believe in the Great Spirit, the web will catch your bad dreams and your good dreams will travel through the hole.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those who like reading poetry, here is a dream catcher poem by an unknown author:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe dream net has been made\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor many generations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere spirit dreams have played.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHung over the cradle board,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOr in the lodge up high,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe dream net catches bad dreams,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile good dreams slip on by.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBad dreams become entangled\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong the sinew thread.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood dreams slip through the center hole,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile you dream upon your bed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an ancient legend,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince dreams will never cease,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHang this dream net above your bed,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDream on, and be at peace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, dream catchers are still used to protect us from bad dreams and have remained a spiritual tool for many who seek happiness and wisdom in life. 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Today, the sampler is still ornamental, but is generally used to portray ancestral information or personal feelings in rhymes or verse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCross-stitch is a form of embroidery, indeed one of the oldest forms of embroidery. The ancient Egyptians and Phrygians used cross-stitch. It was also used in Austria, Denmark, the Greek Islands, Norway, Romania, Sweden, and Turkey. The word \"sampler\" comes from the Latin word \"exemplum\" (\"model to imitate\"). The French word for sampler is \"marquoirs\" from \"point de Marque,\" which means \"cross-stitch\" because it marked clothes. The Italian word for sampler is \"imparaticci,\" which means \"practice for young girls.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There was one piece of needlework which was done by every little girl who was carefully brought up: she sewed a sampler.\" This statement from \"Child Life in Colonial Days\" says it all. The sampler was an important part of every young girl's life. To grow up into a useful woman, a girl must learn to sew and making a sampler was a must! A sampler usually featured the alphabet and numerals, and often a Biblical scripture verse, a small picture or two, and the name and date of the maker. Samplers made by older girls might feature a collection of stitches they wanted to remember, or stitches of a particular alphabet style. These works were done on strong, loosely woven canvas with colored silk threads or wool threads. Needlework, such as stitching a sampler, was also taught in most schools for girls, along with spinning, knitting, straw-works, embroidery, cross-stitch, openwork, and tambour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oldest surviving sampler is dated 1598 and is known as the \"Jane Bostocke's Sampler.\" This sampler is now displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England. The oldest surviving American sampler was stitched by Loara Standish (circa 1636). Most of the samplers, including hers, that have survived in America have been from the North due to several factors. The heat and humidity in parts of the South deteriorated the fabric (if insects did not get to it first). The North also produced more samplers than the South because northern girls were indoors more during the winter months and needed an occupation, whereas girls in the South were outside, learning to ride horses, fish, and taking long walks. 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(Frame shown is not included.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSamplers were mostly used as a notebook of ideas and stitches in the 16th century. During the 17th century, this was not as important a feature because books were being published featuring models and embroidery motifs. By the 18th century, samplers had become just a piece of decorative art. Today, the sampler is still ornamental, but is generally used to portray ancestral information or personal feelings in rhymes or verse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCross-stitch is a form of embroidery, indeed one of the oldest forms of embroidery. The ancient Egyptians and Phrygians used cross-stitch. It was also used in Austria, Denmark, the Greek Islands, Norway, Romania, Sweden, and Turkey. The word \"sampler\" comes from the Latin word \"exemplum\" (\"model to imitate\"). The French word for sampler is \"marquoirs\" from \"point de Marque,\" which means \"cross-stitch\" because it marked clothes. The Italian word for sampler is \"imparaticci,\" which means \"practice for young girls.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There was one piece of needlework which was done by every little girl who was carefully brought up: she sewed a sampler.\" This statement from \"Child Life in Colonial Days\" says it all. The sampler was an important part of every young girl's life. To grow up into a useful woman, a girl must learn to sew and making a sampler was a must! A sampler usually featured the alphabet and numerals, and often a Biblical scripture verse, a small picture or two, and the name and date of the maker. Samplers made by older girls might feature a collection of stitches they wanted to remember, or stitches of a particular alphabet style. These works were done on strong, loosely woven canvas with colored silk threads or wool threads. Needlework, such as stitching a sampler, was also taught in most schools for girls, along with spinning, knitting, straw-works, embroidery, cross-stitch, openwork, and tambour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oldest surviving sampler is dated 1598 and is known as the \"Jane Bostocke's Sampler.\" This sampler is now displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England. The oldest surviving American sampler was stitched by Loara Standish (circa 1636). Most of the samplers, including hers, that have survived in America have been from the North due to several factors. The heat and humidity in parts of the South deteriorated the fabric (if insects did not get to it first). The North also produced more samplers than the South because northern girls were indoors more during the winter months and needed an occupation, whereas girls in the South were outside, learning to ride horses, fish, and taking long walks. 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There they saw brightly woven yarn on simple frames of two crossed sticks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Huichol Indians made these \"God's eyes\" to be placed on altars so that their gods would protect and watch over those who prayed at the altars. The Ojo de Dios is a symbol of the power of seeing and understanding unseen things. The four points of the crossed sticks represent earth, air, water, and fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOjos de Dios were also an important worship object for the Aymara Indians in what is now Bolivia, South America. Native American tribes in the southwestern region of the United States also adopted this object and its spiritual customs. The Navajo are known for their eight-sided Ojos de Dios. Today, Christians throughout the world have popularized this craft as a symbol for the one and only God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen one makes a traditional Ojo de Dios, one is expressing a prayer that the \"Eye of God\" will watch over them or the person they are making it for (oftentimes a child). The Ojo de Dios is also a physical representation of praying for health, fortune, and a long life. 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Some samplers have family history sewn into them and some might have favorite rhymes or verses. Other cross-stitch and embroidery pieces may feature a special house with pretty borders and other small motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 6.25 x 0.25\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583431929933,"sku":"CRAFT1HF309","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/products\/CRAFT1HF309.jpg?v=1769796266"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-my-first-tatting-kit","title":"My First Tatting Kit","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMy First Tatting Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith our My First Tatting Kit, you can learn to make lace edgings the old-fashioned way with a tatting shuttle. This package also includes a skein of Size 5 pearl cotton, history, and illustrated instructions. Take this kit with you on your next trip! While this craft may not be as easy as crocheting or knitting, it is definitely worth the practice to be able to make beautiful lace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tatting is actually a method of making lace by knotting. The knots are made on a carrier thread and then formed into rings and chains. The tatting continues until a lovely pattern is achieved. A long row of rings can be added to the edge of handkerchiefs, collars, linens, or any article of clothing. More intricate patterns are used to make doilies, place mats, decorations, stars, hearts, angles, wreaths, bookmarks, and the list could go on. There are many tatting pattern books available today for the tatting enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTatting may have originated in 16th-century Italy. Tatting resembles macramé, which is considered to be one of the oldest types of lace. Examples of this kind of lace have been found in Egyptian tombs. Egyptian hieroglyphic texts give evidence that the method of manipulating thread with a shuttle (called a \"makouk\") into circles and rings was practiced. This may have been the craft that evolved into tatting. Tatting also resembles knotting, which is also made with a shuttle. Knotting may have spread from China westward after the Middle East was opened by Dutch trade routes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTatting became very popular in England in the late-16th century. Previously, making lace involved using a pillow, many long wooden bobbins, lots of pins, needle and thread, and a net foundation. This was exhausting work. Tatted lace could, however, be made with just a shuttle, one's hands, and some thread. Tatting became most popular around 1850. Mlle. Elenore Riego de la Branchardiere was appointed as Artiste in Needlework to Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales. She was known as the \"queen of tatting\" and wrote 11 books on the subject between 1850 and 1868. She tatted with a shuttle and introduced \"joining with a needle\" in 1850. Needle tatting was first mentioned in \"The Ladies' Work-Table Book\" published in London, England, in 1843. Needle tatting uses a long blunt, non-tapered, five-inch needle. Other types of tatting that have been referenced are finger tatting and Japanese hook tatting. Finger tatting only involves the fingers and no shuttle or needle is required. Japanese hook tatting requires the use of a long, double-ended crochet hook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShuttle tatting was obviously very graceful to watch as the hands turned and moved back and forth with the shuttle. Women liked to show off their work and their fancy shuttles made of bone, ivory, mother of pearl, and ones studded with jewels. Tatting was so popular that some of the more prominent women had their portraits painted with shuttles. The National Gallery at London houses a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) of the Countess of Albemarle, which shows her tatting. Another painting in Versailes, by J.M. Nattier, is of Madame Adelaide of France. She is holding a rather large tatting shuttle in this painting. Most of the tatting shuttles we see today are small. Large shuttles were used in the 18th century for thicker cord, usually silk. 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Finished bookmark size is 2 inches by 7-1\/2 inches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Counted cross-stitch is done on even-weave fabric like Aida cloth. This cloth is available in different count sizes ranging from 7 to 22. The number denotes the approximate number of fibers in an inch. The smaller the number, the larger the cross-stitch. \"Counted cross-stitch\" means that the crafter is counting the number of stitches and following a graph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePearl cotton can be used for cross-stitch, but more often embroidery floss is used. Floss is made of mercerized cotton and has six strands that are loosely twisted together but easily separated. Two strands of floss are normally used with low- to medium-count Aida cloth and only one strand with the higher count fabric. 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They are also a nice keepsake article and make a wonderful gift either as a kit or a finished project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 8.25 x 0.25\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583432028237,"sku":"CRAFT1HF311","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/files\/20260129_131903.jpg?v=1769711284"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-craft-stars-and-stripes-flag-kit","title":"Stars and Stripes Flag Kit","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eStars and Stripes Flag Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur unique Early American Stars and Stripes Flag Kit lets you make one of five well-known, early American flags or create an original! Designed by Maggi Norris, this kit is licensed exclusively to Historical Folk Toys. Other union patterns and star templates are available in the Patterns section of our Web site. Approximate finished size of flag is 15-1\/2 inches by 10-3\/4 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The United States flag originated in Philadelphia as a result of a resolution by the Marine Committee of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis resolution did not say how many points the stars should have or how the stars should be arranged. Consequently, some flags had stars arranged in rows while others had the stars in a circle, sometimes with one star inside the circle. There were also flags that had the stars scattered on the blue field! The first Navy Flag had staggered stars arranged in alternate rows of threes and twos. Another Stars and Stripes flag had alternate rows of four, five, and four.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe types of stars used also varied. Some flags had the five-pointed stars we see today. Other flags used six-pointed stars and some flags actually had stars with eight points! No matter what kind of star was used or how the stars were arranged, the earliest American flags were always called \"Stars and Stripes.\" When you make your flag, you can either recreate a flag made long ago or have some fun creating your very own Stars and Stripes Flag!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrancis Scott Key wrote \"The Star Spangled Banner\" with a cedar pencil similar to the one we sell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGE DIMENSIONS -\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 x 9.25 x 0.75\"","brand":"Historical Folk Toys, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12583432093773,"sku":"CRAFT1HF312","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2187\/2175\/products\/CRAFT1HF312.jpg?v=1769715892"},{"product_id":"historic-folk-toys-desk-colonial-cedar-pencil-5-set","title":"Colonial Cedar Pencil' (5\/Set)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eColonial Cedar Pencil (5\/Set)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Our Colonial Cedar Pencils are a set of five round, natural 7-inch cedar pencils without erasers similar to those used in England and imported to the American colonies during the 18th century. Pencils of this nature would have had to be sharpened by whittling or cutting one end with a knife. No pencil sharpeners for those colonists! Pencils are neatly wrapped in a parchment history sheet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The word \"pencil\" comes from the Middle English word \"pensel\" and the Middle French word \"pincel,\" which is derived from the Latin word \"penicullus\" (meaning a painter's brush, pencil or stylus). The English word \"pencil\" came into use in the late-16th century to describe what we call it today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first pencils were produced in Keswick, England, with Cumberland Graphite. Pencil making was first a cottage industry in Keswick with families making artists' pencils in their homes. These home-based pencil \"factories\" were the origin of the pencil industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraphite was discovered in 1500 in Cumberland, Keswick, England, when shepherds went to check on their sheep after a violent storm. They found a black material under the subsoil that had been torn away where trees fell. They first thought this black material was coal, but it would not burn. It proved to be an excellent means for marking their sheep, though. The British government took over these mines after it discovered how valuable this black material was. This material was first called \"Wad\" and a graphite pencil was known locally there as a \"Wad pencil.\" The mines in Keswick produced graphite for over 300 years until they closed in 1890.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraphite was called black lead or \"plumbago\" because, at the time it was discovered, it was thought to be a type of lead. The name graphite comes from the Greek word \"graphein,\" which means \"to write.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 1560, graphite wrapped in string or inserted in wooden tubes came into use as writing utensils. It is the carbon found in graphite that gives it its degree of blackness. Pencils were produced in Nuremberg (now Germany) in 1662 but were inferior to pencils made in England. The process of mixing graphite with clay and water was invented by French chemist and Napoleon courier Nicolas-Jacques Conte in 1795. This became the best process for making pencil leads and is still used today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1812, William Munroe produced wood-cased lead pencils in Boston, Massachusetts. He and other pencil makers began manufacturing pencils with dried graphite paste, which was inferior to the English-made pencils made from higher quality graphite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pencils made with high-quality Asian graphite were painted yellow to indicate the source of the graphite.\" Most of the pencils manufactured today are still painted yellow. The pencil industry grew as demand increased. Over 20 million pencils were being consumed in the United States during the early 1870s. In 1892, Dixon Crucible manufactured more than 30 million pencils. By 1912, U.S. production of pencils was 750 million and the world's production was 2 billion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenjamin Ball made square leads for pencils in the mid-19th century. They were typically off-center and the wood cases were somewhat out-of-round. Square lead was commonly used in most wood-cased pencils until the mid-1870s. All black lead pencils exhibited at the Centennial in Philadelphia in 1876 contained square leads. Square leads were the norm for a long time because they were easier and faster to make. A square grove was cut into the wood of the pencil casing and then lead was inserted and trimmed. Another piece of wood casing was then put on top and glued. Square lead pencils were produced until the last quarter of the 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent machinery was needed to produce the casings for round lead wood pencils. When dealing with round leads, a rounded grove would have to be cut into both top and bottom pieces of the casing. Round pencils were not always perfectly centered. \"Joseph Dixon Crucible Company was among the first manufacturers of pencils to use round leads,\" which happened after the Centennial. When pencil sharpeners were invented, pencil manufacturers had to center the leads in the casing or the sharpened pencil point would be off-centered. 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Slate pencils were available with the slate core unwrapped, wrapped in paper, or encased in wood like a lead pencil. Until the 1930s, Eagle Pencil Company sold wood-cased slate pencils with fiber erasers. Other companies that advertised slate pencils were Holden \u0026amp; Cutter (Boston, Massachusetts circa 1840-1860); Grigg \u0026amp; Elliot (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1850-1860); and Charles J. Cohen (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1878).\u003cbr\u003eFun Fact: \"Bullet Pencils\" were also called pencil holders, which got their name from a rifle cartridge. Civil War soldiers stored their pencils in the end of a used rifle cartridge so that the pencil tips would not break off in their packs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwo billion pencils are made in the U.S. each year. If laid end to end, a year's production of U.S. pencils would go around the world's equator about 15 times!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErasers were attached to pencils with a \"ferrule\" in 1858.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A pencil lead or a line drawn by a pencil will conduct electricity!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Colored pencils are made from chalk, clay or wax and mixed with binders and pigments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne pencil will draw a line 70 miles long!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe average pencil can be sharpened 17 times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Francis Scott Key wrote \"The Star Spangled Banner\" in pencil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A good-size tree will make about 300,000 pencils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Most of the graphite used for today's pencils comes from Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Mexico, and Siberia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Pencil Manufacturers: William Munroe (Boston area, 1812), Benjamin Ball (Harvard, Massachusetts, 1820s-1850s), John Thoreau (father of Henry David Thoreau), and Joseph Dixon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompanies That Advertised Other Manufactured Pencils: Holden \u0026amp; Cutter (Boston, Massachusetts) advertised French and English lead pencils circa 1840-1860; Grigg \u0026amp; Elliot (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) advertised Faber's, Guttknecht, and Brookman \u0026amp; Lagdon's lead pencils circa 1858.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther Pencil manufacturers: Musgrave Pencil Company (since 1916), Dixon Ticonderoga Company, Cumberland Pencil Company (www.pencils.net.co.uk), Atlas Pen \u0026amp; Pencil, Eagle Pencil Company (in 1862, they won an award in London); Eberhard Faber (their factory in New York made pencils using leads from Germany); The American Lead Pencil Company; and Joseph Dixon Crucible Company. 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Our kit makes a great rainy-day project for one or more eager learners. Ink can be made from berries mixed with common household ingredients. Kit includes recipes for walnut ink and berry ink. Adult supervision suggested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe word \"pen\" comes from the Latin word \"penna,\" which means feather. The Spanish theologian St. Isidore of Seville is referenced as using a quill pen during the 7th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuill pens were used to write and sign the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and many other historical documents. The quill pen flourished for over a thousand years as an essential writing utensil. By 1850, quill pens were less often used because of the quality of steel nibs had improved and were replacing quill pens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriting with a quill pen meant cutting the tip of the goose quill with a sharp knife, hence the name \"penknife.\" After the quill was shaped, the tip was dipped into ink. One could only write a few words with the amount of ink from each dip. After much dipping and writing, the quill would need to be cut again until a new quill had to be used. If a long letter or document were written, it likely took more than one quill, thus the consistency of the handwriting would be lost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the vast numbers of quills required, farms were established to raise geese for their quills. The left wing feathers were preferred by right-handed writers because of the curvature of the feather. 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Pencil and paper were available but paper was very expensive. Using a small, hand-held slate meant that a child could practice writing, erase and write again without having to consume expensive paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeggy Kidwell wrote a short history of school chalkboards and states: \"A bit of grit mixed in with the paint made them (the chalkboards) easier to write on.\" In 1809, a one-room school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, used the first large blackboard. By the mid-1800s, blackboards were found in many one-room schools. Teachers realized that they could teach an entire classroom at one time using a large blackboard. This method also saved teachers' time from having to write math problems on each child's slate. 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